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Migration has been a hotly debated topic in Germany since Thilo Sarrazin. But while politicians are arguing, there is a lack of sensible exercise material at the basic level, in German lessons for migrants. Diana Bridde, a lecturer in German as a foreign language, is therefore currently writing her first practice reading for migrants who want to learn the German language. And explains...
Munich is certainly the noblest and most expensive city of Munich. The conference locations are correspondingly interesting. 1. Meet like Queen Elizabeth II, the Rolling Stones or Tina Turner: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich If you've always wanted to meet and stay like Queen Elizabeth II, the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner or Kathy Perry, Hotel Vier is for you ...
We invite you to a spectacular experiment. But please only do this if you can really bear the pure reality and are strong - very strong: If you take the train or bus to work tomorrow - lift your eyes from your smartphone and look around at the other people ...
Appointments for the field service are usually arranged by telephone. It is still common to keep as covered as possible with concrete information - especially when it comes to price. Is this taboo justified? Habits are changing In sales training courses in the 80s, salespeople learned how to answer the customer's question "How much will it cost me?" with sentences like "On the price...
When changes come in life, one often finds that previous processes no longer work and have to be redesigned. How do you go about it? When work no longer works My way of working just didn't work. In 2003 my wife and I had our first child. When I returned to work afterwards, I wanted to...
Every second person suffers from excessive anxiety. Fear is a key emotion. It acts like an alarm system emanating from the limbic system or emotional brain. What can you do against them? How fear develops in the brain There is a veritable cerebral circulation of fear. First, the senses alert the amygdala (the "seed of the almond"), the seat of the unconscious...
Black, gray, blue, beige - these colors dominate in business life. But with the right color you can effectively support your own appearance and effect. 6 tips. Achieve an effect with a business look with color Early in the morning at the airport, one glance is enough to recognize the color preferences for a business look: from black to gray to deep blue, muted, dark…
In today's society, knowledge is constantly changing. The half-life of knowledge has decreased; there is no longer the classic school store of knowledge. Lifelong learning is the motto. But what exactly should you learn? Why lifelong learning is important Due to the constantly changing world of work and increased mechanization, there is currently and also…
Integrity is not a personality style - but an indication of what our personality is ultimately capable of and what we are not capable of. This is shown not least by the example of Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg. What is integrity? Integrity itself is an interplay of various factors. These include: Reliability Conscientiousness Willingness to perform It is therefore a psychological dimension that…
Wealth advice, financial analysis, share prices, Riester pension - a real labyrinth for many customers who want to deal with old-age provision. The machinations of the financial industry are by no means serious, as this investigative research reveals. The machinations of the financial industry I actually only wanted to make provisions for my pension. Riester and Rürup pensions are not considered profitable from a consumer perspective and are still recommended.…
Having a great idea, founding a start-up, just getting started - that's the idea of many founders. But on the sometimes rocky road to success, many other factors are also important, a good idea alone is not enough. 10 tips for founders at a glance. General tips The idea: It always starts with a good idea, ideally one that…
Of course we have everything under control. To the question «Are you all right?» we only expect a single answer: "Sure, you too?" For many people, however, the pressure in the home office is no less than in the company. Lack of structure is the biggest challenge in the home office Often the lack of structure is the biggest challenge. Profession-…
Communication in the election campaign - a perennial topic. And as is always the case: not every party is satisfied with the result in the end. And the first words after that are meaningful, at least from a communicative perspective. Clear results – clearer communication In every election campaign there are winners and losers. One time more clearly, the other time less clearly.…
Information is important, and we just can't get enough of it in difficult situations. But some information is simply harmful because it frustrates, depresses and demotivates. How do we deal with that? Dealing with negative information without losing touch with reality. Some information that we get in the media, but also from colleagues, acquaintances or friends, is demotivating...
Boring job and time doesn't pass? Here are 10 tips for creative side hustles that will make work time fly by. Outside Employment: When People Do Other Than Work It is a well-known fact that employees should spend most of their time at work working and only a small portion of their time…
The most common reason for online trading is probably the independence from opening hours and the enormous time savings. But how can eCommerce become more sustainable? A question of saving time The growth figures of online trade prove the success of retailers. According to eCommerce experts, the following factors play a key role in the profitability of an online shop: usability, attractive prices, low to...
