Diversity & inclusion

The OeNB is committed to equal treatment, diversity and inclusion. We strive to foster a working culture that values diversity, prevents discrimination, provides equal opportunities for all employees and promotes a respectful working environment.
 

• Equal treatment: 
  All people are entitled to equal rights and dignity, regardless of their background, gender, age, religion or sexual orientation.
• Diversity: 
  Different perspectives foster innovation, challenge established ways of thinking and contribute to better outcomes (Study). Diverse teams achieve stronger results because they question assumptions, think more creatively and develop a broader range of solutions. This innovative strength helps drive continuous development.
• Inclusion: 
  A safe and respectful working environment. 

As a public institution, we are aware of our responsibility. By reflecting and promoting diversity both within the OeNB and in our external activities, we strengthen our credibility and help create structures that are fairer, more sustainable and more closely aligned with the society we serve. 

As part of the European System of Central Banks, we also fully support the ESCB & SSM Equality, diversity and inclusion charter .

To further strengthen these efforts, the OeNB established a new section – Diversity and Equality – in September 2025. The section develops, coordinates and implements strategic initiatives and provides the institutional framework for:

• the Sustainability Office and corporate environmental management;
• diversity, equal treatment, the promotion of women, open working groups on equal opportunities issues and staff networks;
• inclusion.
   

Since 2014, the Austrian Federal Equal Treatment Act has applied to the OeNB. Equal opportunities officers have since been appointed by the OeNB Governing Board.

The OeNB’s equal opportunities officers serve as trusted contacts and points of contact for issues relating to discrimination, mobbing and harassment. They perform their role independently and are not subject to instructions. They are supported by open working groups on equal opportunities and staff networks focusing on the dimensions of origin, gender, age and sexual orientation.