{"id":17278,"date":"2026-05-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/news\/zbt-signs-the-duisburg-charter-for-work-life-balance\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:30:02","slug":"zbt-signs-the-duisburg-charter-for-work-life-balance","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/zbt-signs-the-duisburg-charter-for-work-life-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"ZBT Signs the Duisburg Charter for Work-Life Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ZBT Signs the Duisburg Charter for Work-Life Balance<\/h1>\n

The ZBT is committed to helping employees balance work, family, and personal life, and has signed the Duisburg Charter for Work-Life Balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In doing so, the ZBT is setting an example for a modern, respectful, and forward-looking workplace and supporting the joint efforts of businesses and institutions in Duisburg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Work-Life Balance as Part of a Sustainable Work Culture<\/h2>\n

Balancing different areas of life is becoming increasingly important for employees and employers. Flexible and appropriate policies<\/strong> can help support<\/strong> employees at different stages of life while also enhancing an employer\u2019s appeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cBalancing work, family, and personal circumstances is, for us, a central component<\/strong> of a sustainable and forward-looking work culture<\/strong>. By supporting the Duisburg Charter for Work-Life Balance, we aim to further strengthen<\/strong> this commitment<\/strong> and, together with other stakeholders in the Duisburg region, create favorable conditions for employees<\/strong>.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Working Together for a Sustainable Future of Work in Duisburg<\/h2>\n

By signing the charter, the ZBT joins the Duisburg Alliance for Work-Life Balance. The charter was adopted by the City of Duisburg<\/strong><\/a>, the Lower Rhine Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/strong><\/a> , and the Entrepreneurs\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/a> in collaboration with other stakeholders. Key focuses include fostering a corporate culture that<\/strong> supports work-life balance , addressing individual needs<\/strong> throughout different life stages, and facilitating exchange and networking among the participating organisations. <\/p>\n

For the ZBT, signing this agreement also represents a commitment to a work culture in which professional development and personal life circumstances<\/strong> can be balanced. As a research and development center and an employer in Duisburg, the ZBT aims to contribute to a sustainable work environment<\/strong> in the region. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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