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Zurich branch
2.0
- Salary and benefits2.0
- Management style3.0
- Working atmosphere3.0
- Career opportunities2.0
24 May 2024May 2024
This works well in the company
I really enjoy the work itself and the tasks are very pleasant. My colleagues are also very friendly and helpful to each other, which contributes to a positive working atmosphere.
This could be improved
There is room for improvement in the punctual payment of wages, which often takes place just before the end of the month. In addition, working hours are not always recorded correctly, which requires constant monitoring. If corrections are necessary, it takes a very long time for them to be implemented. We can also talk about salary: The claim that it is dictated by the CLA is not entirely true, as this only sets the minimum and so there is room to go up. This explains why competitors often pay higher salaries. In addition, managers in Zurich could delegate some tasks instead of trying to do everything themselves. Employees would be happy about new activities, requirements and even promotion opportunities, which would also contribute to motivation and satisfaction within the team.
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Employer comment
29 May 2024May 2024
Thank you very much for your review. We are pleased that you feel very comfortable at DARU-WACHE AG and that you have found a helpful and collegial environment. With regard to the suggestions for improvement, I see the issues in a slightly different light: - You write that the hours worked were not always recorded correctly. As you know, employees have to enter the hours they have worked themselves in the planning software on their cell phone on the working day or the following day at the latest. Changes to the target time must be entered by the employee and justified in the comments field so that this justification can be sent to the customer when the invoice is issued. If this is followed as described and instructed, in theory there will be no discrepancies. However, I have actually already had a discussion with an employee who changed his working hours in the APP and typed "..." in the comments. When I explained this to him, he also realized that a customer would be unlikely to accept an invoice discrepancy if our employees wrote "..." three dots as an explanation. It is therefore essential that the modern infrastructure that we have in the DARU GROUP with our full digitization is also used correctly by the employees. And yes, if this is not done properly, the issue becomes very costly and time-consuming. This is because not only do the working hours have to be corrected by the employee, but a subsequent invoice also has to be sent to the customer. And if the customer says that these hours were not worked by our employee. Well, then we really have a problem. It is therefore extremely important that the hours are entered correctly in the APP by the employee with a detailed comment in the event of target/actual deviations. Kind regards Armin Häfliger CEO / VRP
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My feedback on DARU-WACHE AG
3.0
- Salary and benefits2.0
- Management style3.0
- Working atmosphere3.0
- Career opportunities2.0
24 May 2024May 2024
This works well in the company
Overall, I am satisfied with the company and the services offered.
This could be improved
However, I believe that the company could do even better if managers delegated more responsibility to talented employees. A better distribution of tasks and appropriate salary increases for dedicated employees could increase efficiency and improve the working atmosphere. Overall, this would make the company even more successful and make working at DARU-WACHE AG even more enjoyable.
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Employer comment
29 May 2024May 2024
Thank you very much for your review. It's great to read that you are generally satisfied with your employer - DARU-WACHE AG - and that you like working for us. Your suggestion for improvement is already being actively implemented within the DARU-GROUP. If employees get involved and take on more responsibility, they also have the opportunity to take on, for example, a property management or divisional management role. In these roles, other employment contracts are also provided for, with the corresponding functional allowances. Of course, there is always the opportunity to apply for vacant positions within the DARU GROUP. We have a large number of employees who shape their career within the DARU GROUP and take on more responsibility or a different area. Of course, this is also associated with higher pay. As you know, there is always the opportunity to complete training courses. Be it training to become a federal specialist certificate or a railroad security guard. Once training has been completed, the wages are correspondingly higher. Kind regards Armin Häfliger CEO / VRP
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good working atmosphere
5.0
- Salary and benefits5.0
- Management style5.0
- Working atmosphere5.0
- Career opportunities5.0
06 January 2022January 2022
This works well in the company
very correct company... i was very satisfied with you everything well organized
This could be improved
everything top.had nen problem with you can say nothing bad
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09 June 2022June 2022
Thank you very much. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at DARU-WACHE AG. It is also nice to read that you noticed that everything works correctly and properly at the DARU Group and that we adhere to the legal requirements and guidelines. I wish you all the best and maybe you will choose DARU-WACHE AG again in the future. I would be pleased. Kind regards Armin Häfliger CEO / Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Great time in Bern, thanks
5.0
- Salary and benefits3.0
- Management style5.0
- Working atmosphere4.0
- Career opportunities4.0
23 November 2020November 2020
This works well in the company
I am resigning from the Daru Guard in Bern. Was a very good employer who always stood by my side during this time. Unfortunately, the salary is not very good, but it is appropriate for the industry. I appreciated the work very much and my colleagues were also great. I also want to praise the management in Bern, very friendly and solution-oriented person. My change of job has nothing to do with the Daru, I am moving abroad. Thank you Daru guard Bern for everything.
