Daphne Eckert one: Mrs Eckert, how did your job shadowing programme come about?
Daphne Eckert : I told my line manager, Antonio Ribeiro, that I wanted to develop further within the REWE Group. This also includes gaining an insight into other departments. Shortly after our conversation, Mr Ribeiro came across REWE Group's Jobswop offer and approached me about it. I immediately thought it was a great idea.

one: How easy or difficult was the preparation?
Daphne Eckert: It was very straightforward because I had the full support of my line manager beforehand. We found an area, the two senior managers spoke to each other on the phone and then I informed the HR department. I didn't have to convince anyone about the jobswop, everyone was open to the idea.

one: How much extra work does a jobswop mean?
Daphne Eckert: It does mean more. But I never felt that way. If necessary, I took care of my actual work in the evenings or in between. But that was completely fine

one: How did your own colleagues react?
Daphne Eckert: When I told them in advance what I was planning to do, everyone reacted positively and wished me lots of fun and success. I had the support of my department the whole time.

one: Did the jobswop period have a positive impact on your department?
Daphne Eckert: Yes, because we can work more efficiently in many areas thanks to the networking with the sales department. That was the original idea behind the idea that the purchasing and sales departments should network more closely with each other in order to create synergies. And that's exactly what happened. For example, we revised some processes and made them more efficient. Or colleagues asked me who I could give them as a contact person in the sales department to address a concern quickly and easily. In the end, I think we all benefited, not just me. I think that's really nice.

And the fact that the time has had such a positive effect is of course mainly due to the departments that welcomed me.

one: How were you received?
Daphne Eckert : My jobwop was super organised. Everyone knew in advance when I was coming to the respective department. Everyone took the time to explain their tasks to me. That was very effective, I got a lot of insight into all four areas of the sales department. I was taken everywhere, partly via teams and partly in person because of coronavirus. The organisation was perfect, which is why my jobswop went so well.

one: What criteria did you use to select the area that welcomed you?
Daphne Eckert : There were several criteria. Firstly, it was important for me to go into an area that was not directly but indirectly related to my area. At the same time, the department had to introduce me to something new from the diverse world of REWE. That all fitted in with the sales department.