Microsoft Austria awards other companies for Diversity strategies

In May, the TRIGOS exceptional award on “Equal Opportunities in the 21st Century” which is funded by Microsoft Austria was assigned for the 1st time. This year winner was TNT Express Austria GmbH. The award was dedicated to the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue with a special focus on migration and integration. With its comprehensive Diversity strategy, TNT Austria GmbH was able to convince the jury. The jury based the decision on the fact that TNT Austria not only acknowledges all Diversity dimensions but also appreciates and values them. Their Diversity measures for people from ethnic minorities and other minorities are exemplary creative and innovative.
“With this award we strengthen our engagement for Diversity and want set new standards for equal opportunities in the 21st century. Our main goal is not only to foster equal opportunities within our company but to encourage other companies to take on their responsibility in this society as well”, commented Thomas Lutz, member of the executive management at Microsoft Austria. According to company officials it is crucial to dedicate to the goal of equal opportunities. For that reason Microsoft Austria will continue to award those companies which are exemplary with their Diversity initiatives and projects.

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