Careers
Benefits
Our colleagues are the foundation of our success. That is why Rödl & Partner places a high priority on valuing performance and providing an optimal working environment. We therefore offer you extensive additional services and benefits in return for your commitment.
Monetary benefits
As an employer, it is extremely important to us at Rödl & Partner that our employees feel valued and that we reward exceptional performance. In this section you will find all the benefits that directly or indirectly benefit our colleagues financially.
Financial assumption of further training costs
We offer generous support in obtaining the relevant professional examinations in our industry: Through our funding guidelines, we create consistency and transparency in financial support and exemption.
Company pension plan
We offer all colleagues the opportunity to make provisions for life after their career at attractive conditions as part of a company pension scheme. In this way, we to help ensure that our colleagues are financially secure in their well-earned retirement.
Corporate benefits: special conditions with high-quality brands
Well-known providers make their products and services available to you at special conditions. You benefit from attractive discounts with well-known brands such as Adidas, Bosch, Sixt and many more.
Special payment for special occasions
On special occasions, such as anniversaries or retirement, you will receive a special payment or gift.
Lucrative cash rewards for job referrals
Our employee referral program gives you attractive bonuses when you successfully refer new colleagues – so you also benefit from their recruitment.
Company bike leasing
Whether a “classic” bike, e-bike, racing bike or mountain bike – our colleagues can easily and inexpensively switch to a company bike. In addition to the positive impact on the environment, you also benefit from attractive conditions.
Car mileage allowance
For business trips, you will receive a mileage allowance of 50 cents per kilometer.
Modern work equipment
From day one, you will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as notebooks or a company smartphone (as required). In addition, our helpdesk provides you with round-the-clock support for all technical issues. Our offices also ensure a good working atmosphere – discover Rödl & Partner in 360 degrees »
Additional payment for the "Deutschlandticket"
We support all our colleagues with an additional payment for the “Deutschlandticket”. As part of our sustainable mobility concept, we want to give you the opportunity to travel flexibly, cost-effectively and in a climate-friendly way – both on the way to work and in a private context.
Free coffee and tea*
A personal exchange over a cup of coffee or tea is part of our everyday working life. The coffee is offered to our colleagues free of charge, as are the organic milk, milk alternatives and organic tea from sustainable cultivation.
Company car (from AP)*
Depending on your needs and position, you can benefit from our modern fleet of company cars.
Public transport subsidies/train card*
In addition to the additional payment for the Deutschlandticket, we offer cheaper company tickets for local public transport and you can also benefit from the Bahncard 25 or 50. This saves you money and at the same time contributes to more environmentally friendly employee mobility.
Development opportunities
We promote the development of our people – and reward success. Not least thanks to our in-house academy campus, we provide you with individual and optimal support. In doing so, we strengthen the professional, social and personal skills of our colleagues.
Structured onboarding process
Structured onboarding is essential to us in order to make your start at Rödl & Partner as easy and pleasant as possible. In addition to your individual onboarding, it is important to us to give you the opportunity to network at an early stage and to experience Rödl & Partner in its entirety.
Fixed contact person from the start / mentoring programs
To ensure that you receive support from day one during your induction, you will have a dedicated contact person in your team right from the start. This means that you will not be left alone with any questions and your integration into the team will go smoothly. Our mentoring programs also rely on strong tandems and the exchange of experience between mentor and mentee.
Regular feedback and performance reviews
Thanks to structured and regular feedback meetings with your manager, you are constantly in contact and up to date. This also gives you regular opportunities to address your issues in an open discussion on an equal footing and to give your manager constructive feedback.
Wide range of training courses at our in-house campus academy
“With you and for you” – this is the motto under which we combine a wide range of training and further education courses under the umbrella of our in-house academy campus. In addition to external speakers, the majority of our specialist training courses are designed and conducted by colleagues in order to facilitate the internal transfer of knowledge and meet the high quality standards at Rödl & Partner.
