Blog #22: Appreciation as an essential part of corporate culture

By Natascha de Raad
reading time: 2 Minutes

We are an owner-managed medium-sized company and this has many advantages. Our distances are short and the atmosphere is very informal. For this reason, we are currently using a lot of potential to constantly develop ourselves further

I often ask myself where I see Med-X-Press in the next few years, and what the employees have to say is particularly important to me. I personally call this appreciation, because the company is not just the managing directors. The employees carry the company and are the ambassadors to the outside world. We are currently working very intensively on this topic again so that everyone can benefit from the processes and also focus on the same goal. Of course, we are also doing this in order to deliver the best performance for our customers. 

Work-life balance, flexible working models and employee benefits 

We also show our appreciation in the form of flexible working models and employee benefits. Since the fall of 2013, we have been offering our mothers inter-company childcare. Purchasing benefits and employee discounts are available from regional retailers such as expert-Fachmarkt, Roller, Sixt, Cineplex and Sonnenhotels. With our in-house physiotherapy studio, employees can receive treatment by appointment. And with the R+V supplementary dental insurance, we provide a high degree of security against being confronted with the horrendous costs of dentures at some point.

And with 30 days of vacation since January 2023, we are well above what other employers offer. I actually wanted to avoid using the word work-life balance in this article, but this generous arrangement should satisfy many employees who want more free time for their family or other interests. 

Appreciation is also shown in small gestures 

So much for the big picture of appreciation. But we also show it in small ways. For example, we gave our employees free ice cream several times during this hot summer. Sometimes we have had three ice cream chests delivered. Fresh fruit, coffee and water are always available anyway.

Have I forgotten anything else? I don't think so. In any case, this blog post has made me realize how many facets the term "appreciation" can have in the area of employee management. 

What are your experiences and what feedback do you receive from employees? Write to me at:blog@med-x-press.de