Our workforce
Global reach, local experience.
With nearly 73,000 employees working in 50 countries and representing 145 nationalities, we have the global presence, experience and range of business activities to have real impact on a global scale.
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Our 2021 Sustainability Report discusses workforce composition, people management priorities and relevant processes in much greater detail than is possible here, and the appendix contains additional data. Have a look at the “What we do for our employees” chapter and “Workforce by the numbers” in Appendix 3 for details.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion
We find that diverse teams drive innovation and better decision-making, and that they better understand (and relate to) our equally diverse clients’ needs. In the same way, an inclusive workplace makes UBS a better place to work for all of us. That’s why we aim to shape a diverse and inclusive organization that is innovative, provides outstanding service to our clients and offers equitable opportunities so that all of us can thrive.
We take a broad approach to DE&I, focusing on a range of aspects such as inclusive leadership, age, gender, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability and veterans. Within that, increasing the representation of women and ethnic minorities, especially in management roles, is a near-term priority, with hiring, developing and “belonging” as areas of focus.
Employee views count
Our employees want to have an impact – within the firm, and in society – and they want to be actively engaged in shaping our identity, direction and daily work life. That’s why we regularly seek employees’ views through surveys on topics such as engagement, work environment, talent management, health and well-being, and diversity. Their responses have directly influenced the development of our purpose, our new performance management approach and our increased focus on innovation, sustainability and impact.
Fast fact
Fast fact
"Our employees are spread across the globe, with 29% in Switzerland, 30% in the Americas, 21% in APAC and 20% in EMEA. In 2021, 1,506 employees moved to a role in a different business division; 331 moved to a role in another region."
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