At SAP, we hire the most talented and creative employees to develop, deliver, and deploy business solutions that make our customers "the best-run businesses" in the world.

In order to harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of diverse teams of managers and employees. We value the unique qualities that each employee brings to the company. And that means we are proud of the differences in culture, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, age, disability, marital status, education, sexual orientation, opinion, and belief that make up our teams.

SAP Considered An "Employer of Choice"

As a result of our respect for the principles of equal opportunity, well-being, and dignity for all of our employees, SAP has been cited for its positive work environment in several studies and rankings:

• German daily business newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, together with Access Recruiting and Executive Research Service, ranked SAP number one in their "2003 Employers of Choice" list for offering challenging work perspectives, work-life balance, and corporate culture.
• Trendence Institute for Personnel Marketing ranked SAP number five for most attractive IT employers and number four for top employers in its "European Student Barometer 2002."
• German computer magazine Computerwoche named SAP the IT sector winner in its "Best Places to Work" edition.

Promoting and Encouraging Diversity

As a global company, SAP believes the world in which we live is growing ever closer together. Technology has connected organizations and individuals all over the world in real time – making mutual respect and the protection of diversity a necessity. Not just in the workplace, but in the communities where SAP operates.

That's why SAP funds the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, a German organization that unites people dedicated to the fight against racist violence. SAP's association with the foundation is a tangible way for us to practice responsible corporate citizenship and work towards a culture that honors and respects the diversity among people.

Because SAP employs nearly 30,000 individuals from over 100 different nations, we have a vital interest in an atmosphere free of racial prejudice. For SAP, cultural diversity is an essential part of our ability to meet the needs of customers throughout the world.

That's why SAP supports an open civilized society. It is an engagement driven by the commitment of SAP employees – for the benefit of all.