Talent acquisition

Even as it implements the S3 restructuring program, DB Group is continuing to focus on the recruitment of new employees in operational areas. In 2025, about 5,700 young talents are expected to begin an apprenticeship or dual study program in DB Group. As of June 30, 2025, more than 720 school partnerships throughout Germany enabled direct access and brought career prospects with DB Group into the classroom. In addition, March 2025 saw the launch of the Internship Lab – an innovative, cross-business unit internship format in which young people can spend two weeks experiencing various professions at DB Group.

With the “Jobs near you” initiative, DB Group is seeking to position itself as a strong yet approachable employer. Employee stories, shared via career channels and regional media, are intended to strengthen identification with DB Group. To this end, employees are also being more closely involved in employer communication: since the end of 2024, the Employee Advocacy Tool (EAT) has enabled the voluntary dissemination of curated social media posts via private channels. This provides an insight into the working world at DB Group.

As part of the S3 restructuring program, the DB talent acquisition is helping employees in all forms of employment to deal with change situations through the Job Restart program, which provides individual advice and support for developing new career prospects within DB Group or externally.