SATISFIED AND HEALTHY EMPLOYEES

Employee satisfaction is a high priority at König + Neurath. One expression of the good working atmosphere and positive cooperation is the average length of time employees stay with the company: It is around 16 years as of 31.12.2023.

The basis for successful cooperation with satisfied employees is a shared set of values. In an integrative values process, König+Neurath has worked with a large part of the workforce to define values that suit König+Neurath and the way we work together. Four values have emerged from this process:

• In partnership:
  Together, we create a working environment in which we enjoy working well together. We stick together, support each other and treat each other with respect at all levels. As a strong community, we give our best for the people in our company and for our customers.
• Reliable:
  The good feeling of being able to rely on each other makes our day-to-day work easier and better. We stick to agreements, deadlines and schedules and at the same time rely on everyone‘s commitment to be there for each other and our customers even better.
• Dynamic:
  We react flexibly and independently to changing needs, look to the future with curiosity and openness and boldly break new ground together. Developing innovative solutions for the requirements of our customers and colleagues is one of our greatest strengths.
• Authentic:
  Our diverse personalities make our company strong. We are allowed to openly express our thoughts, opinions and needs and are therefore also open to the the views of others. Our honest and respectful approach strengthens our cooperation and the quality of our work for our customers.

König + Neurath has been operating its own app for its employees since August 2021. The app is mobile and can be accessed via an internet browser. The „YouKNow“ app has made internal communication more transparent, faster and more personal. Around 85 % of employees have installed the app, resulting in a high internal reach. With an average of two posts per working day, the latest information is made promptly and directly available to everyone. The app makes it possible to involve the workforce in important decisions through survey functions and to obtain a broad range of opinions through feedback options. It is also possible to submit questions to the anagement Board anonymously via the app, which are then answered in detail at regular after-work events.

The app is also used to raise awareness and train employees. For example, content relating to environmental protection and sustainability is regularly prepared and communicated.

In March 2016, the „Demography“ collective agreement was concluded with IG Metall, in which the topics of an ageing workforce and health are actively addressed. As part of the demography collective agreement, employers have committed to paying a fixed amount into a health promotion fund each year for this purpose.

König + Neurath is to use the deposits to finance health-promoting measures in consultation with the works council.

The table below shows the annual amounts for the promotion of health.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated contact restrictions, the health promotion offer had to be discontinued for the duration of the pandemic. The annual health promotion contribution for 2022 was paid out to employees.

The health promotion offer was reactivated in spring 2023: A demography commission with equal representation, consisting of two representatives each from the employer and the works council, was established to determine and manage the individual eligible measures. The following health promotion measures were offered as at 31.12.2023:

• Allowance for massage and foot care
• Free admission to the Karben swimming pool
• Cooperation with Egym Wellpass: Egym Wellpass offers a wide range of sports and recreational activities throughout Germany and Austria. All employees therefore have a wide range of opportunities for physical fitness.
• Free fruit and vegetable distribution every two weeks
• Company bicycle leasing: In October 2023, a company agreement on the provision of company bicycles was concluded. The aim is to promote climate-friendly employee mobility. Every employee has the opportunity to lease a company bike.

Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring that subsidized health measures are available to all employees.

The health of the workforce is very important to König + Neurath. For this reason, further health promotion offers will be made available in the future.