Exam sponsorship and support for further training
Excellent specialist knowledge and continuous further training are essential for Rödl & Partner. It is therefore natural to us to support colleagues in obtaining professional examinations and other qualifications.
Uniform and contemporary leadership model
Leadership plays a key role when it comes to creating a motivating environment and acting as a role model. For this reason, we have anchored our global understanding of contemporary and good leadership in a leadership model based on our core brand values.
Clearly defined appointment process
Our globally standardized appointment process is represented by the five-stage career model. Our career model gives you orientation for your professional development and at the same time leaves room for the individuality of your personal career at Rödl & Partner.
Talent program for every career level
Our talent program accompanies you on your entire career path – from Associate to Partner. For each career level, we offer practical training tailored to the respective tasks and responsibilities, in which you strengthen your professional and social skills as well as your entrepreneurial potential.
International secondments and exchange programs
We offer particularly qualified senior associates the opportunity to spend several months in one of our foreign offices as part of our secondment program. The structure of the secondments is just as varied as the career paths at Rödl & Partner.
Work-Life-Balance
A good work-life balance is extremely important to us at Rödl & Partner. A large part of creativity, resilience and motivation at work depends directly on private factors. Due to our family-oriented environment, the compatibility of career & family as well as the well-being of our colleagues is particularly important to us. That is why we want to create the conditions for an optimal combination of work and private life.
Possibility of mobile working
Of course, we offer you the option of mobile working in consultation with your manager. We focus on flexibility and trust, because mobile working is an important factor for a good work-life balance.
30 days vacation / special leave for special occasions
With us, you have 30 vacation days to recover extensively. There are also special leave days for special occasions, such as anniversaries, your wedding or exam preparation.
Flexible working time models
As a full-time employee, you will work 40 hours per week. There are also a number of alternative part-time models available to give you maximum flexibility. We want to offer each colleague an individually tailored work schedule.
Individually adaptable part-time models
Part of a good work-life balance is that we respond to the individual life plans of our colleagues. In consultation, adapted part-time models are possible, which can be arranged according to requirements.
Support during pregnancy through to returning to work
We advise, support and accompany our colleagues during their pregnancy right through to their return to work, for example through further training and specialist journals during parental leave. In addition, we never break off contact within the team so that the return is as easy as possible.
Eldercare
We provide support when our colleagues want to commit to caring for their family members – e.g. by enabling care leave, advice from an internal care pilot and generous other arrangements.
Childcare*
At our head office in Nuremberg, you will find our own on-site nursery, which is available for the children of our colleagues depending on the availability of places. At many other locations, we cooperate with local nurseries to help you find the best care for your child.
Vacation care*
Our vacation childcare in Nuremberg – which takes place for one week during the Easter vacations and two weeks during the summer vacations – has been a matter close to our hearts since 2005. Experience shows that every year the vacation childcare is a great experience for the children and a great support for the parents.
Dog in the office*
In some departments, colleagues already enjoy having a team member on four paws. This is generally possible at Rödl & Partner, but is of course always done in consultation with the manager and the other team members.
Team spirit
We are high performers – and a team. We are convinced that working in a functioning team is not only more fun, but also leads to better results. Because we can only achieve our successes together! That’s why we actively promote a sense of togetherness with numerous campaigns and employee events.
Varied employee events
We like to celebrate our successes together! Numerous employee events ensure a good team spirit and offer new colleagues in particular the perfect opportunity to get to know their new team members outside of work.
Christmas parties and other seasonal celebrations
Christmas and the end of the year are celebrated together at Rödl & Partner. All our teams in the offices around the world come together in one typical or atypical way or another bringing the year to a close. At our head office in Nuremberg, there is traditionally a three-course meal in the foyer for all Nuremberg colleagues, with a speech by Prof. Dr. Christian Rödl followed by a celebration in the building. A children’s Christmas is always organized for our little ones with a Punch and Judy show, Santa Claus or a similarly exciting program. There are also numerous other seasonal and regional celebrations, such as the carnival in our Cologne branch or a visit to the Oktoberfest in Munich.
