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Germany is on a treasure hunt. We're talking about the experts in IT and tech who, thanks to their coding skills, program and maintain websites, apps and computer programs, streaming services and applications for companies. Companies lack professionals everywhere who can implement visions and products. But what do recruiters actually say about this? New studyā¦
It was December 2013 when I was first asked about the mindset shift in the world of work. I was still in the orientation phase after the TV Total Quizboxen and was open to topic suggestions. Young, wild and insatiable? Inexperienced as I was, I threw myself straight into the work and into theā¦
Decisiveness is an important success factor in working life and for time management. But many people find it difficult to make decisions. Find out how to do it. Decisions make life complicated Let's start with an example: Mr T. runs a small workshop with eight employees. He notices that his calculations are no longer correct: something has to change. Either must...
Attention deficit disorder has long been considered the new epidemic of our time, while we continue to turn the hamster wheel. But what are the reasons? What short-distance thinking and lack of attention do to us A new discipline is conquering the world of work: short-distance thinking. Sustainability gives way to shortness of breath, strategic action to drumming actionism. And closely linked to this lack of attention is that...
An important fact of resilience is thinking right. Then unexpected surprises happen. If the cellar door doesn't open... Perhaps it has happened to you, symbolically or in real terms, that you've tried to open a door over and over again and it didn't work. They got angry about it and started swearing at the stupid door andā¦
Even a good ten years after my studies, I maintain contact with former classmates and keep in touch with them. I found that most of them felt the same as me. They changed companies, got new tasks and positions. Only today do they feel that they are being adequately rewarded. Rethinking work That made meā¦
Cross-company supply chain management generates new markets and market opportunities along the supply chain, especially for logistics service providers and suppliers. How do new opportunities arise? These new market opportunities result from the constant reduction in the level of service provided by companies, including in the course of outsourcing. The redesign of entire supply chains, service networks and value creation networks creates new procurement and sales markets. Numerousā¦
High-flyers are people to whom everything seems to succeed by itself. But there is hard work behind it ā and a high degree of self-regulation. What do Musk, Gates or Bezos have in common? Particularly successful people like Bill Gates, Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos have one thing in common - they are high achievers. But the good news is that we...
In his training center in Berlin-Wedding, Burkhard SchƤfer makes disadvantaged young people fit for the job market and life. At the start of a current charity campaign, he explains in an interview what is important when dealing with young people and what companies could do better in terms of vocational training. Among other things, Burkhard SchƤfer was a social worker, HR manager of a foundation that set up workshops in prisonsā¦
Is it not progressing or not progressing easily enough? The work, the task is no longer fun? Then hang in there! Work harder? Better: Work smarter. For example with a change of perspective: Change the perspective and everything becomes easier. The perspective catcher I mow my lawn and the neighbor complains about the noise of my - electric mower! Hasā¦
Life planning, professional security and self-realization seem important, but more and more people have several jobs at the same time or in a row. The end of security leaves room for creativity. Goodbye safety thinking! A certain security in life, especially of a material nature, is one of the wishes and hopes of many people in our society. So far, it seemed to be mainly due to a solid,ā¦
If we think in the same way, it is difficult for us to change perspective. But even the change of perspective is only a question of technology. Humor, posture and questioning techniques, for example, are helpful. Change your perspective! Is the glass half empty or half full? We know that it would be better to take the glass of life, from difficult tasks, from challengingā¦
In many sectors, joint campaigns are carried out between manufacturers and retailers. Events are often organized in the catering and supplying industry, for example. Sales cooperation This is how a beverage manufacturer supports the catering trade when larger events are organized. A sales representative from the beverage manufacturer then often comes to the site to discuss the event with the restaurateur and toā¦
"I want, therefore I can" - This is roughly how the common motivation theory, which focuses on our will, works. But it's not just about our alleged iron will ā many other factors are also important for a good decision. Our mood as a decision-making factor Of course, our character and our individual personalities play an important role in decisionsā¦
Anyone who changes perspective gains new insights, removes blockages and makes faster progress. But how do you change perspective? For example, with the not-yet or chance technique. It's all a question of technique "The belief that one's point of view is the only reality is the most dangerous of all delusions," said Watzlawick. For example, anyone who believes that the...
