People with disabilities are particularly dependent on the protection and solidarity of society. At IGB, we offer people with disabilities or chronic illness individual support that goes beyond legal requirements.
Information about disabilities and health restrictions is voluntary, also in the application process. If this information is provided, both our transparent recruitment process and our disabled persons’ representatives ensure that this information does not have a negative impact. In cases of equal aptitude, applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration.
It is important for us to understand the needs of our employees and to find individual solutions. For people with disabilities or chronic illness, these include, in particular, optimisation of
- flexible working hours
- mobile work
- workplace equipment
- part-time work options
- acceptance and support by colleagues and superiors
As further support, scientists with fixed-term contracts and good performance who have long absences due to their disability or chronic illness can receive contract extensions to compensate for these absences. In this way, the IGB promotes equal opportunities and career development for scientists with disabilities or severe health issues. Further, we support colleagues to obtain an official certification of their disability status.
We are proud of our inclusive and diverse working atmosphere and welcome all colleagues - with all their individual needs and requirements.
