Ulrike Preissner

With Great Place to Work since 01.12.20

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A professional woman working on a laptop in a modern office, symbolizing productivity, teamwork and positive work culture at Great Place to Work Switzerland.

Why is workplace culture important and what makes you an expert in this field?

What makes Great Place To Work®
a Great Place To Work?

Self-organization and a high level of personal responsibility: we have no superiors, nobody tells me what I have to do. It feels like being self-employed, simply with a fixed monthly salary. Priceless for me and my personality, I can no longer imagine working in a hierarchical organization. I can participate (financially) in the organization: I can buy shares in the organization and thus also show my long-term commitment. By selling me shares, the organization sends me the signal that it trusts me and that I have an impact as an individual. I can't put a price on it with any money in the world: Eir have no guidelines of where and when to work. This freedom allows everyone in the organization to balance their private life with their work. The team: Everyone in the team is an expert in their field. We work together as equals but always with fun and a lot of mutual support.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Big - and I still haven't managed to do that.

How would your friends describe you?

Reliable, very honest - you always know where you stand, independently,

What's a fun fact about you?

When it's below 20 degrees I always have a cold nose and cold noses are like cold feet, you can't fall asleep with them.

Which is your favorite animal?

Cat

How do you prefer to spend your weekends?

A mixture of activity and relaxation. I prefer to be outdoors. My passion is beach volleyball, but I also enjoy hiking in the mountains or playing tennis. Afterwards, I like to cook something delicious and enjoy the evening on our terrace.