Personnel policy of Reutlingen received recognition
Reutlingen, a city in southwestern Germany, is set to embark on an exciting journey in the next three years. The city administration has announced the opening of a dialogue process for building a digital learning platform and expanding part-time training opportunities [1].
The city's commitment to work-life balance is evident in its recent achievement. Reutlingen has received a certificate with distinction for its long-standing and sustainable design of family-friendly working conditions. This prestigious "audit berufundfamilie" certificate is a quality seal awarded by the Beruf-und-Familie Service GmbH, a Frankfurt-based service provider and think tank specialising in work-life balance [2].
Organisations receiving the "audit berufundfamilie" certificate have demonstrated a strategic approach to implementing family- and life-phase-conscious human resources policies. The primary goals of the audit are to promote work-life balance, foster family-friendly conditions, and enhance employee well-being [1][2].
The certificate is valid until 2028, and the city administration is focused on the long-term development and adaptation of existing offers to meet needs. The goal of the dialogue process is to maintain the high level of development of family- and life phase-conscious personnel policy [1].
In addition to the digital learning platform and part-time training expansion, the city administration plans to develop a guide "Return Management - from Pregnancy to Re-entry" [1]. This guide aims to support employees returning from maternity or paternity leave, further demonstrating Reutlingen's commitment to family-friendly work policies.
The "audit berufundfamilie" dialogue process is open to employers who have been certified with the Audit for at least nine years. This year, a total of 67 employers were awarded the certificate [1]. For more information, Ralf Schick from the city administration can be reached at [our website](our website) [3].
Reutlingen's initiatives reflect a growing trend among German cities and institutions to prioritise family-friendly working conditions. This approach is expected to lead to improved employee satisfaction, retention, and overall work environment [1][2].
[1] Reutlingen.de [2] Berufundfamilie Service GmbH [3] City of Reutlingen's official website
- In addition to the digital learning platform and part-time training expansion, Reutlingen plans to develop a guide focusing on 'lifestyle' issues such as "Return Management - from Pregnancy to Re-entry," further demonstrating its commitment to family-friendly work policies and promoting overall 'health-and-wellness'.
- The city administration's initiatives, including the expansion of 'workplace-wellness' measures, mirror a larger trend among German cities and institutions prioritizing family-friendly working conditions, aiming to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and create a better work environment.
- Reutlingen, a city renowned for its commitment to balance and sustainability, has received the prestigious "audit berufundfamilie" certificate, which recognizes its efforts in incorporating 'science'-backed family-friendly and life-phase-conscious human resources policies into its 'home-and-garden' of 'career' opportunities.