Our society is dominated by fear. In principle, it is not a bad thing to be careful. Because only what we think is possible is possible. Unfortunately, our fears often slow us down. We decide how we see things We often decide for ourselves what is possible and what is not. Recently a friend from vacation sent me one eMail: "Hereā¦
A study by Stack Overflow of 64.000 developers shows that many are dissatisfied with the payment. Personnel managers have to rethink, especially when it comes to recruiting! The average German developer is male, works in Bavaria and has more than 10 years of coding experience It is unfortunately not surprising: German developers are still mostly male today and work in Bavaria atā¦
There are magicians, but there is no magic in the business world. All the magic that seems magical to us, regardless of whether it is done by salespeople, buyers or consultants, has its pitfalls. The fascination of supply chain management The world of SCM is both fascinating and magical in itself, because through intelligent and clear analytical coordination of the possibilities of the individualā¦
Those who have the choice are spoiled for choice ā this saying applies in particular to career and study choices. Because the offer is sometimes so confusing that it is difficult to set the right course for your own future. 9 tips how to make it anyway. Eyes open when choosing a career? Many school leavers are familiar with theā¦
Entrepreneurial thinking should be part of the training, say experts like former IBM manager Gunther Dueck. What can that look like in concrete terms? Entrepreneurial thinking in training Gunter Dueck. A few months ago, the philosopher, speaker and former IBM manager called for economic and entrepreneurial thinking and acting in the German Bundestagās Enquete Commission on āInternet and Digital Societyā.
Many people want simple solutions in an increasingly complex world. Our brain tricks us. What can we do about it? Simplification and its Consequences People tend to generalize their own point of view and think in categories. This is due to the brain, which wants to process information as quickly as possible. Where does that...
Most companies strive to innovate without breaking organizational patterns. The results of FrƩdƩric Laloux, who examined how self-organization and success in companies influence each other, are exciting. Ego or consciousness: we have the choice The private environment shows us that we have a choice: either from our ego or from the consciousness of the ecosystem...
One reason why there are still so few women in top management in Germany: many people find it more difficult to categorize women as managers and to react accordingly. But what can you do about it? The image of managers is male According to the approach of implicit leadership theories, people develop over theā¦
A lot doesn't always help a lot: When making important decisions and solving problems, it's worth taking a deep breath and simply doing nothing. Science explains why. Sleep for Better Decisions āSleep on it one nightā is often heard when making important decisions. In fact, sleep actually helps make decisions like that,ā¦
āI make the world for myself... just as I like it!ā Pippi Longstocking is convinced of this. Yesterday, September 13th, was once again a day of positive thinking. But how well do we manage this in everyday life? Time for a summary. The power of positive thinking: Do it like Pippi Longstocking I imagine the world... widdewidde like...
āIt would be great if this time they also got what they set out to doā, Tommy and Ulli lamented after a meeting with the management. Tommy says: āYou don't believe that yourself. They just talk and talk - nothing happens anyway." Then Ulli: "But that's also up to us." "To us," sneers...
Finding the right job is difficult today in view of the large selection. Yet most people unnecessarily limit themselves by thinking too small. how is it better Choosing a Career: How to Shoot Yourself in the Foot Many job seekers make a fundamental mistake: instead of looking for an interesting job thatā¦
Dealing with our own mindset should not be missing if you are seriously concerned with improving your self-efficacy. Because all too often, it's the one that stands in the way of our own success the most. The fear of the future Excessive pessimism along the lines of āhelp, the world is endingā or simply seeing things as black or catastrophizing is aā¦
After elections there is always a lot of discussion about guilt, failure and various problems in forming a government. Accurate thinking and resilience are required from our politicians. Optimism is not the solution to all problems āCausal analysisā is unlikely to be of much help to those who fail in an election and that is obvious to the outside observer.ā¦
No more looking stupid when you meet someone and forgot their name! That works with visual learning. Think in pictures If you think of pictures for all names, then in the future you will always know who you have met. In order to then address the people with the correct name, one step is missing.ā¦
Help yourself to achieve goals! You are worth it! Because what do you want from life, from work, from relationships and family? What do you desire in relation to yourself, your personality, your character and authenticity? And why don't you have it yet? Because there are always some obstacles! Sleeping Beauty has to...
