Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Georg-Speyer-Haus (GSH) is aware of its social responsibility as a research institute. Our vision of contributing to progress in biomedical research is closely linked to a commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). We see CSR not only as a strategic necessity, but as a core value of our institute to drive positive change in both science and society as far as we can.
Gender Equality
At the Georg-Speyer-Haus, we seek the equal participation of all genders in all departments by raising awareness among employees and decision-making bodies for a balanced gender ratio, implementing and adhering to the principles of equal treatment and a constant cycle of review and improvement. We promote the careers of female scientists individually and in cooperation with our research networks and Goethe University, e.g. through coaching and mentoring offers.
Further details can be found in our publicly accessible Gender Equality Plan.
Combining family and career
At Georg-Speyer-Haus, the compatibility of family and career is supported in the best possible way. Flexible working hours, family-friendly arrangements for meetings and hybrid working models offer the opportunity to balance work and private life and are an integral part of our HR policy. In cooperation with our research networks and Goethe University, we offer short-term support for employees who have family obligations such as childcare or caring for relatives. Thanks in part to the generous support of the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Georg-Speyer-Haus was able to set up a modern parent-child office. Age-appropriate children's furniture and toys for children between the ages of 1 and 8 years are available there to help reconcile work and family life, and a complete office workstation has been set up for parents.
We are constantly expanding our family-friendly setup as part of the auditberufundfamilie. Read our short portrait here (German).
Diversity
As a research institution, we have high ethical standards for our research and all other aspects of our work and see diversity as a interdisciplinary issue. The Georg-Speyer-Haus therefore promotes an organizational culture in which diversity is lived as a matter of course so that all employees can contribute their potential to the best of their ability. An inclusive and supportive working environment for our employees, free from discrimination, is an integral part of our organizational strategy.
By signing the Diversity Charter, we at Georg-Speyer-Haus are sending a clear signal for diversity and tolerance in our working environment and signaling our appreciation of all employees regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and social background.
Ecological Sustainability
At Georg-Speyer-Haus, we are aware of the impact of scientific research on the environment and see it as our task to raise awareness and make our contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by the UN in 2015. In research, our focus is not only on medical progress, but also on the responsible use of resources. The Georg-Speyer-Haus continuously strives to integrate environmentally friendly processes into its workflows. This starts with the energy-efficient equipment in our laboratories and extends to the reduction of waste in our research facilities. By using modern technology and sustainable methods of resource use, we aim to minimize our ecological footprint without compromising scientific excellence. The two largest laboratories are certified by “My Green Lab” and further working groups will follow.