Equal Opportunity
The Equal Opportunity Office act as contact persons for all persons at the Helmholtz Munich, whether women, men or divers, and are committed to equal opportunities in the field of science and research.
The Equal Opportunity Office act as contact persons for all persons at the Helmholtz Munich, whether women, men or divers, and are committed to equal opportunities in the field of science and research.
In close cooperation with management and the Works Council as well as the Human Resources, Personnel Development, Communications & Strategic Relations, International Staff Service and Occupational health management, we develop equality measures and support their implementation.
Our tasks:
- Increasing the proportion of women in leadership positions in science.
- Information on mentoring programs and advice on applications
- Advice and support in personal problem situations, referral to specific help and advice services, e.g. on the subject of violence
- Advice and support in cases of sexual harassment in the workplace
- Contact point for questions and suggestions on the subject of reconciling work and family life
- Organization and implementation of events such as lectures and workshops on the topic of equality and equal opportunities
- Monitoring of equality aspects and controlling of measures
- Creation of structures, offers, instruments and measures for equal opportunities
The Equal Opportunities Officers are members of various internal and external committees and of the Helmholtz working group "Women in Research Centers".
Mentoring Programs
Helmholtz Zentrum München has been participating in Cross-Mentoring München since 2013 with mentors and mentees from both science and administration.
Cross-Mentoring München is aimed at the future generations of women managers in the greater Munich area. Mentees and Mentors come from 20 companies and scientific institutions.
For Helmholtz Center women employees: Advice and further information on Cross-Mentoring München is available from the Department Human Resources Development.
The International Staff & Dual Career Services (ISDCS) team at the Human Resources Department is the established central point of contact at Helmholtz Munich for you as an international staff member and visiting researcher and your family members. Our goal is to provide you and your family with the best possible support to enable you to focus fully on your professional activities. We aim to provide you with targeted assistance to help you integrate in your new place of residence.
Please find more information here
