Being yourself works
At Rabobank, we’re working toward a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. We do this step by step, paying attention to what’s going well and to the areas where we can continue to improve.
By being open to different perspectives, we’re creating an environment where colleagues feel heard. That helps us build an organization where people enjoy working—and where we truly understand and serve our customers.
Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Rabobank, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion are all about you! We want you to be your true self and show your talents. We make sure you feel respected, supported, and valued. In short, we want you to feel at home at work.
An inclusive organization isn’t just beneficial for you; it’s also good for our customers. It makes teams stronger, more innovative, and more creative, and it enables us to serve our customers even better.
Inclusion Agents
The Inclusion Agent Community consists of colleagues who volunteer their time to promote more diversity, equity, and inclusion within Rabobank. They give presentations and facilitate conversations in which teams reflect together on everyday situations, doubts, and dilemmas.
These sessions create space to share personal experiences and different perspectives. This helps raise awareness and supports us in building a work environment where everyone can feel welcome and safe. The community continues to grow step by step, thanks to colleagues who are willing to share their knowledge and time.
Our networks
At Rabobank, we have various networks. These networks provide a place where colleagues from all backgrounds, experiences, and ideas can meet. We warmly invite you to join one of our diversity networks. Where do you feel at home?
- Rabo Gold is focusing on senior employees who want stay actively involved and have fun in their work.
- Globo is our international network for both Dutch and non-native speakers, where you can sharing work knowledge and experiences from your culture and learn about other cultures.
- Young Rabo is the network for the personal and professional development of young employees within Rabobank. Join one of the various committees and help organize activities ranging from company visits and network meetings to ski holidays.
- Neurodiversity is a supportive community where neurodiverse colleagues can share experiences and knowledge to inspire each other and others and create awareness.
- Rabo Colorful contributes to a diverse and inclusive organization where employees with a bi-cultural background can grow and use their potential.
- Rabo Women is the network for women within Rabobank. Here, women can support, connect and inspire each other.
- Rainbow is a network of colleagues committed LGBT+ in the workplace, aiming to raise awareness, promote equal rights and provide a safe environment.
We want all colleagues to be and feel their authentic selves at Rabobank."
Personal Stories
Telling and showing are two different things. Now that we have told you all about the various networks within Rabobank, we can imagine that you would like to see what it is really like to work here. And who better to show you than your future colleagues. Read on one of the articles below to learn more about people’s personal experiences.
Our goals & ambitions
Rabobank works every day to build a culture where differences can be visible—and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) help us work better together and make better decisions. Our DE&I approach is centered on collaborating from different perspectives. It’s not a final destination, but an ongoing process in which we continuously learn and improve.
We see that teams become stronger when colleagues feel welcome and have the space to share their ideas. That’s why we invest in initiatives that contribute to an inclusive workplace. Step by step, we’re building an organization where people enjoy working—and where we can better understand and support our customers.
Reduce the gender gap
We believe in equal opportunities, regardless of your gender. Women make up 36% of the first management layer of the group board and if we look at the total workforce, 49% are women. We are actively working to further balance this out. To achieve these goals, we not only use KPIs, but we also support women with internal and external opportunities for networking and mentoring through RaboWomen, Women in Tech and Talent to the Top.
Fair opportunities for everyone
The place where you were born and the culture you come from should never determine whether you are hired for a position you are qualified for. With this belief in mind, we have been actively working on recruiting, hiring and retaining status holders in collaboration with our partner Refugee Talent Hub for many years. This has resulted in having already welcomed many new colleagues in all different domains and scales, and we are always working on growing this number.
Employees with an extra challenge
If you are willing and able to work, you will get the chance to do so at Rabobank, regardless of any extra challenges that might apply to you. With the help of the Inclusive Support Desk, you will receive personalised guidance or facilities, allowing you to unlock your potential and become an invaluable employee.