"stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit"
Category: Performance Assessment
Meaning
Classic satisfaction-scale phrase for the highest grade 'very good'. The adverb 'always/at all times' combined with the superlative 'fullest' produces the top rating.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit", assessed as Swiss grade 2 rather than 1. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit"Variants
- "jederzeit zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit"
- "immer zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit"
Sources
- IHK Bonn Merkblatt Arbeitszeugnis, Stand Mai 2023
- IHK München Merkblatt Arbeitszeugnis
- BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13 (Zufriedenheitsskala als branchenüblich anerkannt)
Swiss employment-reference context
Swiss guidance says a full work reference should clearly cover duties, performance, and behavior, and that ambiguous coded messages are not permitted. The decoder explains common interpretations but cannot determine whether a specific reference is legally valid.
Read SECO's official work-reference FAQNote
One of the most clearly coded phrases. Used equivalently in Switzerland, though less strictly codified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit" mean in a work reference? +
Classic satisfaction-scale phrase for the highest grade 'very good'. The adverb 'always/at all times' combined with the superlative 'fullest' produces the top rating.
What grade does "stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 1 (very good). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 1 (very good).
What does "jederzeit zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit" mean in a work reference? +
Classic satisfaction-scale phrase for the highest grade 'very good'. The adverb 'always/at all times' combined with the superlative 'fullest' produces the top rating.
What does "immer zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit" mean in a work reference? +
Classic satisfaction-scale phrase for the highest grade 'very good'. The adverb 'always/at all times' combined with the superlative 'fullest' produces the top rating.