"Diverse ways of thinking are needed"

In a short interview, Dr. Werner Zedelius, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE and also responsible for HR, explains what One Day at Allianz means and why it is so important for Allianz itself.

 

Why is AllAbility so important to Allianz?

 

Allianz takes a special responsibility in working with people with disabilities. AllAbility is an initiative to bring people together. We want to get rid of any possible prejudices and make it easier for all of us to learn from one another. Allianz believes that diverse groups have a wider variety of solutions to problems at hand than homogenous groups. Diverse ways of thinking are needed in the complex and fast changing world of today.

 

What is One Day at Allianz?

 

Allianz invites students with disabilities to visit Allianz for one day. By job shadowing our managers they receive insights into the way we work. Allianz offers a broad variety of jobs for working students or internships. Students with disabilities often do not know that they are very welcome.

 

What is your advice for the students participating at One Day at Allianz?

 

It is not only a special day for the students. It is also a great opportunity for us as a company: Both sides can learn from each other and eliminate existing misunderstandings by engaging in an open dialog. My advice to the students: know your strengths and abilities and show them. This is what we are looking for and how we want to support you in your career.

Werner Zedelius, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE: "Allianz believes that diverse groups have a wider variety of solutions to problems at hand than homogenous groups."
Werner Zedelius, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE: "Allianz believes that diverse groups have a wider variety of solutions to problems at hand than homogenous groups."

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Petra Krüll
Allianz Group
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