“If someone can work from home, it doesn’t matter.”
Textile businessman Wolfgang Group
Source: Photo Alliance / German Press Agency / Matthias Behn
Textile businessman Wolfgang Group values a clear word. In an interview, the patriarch, who will hand over his company Trigema to the next generation at the end of the year, spoke against many things – including modern workplace concepts.
DrAdvertising with the chimpanzee made his company Trigema known throughout the country, as did its charismatic boss: Wolfgang Gruppe, 81, has been running his textile company in Burladingen (Baden-Württemberg) for five decades. But it will end at the end of 2023, when Grupp will hand over its company to the next generation: daughter Bonita and son Wolfgang Jr. will take over the dual leadership, as he did in Interview with the newspaper “Tagesspiegel” in Berlin Confirm again.
In an interview with the newspaper, the businessman, who produces his products exclusively in Germany, was asked about his recipe for success. When asked what he does better than others, the 81-year-old replied: “I embrace change and solve problems. When it rains, I open the umbrella and I don’t complain about the rain.” There is a shortage of workers in Germany at the moment, but he still gets seamstresses.
“Why? Because our jobs are safe. We haven’t had waves of layoffs like others. But I think politics should also help make the work more worthwhile. A seamstress recently told me that she would like to work more, but then her widow’s pension would be reduced.” “That’s out of the question!” the Trejima chief continued.
Additionally, according to Grubb, personally responsible entrepreneurs should be treated more favorably for tax purposes than others.
“Because no one notices whether they work or not anyway.”
When asked if Trigema was also discussing new working methods and time concepts such as the four-day week, Grubb responded negatively: “No! If you say ‘yes’ to everything, whether it’s a four-day week or work-life balance, I wouldn’t be surprised if he orders more and more.
When asked, Grubb also added that he does not have a home office. “If someone can work at home, it doesn’t matter. The more people study, the more The more home offices they want “But with me they can then register as unemployed because no one notices whether they are working or not anyway,” was his provocative answer.
Grubb then amended his statement, saying: “This wouldn’t work for the 700 seamstresses anyway. But that’s also out of the question for the 38 employees in management. I’m in the company every day and need to have senior staff on site every day. This speeds up decisions.” I decide quickly, and everyone gets an answer right away.
high Capital magazineTrigema currently employs 1,200 people, and the company’s turnover in 2022 amounts to approximately 127 million euros.
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