Unsere Verantwortung gegenüber Beschäftigten und Gesellschaft
Wir gehen verantwortungsvoll mit den Menschen um, mit denen wir arbeiten – im Unternehmen und entlang unserer Wertschöpfungskette. Der Schutz von Menschen- und Persönlichkeitsrechten spielt dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Denn jeder Mensch hat eine Würde und das Recht auf Freiheit und Sicherheit.
Für uns bedeutet das, im Unternehmen für hohe Arbeitssicherheitsstandards, faire Arbeitsbedingungen und ein wohlfühlendes Arbeitsumfeld zu sorgen. Dasselbe möchten wir auch für unsere Wertschöpfungskette. Ein respektvolles Miteinander, Gleichberechtigung und Gleichbehandlung, Mitbestimmung und Teilhabe sind wesentliche Werte der HEBIE GROUP. Wir schaffen flexible Arbeitsmodelle, um den individuellen Bedürfnissen unserer Mitarbeitenden gerecht zu werden. Auch über unser Unternehmen hinaus engagieren wir uns: Durch die Unterstützung sozialer Projekte tragen wir dazu bei, ein Miteinander in der Gesellschaft gerechter zu gestalten. Soziale, gesellschaftliche Verantwortung und wirtschaftlicher Erfolg gehören für uns zusammen.
Our responsibility to employees and society
We take our responsibility to people seriously, whether that’s within the company or throughout our value chain. Respecting human rights and personal dignity is at the heart of what we do. After all, everyone has the right to freedom and to feel safe.
To us, that means creating a safe, fair and supportive place to work. We want the same throughout our value chain too. Respect, equal opportunity, shared decision-making and genuine inclusion are all core values at the HEBIE GROUP. We create flexible working models to suit people’s individual lives. And our commitment doesn’t stop at the company gates either – by supporting social projects, we’re helping build a more inclusive society. Because for us, social responsibility and business success go hand in hand.
Responsibility for our employees and teams across the supply chain
Here at the HEBIE GROUP, we foster a company culture shaped by collaboration, openness, flat hierarchies, fairness and equal opportunities for all – regardless of gender, age or background.
A family-like working atmosphere and a high degree of flexibility when it comes to working hours, tasks and daily structure give our employees room to grow with autonomy.
The gender of our employees plays no role in our pay structure. Instead, we pay our staff according to wage and salary groups, while also taking their individual qualifications, duties and experience into account.
Hebie has been certified as a family-friendly company and offers its employees flexible working arrangements to help them balance work and family life in line with their personal circumstances.
The high value we place on our own employees also extends to the employees of our business partners and suppliers. This is why we work not only locally to uphold human rights and labour standards, but also expect the same commitment throughout our supply chain. We require our business partners at every stage of the value chain to comply with our Code of Conduct, respect internationally recognised human rights and act in accordance with the law. We do not tolerate child labour, and our business partners and suppliers must not employ or exploit children under the age of 15, in line with ILO Convention No. 138 (Minimum Age for Admission to Employment, 1973). Where national legislation sets a higher standard, that standard must be observed.
Our Code of Conduct
Human rights
Both the HEBIE GROUP and its business partners along the value chain respect internationally recognised human rights and act in accordance with legal frameworks. This understanding of human rights is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, issued by the United Nations in 1948.
Child labour
The HEBIE GROUP has a zero-tolerance policy on child labour. Our business partners and suppliers are also expected to act in accordance with ILO Convention No. 138 (Minimum Age for Admission to Employment, 1973). Children under the age of 15 must not be employed or exploited. Where national legislation sets a higher standard, that standard must be observed.
Corruption
The HEBIE GROUP, along with its business partners and suppliers, does not tolerate any form of corruption or other practices that fall outside the bounds of the law. No benefits of any kind may be promised, offered, requested or expected if they result in an improper advantage or are intended to influence a business relationship.
Health and safety
As employers, the HEBIE GROUP and its business partners along the value chain are committed to ensuring the health and safety of their employees in line with applicable national regulations. This includes not only avoiding potential workplace hazards, but also establishing systems and procedures that take a preventative approach to protecting employee health and safety. A key point of reference here is ILO Convention No. 155 (Occupational Safety and Health, 1981).
Environment
The HEBIE GROUP and its business partners meet – and in many cases exceed – the legal minimum requirements for environmental protection. They also strive to use resources sustainably and promote environmental awareness among their employees.
