In order to live up to our mission and objective every day, we see lifelong learning as an essential part of our corporate culture. We put people at the centre of our activities and lay the foundations for a secure and trusting collaboration. Occupational health and safety, corporate health promotion and respect for applicable employee rights form the basis for this at Festo. We offer fair and performance-related pay as well as flexible working models to improve our employees’ work-life balance. After all, a healthy, motivated and high-performing workforce is the key driver for success for any company.
Advancing digitalisation, demographic change and the need for sustainability are altering market requirements and therefore also the way companies work. As a result, some job profiles are changing and new jobs for qualified professionals are emerging that combine sustainability and new technologies.
In order to remain a reliable partner for its customers in the future, Festo is focussing on this capability shift. Together with its employees, Festo is engaged in a continuous learning process so that it can remain an attractive employer for new talent and to systematically train its employees at an early stage.
At Festo, people from 98 nations work together successfully. For us, diversity is not just a concept, but an important success factor. We value the uniqueness of people and are convinced that our diverse teams help us to broaden our horizons and strengthen our innovative power.
We see diversity, equal opportunities and belonging as a central goal. This is why "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion" (DE&I) has been embedded in our corporate strategy since the beginning of the year 2025. All employees should have a fair chance to achieve their full potential and feel welcome and have a sense of belonging.
Women@Festo is a network of women for women at Festo. This is where women of all ages, professions and levels of seniority have a chance to network. It offers women a space to share their experiences, to support each other and encourages them to brainstorm,reflect and think outside the box together.
Women@Festo is open to all female employees who:
Proud@Festo is the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer, Intersexual, Asexual) network at Festo. The aim is to provide a network for LGBTIQ+ people and employees who celebrate diversity, promote the visibility of different lifestyles and tolerant coexistence.
Specifically, the aim is to:
At Festo, people from 98 nations work together successfully. We are convinced that our diverse teams will help us to broaden our horizons and strengthen our innovative power.