Welcome Day
Once a quarter, we organize our popular Welcome Day, where all new colleagues can get to know Rödl & Partner, our values and each other. With many exciting presentations, the event at our head office in Nuremberg is always a highlight in the calendar.
Annual ski trip
It’s a real spectacle when almost 800 colleagues set off on the annual ski trip. From sporting activities on the slopes to attractive wellness offers and snow hikes. Fun and team spirit take center stage at our traditional fun race. Two entertaining evening events with a live DJ round off the program.
International talent and networking events
Numerous talent and networking events promote professional and personal exchange across national borders. Events such as the International Convention and the World Audit Conference take place every year. Our talent events also have a firm place in the calendar: International Senior Associate Week, Manager Insight Days, Associate Partner Days, New Partner Network.
Uniform and contemporary leadership model
A management style based on partnership is a central component of our collaboration. Partnership means that we treat each other fairly, regardless of the position or status of the individual or individuals in the firm. Our firm-wide leadership model, which describes our understanding of contemporary management, serves as the basis for this.
Joint participation in running events or bike tours for a good cause
We combine team spirit and sporting activity: our colleagues regularly take part in various joint sporting events for a good cause – such as company runs, the annual city cycling event or the Via Carolina Run.
Own beach volleyball court at the Nuremberg site*
Every visitor to our head office immediately notices the sportiness of our colleagues when they see our own beach volleyball court right next to the canteen. Take a virtual reality tour to see the beach volleyball court for yourself.
Various sports programmes: EGYM Wellpass fitness programme, volleyball, running group, soccer club, yoga*
The EGYM Wellpass fitness programme gives you access to over 9,000 sports and health facilities throughout Germany and Austria, including fitness and yoga studios, swimming pools, climbing gyms and much more. Rödl & Partner also offers various internal sports programmes that promote both health and team spirit! Almost every office has running and football groups, Nordic walking teams, participation in company runs, etc.
Health
The physical and mental health of our colleagues is very important to us. That’s why we offer various holistic health and sports programs for every situation in life. As “caretakers”, we are not only available to our clients, but also take care of the well-being of our colleagues.
Internal trust center
Conflicts and difficult situations are not uncommon in everyday working life – the key is to deal with them constructively. If you have any questions or would like advice on health, professional or psychological issues, all colleagues can contact the internal confidentiality office at any time – anonymously, of course.
Company medical support
At Rödl & Partner, you benefit from our range of support from company doctors, such as occupational health screening for work at computer screens or support with reintegration after a long illness. There are also special campaigns, such as ergonomic advice or an ophthalmological examination, to ensure optimal conditions at the workplace.
My caregiver: digital support service for all aspects of mental health
The digital employee support platform offers simple and anonymous access to qualified help and advice on topics relating to mental health. With just a few clicks, you can find the right contact person and useful information. Short explanatory videos and workshops provide training on topics such as “Relaxing lunch breaks”, “Communicating work overload”, “Bullying in the workplace” and much more.
(Digital) training offers
In our branches and virtually, we offer our colleagues a wide range of health services in response to demand. These include regular health days and campaigns with various focuses, e.g. running (dynamic foot pressure measurement, running analysis), nutrition (blood sugar), relaxation (stress type determination), digital back coaching and digital allergy advice.
Stretching and workout energizer for everyone
Whether in the office or working on the move, we want to encourage you to get moving. Stretching exercises increase energy levels and well-being at the workplace in just 15 minutes, while the ‘Workout Energizer’ provides more focus and energy
Discounts at numerous sports (article) providers and fitness studios
With our corporate benefits, you also benefit enormously in the sports sector. At Rödl & Partner, you receive great discounts with well-known sports and outdoor brands such as Adidas, Jack Wolfskin, Foodspring and many more. In addition, we collaborate with a number of gyms and offer you a discounted membership.