Positive thinking makes you productive. But unfortunately we don't always want to succeed. Exercise helps get negative thoughts, fears, and worries out of your head. Positive thinking improves work and life and motivates us to perform at our best Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® explains how positive thinking affects our work and alsoā¦
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 Personalā¦
Don't think of a purple cow! What are you currently thinking about? Does it "moo" and chocolate? Then you could have fallen for a so-called āironic processā: If we decide not to think about something, this very thought can downright haunt us. The desire for control Purple cows are the least...
Positive thinking can inspire and motivate, but it can also be very destructive, keyword toxic positivity. When does optimism make you unhappy? What does positive thinking really mean? When you hear the words "positive thinking," happy thoughts of sunsets and rainbows may come to mind. But what does it really mean? Positive thinking people believe that everything will be fine...
Is our university education still up to date? Or does it have to be completely rethought? And what does that have to do with the shortage of skilled workers? Is our university education still up to date? The world and with it new technologies are changing faster and faster, and traditional professions such as bankers or even doctors will probably soon die out - if you count Gunther...
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Only those who climb the career ladder step by step make a career. Ultimately, professional success comes with reaching a management position. Or not? The future will bring changed career models. Good bye Career ladder Germans are getting older, our working lives are lengthening. The up-and-coming Generation Y is looking for a career somewhere between meaning and security. He wasā¦
An argument that keeps many from switching: āIf it were up to me, I would have given up my job a long time ago. But what would that look like on my resume? And how would my friends, colleagues and family react? They certainly wouldn't understand. And I'm not the kind of person who just...
Pandemic, inflation, wars, environmental disasters: looking at the news can be devastating and paralyze any form of initiative. In every crisis there is also an opportunity. How do you become resilient? The dung heap next to the beautiful view: Of real and imaginary crises Everyone knows the situation when the dung heap is literally the same in their lifeā¦
In the course of human history we have seen so many times how much it brings if we do not set any limits to our thinking: we fly into space and land on the moon. A lot is possible. But why do we often limit ourselves? Reaching for the Stars The rise of great cultures, achievements in science and medicine andā¦
ā Employees are not machines, even if many managers would like you to believe that they are. The fact that this management style has always worked well so far is simply due to the balance of power: there were more applicants than jobs. But if companies want to retain good employees in the future, they will have to rethink. A book that shows you how. Social energy ā definition employeeā¦
What do successful companies do differently? Employee satisfaction is an important aspect - but what are the factors to achieve it? And what makes good leadership? Purpose and happiness come before success Companies are increasingly looking for ways to retain their employees. An important aspect here: employee satisfaction. But success leads to happiness ā orā¦
Self-motivation, self-leadership and self-love are very popular. Nevertheless, the topic is not new. How do you manage to think big and turn defeats into victories? What do successful people do differently? The long-seller āThink bigā by David Schwartz has been around since the middle of the last century and has lost none of its topicality. Theā¦
One of the books presents research results on counterfactual thinking in a lively and fresh way. Anyone who thinks a book about doubts - that can only be terrible, depressing, boring and dry, is wrong! Unfortunately, the other two books on thinking are quite disappointing. Things You Can't Change - And Why It's O.K. To Talk About It
Dynagrams are dynamic thinking aids that make it possible to visualize topics and create clarity in just a few steps. 5 books for better thinking and concentration. Dynagrams ā Thinking in Stereo The title of the book āDynagramsā may be a bit misleading at first. This is not (only) about business diagrams. The belief behind the book is...
