Authorities in Baden-Württemberg honored for family-oriented approach
In a significant stride towards promoting work-life balance, the Baden-Württemberg police has been awarded the prestigious "audit berufundfamilie" certificate. This quality seal recognises an employer's commitment to continuously improving its family-friendly personnel policy.
Thomas Strobl, Deputy Minister-President and Minister of the Interior, expressed his satisfaction, stating that the police profession, known for its demanding nature, is now setting the right course to be a modern and attractive employer in terms of family-friendly policies. Dr. Stefanie Hinz, State Police President, echoed similar sentiments, emphasising that the police has been intensively dealing with the balance between work and family life for many years and continuously adapts to societal changes.
The improvements encompass a variety of measures aimed at accommodating family needs. These include flexible working conditions, home office options, and family-friendly training opportunities. The police offers these benefits to ensure that its officers can effectively manage their professional responsibilities while attending to their personal lives.
Dr. Hinz further highlighted that the police takes family needs into account, especially during special life phases. Thomas Strobl underscored the importance of supporting police officers during these critical periods. The police personnel management in Baden-Württemberg has been actively working on promoting work-family balance, primarily led by the State Police Personnel Council (Personalrat Polizei) and supported by initiatives aligned with the state-wide family support strategy coordinated by institutions like the Statistical Office of Baden-Württemberg's Family Research unit (FamilienForschung Baden-Württemberg).
Changes in family-friendly personnel management have also included enhancing flexible working arrangements, supporting hybrid training for family counselors, and implementing participatory processes to adapt family-centred services. The police is committed to maintaining a balance between work and family life, offering various options such as part-time models and childcare offers to its officers.
The repeated recognition of the "audit berufundfamilie" certificate indicates the police's success in its family-friendly policies. Dr. Hinz stated that the police supports its colleagues in balancing their work and family life, as far as it is compatible with the duty roster. Thomas Strobl emphasised the importance of supporting police officers in their personal lives, acknowledging the varied and diverse nature of the police profession.
By adopting these family-friendly policies, the Baden-Württemberg police aims to attract and retain talented individuals, fostering a work environment that values both professional excellence and personal well-being.
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