Employee appreciation at ZAG: personal and on an equal footing

At ZAG, people are at the heart of everything we do. This applies not only to the job search process, but also to every client assignment that follows.

Our staff work at various client companies every day. They contribute their expertise, take on responsibility and make a significant contribution. That is exactly what we want to recognise and value.

For us, showing appreciation for our staff means more than just saying ‘thank you’. It starts with genuine interest. With listening. With conversations on an equal footing. And with asking how our staff are really getting on in their day-to-day work.

That is why ZAG regularly holds ‘Staff Friday’ events.

On this day, we make a point of setting aside time for our staff working on customer assignments. We want to know how their assignments are going, whether they feel comfortable in their workplace, and whether they have any questions or concerns.

For us, as a recruitment agency, this personal interaction is particularly important. After all, even though our staff are working for different client companies, we remain their point of contact.

We don’t want to wait until a problem arises before we talk to one another. For us, good collaboration means staying in regular contact. Checking in. Taking feedback seriously. And also hearing the positive things.

The ‘Freitag’ employee scheme creates opportunities for precisely that.

It’s about coming together and sharing ideas. It’s about seeing the people behind the day-to-day work. It’s also about not just expressing appreciation, but making it a tangible part of everyday working life.

This is in line with what ZAG stands for. For us, people and opportunities go hand in hand. We don’t just want to place people in jobs. We want to support them on their career journey and build a partnership in which they feel well looked after.

The example from Celle illustrates this very well. There, our staff were served pasta salad and chicken sausages. Anyone who had time could eat there and then. Of course, the food was also available to take away.

Sharing a meal together provides a lovely setting for conversation. People come together, chat and have time for one another.

That is exactly what we are all about.

We want our staff to know that their hard work is recognised. That their views matter. And that they can contact us at any time with any questions, requests or concerns.

After all, a good recruitment service isn’t just about finding the right jobs and companies. Above all, it’s about the people who make it happen every day.