This could be improved
I think it's going as it should, everything has been solved well so far and the planning and the boss have it well under control.
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Employer comment
11 December 2020December 2020
Thank you very much for your evaluation. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time at DARU-WACHE AG and that you were very satisfied with your colleagues, the management and the work. You will certainly remember DARU-WACHE AG for a long time to come. I wish you all the best for your private and business future. Kind regards Armin Häfliger CEO
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Safe through life with Daru Wache AG
5.0
- Salary and benefits3.0
- Management style5.0
- Working atmosphere5.0
- Career opportunities
19 December 2019December 2019
This works well in the company
Zurich : - Application process, fast and cleanly handled, great - Immediately joined the team, it was a great experience - The boss took my wishes into account, planning my free time and hours - Whenever I had questions, I always found an open ear with the boss and staff - I was allowed to tackle various tasks and was able to benefit and learn a lot - I felt safe and secure because the company pays and trades according to the GAV - The wage arrived on time and was perfectly accounted for in accounting terms - Various training courses are offered, depending on the task - I am looking forward to the challenges in the next season
This could be improved
- The hourly wage is classified as low, but according to GAV. Unfortunately, there are no wage increases even after years not, no gratuities and no anniversary gifts for recurring employees on an hourly wage. No gutis for experience and loyalty. Unfortunately, the motivation of some employees decreases as a result (understandable) - I think there should be a fire blanket and a hammer at every fire station for emergencies. The hammer to smash the alarm disc, especially when wearing short sleeve tops, there is no time to avoid injuries otherwise. And the fire blanket is very well suited for smaller fire outbreaks and the customer has less damage as a result (no water, foam) - With fallible coworkers one should perhaps look for the common discussion (motivation/ problem solution)
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Employer comment
30 November 2020November 2020
Thank you very much for your evaluation. I am pleased that you enjoyed your time at DARU-WACHE AG and that your superiors and DARU-WACHE AG as a whole will remember you positively. As you correctly write, the salary that can be earned at DARU-WACHE AG is usual in the industry. Since DARU-WACHE AG also has to face the market conditions, the word "fair" could also be substituted for the word "fair" as is customary in the industry. Or with the keyword: same work or same salary. To what extent this wage is perceived as good is something that everyone must decide for themselves. I would like to point out that this wage per hour is higher in the security industry than in the hospitality or cleaning industry. On the other hand, from the employee's point of view, we are at a manageable wage level in all these industries. The "trees" in the security industry generally do not grow infinitely in terms of wages. This may be regretted from the employee's point of view. In principle, I would also like the CLA to allow employees in the security industry to work longer and thus earn more. In all the comparable industries, it is possible for employees to work more hours per year and thus earn more from the employee's point of view. The social partners should take this into account when designing the CLA, so that not only the work at DARU-WACHE AG is enjoyable, but also the income. So that the satisfaction of the DARU-WACHE AG employees will be completely fulfilled in the future. Kind regards Armin Häfliger CE0
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20 December 2019December 2019
Thank you very much for your rating. You write that there are no extra payments for employees on hourly wages. Since this statement is false, I am happy to correct it. As you can read in DARU-NEWS No. 22 of spring 2018, the bonus system has been extended to all employees, regardless of their employment category or employment contract situation. All employees who show commitment and outstanding performance benefit from the bonus system and receive corresponding bonus payments. By October 2019, 86 bonus payments had already been made to employees. As you can see, outstanding performance at DARU-WACHE AG pays off for all employees. The anniversary gift has not changed for years. All employees, regardless of their employment contract, will receive an anniversary gift. This, too, can be found in the first issue of DARU-NEWS of each year. Since we maintain open and transparent communication and also provide a great deal of information to employees in writing in our company newspaper "DARU-NEWS", it is always astonishing how certain topics are circulated contrary to the clear facts. Kind regards Armin Häfliger CEO
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Reliable payer and flexible working hours
4.0
- Salary and benefits2.0
- Management style3.0
- Working atmosphere3.0
- Career opportunities3.0
19 December 2019December 2019
This works well in the company
I can adapt my work volume to my wishes and possibilities. But it must also be flexible when there is a need for a woman/man. You pay according to the CLA and your salary is on time.
This could be improved
Hiring more new colleagues. It's going well and new employees are immediately integrated and fully utilised. My Work/Life Balance would be happy about that.
