Opacc Software AG: New building for 130 workstations opened in Rothenburg
Since October 1, the 130 employees of Opacc Software AG have been working in their new domicile in Rothenburg, Lucerne. This was preceded by an intensive search and planning phase and a 21-month construction period. The new building was constructed according to the most modern energy technology aspects and has more than just contemporary workplaces.
"We spent ten years looking for a building site," recalls Beat Bussmann, owner and CEO of Opacc Software AG, of the lengthy planning period for a long-overdue new building. But now the time has come: The new building "on the green meadow at Wahligenpark 1 in Rothenburg could now be occupied. What was previously spread over five locations in the Kriens / Lucerne area could now be merged into one whole. Beat Bussmann is in a tidy mood: "With our own campus, a long-cherished wish has come true: here we can offer the various specialists an optimal collaborative and innovation-promoting working environment under one roof. And at the same time create optimal conditions for training and further education in the integrated Academy." With the new building, Opacc is giving itself probably the biggest and most beautiful gift for its 30th anniversary. The new Opacc campus, located in the immediate vicinity of the Rothenburg train station and the Rothenburg freeway exit, is designed for around 220 employees. This will be sufficient for the coming years, especially as there is potential for further expansion to accommodate another 400 employees on the company's own premises.
In the spirit of Work 4.0: Office and Leisure mixed together
Opacc Software AG is now known for offering its employees optimal conditions for a functioning work-life balance. The IT industry in particular is dependent on good specialists, and companies do well to ensure low staff turnover. Opacc seems to have fulfilled this requirement well so far, because - according to Beat Bussmann during a media tour of the new building - the fluctuation rate has been below 3 percent for years. The new premises are likely to provide an additional boost. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that the interior design focused on well thought-out functionality as well as comfort, clarity and modernity. "Bleisure", the blending of office and leisure, is the magic word here. Rooms for concentrated work as well as rooms for relaxation are part of it, a library with adjoining relaxation room, a bistro, a lounge for discussing and playing as well as retreat rooms and open CoffeeCorners on all floors provide for the daily feeling of well-being.
Consistent promotion of young talent
On the other hand, there is a consistent focus on promoting young professionals. Eight apprenticeships are now being offered instead of the previous six. The main focus is on training media technicians - in conjunction with the vocational baccalaureate. And in order to get young people interested in IT professions as early as possible, digitalization must also find its way into the classroom. With this in mind, Opacc Software AG has decided to donate old, but still fully functional and state-of-the-art laptops to the Rothenburg school.
