Dear future Timmermann team member,
Timmermann Group is indeed a very special organization! :) What awaits you as an employee here is remarkable in many ways and might sometimes seem unusual. Therefore, it's important for us to give you an insight:
In the spirit of diversity, we are a diverse team that navigates with respect, mindfulness, and directness towards each other. This can indeed feel peculiar at first, as we truly value being noticed and addressed. Of course, maintaining a balance of respect and directness isn't always seamless. We're human too, and that's okay.
Our image also attracts individuals who expect specific aspects of collaboration from us – for example, an intense interaction that demonstrates how seriously we take each employee in terms of their needs, competencies, and essence. The fact that this can be exhausting because it can "challenge to the core" is sometimes initially overlooked. However, we believe that personal development comes from stepping out of one's comfort zone. This may not be as familiar to some as they think, and it can provoke reactions that we cannot control because they occur independently of our interaction with each other.
We're eager to create something together. And yes, we work intensively. However, the stereotype of workaholics in the consulting industry doesn't apply to us. We don't even come close to the 60-80 hours per week that are common in other leading consulting firms. Our consultants, who are not part of the leadership team (the latter simply deciding what they feel is right), work 42 hours per week full-time (less for part-time colleagues). This is much less than some stereotypes and claims suggest. Additionally, we provide compensatory time for overtime and flexibility if you need to work on a day you normally wouldn't. One of the ways we differ from other companies is primarily in the content of our workdays. We include a variety of activities in our total work time that aren't typically counted elsewhere. Here's a glimpse into what "working at Timmermann" can entail beyond project work:
- Socializing from the heart and exchanging ideas with colleagues (e.g. in the kitchen (where we cook for each other) and in the "chill-out area" of our New Work office in Munich-Bogenhausen)
- Really relax in between or devote yourself to other things - whether it's a power nap in our "Raum Raum" or taking advantage of one of our special offers, such as the following:
- If you treat yourself with regular coaching, this is just as much a part of your working time as developing a concept for a client
- Additionally, other Timmermann team members are available if you want mentoring—even at 3:00 PM during a walk.
"Work" time suddenly takes on a different tone. Working on oneself and developing personally is just as time-consuming and intensive as moderating a workshop or writing a comprehensive proposal.
In this light, "long workdays" look different to us.
At the same time, other companies may offer opportunities to work even less while still considering it full-time. It's always a question of the overall package of working conditions, culture, sense of purpose, interesting tasks, learning opportunities, etc. And ours is attractive to many.
Any questions, ideas, or concerns? Bring them on! Just give us a call or send an email. You'll find that at Timmermann, we are people who encourage you to think out loud—whether something bothers or irritates you, or if something amazes, delights, or surprises you. For us, a fulfilling work environment includes the courage to take responsibility, and we encourage everyone here to do so. This can be polarizing, but it genuinely moves us all forward; and that's what it's all about, right?!