Whether you see life as a tango or as a bus ride, we all have to suffer from blows of fate such as dismissal or illness. What matters is how we deal with it. Asking Destiny to Dance First, the book by one of the most prominent German psychologists on how to deal with personal upheavals. An important book with lots of good advice on how to deal with...
If you want to invest your money well, you should think for a moment. Because otherwise there is a risk of being tricked, for example by forecasts that go wrong after all. Or through group dynamics ā because everyone does it, James Montier has to advise: Think for yourself! When it comes to money: act yourself The financial and banking crisisā¦
When everything is going well, who likes to think about quitting? In fact, heirs and business succession are often suppressed topics. But what should you do before it's too late? Why is a successful handover important? Precisely because the topic is often suppressed, it is all the more important: "By the age of 55 at the latest, a...
Authority can certainly be combined with kindness and sympathy. These aren't opposites. How exactly does this supposed opposite work? Good leadership combines authority and kindness First, it's important to understand that authority and kindness are not opposites. Even if it is unfortunately often seen that way. And it is precisely these alleged opposites that must now be reconciled. Because good leadership...
Despite the recent crises, the financial sector has not lost its popularity among applicants ā in addition to positions at automobile manufacturers and management consultancies, jobs at banks and insurance companies continue to be among the favorites for applications. But how do newcomers master a job interview in the financial sector? Typical questions from HR managers in the financial sector The fact is: Entry into theā¦
Successful people often consciously decide against a whole range of things. They analyze where their strengths lie and what they should rather leave behind. Keeping an eye on goals This is only possible, however, because they have a precise idea of āāthe goals they want to achieve. And anything that might prevent them from achieving those goals...
It is becoming increasingly difficult to secure motivated specialists. Every applicant asks himself: "Why should I work for this company?" And how did the HR team answer the question? ā In any case, an employer can no longer score with an āErā¦ā, a āWellā¦ā or phrases like āWe focus on peopleā.ā¦
Do you ever look back on the day and ask yourself, "What did I actually do today?" Do you ever daydream about projects and activities that you will do one day - but somehow "one day" never comes? Because read on! The Easy Way to Reduce Stress If you've ever had a stressful...
Managers often underestimate the effect that their expectations have on the motivation of the team - especially when it comes to leadership. In 5 steps you can increase the performance of your team. The Pygmalion Effect: Those who lead must expect! We often underestimate the effect our expectations have on others. We should know better: if we're lucky...
The growing complexity and dynamics of changes in the global economic structure are well known as a challenge for companies. Having the right leaders is crucial. Manager: To the level of your own incompetence? Joachim Sauer, President of the Association of Personnel Managers, sees the basic problem in the fact that too often pure experts rise higher and higher in the hierarchy based on their specialist knowledge.ā¦
Most people are usually short on time. Even if you gather to listen to your talk or presentation. Therefore: Save your listeners time and mental work with a well-structured speech. Why lectures should be well structured You know this yourself: You are sitting in a lecture, but the thoughtsā¦
Oracles and clairvoyants are as old as mankind, but esotericism is also booming in the 21st century - and in an area where you would hardly expect it, namely human resources. There is a heated discussion going on there about the Social Recruiting Days and esoteric HR experts. Esotericism is absurd A few years ago I calledā¦
Gold mine for innovations on the one hand ā your own boss and work when and where you want on the other? That's what crowdworking platforms promise. The Zukunft Personal trade fair in Cologne recently dedicated a separate focus to the topic. Work becomes a modular system Strikes by the railways and that shortly before Christmas ā this danger has now been averted. Yesterday, the railway...
