The "Time-Rather-Than-Money" model refers to an approach where individuals prioritize time over financial compensation in the pursuit of personal or professional goals.
The 52nd Hoefleswetz tournament registration deadline is fast approaching, falling on September 16. Meanwhile, a significant change is on the horizon for employees in the public sector, as the new TVöD wage agreement for 2025 introduces a "time-instead-of-money" model.
This innovative model, which allows employees to convert part of their annual bonus into additional vacation days, is part of a larger package that also includes salary increases, special payments, and the possibility of voluntary increases in weekly working time.
From 2027, all employees will enjoy a regular leave entitlement of 31 days. The value of a free day is calculated based on the average collective agreement daily wage, averaged over the months of July, August, and September of the previous year. The application deadline for the free days in 2027 is September 1, 2026.
However, it's important to note that municipal hospitals and care and nursing facilities are excluded from this "time-instead-of-money" model. Employees in these sectors will not be able to apply for additional free days through the conversion of parts of their annual special payment.
The employer should take into account the timing of the free days, provided there are no urgent service reasons against it. If a previously approved free day cannot be taken for certain reasons, it can be rescheduled if possible.
The conversion option does not apply to areas such as municipal hospitals and care and support facilities. If free days are not taken, a compensation payment will be made by March 31 of the following year.
This "time-instead-of-money" model is intended to make the public service a more attractive employer by offering more self-determination and flexible working conditions. From January 1, 2026, a voluntary temporary increase in weekly working time to up to 42 hours will be possible, subject to the consent of both employer and employee.
A study published in "The Lancet Planetary Health" has shown that food in hospitals and nursing homes can be unhealthy and harmful to the environment. This underscores the importance of providing employees with healthy meal options and encouraging a sustainable lifestyle, which the "time-instead-of-money" model could potentially support by offering more time for self-care and meal preparation.
It's worth noting that, while the new TVöD wage agreement 2025 does mention the "time-instead-of-money" model, the specifics regarding eligibility and application are not explicitly described. For accurate details, it is recommended to consult the official TVöD 2025 agreement text, official union communications (e.g., ver.di), or employer guidance.
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- The new TVöD wage agreement for 2025 introduces a "time-instead-of-money" model in the public sector, which could potentially support health-and-wellness and lifestyle by offering more time for self-care and meal preparation.
- This model is part of a larger package that includes salary increases, special payments, and the possibility of voluntary increases in weekly working time, aiming to make the public service a more attractive employer by offering more self-determination and flexible working conditions.
- The value of a free day in the "time-instead-of-money" model is calculated based on the average collective agreement daily wage, underscoring the importance of personal-finance management in accurately planning for these days off.
- The application deadline for the free days in 2027 is September 1, 2026, which aligns with the Hoefleswetz tournament registration deadline, providing employees with an opportunity to balance their organizational and leisure time in the near future.
