Human resources report

Safety is the product of progress conjoined with responsibility. In the TÜV NORD GROUP, more than 15,500 engineers, scientists and experts worldwide work to build trust in technology. We live in a digitalised world with connected systems and global data circulation. This is why we do what we do: Protecting infrastructures, testing technology and raising awareness of risks. With wide-ranging expertise and an international reputation. Making meaning, with honesty, courage and inclusivity.

An attractive working environment

Retention rate

for graduates of the TÜV NORD GROUP, after either an apprenticeship or a dual course of study.

External staff turnover worldwide

This low value illustrates our high rate of employee retention.
Scope of survey: worldwide; active permanent staff; period: 1.1.-31.12.2025

Length of service

This is how long our employees in Germany remain with us on average.
Scope of survey: In Germany; active permanent staff; data source: SAP HR, date: December 2025

We take responsibility

Training and further education

invested by the TÜV NORD GROUP in training and further education worldwide in 2025.
Scope of survey: worldwide; active permanent staff; period: 1.1.-31.12.2025

Health ratio

This high ratio is true of all German companies in the TÜV NORD GROUP.
Scope of survey: In Germany; active and inactive permanent staff; period: 1.1.-31.12.2025

Women in leadership positions

Scope of survey: Worldwide; active permanent staff; date: December 2025

Employees in figures

Trend in workforce numbers (headcount)

Scope of survey: worldwide; active permanent staff; date: December 2025

Age structure in the Group

Scope of survey: in Germany and internationally; active permanent staff; date: December 2025

Qualifications and proportion of women

Qualification structure¹

¹ Scope of survey: Germany; active permanent staff; date: December 2025 // ² other educational qualifications = employees without a university degree are aggregated together in this category