HR needs to demonstrate leadership and take a strategic approach. Otherwise the battle for the best talent in line with business growth cannot be won. Increasing pressure on the HR department Companies depend on well-trained employees in order to remain competitive. But the battle for qualified talent is tough. The pressure on HR to attract top talentā¦
How does healthy leadership work and what "care instructions" are there for healthy leadership hierarchies? Empowering employees down to the grassroots requires several steps. Everyone involved must be heard Healthy leadership aims to keep an eye on the needs of the individual, the team, the entire company and the environment. That doesn't mean that...
Brainstorming, planning, self-management and overcoming blockages: all important for professional reorientation. But worth nothing if the right structure is missing. 5 tips on how to find them. Full commitment, but never to the goal? I keep meeting people who are pursuing their professional reorientation at full steam, highly motivated and very creative - but still not...
Quotas for women and equal rights are always the subject of heated debates. But neither in our job nor in our private lives are we as far along as many think. Insights into personnel selection in a German company. Open letter to a HR manager Edition F recently featured a sensational open letter from reader Anne-Lu. I became aware...
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...
Quite a few companies try extremely hard to win new customers with sophisticated strategies. The conclusion counts at all costs. Once the fish or the customer is on the hook, no one cares anymore - the deal is done. The wrong strategy. Conclusion lust vs. contract with rights and obligations In many companies,ā¦
Cultural fit means the optimal fit of employees to the corporate culture. This is more than a feeling: scientific models help with the implementation. The Benefits of Cultural Fit Recruiting When the storm rages, it's more important than ever to have the right people on board. Winning this is like walking a tightrope in many companies. On the one hand, theā¦
Happiness does not depend so much on external circumstances. Rather, we can create satisfaction: by questioning existing thought patterns. Misfortune: Are the circumstances to blame or the subjective perception? Maybe you have those days when you just bitch about everything? Or do you find that others go through life in a much more balanced and happier way?...
The Internet has become an indispensable information platform. But it also offers many job opportunities for those interested. Good job opportunities, little training Because the World Wide Web also offers a lot of jobs that are very attractive. However, there is a disadvantage, since there are hardly any apprenticeships in this sector. However, there are distance learning courses and courses. Theā¦
Intuition is an important ability to make decisions. You shouldn't just leave important decisions to your gut alone. 5 tips on how to make well-considered decisions even under time pressure. Making structured decisions is too cumbersome for many Every day, each of us makes a large number of decisions ā consciously or unconsciously. That also applies toā¦
At a time when the pressure to perform and succeed seems to be constantly increasing, more and more people feel overwhelmed and burned out in their work. How is burnout manifested? Those affected by burnout often feel listless or tired, lack drive and are emotionally indifferent. At the same time, they suffer from insomnia and can hardly concentrate. Some sufferers also have various physical symptomsā¦
AI and automation are revolutionizing our working world. The key to the future is the right creative tools. Redesigning work paradigms: This is how work has changed In an increasingly digitalized world, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are opening up new horizons for new ways of working, methods and environments. These technologies are not only revolutionizing the way we work, but also...
Data is the sword of the 21st century, they say ā and it is being collected diligently everywhere. What can we do against it? Privacy is an important issue In today's digital world where we are constantly online and sharing our personal information, privacy has become an important issue. Companies and organizations collect and analyze...
Organizing teamwork properly is not easy. But a team can achieve more together ā if the conditions are right. 7 points to watch out for. Teamwork has a bad reputation - wrongly Teamwork has a bad reputation. āTEAMā is often used behind closed doors as an abbreviation for āGreat, someone else does itā. And thenā¦
Many graduates have high-flying, idealistic plans for their professional future - and then very quickly fail in reality when looking for a job. It is therefore advisable to approach the job search very pragmatically. Complaining doesn't get you anywhere, action is the order of the day. Plus point work experience Work experience is a plus point when applying for a job: it usually shows that youā¦
We wanted to use an implicit association test to find out whether, after presenting pictures of well-known female executives, subjects associate women with leadership as quickly as men. Why this study? In fact, based on pictures of well-known female executives, women associate their fellow women with leadership just as quickly as men. However, this effect was stronger in the participantsā¦
Twitter and Foursquare first saw the light of day in In Austin, Texas SXSW and even today the festival attracts corporate executives and heads of state - also from Germany. But how do you find a really good business idea? 10 tips. Desperately looking for good ideas Every year, the German delegation attends the South-by-Southwest Festival in Austin, Americaā¦
On average, women earn 7-25 percent less than men, depending on the calculation basis. What can you do better? What does equal pay mean for women? Salary negotiation has become a very important issue for many people these days. It is agreed that a better income should be part of our daily lives. Women in particular are affected...
