Thank you festival on the Danube: 104 anniversaries of Volkshilfe honored!

Thank you festival on the Danube: 104 anniversaries of Volkshilfe honored!

Tulln an der Donau, Österreich - on the Danube was announced a very special evening on June 5, 2025. Under the motto "Thank you for humanity", the 17th honor of the long-time employees and pensioners of Volkshilfe Niederösterreich / Service Mensch GmbH took place at the MS Wachau in Krems-Stein. 104 jubilees and their partners enjoyed a ceremonial shipping that was all about appreciation.

musical performances and culinary delights ensured a pleasant atmosphere. The honors themselves were presented by prominent representatives of politics and federation. Social Councilor Eva Prischl, 3rd President Elvira Schmidt, President Ewald Sacher and Managing Director Gregor Tomschizek thanked the employees for their long-term loyalty and commitment. The jubilees were awarded for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and even 30 years of service.

appreciation in the focus

The speeches of the guests of honor gave a greater insight into the high importance of employees for the social climate in Lower Austria. Eva Prischl emphasized how important an appreciative corporate culture is to promote the motivation and commitment of the employees. Prof. Ewald Sacher described the honored as the backbone of social work and thus praised the professionalism of the employees in nursing and care.

In particular, managing director Tomschizek emphasized the variety of professional groups that work in Service Mensch GmbH with over 1,500 employees. Their different expertise contributes significantly to the improvement of the life of older people. The high satisfaction in the team, which authorized representative Maria Panzenböck-Stockner reported due to an employee survey, speaks for itself.

commitment as the core value

shipping was not only a social event, but also a great opportunity to show the appreciation towards the employees. At a time when employee value estimation is becoming increasingly important, such events are a nice sign of recognition. They not only increase motivation, but also ensure a positive working atmosphere, as numerous studies show. In particular, creative recognition programs can help employees feel more connected to the company and thus increase their willingness to perform.

For Volkshilfe Lower Austria, this is a step to festival the merits of their employees. Shipping on the Danube will thus be a symbol for recognition and thanks, earn and also urgently need the committed employees so that they can continue to do their valuable work so motivated. Such initiatives are not only gratifying, but also necessary to strengthen employee loyalty and promote a positive corporate culture.