The new challenges and job prospects Mars offers have resulted in the company being recognized as a "Fair Company" and "Top Employer" in Germany.

Mars is one of the Fair Companies because the handling of internships by the company is open and transparent. This means that Mars

• does not deceive graduates applying for a permanent job by giving them an internship
• does not recruit interns with vague promises of a full-time position
• offers internships that ensure professional guidance during the training phase while providing adequate remuneration

For Mars, being named a Top Employer in 2006, 2007, 2010 and again in 2011, is particularly rewarding as the reasons underpin our company principles, that is to say that Mars

• promotes engagement and the vision to create new perspectives for the associates
• offers individual development opportunities that encourage our associates to enhance their achievement potential and motivation
• strives to attain a work-life balance that allows for the personal development of our qualified associates

Since 1997, the company is a member of the Ombudsman Association and has independent ombudsmen at all sites. They are not allocated to any certain department or business unit and are always available should associates need to talk to them – of course, strictly confidential and in private.