Inspiring a humane economy
Three companies, one foundation and one DNA.
The World of CONTRACT stands for the development of people, companies, and organizations. Professionally ambitious and ethically founded.
On this page, our history, current events, and further interesting topics can be discovered!

What we are currently focusing on
- World-of-CONTRACT-Day 2025At the end of April 2025, we held our World-of-CONTRACT-Day. The video captures a few highlights from the day. […]
- German Foundation Day 2025Germany, Rhein-Kongress-Center. Admittedly, after the refit of the last 10 years, this place almost looks like a meeting temple. […]
- Enjoy togetherWe live and value togetherness and connection f.e. by trying out new formats in which we can come together. Coming soon! […]
About Us
Who we are
The CONTRACT Foundation is the holding company of the World-of-CONTRACT group. The foundation is run by the two trustees, Irene Reifenhäuser and Joachim Karnath, on a voluntary basis. They are supported in their work by the foundation’s consultant, Theresa Pfleghar, on a part-time basis. The most important decision-making body is the Central Commission, which brings together the trustees and the managing directors of the different companies.

What we do
We put people at the center. Becoming economically effective is an expression of human vitality. Ecological as well as economic sustainability is our human responsibility. The cooperative interplay contributes to the emotional human togetherness. It also contributes to the trust in us as individuals, in our organizations and in our society.
Through the non-profit trust foundation CONTRACT Foundation, we promote projects that we see as a contribution to the Humane Economy.

Our affiliated companies
As the umbrella of various companies in personnel and organizational development, we connect our subsidiaries across continents. Whether digital or in personal conversation, we advocate for sustainable economic practices at eye level. We support the pursuit of making the world of work a little “better.”
CONTRACT Germany
one of the leading companies in personnel and organizational development with offices in Karlsruhe, Cologne and Hamburg.

troodi
one of the leading companies in e-learning and blended learning based in Cologne. They provide digital-supported personnel development.


CONTRACT South Africa
one of the quality-leading companies in personnel and organizational development in South Africa with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg

What we are currently promoting

With our projects through the trust foundation CONTRACT Foundation, we are committed to a Humane Economy. This is understood as a paradigm in which economic activity aims to serve society, humanity, nature, and the earth. The foundation aims to inspire further thinking.