Company ABC Part 2: Even more interesting facts about the BAUR Group

June 5 is Environment Day under the motto "Protect the climate - strengthen nature". Because protecting our environment and a more sustainable future are also important to us as the BAUR Group, we present 10 sustainable facts about our group of companies in this article.

We can proudly say that BAUR is one of the top 10 most visited online retailers in Germany. This recognition reflects the trust of customers who appreciate BAUR's extensive product range and service. However, BAUR is not only active in Germany, but also in Central Europe. Together with the Otto Austria Group, BAUR operates a total of 8 online stores.

Our employees benefit from numerous advantages: They receive a 15% discount and enjoy free shipping at baur.de and numerous other Otto Group online stores. These discounts make shopping even more enjoyable and offer a great opportunity to discover our Group's diverse range of products.

Career changers are very welcome here. Like Tanja, who joined Baur Fulfillment Solutions (BFS) in 2017 as a career changer in Customer Service. Her day-to-day work is varied and includes phone calls, emails and meetings. Working from home offers her many advantages and BFS provides her with all the necessary work materials. You can find out more about her experiences in the interview.

The Upper Franconia region attracts visitors with its diverse outdoor activities and enjoyment of nature. Climbing in the Franconian Jura offers breathtaking cliffs and panoramic views. The Main Cycle Path invites you to enjoy relaxing bike tours along the river. In Franconian Switzerland, hiking enthusiasts can explore romantic valleys and impressive rock formations. At Lake Fichtelsee in the Fichtel Mountains, you will find an oasis of peace in the middle of nature. Whether adventure or relaxation - Upper Franconia has something for everyone.

At the BAUR Group, we attach great importance to lifelong learning. In addition to traditional seminars, we offer a wide range of further training opportunities such as e-learning, videos and readings. A team of experts shapes the learning culture together with our employees, who decide for themselves how they want to learn.

The BAUR Group's talent management promotes and develops employees through the "Talent Pool", "Your Next Move" and "Top Talent Support". The goals are new perspectives, career planning, employee retention and succession planning. External applicants are also kept in mind for future positions.

The BAUR Group promotes an honest, appreciative, customer- and success-oriented culture with seven guidelines developed by employees. Honesty means matching words and deeds, appreciation is reflected in respectful communication, success orientation requires measurable goals, and customer orientation focuses on the needs of customers. The guidelines include pursuing goals, understanding complex interrelationships, openness to new ideas, self-development, living the values, operational excellence and knowledge sharing.

Diversity is important in the BAUR Group. Our aim is to create understanding and break down prejudices in order to promote an open and appreciative corporate culture. Since the 1970s, scientists have developed models that include dimensions such as sexual orientation, religion, age, abilities, gender and ethnic origin. These dimensions show the range of social diversity and make it clear that every person has many of these aspects within them.

Work@tion enables employees of the BAUR Group to work remotely from abroad for a limited period of time. The benefits include a better work-life balance, health, job satisfaction, freedom and flexibility. However, the separation of leisure and work can be a challenge.

The BAUR Group offers its employees numerous extras. These include financial benefits such as discounts and benefits as well as a wide range of training opportunities, including seminars and e-learning. Flexible working models support the work-life balance, and there are also offers to promote health and fitness.

The final project of the BAUR Group's Young Professionals 2023/24 was the development of a sharepoint for the intranet. This supports managers during onboarding, offers leadership methods and provides impetus for team development. The sharepoint complements existing training and coaching sessions to refresh knowledge and promote team exchange.

To conclude the company ABC, we present you with some exciting facts and figures. Since our foundation in 1925, we have developed steadily. We can look back on 97 years of catalog mail order and our online store has been delighting our customers for 25 years. Our 3,344¹ employees from 51¹ nations, including 452¹ with severe disabilities or equal opportunities, stand for diversity and inclusion. At our four locations, we combine tradition with innovation and are committed to responsible trade