Germany's largest initiative for fair working conditions.
A network of corporations, mid-sized companies and hidden champions that actively choose fairness.
No greenwashing. Every certification is based on the objective audit by the IBE (Institute for Employment and Employability).
We listen: every year, young professionals share honest feedback on our partners' working culture.
Since 2004, Handelsblatt's Fair Company initiative has been the gold standard for fair working conditions.
Fair Company is the strongest promise German business makes to the next generation. Founded in 2004 by Handelsblatt, we are today the largest and most renowned network for companies that understand success is built on trust.
We bridge two worlds. We give young talent the transparency and orientation they need for a successful career start, and we give fair top employers the stage they deserve. In doing so, we help them position themselves credibly as attractive employers.
Today we connect more than 500 committed companies with qualified young talent. We rely on facts rather than empty promises. Every certification is based on a scientifically sound assessment by the Institute for Employment and Employability (IBE) and on honest feedback from the target group.
Why do we do this? Because we are convinced that a fair working world is the only one with a future. We create transparency, foster dialogue on equal terms and turn fairness into a measurable competitive advantage.
Genuine. Verified. Forward-looking.
Our vision is an economy that strengthens trust and in which fairness is the standard. We strive for a working world in which young talent and companies come together on equal terms and create sustainable success together.
As the strongest voice for fair working conditions in Germany, we want to provide orientation and build genuine trust between generations.
Our mission is to make excellent employers visible and to set scientifically sound quality standards. We support companies in opening up their culture to Generations Y and Z and developing it continuously. Through the power of the Handelsblatt brand and our unique network, we bridge the gap between the best employers and the most qualified young talent.
Making values measurable: We give fairness a face and a scientific basis. Through our audits we create objective standards that both sides can rely on.
Making voices heard: We listen to the next generation and give them a platform to share their experiences directly. Through direct feedback from young talent, we help companies improve continuously and gain real insights.
Providing orientation: In a confusing job market, we are the compass. We show young talent where they will truly be supported, can take on responsibility and experience appreciation. In doing so, we set a benchmark for companies that live fairness as a genuine measure of quality.
Looking for a job where you're more than just a number? We show you companies that truly live fairness, development and appreciation. Get the orientation you need for your future.
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Become part of the most renowned network for fair employers. With certification by Handelsblatt and the IBE, you strengthen your employer brand and win the trust of the next generation.
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Our scientific partner is the Institute for Employment and Employability (IBE) at the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society.
Led by Prof. Jutta Rump, the IBE team analyses the labour market and the criteria of a fair and attractive employer, develops the dedicated Fair Company questionnaire and assesses the companies that apply for admission.
Feedback from young professionals, who evaluate the certified Fair Companies from their own perspective, is also submitted to and analysed by the IBE team.
Visit the IBE websiteMore than 500 companies — from DAX corporations to hidden champions — rely on the Fair Company seal.
Together we shape a working world in which fairness and equal opportunity are not empty promises.
