Human Care and New Generations

DOLCE&GABBANA FOSTERS A WORK ENVIRONMENT DEFINED BY CREATIVITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND GROWTH, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

The brand create opportunities for younger generations, supports emerging talent, and cultivates a diverse, workplace environment where creativity thrives. By empowering its people and encouraging a culture of innovation, Dolce&Gabbana promotes uniqueness and excellence across every aspect of its brand. Believing that a supportive workplace leads to greater success, the company’s dedication to inclusivity sets a standard for corporate responsibility in the luxury fashion industry.

HUMAN CARE AND NEW GENERATIONS

BY FY24

Target

100%

of top management in Italy trained in sustainability

Achieved

100%

of the top management in Italy trained in sustainability

BY FY26

Target

100%

of employees involved in sustainability training

Achieved

100%

of global employees involved in sustainability training

BY FY28

Target

300

Training students through the Botteghe di Mestiere program

Progress

295

students have been involved in the Botteghe di Mestiere programs, to date

DG People: celebrating excellence and dedication

 

For Dolce&Gabbana, artisanal excellence, passion for work, meticulous attention to detail, and a love for beauty are fundamental values that unite every team member under a shared vision. This philosophy drives every aspect of the company’s human resources strategy.

 

The Dolce&Gabbana family comprises 5,960 talents worldwide. Notably, 52% of the workforce is based in Italy, the vibrant core of its industrial and corporate operations.

Dolce&Gabbana employees in FY26

5.960

Diversity and inclusion

 

Dolce&Gabbana fosters a work environment where diversity is a value and inclusion a priority. Women make up 63% of the workforce and are the majority in operational and middle management roles. The company recognizes the importance of achieving gender balance in senior management roles as well, a goal it is committed to pursuing.

MAIN PIE
Italy
52 %
Europe
10 %
Asia and
Southeast Asia
12 %
Rest of
Asia
6 %
North America
9 %
Latin America
7 %
Rest of
the World
4 %
CHILD PIE

Training: a journey of continuous growth

 

Dolce&Gabbana nurtures talent through training programs, development plans and innovative projects. The Learning & Development Department coordinates internal resources and external partners to create global and local training plans, with particular emphasis on funded training initiatives in Italy. Special attention is given to onboarding programs, which introduce new people to the brand’s DNA and corporate culture through dedicated sessions.

 

Starting in fiscal year 2024, and aligned with the development of ESG projects, numerous courses on environmental, social, and governance sustainability have been introduced.

Professional training plans are conducted both in-person and via e-learning platforms, as well as through live training sessions and webinars.

 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, over 75,000 training hours were provided, corresponding to an average of 13 hours per employee (+30% compared to the previous fiscal year).

Dolce&Gabbana continues its path of excellence, where each employee plays a key role in a success story that evolves every day.

Training Breakdown in FY26

Average number of training hours per employee
FY25
FY26
Total
10
13