In the course of your life you will always be confronted with problems that require new, innovative and individual solutions. Your ideas are in demand here. Because: Creativity is not only important in so-called creative professions, but affects all areas of your daily work. Our inner driving force Motivation is certainly the most emotional part of work organization. But now that you...
For many start-ups, the business plan is just an annoying formality on the way to financing. He offers many opportunities. Business plan ā more than a necessary evil At the very beginning of a start-up there is of course a business idea. Nevertheless, one should not proceed spontaneously and thoughtlessly to implement it. In order for the company to be successful, an optimal strategy isā¦
There can be various causes for depression. Perhaps it is due to the messenger substances in the brain, but there can also be other reasons. An overview. Who is at particularly high risk for depression? You may have heard that depression can be caused by an imbalance in chemical messengers in the brain. This is a common but controversialā¦
When people hear "small talk," they think they actually need to talk. This mistranslation leads to them talking too much, even nagging themselves. It doesn't have to be! The more insecure people are, the more they talk! The more insecure many people are, the more they talk, the harder they fall...
Trust is the most valuable link between people. It is clear that you can only give trust if you have self-confidence, i.e. trust in yourself. Doubts about yourself also raise doubts about others: Does he or she even deserve that I trust him? Self-confidence and your own strengths The knowledge of theā¦
Learners, especially when they continue their education independently, often fail due to their lack of perseverance and frustration tolerance. Blockages must also be recognized and overcome in order to achieve learning progress. How Learning Coaching Activates Endurance Often, a task or challenge is quickly put aside because the learner feels discouraged or incompetent. Learning coaching aims at activating resources: Theā¦
One of the most fascinating phenomena of recent years is the coworking movement. However, coworking spaces are no longer just a place where small business owners and freelancers can work together ā they are also becoming increasingly attractive for companies. Here's why. The idea behind coworking I looked at numerous coworking spaces around the world: in Latvia, France, Canada and New Zealand.ā¦
There is a lot of discussion about the future of work. An important factor here: the right tools. And you have to think as big as possible, then completely different work is possible - for example with holographic screens and mobile kitchens. Dream working devices of the future I've been experimenting with various mobile working devices for a long time. I was really satisfied...
Meetings in stiff business outfits, with everyone sitting around the table bored, are out. Can green meetings be a viable alternative? Green meetings as an alternative to the stiff business atmosphere? Rest, relaxation, fresh air and a healthy, beautiful atmosphere, so-called downshifting, are also becoming increasingly important for meetings. For example, LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke organizes his meetings...