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Employer comment
20 December 2019December 2019
Thank you very much for your rating. As you write correctly, the volume of work can be adapted to the wishes and possibilities of the employees. We offer various working time models at DARU-WACHE AG and can thus achieve the desired work-life balance. We are also happy to hire additional employees. Perhaps you have colleagues in your circle of acquaintances who would like to work with us. They are welcome to contact the manager of the respective branch. There is a good chance that they will get a job at DARU-WACHE AG. Kind regards Armin Häfliger CEO
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Candidate for police and precinct service
5.0
- Job description4.0
- Application process5.0
- Personalized answer5.0
- Response time5.0
05 December 2019December 2019
This works well in the company
Zurich Branch - Super application process - One responds to the applicants - Unfortunately, I have problems which the attitude doesn't allow at the moment (it's a pity that the manager doesn't turn a blind eye to me, but I understand him as well). He must also adhere to the processes and the rules.
This could be improved
Zurich Branch Nothing at all in the application, but I certainly can't judge more than that
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Employer comment
10 December 2019December 2019
Thank you very much for your evaluation. We are pleased that you have applied to the DARU-WACHE for the order service and the precinct service. As you correctly write, there are rules that must be followed in the security industry. An impeccable extract from the criminal record is part of it. As soon as the debt collections you mention have been paid in full, you are welcome to contact us again. I am confident that you will then get the desired position at DARU-WACHE AG. Friendly greetings Armin Häfliger
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Zurich branch, good employer
4.0
- Salary and benefits3.0
- Management style4.0
- Working atmosphere4.0
- Career opportunities4.0
05 December 2019December 2019
This works well in the company
- fast application process - older employees are also hired and treated equally - agreed hours which one would like to work are kept
This could be improved
- Wage could be better, but is the same problem in the entire security area - Work Life Balance is difficult, but you know that before you enter - Could supplement my savings before the pension
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Employer comment
10 December 2019December 2019
Thank you very much for your evaluation. Yes, we also give older people a chance to work at DARU-WACHE AG until they reach retirement age or beyond. As you have correctly recognized, the wage in the security industry is determined by the CLA, so the same wage level prevails in the entire security industry. This can be found well or less well. On the other hand, I am of the opinion that the issue of work/life balance in the security industry is very well feasible for the individual employee due to the different working time models. So we have employees who run their own company in addition to their work. In order to make good use of idle time in their own company, these employees still work as security staff at DARU-WACHE AG. This enables these employees to organise their own working hours extremely efficiently for themselves. This possibility is open to every employee, whether he pursues a hobby or another occupation. In other companies, they have less freedom to help shape working hours themselves. Friendly greetings Armin Häfliger
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Good working climate and flexible choice of inserts
4.0
- Salary and benefits3.0
- Management style4.0
- Working atmosphere5.0
- Career opportunities3.0
28 November 2019November 2019
This works well in the company
Cooperation and communication with Mr. Taddeo/ Zurich branch
This could be improved
More staff on call would prevent bottlenecks and the resulting overwork in the form of excessively long shifts. A little more pay, so about two to three francs more per hour would be appropriate.
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Employer comment
29 November 2019November 2019
Thank you very much for your evaluation. It is good to hear that the cooperation with the management in Zurich is working well. I agree with your suggestion for improvement. It would be desirable to have more staff to process the estimated customer orders. In general, we had a lot of work in 2019 and the customers appreciated our work very much. As you write correctly, it would be desirable if the customers would also pay us more for the service provided. Then one could also distribute more to the employees. Friendly greetings Armin Häfliger CEO
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Boss always has an open ear
5.0
- Salary and benefits4.0
- Management style5.0
- Working atmosphere4.0
- Career opportunities4.0
27 November 2019November 2019
This works well in the company
It is communicated openly. Older people are also given a chance. Leadership in Zurich is good, the boss has an open ear for everything and is there for the employees.
This could be improved
We have a lot to do and have had little time off in the last few months. But also enough. We then have to work when work is available and can also reduce the hours again. December and January is almost always a hole in the hours. Hiring more employees over the summer.
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Employer comment
29 November 2019November 2019
Thank you very much for your evaluation. Yes, at DARU-WACHE AG we maintain open, honest and direct communication. Nice to read that you like this style of communication. You are right, we have many customers who are very satisfied with our service. For this reason we are also very well occupied with work. In the months of December / January, capacity utilisation will be lower - due to the low level of construction activity - and employees will be able to take a more relaxed approach and enjoy more leisure time. Friendly greetings Armin Häfliger CEO
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Overall ratings
- Management style4.4
- Salary and benefits3.5
- Career opportunities3.7
- Working atmosphere4.2