HZB re-certified as a compatibility-friendly company again

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin has been awarded the seal of quality for its corporate compatibility policy since 2011

HZB has been certified as a family-friendly employer since 2011. Now the research centre has successfully completed the re-auditing process and developed further measures to promote a life phase conscious working culture. The certificate is considered a seal of quality for the company's compatibility policy and is awarded by the board of trustees of berufundfamilie Service GmbH.

In autumn 2020, HZB conducted an employee survey which showed that most employees are aware of and appreciate the numerous options HZB offers: flexible working hours, mobile working, part-time models, advice and practical help for employees with care responsibilities or small children.

At the same time, the survey made it clear that the needs of many employees in terms of compatibility have increased - not only, but also because of Corona. The need for support, especially for people with family responsibilities, has increased in the past year. Anja Seehrich, who heads the Office for Work and Life (OWL) at HZB, has also noticed this in her consultations. "Most are glad to work at HZB because they can count on a lot of understanding and practical support here."

Over the next three years, HZB will establish further measures that employees and managers worked out together. These include, among other things, reviewing the existing rules on home office, management guidelines and raising awareness of mental and physical diseases.

Further information:

Dr. Jennifer Schevardo
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Department Personnel and Social Matters
Phone: +49 30 8062-43064  /  -13470
Email: jennifer.schevardo(at)helmholtz-berlin.de
www.helmholtz-berlin.de

Press release HZB, 17 March 2021