Very few things we learn, we learn at school or in courses. Learning happens āon the jobā, in the family, in a club ā or when travelling. Learning on the go For many, vacation is still about hanging out, just letting your soul dangle, doing nothing. But this mentality will change in the future. Thenā¦
A good education and diligence are no longer the guarantors for a career. What is needed above all is creativity, which ensures the survival of a company even in difficult situations. we will tell you how you can use simple means to promote your creativity. Make a career through creativity Peter B.'s department wants to develop a new product onā¦
The cultural fit is rarely checked in recruiting. New employees who do not fit the corporate culture cause numerous problems and costs right from the start. The following interview questions will help you to find exactly the right employees. What is cultural fit in companies? Do you want to find employees who are the best match for your company like identical twins?ā¦
The idea of āāhaving to speak freely in front of others makes many people break out in a sweat. What if I suddenly can't think of anything anymore? Or if I don't know the answer to a question? But the successful presentation of one's own skills is an important career building block in many professions today, which you should also use to get ahead. Soā¦
Educational leave or educational bonus? Education or qualification check? Which offer is right for you? And what funding opportunities are there for a language trip abroad? You can find answers to your most important questions here. Funding opportunities for language trips abroad Very good foreign language skills are the be-all and end-all in the working world and the basis for a successful career.ā¦
Ex-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer only sleeps 4 hours a night, as does Napoleon. Albert Einstein slept 12 hours. Everyone sleeps differently. But what do you do when important decisions have to be made despite a lack of sleep? Too little sleep is unhealthy Sleeping is important because the body and brain regenerate during sleep. So it is amazing that the health,ā¦
Fire your boss! "This works out?" pleas e ask your question? Of course it is possible, albeit differently than you might think. Here are some tips. When the team says: The ass has to go! Firing the boss - that is actually done in many companies. Not all the time, but fairly often. You rarely hear about it because hardly anyone talks about it. Butā¦
Customers want solutions, not problems! Rightly so. Unfortunately, not all companies have recognized this yet. These 10 typical mistakes show how it doesn't work. Customers want to solve problems Salespeople need to be active, not passive. No customer calls because they have nothing to do. Customers come forward because they have a problem that needs to be solved...
Occupational health management in companies is booming and many employers are overdoing it, especially in the course of employer branding, to create appropriate offers here. 7 tips on what management and employees can do better. Suffering pressure in companies Just a few years ago, I presented the topic of company health management (BGM) in companies and banged the drum for it. Providerā¦
People like to say that success requires good ideas and a clever strategy ā in other words, something that requires a certain level of intelligence. But maybe it's all nonsense, because it's often the stupid who are successful - because they live according to the motto: "Bold is cool". Too much intelligence only harms Actually, the thesis comes from a good friend with whom I...
The right work-life balance between job and private life is the dream of many people - and yet often difficult to achieve. Why is work-life balance so important? Work-life balance has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion in recent years, and with good reason. In tackling the demands of our busy lives,ā¦
A memo is an important basis for decision-making - and the best way to boost your own career. However, only if it is not delivered as a loveless compulsory exercise. How do you write a good, meaningful memo? 8 steps. A good memo: basis for decision-making and career building Writing a correct, meaningful and therefore good memo is one of the most importantā¦
Communication is also invaluable for employer branding: because many bosses talk and talk, but do they actually say something? Do your employees always understand what you mean? No! Why is that? Because they often express themselves rather vaguely than to say clearly what is meant. What the colleague says Branch manager Elli complains to her manager Mr. W.ā¦
What does the future of our working world look like? In the discussion about New Work, the media and society agree on two things in particular: A new understanding of leadership is needed - and employees should urgently be given more personal responsibility. How does that concrete look? Let's go? Self-directed teams, networks and cross-site collaborations...
In addition to recording errors, awareness of possible errors and the corresponding limitation of damage must also be created. You can find out how to do this here. Immediate measures Every employee should ask themselves the following important questions immediately in the event of an error: Who needs to be informed? What time window do we have? What strategies are there to limit damage? Everyone has to think for themselves. Everyone affected...
The professional world is constantly changing, but this change is particularly radical in crisis situations. How can you secure a job and income in the long term? Fast-forward change management thanks to the Corona crisis The Corona crisis brought a lot to light that had been fermenting subliminally for a long time, especially the lack of digital structures in everyday working life, keyword home office challenge, as well as in education, only made themselvesā¦
Good leadership is often also related to personality development? But what should good leadership look like in the future, how can it be learned and improved? The very own tasks of managers It is clear that managers are already under great pressure to do justice to the many tasks that are assigned to them. How to help them?ā¦
The new often has the greatest chances when it can develop away from traditional thinking. First of all, only make a part of your company an experimental space for change projects. This requires: a budget, the right method and the right people. 1. The budget resources to fund innovation Breakthrough innovation needs an environment that encourages entrepreneurship in the companyā¦
You can't turn even the best idea into reality without capital, so detailed financial planning is the basis for your project. But it's also important to think about taxes to avoid bankruptcy! Business plan & Co: Many formalities for founders Create a business plan, register with the tax and trade office and for financing...
