Win 1 Ticket to the Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award
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21.09.2026 Christin Müller 433

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 Working with Long Covid: a case study

Woman with long covid with mask
Body & Soul
10.11.2022 Christin Müller 25839

Working with Long Covid: a case study

Long Covid patients are on sick leave for up to 105 days on average. Company integration management helps employers to reintegrate affected employees back into the workplace after a long period of absence.

IT project manager: "I could no longer cope with my work physically and mentally"

Sandra Schulze*, 42 years old, IT specialist in a medium-sized company, is affected by Long Covid. A Covid disease with an initially moderate course in November 2021 changed her life abruptly. Tiredness, difficulty concentrating and muscle pain have been daily companions in her job and private life ever since.

The journey to the shops or to work became torture for her: loud voices, the bright lights in the subway, her constantly ringing phone, the exhausting video calls - the simplest tasks were exhausting and almost impossible to cope with. Her GP pulled the ripcord and put the project manager on sick leave.

A clear case for occupational integration management

After six weeks of incapacity for work, the employer offered her the company integration management program.

The BEM process is a legally binding standard procedure in accordance with SGB IX §167 , which serves to reintegrate employees after a long period of incapacity for work. It is carried out if a sick employee has been unable to work for at least six weeks in a row or in total within a 12-month period.

This is intended to support the return to work, prevent a renewed incapacity to work and maintain the job.

Christiane Weidemann, BEM consultant at pme Familienservice, has already managed several long Covid cases: 

"Around one in ten people who are infected with the coronavirus still have symptoms weeks later. The variety of symptoms makes it difficult for those affected and many doctors to recognize a long Covid illness. They may also feel ashamed and guilty towards the company or colleagues because they are no longer able to perform their work at 100%. It is therefore important to take those affected seriously."

How does the BEM process work in the company?

The BEM process is clearly structured: "First, we contact the person concerned and offer a non-binding consultation. In this meeting, we provide information on fundamental questions about the BEM, e.g. the legal basis and data protection, as the consultations are subject to confidentiality. Unless the person concerned agrees to the manager, the works council or other persons being involved," explains Christiane Weidemann. "After this initial information meeting, the employee is free to decide whether they want to take part in the BEM process. If they decline, the process is complete." 

Sandra Schulze opted for the BEM process and also decided to involve her manager directly. After an initial meeting with the BEM expert, she quickly realized that she was in good hands. "I felt understood by Ms. Weidemann right from the start. She took me and my concerns very seriously and immediately showed me various ways in which I could improve my health situation. She also helped me to find suitable doctors with Long Covid experience and to apply for rehab. We also discussed a suitable re-entry strategy with my employer. This strong support gave me a good feeling".

Re-entry with Long Covid step by step

After a good eight months, Sandra Schulze was finally able to return to work and gradually increase her working hours - thanks to lots of short breaks, a tandem project partner who relieved her of a lot of extra work, close coordination loops with her boss and a limited number of virtual meetings. She was also able to take advantage of various relaxation programs through her employer, which helped her to continue to strengthen her health after rehab. She still suffers from milder symptoms today: "I can only concentrate fully on my work for a few hours a day. I usually work from home, as the journey to the office is simply too strenuous for me on some days. Unfortunately, the headaches are still a daily companion, but they are much more manageable."

The support Sandra Schulze experienced from her employer is something she wishes other people with a similar fate could also enjoy.

*Name changed.

 

pme health: Effective BGM in blended learning format 

Organizational consulting, GBU Psyche, BEM: Our occupational health management (OHM) services are characterized by their holistic approach and individuality. From strategy development, needs analysis and implementation of measures through to evaluation, we establish, supplement and optimize companies' occupational health management portfolios in order to keep their employees healthy, productive and motivated. 

Personal support for employees based on a new holistic mind-body & soul approach is one of our key factors and goes hand in hand with our blended learning concept. We combine digital and live formats to promote physical activity, nutrition, stress prevention and mindfulness and make our knowledge available regardless of time and place.