This is what great work looks like! A behind-the-scenes look at award-winning companies

What defines an employee-focused company? What does a good workday really look like? And how do employees experience their work environment when communication on an equal footing, trust, opportunities for growth, and a culture of mutual respect take center stage?

We’ve been exploring these questions together with the team at farb.film, a film production company based in Magdeburg, during video shoots across Saxony-Anhalt over the past few weeks. The result is a series of authentic short profiles of selected companies that were awarded the state seal “The Employee-Oriented Company – I Feel at Home Here” this year.

The films show what it means to actively and sustainably shape working conditions. They offer insights into a wide variety of industries—from healthcare to engineering to glass finishing—and make one thing clear: good work has many faces.

Filming took place where the work happens—on construction sites, in factory halls, care facilities, offices, and even on research campuses. Featured are employees, managers, and executives who share their experiences and explain what matters to them in their daily work.

Whether it’s flexible work hours, an open communication culture, targeted professional development, or flat hierarchies—the companies demonstrate how employee-centricity can be put into practice. And why this strengthens not only satisfaction but also future viability.

The films will be shown for the first time during our Landessiegel award ceremony—afterward, they will also be available on our website. Look forward to genuine insights into strong teams from Saxony-Anhalt.

Be inspired—by companies that put their employees first.

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