Sustainability Report 2022

The strong growth creates a high level of job security and opens up many opportunities.
Careers in new specialist areas are also emerging constantly. Therefore, there is plenty of
room for both specialist careers and management careers. All new managers complete
a multi-level leadership training. Many employees have also signed up for a mentoring
programme. Here, the focus is on cross-divisional exchange, support with leadership
topics and personal development.
At VZ, everyone can help shape our future
Innovative and progressive thinking is anchored in VZ’s DNA. Every employee can launch
innovative projects. In order to facilitate participation, we have developed an innovation
programme. Suggestions for improvement can be submitted via the ARENA platform,
such as optimising a process or launching a new business. ARENA creates an open, collaborative
environment to generate, develop and implement ideas. Anyone who knows
something about a topic can volunteer to work on a project – this is how we tap into our
employees’ full potential.
Even apprentices
join in
VZ Kickbox is an important innovation
tool. It supports good ideas through a systematic
process to the point of major innovation.
For promising ideas, VZ provides
financial resources, time, a suitable network
and now also the support of a member of the
Group Executive Board. We have already
received several ideas for a more sustainable
orientation of the company. For example, at the suggestion of a staff member from
Portfolio Management, we have installed water flow limiters at VZ Zurich to reduce
water consumption. Oliver Feldmann, one of our apprentices, has developed his idea to
introduce a «VZ Climate Credit Card» with his Gold Box. His idea was recommended
for implementation by the Innovation Committee. We are particularly proud that even
apprentices get actively involved in our company’s further development.
Transparent information on developments at VZ
It is essential to us that all employees understand why we do what we do. Only then can
they think in the right direction and develop new solutions for the benefit of our clients.
To ensure that everyone understands the big picture and VZ’s raison d’être, we attach great
importance to comprehensive communication. For example, at our kick-off event at the
beginning of each quarter, we inform all employees about the business development and
VZ Group’s ongoing projects. We also share current and relevant information regularly
on the intranet.
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