"zu unserer vollen Zufriedenheit"
Category: Performance Assessment
Meaning
Grade 3 (satisfactory / adequate). In Germany the average, 'standard' grade -- the burden of proof for a better rating lies with the employee.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 3. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit"Variants
- "stets zu unserer Zufriedenheit"
Sources
- IHK Bonn Merkblatt Arbeitszeugnis
- BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13
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
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.