DIVERSITY,
EQUITY &
INCLUSION

Living our values

At HUGO BOSS, we believe that an inclusive company culture is a source of creativity, strength, and innovation. As an international fashion and lifestyle Group with 17,000 employees around the globe, we experience every day that differences are  accelerators and  the base for a better future. We are fully committed to our goal to actively contribute to an inclusive and equitable world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DE&I) ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR JOURNEY TO CHANGE FASHION

We want to actively contribute to an inclusive and equitable world and we need organizations that can help to shape the discourse. The fashion industry has a big societal impact. It has the ability to use its platforms to challenge the status quo and design a better future.
Rashmi Verma

OUR GLOBAL COMMITMENTS

For us it is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual – from race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.  

Charta der Vielfalt

Committed to an inclusive company culture, we have signed the Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter) in 2008. This initiative promotes diversity in businesses and institutions and advocates for acknowledgment and appreciation of all employees. 

KLISCHEEFREI

The Klischeefrei initiative campaigns for career and study choices to be made free from gender stereotypes. We have introduced the Klischeefrei method set in our LITTLE BOSS TIMES daycare center, to inspire the next generation to break barriers and pursue their passions wholeheartedly.

UN Women's Empowerment Principles

The subject of diversity also encompasses equal opportunity between genders. This is why we have signed the UN Women's Empowerment Principles. The seven principles contribute to the empowerment of women in business. 

Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality

We support the Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality (PGLE), a coalition of organizations committed to leveraging their individual and collective advocacy to accelerate LGBTI equality and inclusion globally, supported by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. 

NEWS & STORIES

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

This International Women’s Day, we would like to congratulate all our colleagues for their incredible achievements across all spheres of life. The day also presents an opportunity for us, as the HUGO BOSS Family, to reinforce the call for equality and equity.

DESIRE TO INSPIRE

The road to leadership can be a steep uphill journey for women in countries where representation in leadership roles is surprisingly low. This makes the role of strong women as trailblazers all the more important. One such example in the leadership landscape is Laura Torres del Cueto, the inspiring Managing Director of HUGO BOSS Mexico and Latin America.

HUGO BOSS AT THE CSD PARADE

Our participation is a milestone in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) journey as a company, and marks a special occasion to stand united, celebrate diversity, and embrace love in all its forms.

OPEN DOORS FOR WOMEN

Targeted support for women who want to reenter the workforce: Pelin Atagüneş originally wanted to be a math teacher. She was even accepted to university, twice. But she could not go because there would have been nobody to look after her daughter.

OUR KEY FACTS & FIGURES

Nationalities Worldwide
145
Countries
38
Generations of Employees
4

59.9
Female employees (59.9%)
40.1
Male employees (40.1%)

49.6
of females in leadership positions (49.6%)
50.4
of males in leadership positions (50.4%)

HOW WE ARE DOING

Our employees worldwide are comprised of >145 nationalities with rich cultural backgrounds and professional expertise. We believe in a multigenerational and diverse workforce. At HUGO BOSS 4 generations of employees co-exist and co-create future fashion together. We strive for more balanced leadership with dedication and empathy. Currently about 50% of our leadership positions are held by women.

More about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Engagement, Development & Diversity

HUGO BOSS wants to actively involve its employees in the Company, recognizing that the inspiration they gain is crucial to our growth. This also includes supporting employees and offering them possibilities for continuing education. A diverse workforce is also important to us.

Promoting Equal Opportunities

The diversity of people not only enriches the private sphere, but also and above all the business sphere. The fashion industry in particular thrives on diversity and openness. What we value when it comes to our own employees, we also want to develop further in our value chain and therefore have a focus on in our social engagement.