Sustainability behind the scenes

The Mobility Cooperative is not only a pioneer in car sharing, but also an attractive employer with around 250 employees. Our day-to-day work is characterised by a spirit of innovation, sustainability and inspiring collaboration. The following four aspects show why Mobility is a company worth working for.

1. New values, developed together

In 2023, Mobility completely revised its values. The process was participatory with some 60 employees from various departments working on devising the new values. The result is three clear guiding principles that have been part of our daily lives since 2024:

• We are genuine and caring.
• Because we learn, we change and grow.
• We are reliable, organised and efficient.

«The new strategy and the changed market conditions have shown us that we need to develop our culture further,» explains Chantal Notz, Head of Human Resources at Mobility. The process was intensive with plenty of lively discussions. The goal was not only to define new values, but also to actually integrate them into everyday work.

The new values reflect not only how Mobility sees itself as a company, but also the attitude of its employees. «We wanted to create values that are not abstract but can shine through in our daily work,» says Chantal. A central element in this was the close link with the corporate strategy. «The values are meant to provide guidance about how we act and work together to have a positive impact on how we work towards achieving our goals.»

2. MORK - more than just work

With the «MORK – Work at Mobility» initiative, Mobility has reorganised its employer branding for 2024. «We wanted to show what we have to offer as an employer. After all, for many people, Mobility is primarily the well-known car-sharing brand. The fact that we also have a lot to offer as an employer was less well known until now,» explains Peter Affentranger, Head of People & Culture.

In this respect, Mobility scores highly in a number of hard and soft factors. «Employees appreciate performing a meaningful job in the field of sustainable mobility, the open corporate culture and the many benefits,» says Peter. From half-fare travel cards and a CHF 500 public transport contribution to free snacks – Mobility invests in its employees. The cooperative’s holiday policy is also attractive, with five weeks’ holiday, 16 paid public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday as standard.

«With MORK, we want to show how diverse and dynamic the work we do is,» says Peter Affentranger. More than 80 different positions ensure an exciting range of activities – from vehicle maintenance to software development and service planning. The new website and the social media clips published in autumn 2024 provide an insight into this varied day-to-day work at Mobility.

3. Learning at Mobility - sharing knowledge, growing together

Mobility has a strong focus on continued professional training. Every year, employees outline their development priorities together with their line managers, and individual budgets for internal and external training are provided.

Employees who want to actively develop themselves further are encouraged to take this step. «Mobility sees further training as a valuable investment – not only for the employees themselves, but also for the company,» emphasises Peter Affentranger. Employee training arrangements are examined on an individual basis to determine whether we will cover the course fees entirely or make a contribution towards them and explore the options for organising flexible working hours to make learning easier.

One highlight is the «Lunch and Learn» format. In these sessions, employees share their knowledge on relevant topics – from decision-making processes and storytelling to working with a physical disability. «We have so many competent and inspiring colleagues in our team – we make conscious use of their knowledge,» explains Peter. In addition, external experts are invited to provide new impetus – for example, language courses or leadership workshops.

4. Flex-Work: Working with trust and responsibility

Other companies are bringing their employees back to the office after the coronavirus. Mobility was employing a flexible working and home-office model for a long time before that. The basic concept: depending on the task at hand, employees decide where they work best – be it at the office in Rotkreuz, at home or even abroad.

The guidelines are clear: the session chairs determine the appropriate format – online, hybrid or in the office. The calendar is always kept up to date with guaranteed access during working hours. «Flexible working doesn’t mean less organised, it means better organised,» points out Peter Affentranger. Workplaces in the office are not permanently assigned – even the management staff work in open areas without fixed desks. 

«Trust is the foundation of this model,» emphasises the Head of People & Culture. And the results speak for themselves: «We’re experiencing a high degree of personal responsibility and a greater sense of team spirit – despite, or perhaps because of, this flexibility.»