OREANDA-NEWS. Today, Volkswagen is publishing the first issue of a new employee magazine – "inside". The magazine, which is to appear online and in a printed version, initially in German and English, is intended for the employees of all Volkswagen brand plants throughout the world.

The first printed issue was distributed today at more than 30 locations. "inside" will be appearing every 14 days and will provide employees with concise and comprehensive information on current developments in their brand. Another major focus will be on international topics.

Topics will be clearly presented with a large number of large-format information graphics. The innovative title page of the printed issue also provides an optical transition to the online version at http://inside.volkswagen.de. This will present further information on the articles in the printed version and will be supplemented by up-to-date items, photos and films.

The Head of Internal Communications at Volkswagen, Nina B?ttger, says: "We want to further sharpen the profile of the Volkswagen brand, also within the organization. Open, rapid communication with employees is a prerequisite for a confident team. Our new presentation with "inside" is a key step in this direction."