HR, Human Resource, is traditionally an administrative activity. But in the war for talent, new skills are required in human resources that strengthen the employer brand. Trust is an important keyword here. 30 questions that support recruiters. Criticism of traditional HR work Dear HR Manager, we need to talk. Lately, through lectures, e.g. at the Zukunft Personal…
Unfortunately, a boss who plays employees off against each other is not that rare. What can employees do against a toxic work environment and for a good working atmosphere? Toxic Work Environment & Bad Workplace Atmosphere: A Definition In today's fast-paced and competitive workplace, toxic behavior in the workplace by supervisors is often an uncomfortable reality that employees deal with...
Focus on customer enthusiasm - that's what most companies write on their imaginary flags. But very few people consider that it takes a lot of time and attention. Not only for the customers, but first and foremost for the employees! Enthusiastic employees, satisfied customers Employees who love their job and therefore make customers happy are an ideal...
Anyone who wants to start a new car company in the US will soon be reminded that the last successful start-up in this industry was Chrysler, founded in 1925. Where did the know-how come from? Even the design and construction of a completely new car entails plenty of challenges, but it is even more difficult to find enough money and know-how for the…
The world of work is changing. What does this mean for companies, what does it mean for each and every one of us? Some thoughts on what ideas and beliefs we need to challenge. Away with the unwritten dogmas In order to be able to use the advantages of the Internet and networked cooperation, it is necessary to say goodbye to the dogmas of the Protestant work ethic. Then…
Fionnuala Meehan is Sales Director at Google Ireland in Dublin. In an interview, she tells how she manages her workload with energy management. Fionnuala Meehan is Irish. She studied European Studies in Ireland and completed one academic year in Freiburg. That's why she speaks excellent German. After graduating, she spent five years in customer service at the best…
We have repeatedly been on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® dealt with the issue of skills shortages. In the constant discussion, one thing above all becomes clear: the fairy tale or the reality of the shortage of skilled workers is above all a question of perspective. A question of perspective We experience many different perspectives again and again in our day-to-day business.…
Inboxes, group discussions, role-playing games, case studies and the like cause headaches for many applicants. Anyone who knows the right strategies and practices beforehand has clear advantages in the assessment center. In this selection process, a master rarely falls from the sky. Challenging course of tasks in the assessment center Anyone who has made it to the assessment center belongs to the narrowest group of applicants to be taken seriously. The typical…
Job references should be abolished, according to the unanimous opinion of many experts. But there are also a number of pro arguments. Is a neutral job description the better way? Should job references be abolished because they are simply too time-consuming? Or continue to be retained? To solve the question “work reference or not?” experts suggest relying on neutral job descriptions without any technical…
How do extraordinary achievements come about? And what skills make real champions and winners? Sport is a good example. Is the ability to win innate? In college I had the opportunity to compete against Kenyans and wondered if endurance genes had made the journey from East Africa. At the same time, I noticed that five teammates who were tag...
Stress and pressure are omnipresent in our society. It is all the more surprising for many to realize that it is often homemade - and that everyone can do something about it themselves. An effective remedy: stop the carousel of thoughts. Defenseless against stress and excessive demands? An increasing proportion of the working population feels job-related stress and pressure...
Personal satisfaction vs. earning a lot of money: These are the choices one often faces in the job market. How do you make the right decision? 7 tips. Emotional fulfillment or making a lot of money? In today's society, we often face the dilemma of choosing between a job that gives us emotional fulfillment and a sense of purpose and...
Business trips are hated by most professionals. Stress, hectic, long travel times, chronic lack of time. Our tip: just use a stopover. 8 unusual ideas that invite you to look at things from a new perspective. Business trips: Is there a less stressful way? In my circle of acquaintances, I was often able to witness how stressful business trips can be. There will be flights at short notice...
Recruiting, the classic procurement of personnel, is an important topic - but one that very few applicants really have any idea about. You should know these 28 things. This is how recruitment works: 5 things that applicants need to know No company in the world can do without employees, so millions of recruiters, that’s the technical term for recruiters, are on…
Who's the best of them all? Evaluate job exchanges quickly and easily Companies that want to advertise vacancies are spoiled for choice: Evaluation of well-known job exchanges Because with 1.800 online job portals in Germany alone, the range of offers is unmanageable. The Crosspro Research user survey also shows that 93% of job seekers use up to 6 job portals at the same time, so that they don’t…
Many people are interested in creative jobs in the fashion industry, so we looked at fashion-related courses. The industry – many opportunities for academics The fashion and textile industry has undergone major changes in recent years. Due to globalization, many activities for which no great know-how is important have been transferred to countries...
