"zu unserer vollen Zufriedenheit"

Category: Performance Assessment

Switzerland
3
sufficient
Germany
3
satisfactory

Meaning

Grade 3 (satisfactory / adequate). In Germany the average, 'standard' grade -- the burden of proof for a better rating lies with the employee.

Variants

  • "stets zu unserer Zufriedenheit"

Sources

  • IHK Bonn Merkblatt Arbeitszeugnis
  • BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13
High confidence

Note

IMPORTANT CH: The Zurich Labour Court considers 'good' (grade 2) as the norm qualification -- this grade would be below average in Switzerland, but average in Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "zu unserer vollen Zufriedenheit" mean in a work reference? +

Grade 3 (satisfactory / adequate). In Germany the average, 'standard' grade -- the burden of proof for a better rating lies with the employee.

What grade does "zu unserer vollen Zufriedenheit" correspond to in Switzerland? +

In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 3 (sufficient). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 3 (satisfactory).

What does "stets zu unserer Zufriedenheit" mean in a work reference? +

Grade 3 (satisfactory / adequate). In Germany the average, 'standard' grade -- the burden of proof for a better rating lies with the employee.

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