“Sustainability - We are aware of our responsibility towards the environment and are committed to sustainable action. We strive to use resources efficiently and minimize our ecological footprint.” (Excerpt from the Code of Conduct 2024)

Trenkwalder sees it as its duty and obligation to play a positive role in shaping society and to assume both social and societal responsibility. The aim is to play a pioneering role towards customers, employees and applicants and to set a good example.

Sustainability is the core element of our actions and an integral part of our strategy. Sustainability extends from the actions of every employee to the way in which projects are carried out. This also includes topics as occupational safety, quality management, environmental and energy management, compliance and business conduct, right through to our cooperation with interest groups.

Our employees at Trenkwalder consider environmental protection issues in all their activities and use energy and resources consiously, are trained in this and become prudent partners when it comes to sustainability.

Trenkwalder's sustainable environmental management is DIN EN ISO 14001 (Dekra) certified. The core idea of DIN EN ISO 14001 is the promotion of environmental protection, the reduction of environmental impacts and thus the correct implementation of operational environmental goals.

Hence, Trenkwalder participates in environmental projects such as Plant-for-the-Planet. With this cooperation we support the protection, renaturation and reforestation of Mexico's tropical forests.

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The shortage of skilled workers poses major challenges for companies in all sectors.

Personnel service providers such as Trenkwalder must also realign themselves and think beyond pure temporary work and employee leasing. The Trenkwalder Group AG has recognized the needs of its customers and successfully embraced this change.

In an interview with Wirtschaftsforum, CEO Mark Pollok talks about the transformation from recruiter to successful partner at eye level, about further expansion plans and about the importance of temporary work for the topic of migration.

Read the full interview (in German) with Mark Pollok.


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Did you know that April 28 is Workplace Health Day? It's great that there is a special day dedicated to this important topic.

We humans are not made to sit still all day. If we sit incorrectly, problems with our back, neck, shoulders and tension are inevitable. This is also confirmed by the annual reports of health insurance companies.

Companies are obliged to provide their employees with a healthy workplace under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ordinance on Workplaces. Of course, each individual employee is also responsible for their own health, whether working from home or in the office.

So how can the workplace be ergonomically designed to counteract or prevent health problems?

#1 The working environment

There are a few basic rules that should apply when designing the workplace:

The door should never be at the employee's back. There should be 1 meter of free space around the workstation. The optimum temperature at the workplace is 20 to 22 degrees Celsius, the humidity is between 40 and 60 % and it is no louder than 55 db(A). 55 db(A) corresponds to radio/TV at room volume.

#2 The right desk

A desk has the right working height if it is between 66 and 71 centimeters high, measured from the floor. Ideally, a height-adjustable desk should allow you to switch between a standing and sitting position. This not only relieves the spine, but also the intervertebral discs.

It should also be at least 80 centimeters deep and 160 centimeters wide. The distance between the seat and the table is also important. This is perfect if the lower arms rest horizontally on the desk and you have enough room for your legs under the table top.

#3 The ideal office chair

The office chair is just as important for ergonomics at the workplace and must be adjusted to the employee's needs. Height adjustability, a flexible backrest and adjustable armrests are mandatory. An adjustable seat is desirable.

When adjusting the sitting position, care should be taken to ensure that the upper and lower leg as well as the upper and lower arm form a right angle. The soles of the feet should be parallel to the floor and the forearms should rest on the desk.

#4 The screen

The "Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung" regulates for companies that their employees are not at risk in terms of health and safety. This applies to physical and mental stress.This applies to physical and mental stress.

It is therefore important that the monitor does not flicker, has good contrast and a high-resolution LCD. The minimum size is 22 inches.

There are also a few things to consider when positioning the monitor: The keyboard and shoulder axis should be parallel to the screen. As it is more relaxing for the eyes if the visual axis is tilted slightly downwards, the top edge of the monitor should be slightly below eye level.


#5 The optimum light

It's all about the mix. The perfect lighting consists of direct and indirect light, i.e. daylight and artificial light. For illumination, it is best if the light falls on the side of the desk and is no brighter than natural daylight. Ideal lighting conditions are given when the workstation is aligned parallel to the window.

The advantages of an ergonomic workplace are quickly summarized:

• An ergonomic workplace prevents occupational illnesses and minimizes the risk of accidents.

• If you already suffer from complaints, these can be minimized and your well-being at work can be increased.

• A beautiful, healthy workplace is a sign of appreciation, which has a positive effect on the employee’s productivity and attitude towards the company.
  
  
  

Even if employees are working from home, companies should address the health aspects of the home office workplace and play a supporting role in its design.

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Every day, around 25,000 French commuters cross the border into the German part of the Upper Rhine region, especially from Alsace.

