1. Purpose and Principle
Bastian van Mierlo Softwareberatung is an international software consulting company based in Germany. We are committed to maintaining a respectful, diverse and inclusive work environment that enables all employees to reach their full potential.
We believe that gender equality, diversity and inclusion are key success factors for our work with international teams and customers and contribute directly to innovation, collaboration and sustainable business success.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, partner organisations and external project contributors.
3. Our Commitments
3.1 Equal Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination
We are committed to equal opportunity and do not tolerate discrimination or disadvantage on the basis of:
- gender, gender identity or expression
- ethnicity or nationality
- age
- religion or belief
- sexual orientation
- disability
- social or cultural background
- or any other legally protected characteristic
All employment-related decisions are based on objective, role-related and business-relevant criteria.
3.2 Gender Equality
We commit to:
- fair and transparent recruitment, promotion and compensation processes
- promoting gender balance in leadership, team roles and project assignments
- using gender-neutral and inclusive language
- giving preference to women in recruitment and promotion decisions in cases of equal qualification, skills and performance, particularly in areas where women are underrepresented, in accordance with applicable legal requirements
For the purpose of this policy, equal qualification refers to comparable suitability, professional competence, experience and performance relevant to the role.
3.3 Diversity & Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We commit to:
- a culture of respect, openness and mutual support
- a remote-first working approach that supports flexibility, accessibility and work-life balance
- flexible working arrangements that enable participation regardless of personal circumstances
- creating a safe environment where discrimination or harassment is actively prevented and addressed
We encourage continuous awareness, learning and constructive dialogue on diversity, equity and inclusion topics.
3.4 International Collaboration
Given our global and remote-first work environment, we emphasise:
- cultural sensitivity
- clear, respectful cross-cultural communication
- awareness of diverse societal, legal and cultural contexts
4. Responsibility & Reporting
Every team member is responsible for contributing to an inclusive, respectful and discrimination-free workplace.
Management and leadership are expected to act as role models and to ensure the consistent implementation of this policy.
Incidents, concerns or potential violations can be reported confidentially to management at any time.
Violations of this policy may result in appropriate measures in accordance with applicable laws and internal procedures.
5. Continuous Improvement
We commit to regularly reviewing and improving this policy in line with evolving insights, legal requirements and international best practices related to gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
This policy is implemented in compliance with applicable national and international employment and anti-discrimination laws.
