Our approach to diversity and equal opportunity
At OTE Group, our vision is to create, using technology, a world that is inclusive, free from discrimination and exclusions, "a better world for all". In the same context, the values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the core of our actions and initiatives, with concrete applications within our work environment and to our people.
We promote a corporate culture of mutual respect and recognition of the diversity of our people, overcoming prejudices and stereotypes. A culture that promotes and leverages the uniqueness of everyone, regardless of gender, age, special needs, religion, abilities, cultural background, sexual orientation, and political beliefs.
The diversity of our teams is a multiplier of innovation, creativity, and competitiveness. By shaping a sustainable and technologically advanced working environment with fair and equal opportunities, we encourage our people to fully utilize their potential, while simultaneously bringing together diverse corporate cultures that reflect the different facets of society. As a result, we effectively respond to the diverse needs of our customers, while shaping our profile as an attractive employer and preferred business partner in the new digital era.
OTE Group Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
Being committed to a corporate culture that will embrace and promote the values of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, at OTE Group we adopt the OTE Group Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (D.E.&I.), for all group employees. The OTE Group Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policy provides a framework of more specific guidelines that supplement the provisions of the Code of Conduct, the Guiding Principles, and the Code of Human Rights and Social Principles and is aligned with the Group's business objectives and strategy.
Information concerning possible violations of the guiding principles, the codes and the human rights, can be reported via the existing Compliance communication channels “Tell me!”. The communication channel humanrights@ote.gr is also available.
General operating framework
Since 2019, OTE Group has been a founding member of the Diversity Charter in Greece. It is an initiative of the European Commission aimed at promoting equal opportunities and diversity in every working environment in Europe and is supported by heads of state, institutions, state bodies, ministries and business associations.
In addition, the formation of all the company's human resources processes such as recruitment, remuneration, development and employee development are governed by meritocracy, transparency and non-discrimination.
The main framework of OTE Group's Labor Relations Policy is based on respect for human rights, fair work, non-discrimination, equal treatment for both men and women and fighting against child or forced labor.
Since January 2020, OTE Group has been included in the Bloomberg LP Gender-Equality Index (GEI), one of the most profound business indexes, in terms of equality and initiatives promoting the position of women in the work environment.
Moreover, in May 2023, OTE Group has signed the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) of the United Nations. The WEPs are a set of seven guiding principles created by the United Nations Global Compact in collaboration with UN Women and they serve as a roadmap for businesses to promote gender equality and empower women in the workplace, the marketplace and society.
