To enable IRIS to fulfil its mission of promoting and protecting international peace and security in accordance with Article 1 of the UN Charter, we employ a very diverse workforce. We are convinced that our diversity is our strength. Our differences in race, ethnic origin, nationality, culture, language, education, social and occupational background, wealth, abilities, disabilities, age, gender, appearance, values, beliefs and opinions are the characteristics that enable us to act wisely, mindfully, creatively, expeditiously, assertively, impartially and effectively. 

At IRIS, we are committed to promoting the qualities that embrace diversity and work towards unity. We aim to build a working environment where every person, whatever their role (large or small), is valued, acknowledged for their contribution, is a participant and not a spectator, is loyal to IRIS vision, anticipates the needs of those around them and keeps in mind the global picture, and never gives up.

We have learnt from experience that the potential and power that can be released from the focusing of our combined effort is many times greater than the sum of our contributions applied separately. Our Force Multiplication Office (FMO) is tasked and dedicated to monitoring and ensuring that each employee is working optimally, actively and synergistically. We believe this is the only way our organisation can meet the complex challenges facing our world today, and provide the support and protection it needs.

IRIS has offices around the world in cities including New York, Moscow, St Petersburg, Beijing, London, Paris, Bucharest, Prague, Vienna, Berlin.