We grant our colleagues two additional social days on top of their regular vacation days. These are far more than just extra days off – they are a valuable benefit for employees who are involved in social work or who need or want to support their family and volunteer activities. This option has been available in our company for many years and has become an integral part of our corporate culture.
The 2 Social Days give employees the freedom to do something meaningful individually – whether through volunteering, family responsibilities, or community engagement. It is precisely the variety of ways these days can be used that makes them so special and attractive.
Experiencing Variety with the 2 Social Days
Examples of how our employees use their 2 Social Days show creative and committed engagement:
- Volunteering in election campaigns or community initiatives
- Supporting an inclusive daycare
- Accompanying school trips – for their own children, nieces, nephews, or cousins
- Walking dogs to help local animal shelters
- Accompanying grandparents to important medical appointments
- Volunteering in kindergartens or local clubs
- Taking care of children during daycare closures
- Sports-related volunteering: accompanying team outings, organizing and setting up camps, and supervising children during training and leisure programs
These examples demonstrate that the 2 Social Days are highly flexible and suitable for every employee – regardless of age, family situation, or personal engagement.
Why the 2 Social Days Are a True Benefit
The 2 Social Days are not a short-term perk but a long-term benefit. They enable employees to take responsibility, support their community, and gain new perspectives. At the same time, they show that our company actively promotes social engagement – a clear advantage for both employees and society.
By using the 2 Social Days, employees can not only help others but also gain new experiences, deepen personal connections, and indirectly strengthen professional skills – whether through organization, teamwork, or communication.
How to Make the Most of Your 2 Social Days
We encourage all employees to use their 2 Social Days consciously:
- Support family: childcare, accompanying relatives, assisting with medical visits
- Engage socially: volunteering, club activities, integration in social institutions
- Personal development: gaining new experiences, taking responsibility, strengthening skills
For us, a Social Day encompasses anything an individual perceives as social. The only requirement is that he or she can justify it as socially responsible to their colleagues.
The 2 Social Days are therefore more than just time off – they are a tool for engagement, cohesion, and social impact.
Conclusion
Our 2 Social Days have been a long-standing, proven part of our corporate culture and a real benefit for employees, families, and society. They stand for social engagement, responsibility, and flexibility – values that our company actively lives and promotes.