We want to make our life as easy as possible. Unfortunately, too simple and too convenient is also not sensible. How do you find the golden mean? Simplify your life – right? Of course, it's important to make life as easy as possible for yourself. But the shot can backfire – namely…
Companies repeatedly take the opportunity to thank their employees for the work they have done over the past year with a gift. But there are certain rules to be observed. Caution fat bowl! Colleagues also like to give each other presents and thus symbolize good cooperation. Likewise, companies send “little gifts” to their customers to…
More and more people are working from home. The model brings many advantages for both employers and employees. But under what conditions can remote work work optimally? The mood makes the music: Light and air keep you alive The home office is nice, but the conditions are not always right: At the kitchen table or in the narrow and dark…
Whether new to a leadership role, several years of leadership experience or already an old hand in this field: managers never stop learning. If you want to be successful in a managerial position, you have to adapt to constant corporate change and engage with your employees. Managers can acquire the right tools by attending seminars. What should leaders know? Which…
The rich keep getting richer and the poor save themselves poor. But real wealth requires a high level of financial education. How can this succeed? Why Money Doesn't Make You Rich The answer is no. Money alone doesn't make you rich. We all know people who go to work every day, work for money, make more money, but...
Nowadays, knowledge of certain processes or connections has become the fourth production factor - alongside labour, land and capital. This is where the information broker's job begins. Knowledge is power How, for example, does a politician who wants to be re-elected, or a manager who wants to introduce a new technology in his company, get the relevant information that…
There are many exciting courses of study, but today we are turning our attention to courses with above-average international content. Globalization as a study opportunity To begin, I would simply like to list a few figures that speak for themselves without any further explanation: The worldwide statistically verifiable trade in goods increased over 1950 times between 2007 and 29. The number of...
How do we deal with strong feelings and emotions? Our author advocates stronger emotional management in order to be able to take responsibility for feelings and emotions. Help, Emotional Chaos! Constant increase in burnout, depression and self-injury among young people - many people seem to be drowning in the great emotional chaos, both professionally and privately. On the other hand, there is a significant bottleneck...
Iceland is not only top when it comes to football, but also when it comes to women's rights: Vigdís Finnbogadóttirm was the first democratically elected female president in the world from 1980 to 1996. At the same time she was a single mother. In an interview, she explains how women can combine children and a career. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, born in 1930, studied literature at the University of Grenoble and at the Sorbonne…
Online applications are becoming more and more important, and with it the importance of an applicant's online reputation. Two things count above all: good photos – and the right network! 2 X 10 tips on this. Good photos, bad photos Ultimately, the presence on Xing and Co. is nothing more than a latent permanent application. But also Xing members who are in…
Joachim Niering is a business start-up consultant, with a focus on insolvency and debt for a number of years. He is also involved in the Vitovec insolvency initiative and the anonymous insolvencyists. Niering has experience of insolvency himself: in 1992, the trained educator founded the PKS Porzellan Klinik System GmbH with an idea that was highly praised by the FAZ. As an initially very successful franchise system, it had to…
An entire city as a location for meetings, team building and incentive events? In the case of Tallinn, this is definitely a good idea: the historic old town, as a well-preserved example of a medieval Hanseatic city, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 - with many meeting locations also in museums and historic sites. Another plus point: they are all practically within walking distance. 65 meeting locations…
Highly qualified doctors and scientists who live in the USA would like to come back - but they cannot find a job in Germany. How can that be? Highly Qualified Specialists – Desperately Wanted? The topic of a shortage of skilled workers and also the doubts as to whether the shortage in Germany is really as great as is often claimed was discussed on Best of HR –…
Many designers and writers burst with creativity all by themselves, but sometimes you just get stuck. Here we want to introduce you to six tricks that will help you overcome a creative block. 1. The tried and tested brainstorm The first aid to a creative block is usually a brainstorm. Such a flash of inspiration can help you to elicit all ideas,...
More and more money for culture and tourism projects comes from crowdfunding - thanks to Facebook, Twitter and Co., haunted houses can be renovated, international meetings organized and tourism projects financed. The paradox of the tourism industry There is a film camp for the Berlinale, which is held parallel to the Berlinale. One of the crowdfunding projects presented in 2012 was the film project “Welcome Goodbye” by Nana…
Resilience - the get-up-and-go ability - is mentioned particularly often in the area of mindfulness and meditation. This is about the personal resilience of every human being. But companies also need this ability today more than ever. Characteristics and Benefits of a Resilient Organization Organizational resilience is the ability of a company to withstand the challenges of a complex and dynamic environment.
