Sustainability Report 2022

Participative feedback culture
We make sure that managers and employees are in a regular dialogue. We lead situationally
so that everyone can develop individually according to their level of knowledge and their
personality. Our feedback culture enables all employees to contribute their self-assessment
and personal goals. The exchange with superiors takes place regularly – up to 20 times
a year, depending on the job. Some areas conduct so-called «bi-weekly check-ins» as
part of an OKR framework (Objectives and Key Results). In these meetings, employees
collaborate on the definition and implementation of the company’s goals. Regular joint
reflection creates a great deal of transparency and flexibility in the pursuit of goals and
provides an opportunity for mutual, constructive feedback.
High satisfaction and motivation
We have the satisfaction and motivation of our employees surveyed every three years by
ValueQuest, an independent external institute. The last survey was conducted in 2021.
It revealed that the VZ offers an above-average positive working environment that leaves
room for personal development. VZ received 80 out of 100 points from its employees,
placing it in the top 20 percent in the financial sector.
VZ ranks among
the top 20 percent
employers in our industry
Anyone leaving the company is invited by HR to a confidential interview. These interviews
help us to continuously check across all areas and levels whether and where we can
improve.
VZ is a successful recruiter. This is important to attract new talent. In 2022, we participated
in the pan-European recruiting survey again and ranked among the top 15 percent
in Switzerland.
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