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.