Life at IWC
A rich tradition, up-to-date manufacturing and innovations: IWC Schaffhausen is all about the art and the passion of watchmaking.
At IWC, we want you to dream big, define, and build your own success with a lasting impact beyond time. With us, you have the freedom to be an entrepreneur and to engineer your career. This is our promise to you, and it makes IWC a truly unique place to work.
BRAND PHILOSOPHY
Since IWC’s foundation in 1868, the unusual geographical location has helped shape the company’s philosophy. In its premises directly on the banks of the Rhine, IWC Schaffhausen produces precision timepieces of lasting value with a clear focus on technology and development. With a passion for innovative solutions and technical inventiveness, IWC has established an international reputation.
As one of the world’s leading premium brands in the luxury watch segment, it creates masterpieces of haute horlogerie that combine engineering and precision with exclusive design. The brand’s good name is founded not least on the fact that its highly qualified employees master every step of the production process behind in-house movements and complications such as the minute repeater, the tourbillon and the perpetual calendar.
For the designers and construction specialists at IWC, the claim to excellence, “Probus Scafusia” – “Craftsmanship made in Schaffhausen”, first formulated in 1903, is not only an enormous challenge but also their great passion.
YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
We are confident that you can never stop learning. At IWC we, therefore, cultivate a culture of learning and support our employees in continuing their education. We believe that personal development is not just the key to personal success, but that it also drives our company has a whole.
IWC Academy:
We offer a comprehensive range of further education and training for our employees. It includes, among others:
• Technical training
• Leadership training, leadership conferences, personal coaching for senior managers
• Project management
• Soft skills
• Language courses
• Lunch & Learn
• Networking events for internal networking.
In addition to classroom training, the IWC Academy also offers e-learning modules that employees can access at any time and from anywhere. In some cases, in-service training is also supported as part of a degree program or MBA.
Please note that there are local deviations regarding personal development. The following description applies specifically to the headquarters in Schaffhausen.
a responsible employer
Economic growth, the use of renewable energies and a commitment to social responsibility have formed the basis of IWC Schaffhausen’s business activities since the beginning. Sustainable business practices are deep-rooted in our company philosophy.
We are not only committed to society and the environment through our partnerships or to ensuring that our raw materials are sourced sustainably. We also encourage our employees to contribute voluntarily. We give you the opportunity to work on charitable projects as part of our Corporate Volunteering program. These could be projects that are organized by IWC or activities that you have chosen yourself. In accordance with the principle of “Gemeinsam engagiert” (engaged together), we provide you with a paid working day if you volunteer for at least two days a year.
a great place to work
Flexible working hours, health care and sustainability initiatives are just a few of the benefits awaiting full time employees at IWC.
IWC is proud to be recognized as one of the best employers in Switzerland with its “Great Place to Work” certification. 86% of IWC employees agree with the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work”. The employees particularly emphasize the open and friendly work atmosphere and the collegial cooperation as well as the above-average benefits IWC offers. The vast majority of IWC employees are proud to work for IWC and to be involved in the development of its unique products and watches. The statement “I’m proud to tell others I work here” illustrates this perfectly, with which 90% of IWC employees agree with.
