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Our achievements
We are proud of our latest achievements that recognize our commitment for inclusion and equal opportunities externally.
Inclusion is key
At Allianz, inclusivity is key to their success.
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50 Over 50 Initiative
Fifty over Fifty
In March 2022, Allianz Engage and Allianz NEO began searching for inspirational women aged 50+ willing to share their workplace experiences and life lessons as part of an Age and Gender Inclusion awareness campaign called Fifty Over Fifty.
Why over 50?
Today, we are all likely to live longer and healthier than previous generations, and for many people, this means they are embracing the opportunity to work longer too. Yet, negative stereotypes around older age persist in broader society and the workplace. Studies have shown that Ageism is the most common type of discrimination. As age is one of the first things we notice about a person, many of us will likely have experienced it first-hand or possibly also judged someone due to their age.
Why women aged 50+?
- Many studies have shown that women aged 50+ experience particular workplace challenges, including:
- The gender pay gap is the largest for women in their 50s.
- The employment rate is 9% behind men for women aged 50-64.
- Typically, while caring for dependent children is seen mainly as a joint responsibility today, caring for elderly relations continues to be presented as a woman's role resulting in many women in their 50s and 60s leaving the workplace.
- In the UK, most adults (77%) aged 50 to 59 said they had left their previous job sooner than expected. Once out of the workplace, the over 50s are significantly more likely to suffer long-term unemployment than other age groups, despite experience and a willingness to work.
Why Fifty Over Fifty?
The purpose of Fifty Over Fifty was to understand women's workplace experiences, including people identifying as women aged 50+. They were asked two simple questions. What are your experiences of being a 50+ working woman, and secondly, what life lesson would you love to share with your younger self?
The response was overwhelming! And the workplace experiences shared were both positive and inspirational, with the life lessons motivating and thought-provoking.
The response was overwhelming! And the workplace experiences shared were both positive and inspirational, with the life lessons motivating and thought-provoking.
Fifty Over Fifty
The stories of our finalists debunk many of the negative stereotypes around older age. We hope they are now firmly put away and replaced by the lived experiences and future aspirations of our fabulous over the 50s who prove once and for all that #AgeIsJustANumber.
Allianz Employee Networks
Our employee networks give individuals a sense of community and the chance to network with colleagues based on a shared identity or experience, as well as with their “friends & allies”. They are an important partner for raising awareness, advocating change and setting our diversity and inclusion agenda.
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The mission of our local network Allianz ENRICH, which stands for Race, International, Cultural, Heritage, is to be a welcome community for supporters of multicultural and international colleagues, representing the interests of the diverse workforce through innovation, cooperation, mentoring, education, and creating an inclusive and equal work culture within all Allianz UK employees.
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Leaders and colleagues in our business recognize, support, and empower employees experiencing psychological and emotional challenges, encouraging honest, open, and caring discussions. This allows them to engage confidently and comfortably with Allianz to access support and guidance without judgment or prejudice, ultimately promoting their well-being and helping them perform at their best—this is what Allianz Embrace stands for.
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The Working Parents and Carers employee network is here to support and celebrate parents working at Allianz UK: We aim to create an inclusive group to support, nurture and educate working or expectant parents during their time as a colleague at Allianz.
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Committed to making Allianz UK a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly company, the Allianz Sustainability network welcomes ideas and suggestions for sustainability-related activities from all employees across all locations. No idea is too small!
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Our Allianz Armed Forces employee network provides support for colleagues and their families who have previously served or are still serving in the military.
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Our initiatives for age inclusion are strongly supported by Allianz Engage, our employee network for age inclusion. Through Allianz Engage, employees are encouraged to actively contribute to a company culture that values the knowledge of all generations, allowing individuals to thrive throughout different stages of their lives.
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Allianz Pride is our employee network dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion. We promote a corporate culture that values the uniqueness of all employees, regardless of gender expression and sexual orientation, enabling them to maximize their talents and ensuring a working environment free from discrimination.
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Allianz NEO is our employee network focused on gender balance, inclusion, and equality. It evolved from women's networks across the Group. To achieve gender equality, all genders must be part of the conversation.
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The Allianz Beyond network seeks to raise awareness about disability inclusion, ensuring that all Allianz workplaces are barrier-free and promoting Allianz as an attractive employer for individuals with disabilities.
