Important security note: Warning of attempted fraud in the name of DWS
We have detected that fraudulent individuals are misusing the "DWS" trademark and the names of DWS employees on the internet and social media. These fraudsters are operating fake websites, Facebook pages, WhatsApp groups and Mobile Apps. Please be aware that DWS does not have any Facebook Ambassador profiles or WhatsApp chats. If you receive any unexpected calls, messages, or emails claiming to be from DWS, exercise caution and do not make any payments or disclose personal information. We encourage you to report any suspicious activity to info@dws.com, including any relevant documents and the original fraudulent email. Additionally, if you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please notify your local authorities and take steps to protect yourself.
We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds.
It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.
Employee Inclusion Networks
Across the firm we have a series of Employee Inclusion Networks (EINs). These are employee-led groups that empower connectivity, and offer opportunities for colleagues from different backgrounds, experiences, and business areas to connect as a community. By nature, these groups cannot be exclusive, but inclusive and open to everyone.
The active status of each group varies per region, and they include the following:
Asian Inclusion Network (AIN)
The Asian Inclusion Network is dedicated to highlight and address issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Black Leadership Alliance (BLA)
The Black Leadership Alliance strives to empower the success of Black professionals to drive a culture that welcomes and values diversity.
DWS Enable
DWS Enable network promotes inclusion for colleagues with disabilities, and long-term health conditions, and supports caring responsibilities.
Gender Diversity (including Women's Inclusion Network)
The Gender Diversity Network and Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) engage, educate, and empower colleagues to discuss and address topics of relevance aimed at strengthening gender composition across the firm.
Generation
The Generation Network focuses on enhancing inclusion irrespective of age through interactive working groups.
Latin Inclusion Network (LIN)
The Latin Inclusion Network supports the growth and success of our LatinX colleagues and fosters an inclusive workplace environment.
Origins, Nationality and Ethnicity (ONE)
The Origins, Nationality and Ethnicity network is committed to connecting colleagues of different racial, ethnic and cultural groups across the firm.
DWS Pride
DWS Pride creates a safe, inclusive, and judgement-free zone for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies by fostering an environment of mutual respect.
Veteran Engagement Team (VET)
The Veteran Engagement Team is committed to outreach and engagement with Veterans and families to support and raise awareness for this community.
External Partnerships
In nurturing an inclusive working environment, we have several key external partnerships across the globe. These not only help us to drive our internal agenda, but also enable us to share good practice and to positively impact the societies we are operating in.
These include:
- Partnership and Sponsorship with Diversity Project, whose vision is to create a truly diverse and inclusive UK investment and savings industry.
- Member of the Business Disability Forum whose vision is to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers by removing barriers to inclusion.
- Corporate Partner of the Fondsfrauen initiative in Germany, a business network for women in asset management and finance.
- Signatory of the Charter of Diversity, Germany's largest initiative for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, promoting a working environment in which every talent is valued.
- Joined the Human Rights Campaign’s Business Coalition opposing Anti-LGBTQI+ State Legislation and also signed in support of the Respect for Marriage Act.
- Member of the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group of the “Investment Company Institute”, a think tank for leading investment management firms.
- A founding member of Morgan Stanley’s diversity and inclusion initiative “The Equity Collective” in the US.
Human Capital Reporting Standards
We’re delighted to be certified for our commitment to the Human Capital Reporting Standards (ISO30414), having previously been one of the first organizations to do so in this developing area of disclosure.
This provides guidance on the human capital metrics companies should report internally and those they should disclose publicly – including areas such as ‘Compliance and Ethics’, ‘Diversity’, ‘Leadership’, ‘Organisational Culture’ and ‘Health and Wellbeing’.
At this time, the changing legal situation in the United States has required corporates to review, and modify where appropriate, diversity initiatives to maintain compliance with the law. We are no exception, and we will continue to thoroughly review all aspirational goals and initiatives to ensure compliance with local law. We conduct this review balanced with the increasing requirements under European law to focus on diversity and improve transparency, such as the German Gender Quota Law and European Sustainability Reporting Standards.