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Germany's 'Shift Change' Day: Customs Officers Swap Places with Disabled Workers

Customs officers and disabled workers trade places for a day. This year's 'Shift Change' action day brings together 19 main customs offices and disability workshops, fostering dialogue and understanding.

This picture is clicked outside the city. In the middle of the picture, we see men in the uniform...
This picture is clicked outside the city. In the middle of the picture, we see men in the uniform are walking on the road. Behind them, we see iron railing. There are trees and poles in the background.

Germany's 'Shift Change' Day: Customs Officers Swap Places with Disabled Workers

Today marks Germany's nationwide 'Shift Change' action day, an initiative promoting inclusion by swapping workplaces between people with and without disabilities. This year, 19 main customs offices across the country participated, including the main customs office in Potsdam.

The 'Shift Change' action day, now in its several years of existence, saw customs officers from the Potsdam office trading places with employees of the DRK Behindertenwerkstätten Potsdam gGmbH's workshop for individuals with disabilities. Despite the participation of 19 main customs offices, the specific names of these teams remain unlisted.

Dr. Armin Rolfink, President of the General Customs Administration, joined the workplace swap, commending the initiative's focus on fostering understanding and inclusion. In the coming days, workshop employees will make return visits to the customs offices, further cementing the bonds formed today.

The 'Shift Change' action day has successfully brought together customs officers and workshop employees, promoting dialogue and understanding. With 19 main customs offices participating, the initiative continues to grow, highlighting the importance of inclusion in the office 365.

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