One of them is Nathalie Groh, who works as a temporary worker in the production of electronic components. Before her current job, 52-year-old Nathalie Groh was unemployed for two years, which is often a challenge for people of this age in France (only half of 55-64-year-olds have a permanent job here).

In contrast, industrial companies on the German side of the Rhine have a great need for labor and skilled workers, and being over 50 is not an obstacle in Germany. Nathalie Groh found a job in Baden-Württemberg with the support of the "L'Allemange recrute" coordination office of the French employment office.

Financially, this is also advantageous, as the minimum wage or even higher salaries are common in Germany.

Further insights can be found in the latest blog post from the temporary employment alliance "Wir sind Chancengeber".

Portfolio based on HR Service, Outsourcing and Technology

Vienna (December 20, 2023) - For over 35 years, Trenkwalder AG has stood for flexible solutions, speed and high quality in the field of HR. As a growth and efficiency partner that always acts in a future-oriented manner and continues to develop itself, the company is now not only giving itself a new, dynamic brand image, but is also adapting its solution expertise to the current needs of the labor market with the Trenkwalder holistic hybrid solution and thus for companies looking for employees and job seekers alike. Speed and efficiency in the interests of the customer are improved above all by the fact that almost all processes are digital.

Efficiency and growth through Outsourcing -

Increasing customer satisfaction to 90 percent

The shortage of skilled workers and few opportunities to have staff where they are needed are currently the biggest challenges and obstacles to growth for companies. Trenkwalder's individual HR solutions can help companies: the Trenkwalder all-round hybrid solution promises a fast and efficient offer for various industries through faster scalability of business processes in the area of Outsourcing and an increase in the speed of candidate selection in the area of HR Services. This ranges from individual solutions for the energy industry, financial sector or healthcare. Among other things, Trenkwalder is pursuing the goal of increasing customer satisfaction in client companies to 90 percent.

Mark Pollok, CEO of Trenkwalder Group AG, explains the new strategic approach as follows: "The market is changing. That's why Trenkwalder is changing too. We have not launched a revolution, but an evolution of our services and our brand - the Evolution of HR. Our aim is not to solve our customers' problems, but to ensure that they no longer have any tomorrow. We achieve this by taking a holistic view of our customers' problems: at the level of HR Services, Outsourcing and with the help of Technology. By taking a holistic approach, we guarantee process excellence, cost reduction and, above all, speed for companies that want to grow and a perspective for people who are looking for a job. We are convinced that Technology and people are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary."

A strong performance promise to applicants and customers in recruiting:

Within 24 hours:
Feedback after applying for an open position
Candidate proposal for clients in response to a recruitment enquiry

Within 48 hours:
Initial interview with the applicant
Candidate selection for clients

Within 72 hours:
The Trenkwalder candidate screening tool is used to digitally process open job applications within 72 hours. From the feedback loop to the conclusion of the contract.

The job search is now easier for candidates, not only in terms of time, but also in terms of services. The redesigned website features a free "CV designer" to facilitate professional applications.

Learn more: www.trenkwalder.com

About the Trenkwalder Group

Trenkwalder is one of the leading outsourcing service providers in Central and Eastern Europe with a turnover of over EUR 700 million and is represented in 16 European countries. With over 35 years of experience, the Trenkwalder Group is one of the leading personnel service providers in Austria and Hungary and has a nationwide presence in the DACHLI region and Eastern European countries. In recent years, Trenkwalder has gradually developed from a temporary employment and personnel consulting company into a digital all-round hybrid provider. Today, the group is a strategic partner for customers from all sectors of the economy, offering solutions in the areas of personnel provision, HR Services and Business Process Outsourcing. The company has been part of the Düsseldorf-based Droege Group since 2011. www.trenkwalder.com

About the Droege Group

The Droege Group (founded in 1988) is an independent consulting and investment company, wholly family-owned. The company acts as a specialist for tailor-made transformation programs with the aim of increasing company value. The Droege Group combines its family business structure and capital strength into a family equity business model. The Group makes direct equity investments in group subsidiaries and medium-sized companies in "special situations". With the guiding principle "Implementation - by every trick in the book", the group is one of the pioneers of implementation-oriented corporate development. The Droege Group's entrepreneurial platforms are aligned with current megatrends (knowledge, connectivity, prevention, demographics, specialization, future work, shopping 4.0). Enthusiasm for quality, innovation and speed determines the company's development. The Droege Group has successfully positioned itself in the market both nationally and internationally and is operationally active in 30 countries with its entrepreneurial platforms.

Please contact us for further information:

Trenkwalder Personaldienste GmbH
Mag. Neda Katanic
Tel.: +43(0) 50707-2560
n.katanic@trenkwalder.com
https://at.trenkwalder.com/