Diversity & Inclusion

100% respect

We’re making cities for people, not cars. This grand mission relies on a diverse team that feels included, respected, and able to speak up and challenge ideas.

Everyone's welcome
Our approach to diversity and inclusion

Everyone’s welcome

We want to hire the best people in the world and believe that talent comes from all backgrounds. Therefore, we are intentional about removing biases from our recruitment practices and all people processes.

Meritocracy above all
Our approach to diversity and inclusion

Meritocracy above all

We want a true meritocracy where people advance based on merit and aren’t disadvantaged due to demographic factors.

The best idea wins
Our approach to diversity and inclusion

The best idea wins

We want an open culture where people can challenge each other regardless of their role or background. Debates should be fierce but respectful.

Customer representation
Our approach to diversity and inclusion

Customer representation

We’re making cities for people in more than 50 countries, serving people from many demographics, cultural backgrounds, and income levels. Ultimately, the diversity and insights of our people help us build better products and services.

Our commitment

To improve diversity and inclusion, we've set 6 long-term goals:

Our commitment

Increase female representation in senior roles to 30% by 2027.

Increase female representation in senior roles to 30% by 2027.
Our commitment

Increase female representation in managerial roles to 40% by 2027.

Increase female representation in managerial roles to 40% by 2027.
Our commitment

Increase the number of employees from our international markets among senior roles to 25% by 2027.

Increase the number of employees from our international markets among senior roles to 25% by 2027.
Our commitment

Ensure we have a 0% adjusted gender pay gap.

Ensure we have a 0% adjusted gender pay gap.
Our commitment

Improve the score of employees who say they feel treated equally at Bolt regardless of their background.

Improve the score of employees who say they feel treated equally at Bolt regardless of their background.
Technology is full of opportunities and potential. No one should be left out because of stereotypes or other structural barriers.

Mare Heinluht

D&I Manager

How will we achieve our goals?

Our goals

Continuous effort

Diversity and inclusion as a discipline isn’t a singular project or deliverable. It’s embedded in everything we do as an employer, business, and as part of society.

Our goals

Education as the foundation

Diversity and inclusion isn’t a matter of opinion but of knowledge and education. Raising awareness and training employees are the foundations of our work.

Our goals

Setting goals

We set and monitor time-bound goals to drive progress and track results.

Our goals

Eliminating unconscious bias

Talent is distributed equally, but opportunities are not. We use data-backed, science-based methods to eliminate unconscious bias from policies, principles, and processes.

Our goals

Managers as role models

Managers should build diverse teams, make fair leadership decisions, promote an inclusive and healthy workplace culture, and take action in cases of misconduct.

Our goals

100% respect

Bolt employees are expected to treat others with respect, and are encouraged to intervene if they witness disrespectful or inappropriate behaviour.

Our goals

Diverse teams win

We foster diverse teams because they're proven to be more innovative, resilient, profitable, in tune with customer needs, and critical in decision-making.

Our goals

Localised approach

Diversity and inclusion aren’t a one-size-fits-all concept; we must consider local intricacies. We aim to have as many globally unified goals, principles, practices, and activities as possible and as many localised operations as needed.

At Bolt, you'll have the chance to create impactful digital products and shape the future of cities. To build something used by hundreds of millions, we need to bring together top talent from around the globe, regardless of their background.

Markus Villig,

Founder and CEO

Hear from our people

Read what some of our team have to say about creating simple, useful solutions that solve complex challenges and improve how millions move and live.

Leadership Trainer

Simona Andreas-Sou

“My colleagues have been incredibly supportive and flexible, allowing me to continue developing my career while balancing motherhood. Adjusting my schedule to fit my family life resulted in fewer meetings and more productive work.”

People Partner

Dino Silva

“I’m able to be myself at all times and in any situation without ever feeling questioned or marginalised because of my sexual orientation. The fact that I can openly express my queerness speaks volumes about our inclusive and respectful workplace culture.”

Our case studies

Understanding neurodiversity: how to create an inclusive workplace
Life at BoltSep 27, 2024

Understanding neurodiversity: how to create an inclusive workplace

Envision a workplace where diverse perspectives are not only recognised but celebrated, where individual strengths are optimised, and challenges are met with empathy and assistance.  Embracing neurodiversity holds the key

We are an equal-opportunity employer

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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