Newsletter #01 – English version
Podcast „Diversity bleibt. Jetzt erst recht!“ – Episode 7 (in German)
Episode 7 of our podcast ‘Diversity bleibt. Jetzt erst recht!’ is online! Guest in this episode: Sabina Ahmed, inclusion consultant, speaker and trainer.
Are we truly inclusive in business, or are we ignoring important aspects of participation? Sabina Ahmed talks to us about the challenges and blind spots that still make the job market an unequal arena for people with different physical and mental abilities. A must-listen for anyone who wants to make the future of work more inclusive!
As always, we hope you enjoy listening! You can also find the podcast on all popular podcast platforms.
PROUT PERFORMER 2025: the publication of the MEDALISTS is just around the corner
Now that the PROUT PERFORMER NOMINEES and SHORTLISTS have been announced, our jury will select a total of three MEDALISTS, who will be honoured at a networking gala in Munich on February 6th. The jury consists of:
- Ali Can, Social activist, author and director of the “VielRespektZentrum” in Essen
- Susanne Hildebrandt, Contact person at the Coordination Office for LGBTIQ* of the City of Dortmund
- Albert Kehrer, Chairman of the Board of the PROUT AT WORK Foundation
- Bea Knecht, Computer scientist, entrepreneur and founder of Zattoo
- Kathrin Mahler Walther, Managing Director of EAF Berlin
The PROUT PERFORMER 2025 will be accompanied and supported by Special Media Verlag.
TOGATHERING with Hays (in German)
- January 21st, 2026, 17:30 – 21:00h
- Hays AG, Glücksteinallee 67, 68163 Mannheim
Attitude is a start, but it only becomes effective through concrete measures. In this TOGATHERING, we discuss how companies and networks can take on responsibility in society and the world of work beyond purely economic interests. This includes developing a clear awareness from management level to everyday life, communicating responsibility visibly to the outside world and firmly anchoring the topic in corporate strategy.
How can we create structures and opportunities for engagement that encourage employees to get involved? How can cooperation have a real impact? How can active participation build trust, strengthen relationships and enable social participation?
We look forward to seeing you!
PROUT AT WORK Network Call Q1 (in German)
- February 16th, 2026, 18:30 – 20:00h
- Online via Zoom
The PROUT AT WORK network call takes place once a quarter. The Q1 network call serves as a platform for direct exchange between queer networkers and the foundation’s office.
As always, dial-in details and the exact agenda will be shared two weeks before the date via our network call newsletter.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Queer Network Compass
In order to reflect the foundation’s networking philosophy, we have launched a new offer: the “Queer Network Compass”.
It is designed as a “start-up aid” for newly founded or inexperienced networks and essentially consists of a consultation with PROUT AT WORK and two discussions with experienced networks.
Individuals and networks interested in this offer are welcome to contact us.
Survey: Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency
The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency is calling for participation in Germany’s largest survey on discrimination. Until 28 February 2026, anyone aged 14 or older can anonymously share their experiences of discrimination.
Whether at work, at school or in healthcare, discrimination is part of everyday life for many people. How often it occurs, in which areas of life it occurs and what consequences it has for those affected is still largely unknown. With this Germany-wide survey, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency aims to close this gap. The goal is to gain a comprehensive picture of experiences of discrimination in Germany.
The results of the survey are expected to be published in early summer 2027.
In order to attract as many participants as possible and gather as much experience as possible, we ask you to take part in the survey and share it within your network.
Join our team: Working student in public relations and social media wanted (German speaking)
For you, commitment to equal opportunities for queer people and diversity is more than just lip service, and stereotypical thinking is a thing of the past? Are you currently studying and looking for a working student job?
Then apply to join us as a working student in public relations and social media (20 hours per week / starting in January 2026 / on-site in Munich).
As a working student in public relations and social media, you will assist us in planning and creating social media posts, compiling our monthly newsletter and updating our website.
True to our convictions and the purpose of our foundation, everyone is welcome here. We strive to build a diverse team that represents a variety of perspectives and encourage people who are marginalised in multiple ways to apply for the position.
Does this appeal to you? Then send your CV with a short cover letter to info@proutatwork.de.