Various sports programmes: EGYM Wellpass fitness programme, volleyball, running group, soccer club, yoga*
The EGYM Wellpass fitness programme gives you access to over 9,000 sports and health facilities throughout Germany and Austria, including fitness and yoga studios, swimming pools, climbing gyms and much more. Rödl & Partner also offers various internal sports programmes that promote both health and team spirit! Almost every office has running and football groups, Nordic walking teams, participation in company runs, etc.
Healthy options in the canteen*
The company’s own canteen “Campino” at the head office in Nuremberg impresses with a constantly varied, healthy and affordable selection of different dishes. Every day, there is a choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as regional dishes. The various special offer weeks during asparagus and mushroom season are a particular highlight.
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a globally active company, responsible business practices are an important part of our identity. From the very beginning, we have focused our entrepreneurial thinking and actions on the long term. We strive to achieve economic success while taking our ecological and social responsibility into account and therefore implement numerous measures.
Sustainability reporting since 2017
Transparent communication with our stakeholders is of great importance to us. We have been publishing our own CSR reports since 2017, providing information about our commitment to people, nature and the economy. In addition to the milestones we have achieved, we also report on future goals and our ambitions.
Electricity from renewable energy sources
We are constantly working to reduce our CO₂ emissions by reducing our consumption of resources and increasing efficiency. This includes the use of renewable energy in our office buildings. Since 2020, we have been producing our own solar power on the roof of our Nuremberg headquarters. Further construction measures to expand our own renewable energy generation at our Nuremberg headquarters are already being planned.
Eliminating paper as far as possible
On the way to a paperless office we are, for example, increasingly using our own cloud services. This allows us to cut climate-relevant emissions and reduce our paper consumption. Recycled paper was also introduced across all branches in Germany in 2019.
Social commitment
Our self-image also includes our social commitment in particular. We support a wide range of initiatives and institutions in the fields of education, culture and sport. We are particularly proud of our own Rödl Employee Foundation for Children’s Aid, which was established in 1994.
Commitment to diversity
Equal opportunities for all our employees regardless of their gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or world views, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity is and remains a matter of course for us. By signing the ‘Charta der Vielfalt‘, we have set an important example for a prejudice-free working environment.
Participation in the German Diversity Day
Rödl & Partner regularly takes part in measures aimed to reduce prejudice and increase diversity in the corporate environment. One example of this is our participation in the German Diversity Day, where all colleagues were introduced to the topic of diversity.
Participation in the European Sustainability Week
Global responsibility starts with us. Under this motto, we are committed to promoting sustainable awareness in the world of work for a week with creative and diverse activities. With a mix of digital and physical activities, Sustainability Week always offers a varied program for all our employees.
Company bike leasing to support sustainable mobility
We are committed to a healthy and environmentally friendly form of mobility. Whether “classic” bike, e-bike, racing bike or mountain bike – our colleagues can easily and inexpensively switch to a company bike.
Additional payment for the "Deutschlandticket"
We support all our colleagues with an additional payment for the “Deutschlandticket”. As part of our sustainable mobility concept, we want to give you the opportunity to travel flexibly, cost-effectively and in a climate-friendly way – both on the way to work and in a private context.
Free Fairtrade coffee and organic tea*
Fairtrade coffee in the coffee machines as well as organic milk and milk alternatives contribute in making our working environment more sustainable. We also provide our colleagues with free organic tea from sustainable cultivation.
Promotion of public transport use/ "Bahncard"*
As part of our sustainable mobility concept, our colleagues receive a “BahnCard” 25 or 50 if required, encouraging them not only to switch to sustainable alternatives for business trips, but also to leave their cars at home more often. Depending on location and availability, we also offer company tickets for local public transport.
The benefits refer to our German locations, items marked with * vary depending on the location.