More than a seal of origin
Every weekview product says "Made in Germany" — short distances, reliable quality, fair conditions. But the seal only tells half the story. The other half is about who makes our products possible and what work means to these people. Because weekview sees itself as a brand with added value: for those who work with our planners — and for those who work with us.
Meaning, relationship and work — a perfect trio
Anyone who has known unemployment knows how quickly meaning and structure slip away in such a phase. A sense of belonging and a social network are missing too — not to mention the income You need. Work creates acceptance and a livelihood at the same time.
"That a job becomes all the more significant for former drug addicts, for example, and at the same time embodies the idea of inclusion through participation in society — that becomes real at weekview." — Nikolaus Obersteiner, founder and managing director
The triad: meaning, relationship, work
weekview gives people a concrete place (of work) where they find structure, where their gifts are seen and encouraged — and where something visibly changes for the better.
Living self-determined lives — inclusion in practice
The central idea of inclusion is that people with and without disabilities live together and live self-determined lives in all areas from the very beginning — whether shopping or at work. At weekview that means: real tasks, real responsibility, real togetherness. Not a separate path, but a shared one.
Voices from the team
"Through working at weekview I have found a higher purpose: work is really important to me because I simply need meaning in life — fulfilling work that serves a higher purpose. It's not about getting through the time at work and hoping I get my money on the first of the month. I want a fulfilling job that also challenges me." — Markus, marketing
"Work has brought structure into my life — that was crucial and still is. What matters most to me is that talents are first discovered and then encouraged. Yes, I enjoy working. And at the same time I see the chance to earn my own living." — Claudia, accounting and customer service
- Structure: work gives the week a hold — our core theme, lived internally.
- Encouragement: finding talents and letting them grow.
- Participation: earning Your own living.
Getting people out of the mire through work
This is practical evidence of how important work is in the lives of people who carry emotional burdens and come from a difficult background. To get out of the old mire and make positive change possible, regular work that challenges You is fundamental.
To really make the break, alongside trusting contact and a solid relationship You absolutely need someone who genuinely cares and stands by You through setbacks too. And work brings a healing rhythm into life — because You have to get out of bed in the morning to earn Your own bread.
That is how weekview wants to lift people out of their personal hardship and "make heroes out of the weak" . And that takes work.
Discover the weekview systems
Planning systems from Germany that give structure — to You and to the people who make them.
Frequently asked questions
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