Back-to-work support
Our back-to-work programme is an established part of our workplace health approach. We stay in regular contact with employees who are off sick and support their return to work in a way that prioritises their well-being, helps reduce absence, and safeguards their role. We meet with them – and a trusted person if they choose – to discuss what support might be needed and tailor any next steps.
proWerk Bethel
We’ve had a close partnership with proWerk since 2017 – a foundation-run initiative of the von Bodelschwingh Foundation Bethel that focuses on vocational rehabilitation. Our first proWerk colleagues have been supporting us in metal and plastics processing for over seven years now.
Energy Scouts programme
Our apprentices have the opportunity to take part in the Energie Scouts programme run by the local Chambers of Industry and Commerce over several months. This additional qualification in environmental and climate protection empowers them to identify savings potential within the company, develop innovative ideas, and independently implement and present a project.
Sustainable mobility at the HEBIE GROUP
We have been promoting cycling culture for many years. Our infrastructure offers the best conditions for this: secure bicycle parking facilities close to the workplace, convenient charging facilities for e-bikes, repair stations, modern shower and changing areas, and personal lockers. Public transport connections and sharing services are also nearby. We have received multiple awards as a bicycle-friendly employer – a claim we would like to further develop. “Those of us who work with bicycle parts on a daily basis automatically think about sustainable mobility”: this approach is to be consolidated through information, communication, service offerings and campaigns for road users.
The Glückstour ride – fundraising on two wheels
Over 1,000 km in just seven days, rain or shine, year after year. The chimney sweeps taking part in the Glückstour push themselves to the limit, all for one goal: raising as much money as possible for children with cancer. We’ve been proud to support this inspiring grassroots initiative since 2013.
Professional development at the HEBIE GROUP
Professional development and ongoing training are really important to us. This is why we support both external specialist courses and in-house learning formats to make sure knowledge is shared and our people are ready for the working world of tomorrow. We even set aside a dedicated training budget every year to keep learning firmly embedded in our company culture. Regular feedback meetings help us agree on individual goals and training measures – and ensure both employees and managers are on board.
Westfalenfleiß
Through our collaboration with Westfalenfleiß in Münster, we’re able to support people with disabilities or mental health conditions by offering appropriate internships and supported roles that help them gain a foothold on the job market and regain professional confidence.
CSR WORKBOOK
Every employee will receive a personal CSR workbook with space for their own notes. It’s been designed to provide a hands-on way to dive deeper into sustainability, with practical tips and tricks for everyday life and the workplace. The workbook also explains what sustainable development and CSR mean to the HEBIE GROUP, why they matter, and what we aim to achieve. Most importantly, it encourages everyone to play an active role and share their own ideas for making the HEBIE GROUP even more sustainable.
Martinschule school project
We’ve enjoyed a close relationship with the Martinschule in Bielefeld-Gadderbaum since 2010. Every year, we invite the pupils to visit our site for a behind-the-scenes tour followed by a quiz, giving them a fun introduction to cycling, sharing the story of Bielefeld as a “cycling city”, and sparking their curiosity in technical careers
Embracing diversity
We’re proud to count employees from 12 different nationalities across the HEBIE GROUP. We place great value on respectful, harmonious working relationships, where everyone is accepted for who they are. The range of backgrounds and perspectives in our team gives us all the chance to learn from one another and broaden our horizons. We couldn’t be prouder of the people who make up the HEBIE GROUP.
Special Olympics NRW
In 2024, we supported the state-level Special Olympics NRW in Münster – specifically in the cycling events. The goal of Special Olympics NRW is to give people with intellectual disabilities greater visibility, recognition and inclusion in society through sport.
Benefits
Here at the HEBIE GROUP, our employees enjoy a wide range of attractive perks, family-friendly schemes and additional benefits, not to mention plenty of individual flexibility to help strike a work-life balance that feels right.
We regularly review how these benefits are received and used so we can identify where changes or improvements might be needed. Regular employee surveys help us stay tuned in to what matters most – both now and in the future – and guide how we shape our package going forward..
Our current benefits include a variety of flexible working options to support work-life balance, including mobile working arrangements, additional special leave, extra days off beyond the statutory allowance, flexible models and flexitime where possible. We also partner with Familiengenossenschaft, the Family Alliance, to offer support with more complex personal matters outside of work.
Employee well-being is hugely important to us, which is why we run regular health-awareness days, offer physiotherapy services and promote active mobility through our JobRad scheme. We also take part in events like the Giro and the “Bike-Friendly Employer” programme. And to keep our team spirit strong, we make a point of organising regular events to bring people together.
We present further benefits here: