Stadtwerke Tübingen honored again: pioneer in family policy!

Stadtwerke Tübingen honored again: pioneer in family policy!

Stadtwerke Tübingen (swt) sets standards in family-oriented personnel policy. On June 17, 2025, the company received the “audit berufundfamilie” certificate for the fourth time in a row, an award that shows how committed SWT is to balancing the professional and family concerns of its employees. According to swtue.de, SWT is the only company from Tübingen to receive such an award this year. This is another step towards improving the working world for all employees.

For over a decade, Stadtwerke has been pursuing a concept that supports its employees in all phases of life. This ranges from parental leave to caring for close relatives. Managing director Ortwin Wiebecke emphasizes the importance of combining economic activity with social responsibility. Flexible working time models, part-time management and decentralized working play a central role in promoting the compatibility of work and private life.

Family support and innovative measures

The municipal utilities offer a wide range of services that create a supportive working environment. This includes, among other things, the provision of a childminder in rented rooms to ensure that children are looked after. Employees also receive support from trained care guides who help when relatives in need of care need to be cared for. This wide range of services not only ensures greater satisfaction, but also a reduction in absenteeism and fluctuation, as arbeitsagentur.de emphasizes.

Another plus point is the “Best Place to Learn” award for the ideal conditions for trainees in 2024. With these measures, the company not only positions itself as an attractive employer, but also shows that a family-friendly personnel policy is crucial in the competition for qualified personnel.

An audit with added value

The “berufundfamilie audit” is a strategic management tool that supports companies in continuously adapting their human resources policy to the needs of their employees. The process includes surveying the status quo, a needs analysis and defining strategic goals. The Hertie Foundation Initiative plays a crucial role by supporting employers in the implementation and further development of their measures.

Stadtwerke Tübingen is committed to continually developing its offerings. For example, a pilot project for a new weekly working time model is being carried out in technical areas. The focus is on strengthening not only the operational health but also the mental health of employees. To ensure this, personnel and management development is constantly being expanded to meet the challenges of modern working life.

The commitment of Stadtwerke Tübingen and the most recent award are confirmation that a family-friendly personnel policy not only benefits society, but also the companies themselves. Ultimately, everyone benefits from higher motivation, job satisfaction and ultimately increased productivity.