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Caring for people

Every day, across the world, more than 26,000 people across Demant work to fulfill our commitment to society and make a difference for people living with hearing loss. 

Our people are the most valuable part of our business, and their well-being, safety, engagement and development are fundamental to our success. Guided by our values, we want to create a culture where everyone can belong, grow and be treated fairly.

We believe in the strong link between high employee engagement and experience of inclusion and a successful and responsible business. This is one of our core responsibilities as an employer, and this is reflected in our targets.

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    Gender balance in top-level management

    2030 target
    35/65% (female/male)

    2025 performance
    33/67% (female/male)

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    Reach top-third level in employee’s experience of inclusion

    2030 target
    67th percentile

    2025 performance
    57th percentile

  • icon-engagement
    Reach top-third level in employee engagement

    2030 target
    67th percentile

    2025 performance
    55th percentile

  • caring-for-people-leadership-development-programe
    New leadership development programme for all leaders
  • erg-groups-round
    We have supported Diversity and Inclusion through different initiatives: leadership training, Copenhagen Pride participation and Employee Resource Groups
  • human-rights-round
    In-depth assessment of how we manage occupational health and safety confirmed that we have adequate measures in place
  • caring-for-people-anti-harrasment-and-discrimination
    Launched digital training on anti-harassment and discrimination

Our ambition is reflected in our targets and in various projects and initiatives, such as the following cases illustrate.

 
An inclusive, safe and thriving workplace

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The fundamentals of diversity and inclusion aligns entirely with our company values and working with these concepts is a no-brainer to us. Diversity and inclusion boosts company performance, improves leadership and innovation skills, it plays a role in maintaining high customer satisfaction and in our efforts to attract and retain talented minds. All in all, it helps ensure Demant’s position as a leading employer in our industry. 

Our efforts are guided by our Diversity and Inclusion Policy. 

It is a fundamental right to be who you are, also at work, and working at Demant should be an enjoyable experience, both professionally and personally. It is our greatest responsibility as an employer to take good care of the people we employ by ensuring that our workplaces are operated in a safe and sound manner. 

To make sure that we attract, train and retain top talent, we work actively with employee engagement and development. We provide different learning and development programmes, including our global Graduate programme, a two-year journey across the organisation, a leadership framework based on value-driven leadership, as well as a working culture that encompasses flexibility.


Employee groups driving inclusion

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Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are central to our commitment to diversity and inclusion. These voluntary, employee-led groups are open to all and unite people with common traits, backgrounds or interests and, most importantly, shared values and goals. The groups provide safe spaces for employees to connect, voice opinions and build community. Senior leaders are appointed as sponsors of the ERGs, which helps to ensure that diverse viewpoints are heard at all levels of the organisation.

Some examples of ERGs in Demant Denmark are:

  • Women in Demant: This group is dedicated to advancing gender equality and creating a more inclusive, supportive, and connected environment for women across Demant.
  • Demant International: Established to create an empowered, supported community of international employees in Demant, this group promotes cross-cultural understanding and awareness.
  • (In)visible (Dis)abilities: Focus on creating greater understanding, inclusion, and support for colleagues living with both visible and invisible disabilities. The group serves as a safe and collaborative space for employees and allies to learn, share experiences, and influence how Demant becomes more accessible and inclusive.
Engagement in every Pulse

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We believe that a continued focus on employee engagement is necessary to ensure the well-being of our employees.

When people feel truly engaged, they are happier, more innovative and productive. Engagement ignites the path to thriving and those who thrive tend to enable others to thrive as well.

Our global engagement program, Pulse, plays a central role in this effort. Through an annual survey, we gather insights into the engagement levels of individual teams across the organisation. Based on this data, we develop specific actions to address areas in need of particular attention and managers follow up regularly in their teams to ensure continuous improvement. Leadership also plays a key role in inspiring and improving employee engagement and we continue to enhance leaders’ skills to drive engagement and a culture of inclusion.

Through Pulse, we make sure that engagement stays at the agenda all year.