Survey Regarding Future Work Arrangements at Freie Universität Berlin
Rostlaube of FU Berlin
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In June and July 2023, over 2,000 employees participated in an online survey regarding future work arrangements at Freie Universität Berlin. The survey was designed to determine what kind of changes employees at Freie Universität Berlin would specifically like to see in their work arrangements, particularly in terms of increasing the flexibility of their working hours and workplace, as well as their requirements and concerns if such changes were to take place.
Taking part in the questionnaire was optional and technical measures ensured that answers remained anonymous. The results of this survey will now be used in discussions with staff representatives for the purpose of amending existing employment agreements on when and where Freie Universität employees carry out their work, or for the purpose of creating new agreements.
Online Informational Event on Thursday, October 12, 2023
Executive Vice President of Freie Universität Berlin Professor Verena Blechinger-Talcott and Florian Primig presented the results of the survey at an online informational event on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Florian Primig is a research assistant at the Institute for Media and Communication Studies within the Department of Political and Social Sciences. He was responsible for the planning, implementation, and analysis of the survey.
Then, Andrea Güttner, Director of Administration and Finance (temporarily entrusted with the performance of official duties), and Professor Verena Blechinger-Talcott talked about the future of flexible work at our university in the wake of this survey and its findings.