Working with disabilities at Fraunhofer IOF

We actively promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and are committed to making the working environment at our institute more accessible step by step. Therefore we strive to develop a barrier-free working environment at the institute and to offer individual support. Because we know that not everything is 100% barrier-free here either.

To ensure that all employees can develop their full potential, we have already achieved a number of things: our workstations are ergonomically designed. Employees can use height-adjustable desks and individually adjustable office chairs.

Flexible working is part of this. Because we understand that rigid structures are not suitable for every employee. That's why we have flexible working hours, enable part-time work and offer mobile working in many areas. In individual cases, we take individual care, find solutions and equip workplaces according to requirements - if necessary, also in cooperation with the integration office.

For example, we have equipped meeting rooms for an employee with a hearing impairment so that he can hear everything in meetings with many people. A sign language interpreter can also be organized for him if required.

Our employees can access a wide range of workshops, seminars and lectures on topics such as mental health and well-being free of charge via an online platforms. The extensive range includes helpful information on autism, ADHD and high sensitivity. In addition, a free advice hotline is available to our employees for difficult situations and phases in their professional and private lives.

Our representative for severely disabled employees, Dr. Stefan Riehemann, actively promotes the interests of employees with disabilities. He accompanies job interviews and ensures that no one is disadvantaged because of a disability. He provides support and advice on issues relating to health problems, health-friendly workplace design and the recognition of severely disabled status.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. We are aware that our application process is not yet completely barrier-free. We therefore endeavor to make it accessible and barrier-free for everyone. Whether filling out the application portal or arriving at our institute, our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions or provide support during the application process.

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