Many people are interested in studying abroad, but it is important to be aware of the complications this can entail in terms of credit recognition. What are the advantages of studying abroad? Most German universities have been offering courses abroad since the mid-XNUMXs. From the very first experience...
Our society has succumbed to youth mania and you often hear that it is difficult to find jobs at 40+. Older and younger employees can complement each other perfectly. 10 tips on how to do this. Typical problem in working together Old and young employees could complement each other perfectly, but unfortunately there are often problems of communicative misunderstandings...
In the health and care industry, digitization is leading to concerns among employees and managers. The article The end of the Mint fairy tale: where skilled workers are really needed already addresses the problem. But where will skilled workers actually be needed in the future? Interface between people and technology In the healthcare sector, too, jobs with a future are in areas…
We shouldn't and don't want to think about something - and that's exactly why we think about it all the time. This is not only impractical when it comes to getting rid of habits that you have grown fond of. Bad habits In terms of habits, it would still be harmless. For example, "Today I won't think about cigarettes all day!" or…
Anyone starting out in a company or changing jobs internally faces many hurdles. The following ten tips will help you make a positive impression on your colleagues on the first day of your new job. 1. Preparation There is no second chance to make a first impression. This principle runs through our whole life.…
If you are really successful and earn a lot of money, you have not just worked hard. In addition to other factors, perfect work organization also plays an important but often underestimated role. Tips for more inspiration through order. What helps Obama and Bill Gates keep track of things The rich and successful people often have special habits. For example…
In contrast to Germany, there is a distinct culture of independence and failure overseas – and in this country attempts have been made to solve the problem legally. Entrepreneurship as a scientific discipline in its own right In the USA, entrepreneurship has long since established itself as an independent economic discipline and is widely used in teaching and research…
What does a procurement engineer actually do? He is regarded as a mediator between the worlds and sits at the interface between technology and business. And what kind of training do you need for that? What does a procurement engineer do? As a procurement engineer, I occupy a highly specialized position at the interface between purchasing, production, suppliers and the various development areas. As…
The electronic mailbox is chronically crowded with numerous specialists and managers, the advertisement "eMail- Incoming ”distracts from the actual work umpteen times a day and you also receive messages that neither interest you nor provide you with additional information. Step 1: Take the goodness test But of course it is also important the other way around that you are the recipients of your eMails ...
Successful women demonstrate strong nerves, determination and self-confidence. In short: you are emotionally and mentally strong, relaxed and confident. But not all women think big enough for leadership positions. There is a need for action! The German parliament has never been so male. The revolutionary gender upheaval in the top management of German companies did not materialize even after the introduction of the women's quota. In the post-feminism era there is…
People are very creative in making excuses: for example, by acknowledging that one's horse is dead and it is generally possible to actively seek a livelier horse. With one tiny restriction: Of course, this only applies to other people! Like the fox with the grapes It could be so simple: if…
And action: The world of work is changing and with it the human resources industry. While HR was traditionally an activity for managing work productivity, today it has to be so much more: a contact for employees, an ambassador for the employer brand and, last but not least, the driving force behind social change in the world of work. How can this succeed? HR and its social understanding On…
In today's working world, tasks are constantly being automated and processes optimized. More than ever, success is based on a qualified workforce. For this, however, all employees need access to relevant teaching materials and training courses. Skills shortage despite automation How big is the risk of losing your job, driven by automation and digitization? 47 percent of all employees in the financial services sector believe…
In mediation, two or more conflicting parties sit down together with a mediator or several mediators at a table to find out, name and solve existing differences and conflicts. It is important that both sides are satisfied with the compromise. Mediation – from the private to the public sphere The word mediation has its origin both…
With the turbulence of the past few years, the banks' employer branding has also suffered. The banks now want to clean this up. An overview of career opportunities. Banks under pressure The situation is still not easy for the financial institutions. On the one hand, because the low interest rate phase is continuing and there is no end in sight. Recently...
A few weeks ago I did an interview with Regine Heidorn. The programmer and information architect has an unusual acquisition strategy: she finds her jobs almost exclusively through social contacts and the Twitter network. She told me why this works better than expensive further training and formal qualifications, which you usually have to show in Germany.…
Everyone who starts studying today does so in the expectation of increasing their chances on the job market, unless it is clear from the outset that the student is preparing for an academic career. What is actually appropriate? This year, thousands of students are starting a (technical) college, university or dual university course - highly motivated and with…