Engaging our people
Our clients and partners are at the heart of our People Strategy. We achieve our common goals through our human capital: our people. Delivering on the Group People Strategy is a key value driver for the financial performance of Swiss Re’s Group Strategy.
2021 highlights:
71%
“Leadership care“ was rated highly again in our employee survey
82%
High Group-wide participation in Group Strategy hacks and “must-wins” sessions have helped employees understand how they contribute to Swiss Re’s success
1.7%
The global Swiss Re adjusted gender pay gap between men and women, showing our dedication to equal pay
6
Measures committed to through the Leadership Pledge for Mental Health, which aims to make good mental health in the workplace a priority globally
Engaging our people: past milestones
The following selected milestones have marked Swiss Re’s sustainability journey in Human Resources:
COyou2 Programme
Our internal engagement programme COyou2 was launched in 2007 with the aim of helping employees reduce their personal carbon footprints. The programme was replaced by its successor, NetZeroYou2, in 2021
Flexible working
Our flexible working scheme Own The Way You Work™ (OTWYW) was introduced in 2011
Graduates Programme
Our graduates@swissre programme, which was launched in 2007, has won a Job Crowd Award five times in a row since 2015
Gender Equality
Swiss Re has been included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index since 2019
Performance Management
Swiss Re’s approach to performance management went “ratings-free” in 2020. Our new approach is based on regular feedback, with a clear focus on development and outcomes rather than focusing solely on year-end results