The 2009/2010 Human Resources Report

Axel Lampe and Martin Röber on parental leave and “work-life@telekom”.

actively experience my daughter growing up.“ “I am very fortunate that Deutsche Telekom provides a framework for combining work and family life.“ That isn’t the only thing Axel lampe (left) appreciates as an executive at Deutsche Telekom Technical Service: “My boss supported my decision from the outset – and my colleagues say, “Hats off to you.” It’s just one of those things you have to do.“ To begin with, Axel lampe took two months’ parental leave. Now that his daughter is attending the Deutsche Telekom day-care facility “Kita Wirbelwind,“ he is considering ways of tipping his own personal work-life balance slightly more in favor of his family. Martin Röber, IT service technician at T-Systems, like- wise decided to take parental leave, in his case for a full year. His twins now have places at the “Telekom Kita” day-care faci- lity in Bonn, and Martin Röber is back in his old position wor- king part-time: “I was delighted with the level of support and understanding I received, both when I left and when I returned to work.“ Axel lampe appeals to fathers everywhere: “I can only advise every father to take parental leave. To experience my own daughter growing up has created a strong bond between us. At the same time, it is also hugely motivating, both personally and professionally.“  work-life@telekom. Combining work and private life.  Over 15,000 part-time positions in the German Group alone. Technology meets talent. The 2009/2010 Human Resources Report. 25Tolerance