Win 1 Ticket to the Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award
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21.09.2026 Christin Müller 1572

Win a ticket now for the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award

The pme Familienservice has been selected as one of the top 3 in the “TOP FAMILY BENEFITS” category of the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on November 13, 2026, at RWE in Essen. And you can be there in person: We’re giving away a ticket for the entire day of the event, including the evening program, dinner, and awards ceremony.

Networking with Added Value

Inspiring presentations, practical discussions, and exciting encounters: The Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award offers more than just a traditional awards ceremony. The event brings together representatives from companies, HR, and leadership, showcases innovative family benefits programs, and introduces role models who are making work-life balance a reality.

Vereinbarkeits.jetzt Award Contest: Here's What to Expect

We're giving away a ticket to the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award on our LinkedIn channel. The ticket is valid for the entire day, including dinner and the awards ceremony. Here's what the prize includes:

  • Access to all presentations, panel discussions, and exhibition areas
  • Inspiring ideas on work-life balance and family benefits
  • Exchange with experts, service providers, and decision-makers from HR and corporate management
  • a special evening program featuring an awards ceremony and a Mediterranean dinner

The contest begins with the publication of our contest post on LinkedIn on September 21, 2026, and ends on October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. German time.

Would you like to celebrate this special day with us? Then enter our giveaway on LinkedIn now. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you.

Rules for the “Ticket to the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award” Contest

Organizer

The organizer of the sweepstakes is pme Familienservice GmbH, Flottwellstraße 4–5, 10785 Berlin.
Entry Period

The contest begins with the publication of the LinkedIn post on September 21, 2026, and ends on October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. German time.

Eligibility

Eligible to participate are adults who are residents of Germany. Each person may participate only on their own behalf; participation on behalf of others is not permitted.

Employees of pme Familienservice are not eligible to participate.

How you can participate

Anyone who, during the entry period:

  • commented on the contest post on LinkedIn with an answer to the question: “Why would you like to experience this event with us?”
  • "Liked" the contest post and
  • follows the pme's LinkedIn channel at Familienservice .​​​​​​​

 Submitting multiple entries does not increase your chances of winning.

Determination of Winners and Notification

The winner will be selected by random drawing from among all eligible participants after the contest ends. The drawing will take place on or after October 13, 2026.

The winner will be notified via direct message on LinkedIn no later than one day after the drawing. If the winner does not respond within five business days of the prize notification being sent, we reserve the right to redraw the prize.

Cash payouts or transfers of the prize are not permitted.

Exclusion from Participation

pme Familienservice reserves the right to disqualify participants from the contest for violations of these terms and conditions. This applies in particular to:

  • false information
  • Attempts at manipulation
  • automated participation
  • Comments that violate applicable law or the rights of third parties
  • comments that glorify violence, are offensive, harassing, discriminatory, or derogatory

If the prize has already been awarded to a disqualified person, it may be revoked retroactively and raffled off again.

Changes to or Termination of the Contest

pme Familienservice reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the contest, in whole or in part, at any time if, for technical or legal reasons, its proper conduct cannot be guaranteed.

Data protection

To conduct the giveaway, we process the data that is visible or required as part of participation, specifically the profile name and the comment. If a participant wins, we also process the contact information necessary to notify them of their win and to organize their participation.

The data will be used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the giveaway, notifying the winner, and arranging the prize, and will be deleted afterward, provided there are no legal requirements to retain it.

For more information on how pme Familienservice handles personal data, please see the Privacy Policy.

Note on LinkedIn

This contest is not affiliated with LinkedIn and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or organized by LinkedIn. pme Familienservice GmbH is the sole organizer and recipient of the information provided.

By entering the contest, participants agree to these terms and conditions.

zero "Mental Health First Aid" Best Practice at the Hesse Ministry of Justice

Marc-Eric Peter, Ministry of Justice of Hesse
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01.06.2026 Christin Müller 3548

"Mental Health First Aid" Best Practice at the Hesse Ministry of Justice

As a support person for people with severe disabilities at the Hesse State Justice Department, one thing is particularly important to Marc-Eric Peter: he wants to be able to support his colleagues in difficult situations as an equal—especially when emotional distress is involved. That is why he completed the “Mental Health First Aid” training program to become a mental health first responder.

Mental health has been a focus of his for many years, both professionally and personally. When Marc-Eric Peter read about the “Mental Health First Aid” training in the pme newsletter, he knew right away that it was the right fit. He signed up immediately. 


 

In a 12-hour live online training session plus four hours of e-learning, participants work in small groups to learn how to recognize mental health issues early on, better understand the development of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders, and provide empathetic and appropriate support to affected colleagues.

Support from colleagues plays a particularly important role here—because not everyone feels comfortable bringing their concerns directly to their manager. This makes it all the more valuable when colleagues are approachable on an equal footing.

The “Mental Health First Aid” training program for community leaders was developed specifically for people like him. Through this program, the pme Familienservice trains working professionals to become first responders for mental health emergencies.

The participants will be guided by the two pme seminar leaders, Petra Dinkelacker and Cara Isabella Limburger. 

Health scientist Petra Dinkelacker explains the training program's approach as follows:

"Our goal is for participants to gain confidence in supporting colleagues who are struggling. They need to know: How do I listen, and how can I provide concrete help? Just as with first aid after an accident, the aim is to provide initial support in mental health emergencies—without taking on the role of a psychologist. What’s important is making a sound initial assessment and then referring the person to appropriate support services."

There is a special focus on the participants’ self-care.Life coach Cara Isabella Limburger adds:

"Those who help others must also be able to take care of themselves. That is why the training covers not only communication techniques but also strategies for maintaining one's own mental health."

"Mental Health First Aid" Training: Upcoming Dates​​​​​​​


Cara Isabella Limburger (left) and Petra Dinkelacker (right) lead the "Mental Health First Aid" training course

A plus for the role of confidant

For Marc-Eric Peter, the combination of theoretical expertise, practical examples, and a focus on self-care is a perfect fit for his role as the first point of contact for employees experiencing mental health challenges or health limitations: “This training is a major asset to my work.”

He was impressed not only by the content but also by the way it was presented—the combination of live instruction, group discussion, and supplementary e-learning elements. “I would definitely recommend the training course, if only because of the two excellent instructors and the breadth of the material covered.”

From the workshop to everyday life: Three colleagues supported

The value of the training became particularly clear to Marc-Eric Peter in situations where he was able to immediately apply what he had learned and gain new confidence: “So far, I’ve been able to help three colleagues—one of whom had a situation similar to a case we’d worked on in the seminar.”

What was practiced in the safe environment of the training—listening, sorting, and working together to identify next steps—has directly translated into concrete support for colleagues.

Marc-Eric Peter thus exemplifies the goal of “Mental Health First Aid”: to empower employees so that they can support one another as colleagues in their day-to-day work—in an accessible way and on an equal footing.