Awarded employer: IU International University of Applied Sciences is a "Great Place to Work"
For the fourth time in a row, employees rate IU International University of Applied Sciences as an attractive employer
For the fourth time in a row, employees rate IU International University of Applied Sciences as an attractive employer.
- Great Place to Work: IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) receives award for its employee-friendly corporate culture.
- Top scores in the categories "fairness", "togetherness" and "team spirit".
- "Culture of Everyone®": The focus at IU is on helping to shape the corporate culture and the personal growth of each individual.
Erfurt, 2 February 2024. For the fourth time in a row, Great Place to Work has certified IU International University of Applied Sciences as an attractive employer. The award is based on both an anonymous survey of all IU employees and an external analysis of HR measures. In the overall evaluation, IU was able to gain two percentage points from the previous year and achieved significant top scores in various categories.
Personal growth and actively shaping the corporate culture
At IU, Germany's largest university with over 130,000 students from more than 190 countries and over 4,000 employees from 87 nations, diversity and openness have been in its DNA from the very beginning. With a "Culture of Everyone®", IU creates a working environment in which every employee is motivated to contribute their individual strengths and grow personally.
"We are proud of our diverse and motivated workforce, which makes us who we are and brings us a little closer every day to our goal of personalising education and making it accessible to everyone. Education is the basis for self-fulfillment - and we want to make this possible for both our employees and students every day," says Tim Kaltenborn, Director People Organisation & Culture at IU International University of Applied Sciences.
In October 2022, IU received the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for its equal opportunities and diversity-oriented personnel and organisational policy. IU is also a signatory to the “Charta der Vielfalt” and has been officially committed to an appreciative and unprejudiced working environment since 2019.
Working at one of the largest EdTech companies in Europe
Just as many IU students organise their day-to-day learning in a highly flexible and digital way, the day-to-day work of IU employees is just as flexible and progressive. State-of-the-art technical infrastructure, individual working time models, flexible office space in almost all major German cities and services such as Workation and Full-Remote make it possible to work from almost anywhere at IU and adapt work to your own life.
AI-controlled voice assistants and other GPT systems have become an integral part of everyday working life at IU and help to free up more resources for the really important projects.
"Our interconnectedness, our collaboration and our freedom of movement open up new possibilities and make us more efficient. This makes us more flexible and efficient. Thanks to the hybrid working environment at IU, we combine the best of both worlds - the physical and the virtual - and continue to grow as a digital pioneer and provider of personalised education," says Kaltenborn.
The ratings in the Great Place to Work survey show that this philosophy is well received by employees. Over 80 per cent of them believe that there is a good sense of togetherness, team spirit and friendliness at IU. A full 90 per cent rate IU as a fair employer.
More information about the corporate culture and all job offers at IU can be found at: iu-careers.com
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, helping organisations to create exceptional, high-performing workplaces where employees feel trusted and valued. The UK’s Best Workplaces™ list enables these outstanding organisations to celebrate their achievements, build their employer brand, and inspire others to take action. More information: www.greatplacetowork.de
With nearly 130,000 students, IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. The private, state-recognised educational institution, based in Erfurt, began teaching in 2000 and now has 37 campuses. IU stands for maximum flexibility in study: whether through dual study, distance learning or on campus – students from over 160 nations tailor their educational path to suit their individual circumstances. With more than 200 degree programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and MBA level, IU imparts practical skills. Innovative learning concepts foster targeted, future-proof skills for an increasingly AI-driven world of work. A modern, digitally supported learning environment and the use of artificial intelligence enable effective, personalised learning. As a pioneer in this field, IU has developed its own digital learning companion, ‘Syntea’, which has been in use since 2023. A network of over 15,000 companies – including Motel One, Vodafone, AWO and Deutsche Bahn – makes IU a strong partner in the training of skilled workers and consistently links academic teaching with practical experience. Further information at: iu.org
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