November 2022
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The 6 best locations for company health management & active weeks: thermal baths, philosophers & Matthias Horx {reader travel tip}
Occupational health management is increasingly an issue for many companies. We visited locations with corresponding offers. 1. Promoting health on the Southern Wine Route: Between Kneipp, enjoyment and activity Surrounded by seemingly endless, gentle vineyards and forests, which turn picturesque gold-red during my visit in autumn and with their mild, almost Mediterranean climate, offers…
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Bad customer service & complaint management: 4 tips for businesses
Companies should be service-oriented, the customer should be treated as king. Because, as companies should always keep in mind, the critical consumer will immediately move on to the next provider. Unfortunately, the reality in Germany is still different. Customer complaint as a YouTube hit A few years ago, the following story went viral: Canadian folk singer Dave Carroll…
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Small companies, startups & founders: Overcoming all financial hurdles through risk management
Many people dream of their own company, but the Corona crisis in particular has shown that numerous financial hurdles can stand in the way. A financial strategy and the right tool can help. Entrepreneurial self-employment – a dream with hurdles Becoming self-employed and founding a company is a long-cherished dream for many people. But…
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Distance learning, study & e-learning: 5 learning methods at a glance
There is no doubt that distance learning, distance learning and eLearning are about to change the education market decisively. But how does it work and which learning methods are used? Distance Learning and E-Learning: A Market with a Big Future Where and how do you get your education? For many people, it's the local high school or university. For others it is a...
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The Worst Mistakes With Employment Reference: Employees & Applicants Need To Know - 6 Tips
The job reference certifies the performance and behavior of an employee. A lot can go wrong, up to and including the labor court. How can employees and applicants avoid the worst mistakes? Why is the work reference so important? Basically, you have to understand why a job reference is so important. A job reference is a document that the employer gives the employee...
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Disability insurance - opportunities & risks: 3 tips for financial protection
In most cases, those who are firmly established in working life give little thought to what will happen when they can no longer practice their profession. Disability insurance can help with this. What does disability mean? Disability is defined as when the employee is no longer able to work for health reasons before reaching retirement age.
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Minimum wage for low-wage precarious workers: The 10 worst paid jobs in Germany
In Germany there are also many jobs and professions from which employees can hardly make a living. That is why there is the statutory minimum wage, which is actually supposed to guarantee this. An overview of the worst jobs in the low-wage sector. Rich Country, Poor Workers As we navigate the complexities of the modern economy, the question of fair and equitable pay remains...
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Job profile! Executive Assistant Secretary Office Manager: 10 requirements in the reality check
Always wanted to be an executive assistant? It might seem like a glamorous job with plenty of time for coffee breaks, but the reality is that it's a lot of hard work. Here are some things you should know before applying for this position. The cliché of the hall dragon There are some very far…
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Customer-oriented sales: 7 impulses for sales managers
Selling is the lynchpin of business. Production alone would be of little use if the manufactured goods were not subsequently sold. Service offerings would be superfluous if there were no paying customers for them. 1. Renew image The exchange of goods has always moved the world. Money makes the world go round! This finding is not really new.…
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Heat offices and workspaces properly: This is how the self-employed and companies save on heating costs
Climate protection and saving energy are buzzwords that also make many companies sit up and take notice that want to heat their work rooms efficiently. How can this succeed? What role do thermostats play in heating? Consistent temperatures, frequent ventilation and similar tips to efficiently save on heating costs are widespread. The role that thermostats play in efficient heating is far less well known. A right...
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More money: negotiate salary – the 17 best tips
If you want to earn more, you should demand more - even if the boss is constantly complaining about the bad order situation. The 17 best rhetoric tips for more salary. Why Salary Negotiations Make Sense You do a lot. And the boss should notice that too! The best way to do this: Demand more salary! In a highly competitive job market...
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Selling on Amazon: opportunities for entrepreneurs
There are numerous chances and possibilities that the Amazon Marketplace offers to the entrepreneur. Low investments The Amazon Marketplace offers a good chance for the founder of a trading company to successfully realize this project, due to the fact that there are hardly any fixed costs when using the marketplace. Amazon only charges EUR 39,00/month for the professional “Power” seller tariff,…
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OPINION! Thomas Kölbl from the IHK Munich: “Minimizing the risk of failure”
In an interview, Thomas Kölbl, Head of Seminars at the IHK Academy in Munich and Upper Bavaria, reports on further training to become a certified CrowdFunding Manager IHK and better opportunities with CrowdFunding. Dipl.-Kfm. Thomas Kölbl has been working in further education at the IHK Academy in Munich and Upper Bavaria for 16 years. As head of department, he is responsible for the range of seminars in the field of…
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Achieving a lot successfully in a team: 7 prerequisites for productive cooperation
Organizing teamwork properly is not easy. But a team can achieve more together – if the conditions are right. 7 points to watch out for. Teamwork has a bad reputation - wrongly Teamwork has a bad reputation. “TEAM” is often used behind closed doors as an abbreviation for “Great, someone else does it”. And then…
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Negotiating uncompromisingly via communication: manipulation techniques in the light of the FBI
Negotiating has a lot more to do with tactics and communication skills than most people realize. Money or love I felt intimidated. Having spent more than two decades with the FBI, including fifteen years as a hostage negotiator from New York to the Philippines to the Middle East, I was a master of my trade. The FBI employs...
