Fair Company is Germany's largest employer network for fair working conditions and a responsible start to working life. The initiative was founded in 2004 by Handelsblatt and certifies companies that treat young talent fairly, transparently and with appreciation.
The basis for certification is a scientifically sound assessment as well as continuous feedback from students, career starters and young professionals. On the Fair Company platform, certified companies present themselves with profiles and job offers and position themselves visibly as attractive employers.
With a network of more than 500 companies of all sizes and industries, Fair Company provides orientation in the job market and brings committed employers together with qualified young talent.
Use the reach of Handelsblatt and Fair Company to position yourself as a first-class employer and gain visibility with your target group.
Win over the next generation – from interns to young professionals – with a credible promise.
Everything in one package: tools for communication and employer branding, including an employer profile, job board and social media integration for maximum visibility and more.
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Become part of Germany's largest network for fairness. Our audit process is designed to be lean, so you can focus on what matters most: your talent.
In the first step, you complete the questionnaire free of charge, following the criteria that matter to young professionals. This lets us check whether the basic requirements and structures of a Fair Company are met.
The questionnaire covers the following topics:
Please allow around 30 minutes for the survey.
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Behind our seal is a scientific assessment. Once you have successfully completed the questionnaire, the data is evaluated by the Institute for Employment and Employability (IBE). Our independent audit makes your commitment to fair working conditions measurable. This is how we turn your company values into a transparent and credible quality promise.
The questionnaire is considered passed when at least 55 percent is achieved overall and in each individual topic area.
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About two weeks after submission, we get back to you with the result. If the requirements are met and the admission review is positive, a personal conversation and a membership offer follow. Of course, you are also welcome to contact us in advance for a conversation or any questions.
Use the reach of the seal for your branding and the depth of our data for your success. In addition, Fair Company membership gives you the exclusive opportunity to not only demonstrate your appeal as an employer but improve it every day through direct feedback from the target group.
Everything you need to know about the admission process, the assessment and your membership.
The questionnaire is completed on the company side, usually by HR staff or (depending on your setup and company size) by management. In any case, the people involved should know the company very well.
We also recommend completing the questionnaire together with two or three people in order to assess your own company as accurately as possible.
No special preparation is required. What matters is that the person filling it out knows the company and its structures well. Plan for around 30 minutes.
The questionnaire is available exclusively online and is completed directly as part of the admission process. Unfortunately, a preview version cannot be provided.
Your data is treated confidentially and evaluated exclusively by the Institute for Employment and Employability (IBE). It is not passed on to third parties.
If the minimum score of 55 percent is not reached, you will receive feedback with suggestions for improvement. You can take part again at any time.
The Fair Company certification is valid for one year at a time and is renewed as part of the annual membership.
After your admission as a Fair Company, your young talent is surveyed regularly by the IBE. You receive the results as a company-specific evaluation of your fairness performance.
Membership includes the Fair Company seal, an employer profile, job board, network access and much more. For an individual offer, please contact us directly.
„A wonderful confirmation: Handelsblatt and the Institute for Employment and Employability certify TM Ausbau as a ‚Fair Company' and rate our commitment to fairness in the working world very positively. The focus is on development prospects and working conditions specifically for career starters and young professionals. A topic close to our hearts, because at TM Ausbau people have always been at the centre. We are delighted with the certification and look forward to continuing to build the future together with many young talents."
„In interviews, we're getting more and more questions about sustainability and fair working conditions. The Fair Company certification has helped us for over ten years to communicate these values credibly and to convince young talent of our commitment."
„Fair Company has helped us significantly strengthen our employer brand among students and graduates. The scientifically sound assessment gives our commitment a measurable framework, and the seal opens doors to qualified young talent."
Looking for specific information or have suggestions about our network? Our team is happy to help you become part of Fair Company smoothly.
