We aim to harmonize the commercial interests of the company with the professional, private and family needs of our employees. Our work-life integration initiatives and programs include the provision of flexible working times and places, people development and leadership competences related to work-life integration, as well as specific family-oriented services. In addition to providing flexible working opportunities such as working remotely, sabbaticals and parent/child offices, we have two day-care facilities at our headquarters in Herzogenaurach.

At adidas, we provide uniquely exciting career development for our employees. The approach called #MYBEST helps you develop a ‘growth mindset’: a philosophy that encourages ongoing learning and the ability to react positively to mistakes. It means that you’ll face challenges with positivity rather than fear, and successfully complete the toughest tasks. Gradually, you’ll realize you’re capable of anything.

We offer a portfolio of leadership development programs for corporate office employees for all grades and levels: ✅Executive Development Experience: We are partnering with Harvard Business School in delivering a tailored learning experience for all of our senior manager population. ✅Manager Development Experience (MDE) and Director Development Experience (DDE): To develop current and future leaders, we introduced the MDE as a flexible approach to developing leadership skills and abilities of our lower management level employees. It is inspired by sport and drives the development of personal and team mastery. The program allows a customizable learning experience for our middle management level employees.

The adidas Apprenticeship Program offers young pupils who want to join our company directly out of school the opportunity to gain business experience in a two- to three-year rotation program. The Dual Study Program for young school graduates offers – in cooperation with various universities – theoretical and practical experience at adidas.

The Functional, Digital and Design Trainee Program is an 18- to 24-month program providing graduates with an international background and excellent educational credentials the opportunity to start a functional career within adidas. It comprises assignments in various functional and cross-functional departments, of which at least one takes place abroad.