"war insgesamt angemessen"
Category: Behavior
Meaning
Social conduct poor.
How to read this wording in context
Check which groups are named and in what order: supervisors, colleagues, direct reports and clients. One behavior sentence should be read together with the rest of the social assessment.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "Sein/Ihr Verhalten zu Vorgesetzten, Mitarbeitern, Arbeitskollegen und Kunden war stets sehr vorbildlich", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 4. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"Sein/Ihr Verhalten zu Vorgesetzten, Mitarbeitern, Arbeitskollegen und Kunden war stets sehr vorbildlich"Switzerland vs. Germany
This phrase is rated grade 4 (unsatisfactory) in Switzerland, and grade 5 (poor) in Germany. In Switzerland, this phrase is rated better than in Germany.
Background: In Switzerland, "good" is the norm qualification (Labour Court Zurich), while in Germany, "satisfactory" (grade 3) is the statistical average (BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13).
Sources
- IHK Regensburg
- IHK Schwaben
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 FAQWhat to do if the wording seems wrong
If this phrase does not reflect your work, first compare it with the complete reference and collect concrete evidence such as objectives, reviews and responsibilities. You can then ask the employer to review the wording. For a disputed or consequential case, seek qualified Swiss employment-law advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "war insgesamt angemessen" mean in a work reference? +
Social conduct poor.
What grade does "war insgesamt angemessen" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 4 (unsatisfactory). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 5 (poor).