Altmark nursing team receives coveted state seal for well-being employees!

Altmark nursing team receives coveted state seal for well-being employees!

When it comes to attractiveness as an employer, you can discover a great example in the Altmark. The year 2024 brought the Altmark nursing team from Osterburg a special award: the state seal “The employee-oriented company – I feel comfortable here”. This is not just an award, but a signal of the importance of employee concerns in today's working world. The state initiative Skilled Workers in Focus (FIF) created this seal to help companies increase their attractiveness as employers. Stendal district reports that...

The seal was presented to Juliane Rudolph, managing director of the nursing team, by FiF regional consultant Philipp Schwerin. On this occasion, District Administrator Patrick Puhlmann took the opportunity to visit the day care in Krumke during his summer tour. Puhlmann emphasized the central role of the facility for seniors in rural areas, as it not only offers relief for relatives but also shortens journeys. “In a small town like Krumke, the offer is indispensable,” says Puhlmann.

Satisfied employees as a success factor

For many companies, the “employee-oriented company” award is not just an award, but an opportunity to measure and improve the satisfaction of their employees. An online survey, which was voluntary, had to be successfully completed in order to apply for the seal. This survey gives companies valuable insights into the perceptions of their employees. But satisfaction alone is not enough: companies must meet minimum standards of good work in order to benefit from the seal. Specialist in focus adds that...

In today's working world, satisfied employees are worth their weight in gold. They act as multipliers and improve both the internal and external perception of the company. This positive corporate culture is of great importance for companies and is being recognized by more and more companies in the Altmark. Currently, 18 providers in the region have received the state seal, which shows that companies are actively striving to ensure the satisfaction of their workforce.

Changing working conditions

Working conditions, which are constantly under discussion, are also essential for effective employee retention. A recent study shows that compensation and job security are still the most important factors when choosing an employer. The study shows that… Flexible working models and a good working environment are also becoming increasingly important. Generation Z in particular places value on career opportunities, while Generation Y places more value on job security and flexibility.

The introduction of flexible working models, such as the possibility of working from home, particularly benefits those who have to balance family and work. An increasing number of employees want this flexibility, especially in stressful careers in the nursing sector. 48 percent of those surveyed said they would like to work from home more, which underlines the relevance of flexible work structures.

The importance of health services is also not decreasing. 60 percent of employees appreciate their employers' commitment to this, while at the same time 40 percent note that they are dissatisfied with the existing healthcare offerings. This shows that there is still room for improvement - a fact that employers should not ignore if they want to increase their attractiveness.

In summary, it can be said that the state seal “The employee-oriented company” is an important step for the Altmark to promote the diversity and satisfaction of the workforce. The successful initiative shows that it is possible to create a positive corporate culture that is beneficial for both employees and employers in the long term.