{"id":7447,"date":"2025-05-08T08:29:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kolping-recruiting.com\/complaints-management\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:39:13","slug":"complaints-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kolping-recruiting.com\/en\/complaints-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Complaints management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7447\" class=\"elementor elementor-7447 elementor-7344\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-354e36f elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"354e36f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;tmea_shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;tmea_shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M790.5,93.1c-59.3-5.3-116.8-18-192.6-50c-29.6-12.7-76.9-31-100.5-35.9c-23.6-4.9-52.6-7.8-75.5-5.3\n\tc-10.2,1.1-22.6,1.4-50.1,7.4c-27.2,6.3-58.2,16.6-79.4,24.7c-41.3,15.9-94.9,21.9-134,22.6C72,58.2,0,25.8,0,25.8V100h1000V65.3\n\tc0,0-51.5,19.4-106.2,25.7C839.5,97,814.1,95.2,790.5,93.1z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16013f41\" data-id=\"16013f41\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3113fb3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3113fb3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Complaints management  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9896b86 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9896b86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;tmea_shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;tmea_shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8989fd0\" data-id=\"8989fd0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23dce4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23dce4b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tmea_shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;tmea_shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0c9476\" data-id=\"e0c9476\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c401b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87c401b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our team at Kolping Recruiting &amp; Integration GmbH is committed to ethically responsible and transparent recruitment and sustainable integration of international specialists &#8211; always in line with the guidelines of the &#8220;Fair Recruitment Care Germany&#8221; seal of approval.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, if there are any discrepancies or if you have any suggestions for improving our processes, we would be grateful for your constructive feedback on the further development of our standards. We view such feedback positively and as an opportunity to improve. In the interests of a structured and reliable process, we have therefore created this complaints guide for our company.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. dealing with complaints<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complaints in terms of complaints management relate to the recruitment and hiring process, in particular to breaches of transparency, fairness or contractual commitments. Concerns relating to everyday personal life or general well-being are not prioritized in the complaints management of the seal of approval, but can be forwarded to other responsible bodies if necessary. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We take every complaint seriously and treat it confidentially. Specialists, customers and partners can contact us at any time to report discrepancies or process improvements. The report is made in writing or by e-mail while maintaining anonymity in accordance with the    <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our aim is to examine every piece of feedback with the utmost care and to find a fair solution together with you &#8211; insofar as this is permitted by the legal framework in particular. We want to ensure that you always feel that your concerns are taken seriously and valued.   <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. complaints office<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have any complaints, you can contact the following central complaints office in confidence at any time:  <\/span><\/p><ul><li>E-Mail:meldestelle.hgsg@gmail.com<\/li><li>Post:Am Busdorf 7, 33098 Paderborn<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alternatively, you can get in touch directly with your contact at Kolping Recruiting &amp; Integration GmbH or your contact in your home country (local partner).  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. complaints management process<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3.1 Procedure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":993,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Examination<b>: <\/b> <\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every complaint is immediately examined by the complaints offices to determine whether action is required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1135,\"335559738\":120,\"335559740\":276,\"335559991\":284,\"469777462\":[720,1134],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[0,8]}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Finding solutions<b>: <\/b> <\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In dialog with all parties involved, we develop specific measures tailored to the complaint if action is required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1134,\"335559740\":276,\"335559991\":283,\"469777462\":[720,1134],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[0,8]}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Follow-up<b>: <\/b> <\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We document the process and check the effectiveness of the measures taken.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1134,\"335559740\":276,\"335559991\":283,\"469777462\":[720,1134],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[0,8]}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3.2 Time frame<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Confirmation of receipt:  <\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Usually within <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">24 hours<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  after receipt of the notification. Should special circumstances make longer processing necessary, the complainant will receive an interim notification with reasons <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1135,\"335559738\":120,\"335559740\":276,\"335559991\":284,\"469777462\":[720],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[0]}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Processing time<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maximum <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 weeks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> per complaint &#8211; for complex cases we will inform you promptly of any delays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1134,\"335559740\":276,\"335559991\":283,\"469777462\":[720],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[0]}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Final notice<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Written summary of the result to all those directly affected.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1134,\"335559740\":276,\"335559991\":283,\"469777462\":[720],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[0]}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3.3 S<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The complaint process<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For legal reasons, all written documentation is in German. However, you have the option of writing your complaint in another language and submitting it to us. During discussions, we will decide together with you whether an interpreter should be called in to ensure that your concerns are fully understood and taken into account.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":120,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3.4 Complaint closure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The complainant is free to accept the results of the complaints process. If this goal is achieved, a final documentation is made and the process is closed. If the result does not satisfy the complainant, but the complaints office as the final authority sees no further options for action, the complainant will be informed of this in writing.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":120,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. confidentiality \/ protection<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We regard all feedback as a valuable stimulus for our further development and always see complaints as a constructive contribution to improving our processes and services.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the request of the complainant, we treat inquiries confidentially. At the same time, we attach great importance to transparency and fairness: in order to be able to consider all perspectives, we involve affected employees in the clarification process. This is always done in a spirit of appreciation &#8211; both towards the complainant and our employees. Exceptions to this are cases in which there are legal or criminal reasons for not involving them. In such situations, processing is carried out in strict compliance with legal requirements    <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. communication of the complaints guidelines<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These guidelines will be published on our website in the currently valid form and will also be made available to participants in their home language.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":276}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complaints management Our team at Kolping Recruiting &amp; Integration GmbH is committed to ethically responsible and transparent recruitment and sustainable integration of international specialists &#8211; always in line with the guidelines of the &#8220;Fair Recruitment Care Germany&#8221; seal of approval. 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