Well-being & Benefits

Well-being & Benefits

Deutsche Bank is committed to creating a health-promoting and caring work environment where our people can be themselves, feel supported and happy, so they can perform at their best and thrive in their careers.

Our dedication to mental health and Well-being is breaking down stigmas and fostering a supportive work culture, where everyone can bring their whole self to work.Fabrizio Campelli, Head of the Corporate Bank and Investment Bank and Member of the Management Board

The Well-being of our employees drives the success of our organisation. Our goal is to empower employees to prioritise their Well-being while also supporting their colleagues.

Across the globe, we offer around 850 Well-being programs and corporate benefits to lend individual support to our people and their families. Well-being is part of our everyday sustainable performance culture, based on our four dimensions of Well-being:

Emotionally &
mentally balanced

We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically
thriving

We support your physical health by encouraging preventive care and creating a workplace that helps you thrive. This includes, healthcare offerings, programs like dbYoga, standing desks, regular check-up's, and more.

Socially
connected

We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open-up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and Well-being. Benefits vary from different types of paid and unpaid leave, career coaching, flexible working time models, and participation in our ERGs.

Financially
secure

We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from pension contribution plans, banking services for employees, insurance, company bicycles or public transport perks.

#ThisWorksForMe

We’re all unique, with different needs and priorities. So, why should anyone’s set of benefits or ways of working be the same? We believe that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to Well-being and ways of working. Tap to discover more about Well-being programs and corporate benefits.

Challenging and reducing stigma is one of the key aspects of our Well-being strategy

To achieve this, we need to openly talk about Well-being challenges at work. Only then will we be able to understand one another better, learn from each other and be able to provide support.
Psychological safety in the workplace and mental health are closely intertwined and it creates an environment where individuals feel comfortable and empowered to share their personal experiences, concerns and challenges related to mental health without fear of judgement. When our colleagues feel safe, they are more likely to seek help and engage in discussion about well-being.
But all of us can play a part when it comes to supporting each other in the workplace. Hear from Deutsche Bank employees around the world who openly share their story on the support they have received from their manager or colleague during a challenging time in their life, and hear from their managers and colleagues, how they have provided this much needed support.

Better Together

The theme of the UKI Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, "Better Together: The Power of Community for Mental Health", emphasizes the strength found in connection. Building supportive communities in the workplace fosters a sense of belonging, reduces isolation, and enhances well-being. This video highlights the importance of community for mental health and features various colleagues sharing their experiences and advice.

Smart and healthy ways of working

The "Smart and healthy ways of working" campaign is designed to support a culture of well-being, productivity and collaboration within our organisation. The initiative provides our employees with resources and tools to improve work habits, encourages collaboration, offers workshops, and expert talks that empower our colleagues around the world to thrive both personally and professionally, helping them discover their potential.

Facts & Figures

719 Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA's) globally

To act as a first point of contact, our 719 Mental Health First Aiders can be found in a growing number of locations across the organization. The training and certification of our mental health first aiders were conducted by leading institutes, with the bank taking on both the organization and financing of the training. This applies equally to part-time and full-time employees. To raise awareness and learn more about mental health, the bank also offers a practical eLearning module – which has been developed by employees for employees, including real life case studies. At our regular Well-being Forum, staff across the bank exchange self-care tips and advice on how to better take care of themselves and others.

Over 100,000 visits on the Well-being Hub each month

On our Deutsche Bank’s tailormade Well-being Hub, which brings together an array of existing resources, initiatives, and benefits from across the bank into one place, making it easier for employees to find information on where go for support, resources about personal development.

Our dedication to Well-being is also recognised externally

At the InsideOut Mental Health Awards, Deutsche Bank was named Financial Services Employer of the Year for its outstanding mental health and Well-being programme, which focuses on both recovery and prevention. The judges praised the bank's comprehensive commitment to mental health, noting its efforts to create a future-oriented work environment. They highlighted the bank's storytelling initiatives and its significant contributions to research via MQ, recommending Deutsche Bank as a model for others.

At the 'This Can Happen Awards', Ben Idle, COO Infrastructure, received the Most Inspiring Senior Leader award. He was recognised for his leadership in reducing the stigma around mental Well-being. Judges commended Ben as a role model for integrity and alignment between his words and actions. His personal experiences have positively influenced others, especially in an industry where hiding one's struggles is common. The judges were particularly moved by the impactful messages in his "Power of Thoughtfulness" video.

Deutsche Bank has been ranked 4th in "The Top 10 Ideal Employers for Well-being" in the latest eFinancialCareers "Ideal Employer Report for '23-'24" .
Over 7,500 responses were collected globally in a survey on the "Ideal Employers" in finance, making this an insightful report on candidate perceptions and employer brand. The report highlights a distinct overlap between companies that scored highly on Well-being and culture-related topics.