A New Era of Work-Life Balance: Winterthur City Police Launch Innovative Shift Model

A New Era of Work-Life Balance: Winterthur City Police Launch Innovative Shift Model

Winterthur City Police began working under a new shift model on 1st July 2025.

Their goal is clear: to create more time for rest, improve planning reliability, and give team members more opportunities to enjoy life with family, friends, and hobbies- without compromising our operational readiness.

Here are the main benefits at a glance:

✅ 3 Days On, 3 Days Off, A balanced rhythm that provides more time to recharge.

✅ Greater Social Compatibility, A duty schedule that better accommodates private and family life.

✅ Flexible Shift Start Times Allowing officers to tailor their workday to their individual needs.

✅ Fewer Commutes Thanks to Block Shifts More continuous work periods reduce unnecessary travel.

They firmly believe that modern working models not only enhance motivation and performance but also make a career in policing more attractive in the long term.

Source: Winterthur City Police

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