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5 risk jobs: safety measures for dangerous jobs
There are many professions whose health risks remain manageable. On the other hand, there are dangerous professions that promise thrills but can also be very physically challenging. 5 high-risk professions at a glance. Risky occupational groups – occupational safety Among the rather harmless occupations are, for example, the programmer in a software company or that of a clerk in a public authority. An example of a…
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Self-sabotage and negative beliefs: 6 counter-strategies
Negative beliefs are readily available, even in the face of minor mishaps. “It always happens to me” – but it quickly becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. What can be done about it? Why is the money always gone? "Not again!" – now I had saved just a bit more money than normal and then the car breaks down. Always…
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Home office & free work: 7 reasons for and against remote work
A few years ago, then-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer asked all employees to give up their home office and work at the company - sparking heated debates. "Working side by side" again The change in the working world seems unstoppable - towards more flexibility, independence and collaboration even over longer distances. But dam announced of all things...
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Company handover & succession planning: 5 decisive key facts
Every year, 30.000 well-established companies in Germany are looking for a new boss – and the trend is rising. How to easily overcome this challenge? Company handover as an important challenge For companies looking for a new boss, there are many challenges: The demographic development of a carefree company handover does not exactly play into the…
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Safely through the crisis for start-ups, artists, small solo self-employed and medium-sized companies
If a sudden crisis leads to loss of earnings, it can be dramatic for start-ups, small self-employed, artists, but also medium-sized companies. What matters is how you deal with it. Securing against loss of earnings with the right strategy Start-ups, small self-employed, artists, but also medium-sized, established companies are dependent on constantly generating their profit. Self-employed people have the advantage that you...
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Cover letter: cover sheet structure sample template - 8 professional tips
The cover letter is the heart of a good application, along with the convincing CV. There isn't one correct cover letter. However, the following 8 tips and templates should always be observed. 8 tips for the perfect cover letter Some things may be a matter of taste, others differ depending on the industry. Nevertheless: There are a few basic rules that must be followed for…
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Job profile! Billionaire: Shutterstock founder Jon Oringer on failure as a recipe for success
The stock photo agency Shutterstock opened its European headquarters in Berlin this week. What are the company's goals in Europe and what are your personal recipes for success? The Amazon of Stock Photography? Jon Oringer, Silicon Alley's First Billionaire according to Forbes, is poised to become to stock photography what Amazon is to the book market or Google to…
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Lies in digital communication: Recognizing the truth in 3 steps
The Internet has radically changed the way we communicate - and made it easy for liars and scammers. How to solve this problem? Modern Communication or a Brief History of Loss of Trust In the past, most communication was face-to-face. Relationships were based on regularly interacting face-to-face with one another. This is one reason 80…
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Owners lead differently: 2 x 3 tips for entrepreneurs & employees
It's in the nature of things: if you own the company, you feel more intensely: every loss and every gain. That rubs off on every little action. There are a few things to keep in mind that make the difference between prosperity and spoilage. 3 tips for entrepreneurs 1. Are you already a sustainability fetishist? Is…
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5 Breathtaking, Exclusive Locations for Retreat & Strategy Meetings in Europe {Reader Travel Tip}
Strategy and retreats in beautiful surroundings are popular among managers. We present the most exciting, exclusive locations for this. 1. Retreat and strategy meetings with a view of the summit: Vigilius Mountain luxury resort, South Tyrol Ulrich Ladurner, founder of the South Tyrolean world market leader for gluten-free products Dr. Schär opened the Vigilius Mountain Resort in 2003 on the Vigiljoch near Lana. The concept: Pure relaxation with…
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Women need more self-confidence: how do you become head of state or top manager with 6 children?
Women often lack awareness of their own abilities - and accordingly they are afraid to delegate work. It hurts her career. 3 examples show how it can be done better. What does the former head of state say about the compatibility of work and family? A while ago, when I was interviewing former Icelandic President Vigdis Finnbogadóttir, my first…
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Career ladder or hamster wheel: That's how fast you become addicted to work
Workaholism is not harmless workaholism, but a serious addiction with sometimes serious consequences. The boundaries between the hamster wheel and the career ladder are fluid. What can we do to prevent it from happening in the first place? Workaholism or workaholism? The image in the media The fact that the topic is repeatedly present in the media shows how important it is...
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Use reflection phases, achieve goals: 5 steps for good intentions
In this country, winter usually shows its nasty side. And yet this time of year has a decisive influence on us and our future, because it helps us to achieve our goals. Winter as a phase of reflection Nature is a first-class reflection zone especially at this time of year when there is little light. At that time we become extra-clearly aware that…
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Travel Time Difference Airsickness: 8 Tips To Avoid Jetlag On Business Trips
Stressful business trips through all time zones and with jet lag are part of everyday working life for many. Difficult when you're not fully there for days because of jet lag. Tips for dealing with long-distance flying. Business trips and jetsetting as part of everyday working life Jetsetting is part of everyday working life for many people today. Just recently I met an engineer on a plane who was just...
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Team cooperation instead of competition: share & gain trust
"Faster Higher Further!" “Survival of the fittest!” "Competition stimulates business!" wisdom that is well known. And outdated. If you don't want to be left behind in the future, you have to rethink: Cooperation is the new way to success. Cooperation makes us more creative From an early age it is suggested to us that it is competition that makes us (more) successful. Who better, stronger,…
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Why being nice is less successful: 20 tips for the asshole factor
A topic on which opinions differ: How much customer service is good to be successful? The more the merrier, most will say. But if you look at the most successful companies of our time or various celebrities, you may come to a different answer. Your company as a real brand! Do it like Steve...
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Small talk & the power of sympathy: it's actually about love!
Anyone who says they would like to make small talk is lying. It's not about the small talk per se. It's about wanting to be liked. Because that is exactly what inspires us and lets us relax. In search of recognition When we stand in a group, each with a cocktail glass in hand, gives…