Maintaining a work–life balance

FAMILY CONNECTIONS is the Business Resource Group at Bayer Switzerland dedicated to supporting and promoting the balance between professional and family responsibilities. Our aim is to create a work environment where all employees can fully manage their professional and family commitments.
Parental leave
At Bayer Switzerland, the following rules apply to new parents:
- Maternity leave: 20 weeks
- Paternity leave: 20 working days within a year
These benefits exceed the legal requirements and support employees’ successful return to work.
Flexible work arrangements
Bayer Switzerland offers a wide range of flexible work arrangements, including:
- daily flexible start and end times
- work-from-home options
- additional leave days or sabbaticals
- expansion of part-time and job-sharing arrangements
Job postings marked “80–100%”
All relevant job postings at Bayer Switzerland specify “80–100%” to clearly designate the flexible work arrangements option. This way, employees can work 80%, as an example, and manage their own work–life balance.
Network & support
FAMILY CONNECTIONS encourages exchange among employees, provides guidance and information on family-related topics, and supports all employees looking to find a balance between the work and personal commitments.