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The demands of work and personal life evolve over time. Whether itʼs family, further education, or personal interests, part-time work provides an opportunity to achieve a better work-life balance.
Our standard job announcements at LLB advertise positions at 80–100%, and we make a great effort to accommodate employeeʼs needs. Currently, 25% of all LLB employees work part-time, with 17.4% being women and 7.6% men.
We asked employees across the bank how they use their part-time hours, and the range of ways in which they use their time is remarkable.
Alexander Ströhle – Head of IT Digital Banking
“I work 80% in the IT Digital Banking team at LLB. Alongside my role as a developer, Iʼm also the father of two girls, Emilia and Alba. I truly value the time I get to spend with them – it creates a strong bond between us. Itʼs wonderful to be there as they grow up and actively engage in their development. Emilia and Alba are usually in good spirits and happy to spend the day with me. A typical dad day might look like this: I take the older one to kindergarten and pick her up, go shopping with the younger one if we need anything, cook lunch, and spend the afternoon playing or going on outings. We enjoy loading up our bike trailer and heading to a playground or, in summer, going swimming. Iʼm also looking forward to the snow, when we can go sledding again. Thanks to the part-time option and childcare arrangements, my wife – whoʼs a teacher – was able to quickly return to her career."
Beatrice Knopf – HR Business Partner
“I work at LLB Schweiz as an HR Business Partner with a 70% workload, sharing the position in a job-sharing arrangement with an HR colleague. Alongside my role at LLB, I pursue other activities and volunteer work: I occasionally freelance for a consulting firm, conducting assessments; I am a member of the Care Team of the Canton of Schwyz, taking on assignments as an emergency psychologist; and I volunteer with the Einsiedeln Visiting and Companionship Service, going for weekly walks with a woman who has dementia. As a dog owner, I am also, of course, busy with intensive walks[JH1] , training, and care. The part-time arrangement suits me perfectly, since I have a broad range of interests, enjoy getting involved, and appreciate having multiple mainstays and activities. Over the course of my career, I have taken on diverse roles and learned various skills, and I want to continue applying these abilities. I also enjoy contributing to the community, and I find my work with the Care Team and as a volunteer in the companionship service to be a valuable addition to my life."
Heini Bürzle – Senior Client Advisor
“My early retirement is on the horizon, and since Iʼd like a smooth transition, I reduced my workload to 80% at the start of this year. Iʼve been in daily contact with clients since my apprenticeship – 42 years – and have worked with LLB since 1982. Working at LLB has always been a pleasure for me, and I want to be well-prepared for when this exciting and time-intensive chapter comes to a close. But Iʼm also looking forward to the free time, as I have no shortage of hobbies and ideas. One example of how Iʼm already using the additional day off: Iʼm very connected to nature, so I go on many hikes, cycle, and enjoy skiing in winter. I like to write lyrics, which are then set to music and even produced and released as CDs. My great passion is travelling to South Tyrol – I love the region, its wonderful people, and especially the cuisine. I have a particular fondness for South Tyrolean wines and Tuscan reds. I even had a small wine cellar built and am proud of the collection Iʼve built over the years, guided by my philosophy of quality over quantity. I now spend many hours in my wine cellar, reading wine books, and my attention to detail keeps me rearranging my wines, much to the amazement of my guests. I enjoy hosting and always try to find the perfect culinary pairing for the wines I serve, which brings me great joy and satisfaction. In retirement, I plan to take the hospitality exam and attend a further training seminar with GastroSuisse to become a certified wine sommelier – Iʼm already looking forward to it!”
Bettina Halter – Group Risk Manager
“Itʼs been a very eventful year, as weʼve welcomed a new addition to our family – our little daughter, Mathilda, has enriched our lives since her arrival. This wonderful event has brought a new role for me, which I truly enjoy – watching little ones grow is so exciting. Alongside the usual mum duties, we spend our time taking long walks in nature, with our four-legged friend Amalfi always joining us. Since July, Iʼve been working 60% in Risk Management at LLB and am thrilled to be supporting my team again. I think itʼs fantastic that LLB enables the balance between family and career. The flexibility to adjust my working hours to suit my familyʼs needs has made my return to work so much easier. Iʼm incredibly grateful that this part-time model allows me to remain professionally active while also being fully present for my family. This balance is not something to be taken for granted, and I greatly appreciate my employerʼs encouragement and support in making it possible."
Jennifer Seitlinger – Client Advisor
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“I work 80%, and Wednesday is my ʼday offʼ. But itʼs not really a day off, since Iʼm currently doing further training to become an HR assistant. Every Wednesday, I attend classes for five hours and use the rest of the day to study. I truly appreciate having this dedicated time to focus on my training. I enjoy learning new things and am very pleased to be able to continue my education in a new environment – this allows me to broaden my horizons and shape my professional future. Besides school, I also enjoy spending time with our family dog."
Part-time work is a valuable model that meets the needs of modern work environments and individual life circumstances. It provides the opportunity to pursue professional goals without sacrificing private life. Itʼs worthwhile to find individual solutions through dialogue with the employer that bring added value to both sides.
Of course, part-time work also comes with challenges, such as workload distribution and team communication. Close coordination with colleagues and managers, along with clear arrangements, is especially important in this regard.