Benefits

Benefits at Burda

There’s a reason why Burda employees are “in good company”. Join us and you can look forward to a range of benefits – from healthcare to our “BurdaBike” programme, from tailored training to a working time model that fits in with your personal circumstances.

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Flexible working time models: These include flexible working hours, job sharing, flexible working locations and various part-time models.
Workation: Work mobile from other EU countries - for up to 20 days per year.
Sabbaticals: Whether you want to travel, spend more time with your family or learn a language, Burda allows you to take a career break and make your wishes come true.
Job and family: We help employees to balance their children and career and offer customised solutions for anyone caring for a relative at home. From nearby childcare centres in Munich and Offenburg to holiday childcare programmes and the BurdaForward children’s day, there’s lots to explore. Since 2006, our dedication to this issue has earned us annual berufundfamilie certification from the non-profit Hertie Foundation.
Events & celebrations: At Burda we don’t just work together – we also enjoy department-specific events and traditional festivities such as “Schmudo” (Schmutziger Donnerstag, or Fat Thursday). The international BurdaDLD event is the highlight of our internal networking calendar.
Food: Good food at fair prices – the culinary teams in our Offenburg and Munich company restaurants prepare menus and buffets fresh every day. The Burda Bar in Munich and the café in Offenburg are popular places to meet over coffee and snacks.
Parcel delivery service: Our Pakadoo parcel service, available in Offenburg and Munich, allows you to have parcels delivered straight to the office.
Art in the workplace: Employees can brighten up their offices free of charge with pieces from the Hubert Burda Media collection.

Our TAKE CARE operational health management programme runs regular health campaigns such as “Wellbeing Days” and the “Let's get fit” challenge.
A wide range of sports classes and relaxation sessions
Discounts on fitness services
Free voluntary medical check-ups including intraocular pressure testing, flu vaccinations and skin cancer screening
Company doctors ensure comprehensive industrial safety and health protection at Burda’s various sites
Collaboration with the Fürstenberg Institute for free and anonymous psychological counselling

Company pension scheme: We give you the opportunity to make provisions for retirement and to secure your finances privately via a group contract.
Magazine discounts: Employees receive a 50 percent discount on Burda magazines and up to 20 percent off newspapers and magazines from other publishers.
Discounts on cultural events: Burda employees can enjoy cultural events with price reductions of up to 60 percent.
Our many other benefits include discounts from companies in which Burda is a shareholder.
Private use of phone, PC and DB Bahncard 50: Your work mobile or notebook and your DB BahnCard50 can also be used for private purposes.
BurdaBike: Lease your own BurdaBike for commuting, trips to the countryside, multi-day bike tours or transporting goods via cargo bike.
Bring a Talent: Attractive monetary bonus when you help to recruit a new employee.

A virtual “Welcome Day” initiates you into the world of Burda through knowledge exchange and networking
Vast training programme of freely selectable options at no cost – focusing on current needs and the “employee experience”
Professional Organisational and Personal Development team to advise you on personalised, department-specific and external training opportunities & coaching
Burda-specific, long-standing specialised and management programmes with experienced trainers
Structured feedback meetings and peer learning
Exclusive Burda Digital Degree training programme equips participants to build and expand digital businesses

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Find out what Burda is doing to protect the climate and environment, how we capitalise on our brands’ popularity to make a difference to society and how the Burda foundations strive to make the world a better place.

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