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The company’s success is based on its employee-oriented corporate culture.
Companies from all sectors of industry put their names forward to get on the “Best Workplaces in Germany 2008” list. One of these was Druckstudio GmbH from Düsseldorf, the only printing company under the 100 best workplaces in Germany. Workplace quality and attractiveness are evaluated on the basis of an anonymous employee survey. Employees are asked to provide information about their managers’ credibility and fairness, their identification with their work and the company and the quality of relationships between management and staff. Personnel managers also provide information about the company’s performance, concepts and personnel measures.Werner Drechsler, Managing Director of Druckstudio GmbH Düsseldorf, was delighted that his company is one of the “100 Best”. “Being named one of the 100 best workplaces in Germany tells us that we’re on the right track with our profit sharing model for employees and our value culture. This tribute and the results of the survey also motivate us to continue improving our personnel policy.”The founder and managing director of Druckstudio GmbH realised very early on how important it is to involve employees in the company’s success. That’s why he organises company meetings attended by the entire workforce once a quarter. The meetings focus on motivating employees and include a report by the management on the development of business and an opportunity for staff to make suggestions. “I believe that my employees need a forum,” explained Drechsler. “Transparency and openness are the basis for two important things: enjoyment of work and productivity.” Druckstudio GmbH introduced an employee profit sharing scheme in 2007.