“Saving time for an NGO means saving clean water and sanitation”

The decision in favour of Personio was made relatively quickly. In addition to the special pricing for non-profit organisations, parallels in the corporate values of Personio and Viva con Agua played a key role."Both organisations clearly assume social responsibility and place sustainability at the focus of their activities," says Michael. Just one month after the eight-week implementation, the HR, legal, and finance departments actively working with Personio gave Michael clear feedback: it was a game changer in terms of planning reliability and increased efficiency."That was important for us because the more time we save on HR work, the more time we have to build new wells, acquire more donations, or inspire more people with our vision." Michael summarises as the core benefit of Personio. 

"From there, Personio has already drilled numerous wells, if you will, without donating a single cent - just by using the tool." Working across diverse entities is particularly important for Viva con Agua's HR department because it saves the organisation staff costs."And that money has a real impact for an NGO like us - it means more water for more people."

Michael explains that Personio holds the key to their culture: "I expect that we will continue to work with Personio for a very long time, as so many people in the organisation were brought into the company through the tool. And that's exactly how our corporate culture can be perfectly conveyed.” He continues: “By using the platform, I can contribute to the fact that people like working in a company, that they are valued, and that they are seen. And structural change processes can now also be offered very easily." 

How will Viva con Agua continue to develop? "We have planted a good seed after 17 years. Yes, we could scale Viva con Agua, and that makes perfect sense. But we don't want to grow by any means necessary. Growth must always be relaxed. Why? We are in a transformation phase after COVID-19. People are insecure; they lack orientation and support. So when we grow bigger, we can't do it without a platform like Personio," Michael says. 

It’s not just the platform that is important for Viva con Agua but the company itself: "The tool suits us, and it supports us in everyday life. It gives us time for our central tasks. That is important, but what is much more important is the way the key players at Personio not only talk and think, but also how they take on entrepreneurial and overall social responsibility.” 

He continues: “Of course, Personio's incredible success story has a charisma that is really good for us as an NGO. The establishment of the Personio Foundation shows me that its founders think long-term, sustainably and, above all, take on social responsibility. The impact of this on NGOs and new founders is gigantic. That alone is enough to recommend Personio."