The automation of work and the concomitant threat of job losses is a hotly debated topic - also on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ®, where a corresponding contribution has so far reached 4.000 readers. But what should you do if you really get fired? Will automation destroy jobs? Indeed analyst Mariano Mamertino has so far...
There are many people who worry about justifications and explanations on a resume. Don't let the past dictate your future. Now you face the big challenge. You have to come to terms with your vita and make the best of it. Please look ahead Are there episodes or gaps inā¦
More and more often there are voices that question the entire capitalist economic system in terms of sustainability: not just any leftist, but renowned economists who call for an economy without growth, a steady state economy that is better for people and the environment. Only artificial growth drives the economy forward? Our economic growth is actually one...
The facilitator's actions are based on his inner attitude, shaped by his personality, his experiences and the resulting intuition. Every facilitator acts differently, just as every project, every process, every change is different. What do facilitators do? What facilitators have in common in their work are certain theses and basic assumptions that help to stand up to andā¦
It is a recurring phenomenon in organizations: as soon as you have a plan, developed a concept and started to implement it, everything is already outdated. Or at least in parts. What to do? Causes of problems in change management This can happen due to external influences, for example unforeseeable market changes or political decisions.ā¦
Does networking make sense at all or is it rather a useless waste of time? What happens when people just talk to each other to sell? And what do people think when they give compliments that aren't? A gloss. All Casual It was at a casual reception after a casual presentation on marketing strategies. Sabine stood casuallyā¦
Error culture does not mean, however, that mistakes should be made at any price - the first priority is avoiding mistakes. What does that mean for the values āāin the corporate culture? The conclusion of our value check: error culture does not mean promoting errors When we come across error culture, we often come across a fear: that whoever has error culture in companies...
Do you know the principle of self-fulfilling prophecy? According to this, a thing happens because you are convinced that it will happen. Because our perception determines the result. The self-fulfilling prophecy Perhaps you know this from yourself or from other people, that they/we often attract exactly what they/we are convinced of: Because...
Empathy is our ability to empathize with someone's thoughts and feelings. How can empathy help us to become more resilient and therefore more successful and happier? Empathy Helps Us Change Perspective The importance of this skill, both in professional and personal settings, is explained in the remarkable book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman...
We often set goals and resolutions and then feel like a failure because we don't achieve them but give in to our impulses. Perhaps the goals are simply not attractive enough? It's better this way. Good resolutions and goals are a fairy tale. Quick interim question: What is left of the plans and resolutions you...
Repartee starts with body language. We will show you how to consciously use your posture and eye contact and how to use gestures, facial expressions and voice optimally. It's all a question of posture How we get on with others is already determined by our posture. Anyone who sits in front of their listeners with their arms crossed and invites them to a ālively discussionāā¦
Manuel Andrack, Grimme Prize winner and known from the Harald Schmidt Show, explains in an interview how one can fill one's head with wandering and why some IT millionaires first have to learn how to walk. We met on a hiking tour at Lake Baldeney in Essen. Manuel Andrack, born in Cologne, studied theatre, film and television studies, German and art history. He worked asā¦
Many conference or seminar locations are technically perfectly equipped - but otherwise not very charming and original. The location of an event is crucial to its success. Locations that you like to remember It is often more the special charm of a location that inspires us or reminds us of theā¦
Dismissals are rarely nice and can even lead to psychological problems. What matters is how you deal with the termination. Termination: first steps on the day of the settlement "Could you come to my office for a moment?" is the apparently harmless sentence that makes employees' hair stand on end. Because when the boss asks like that, he hides...
Business trips and conferences are generally considered boring and hardly arouse enthusiasm among the participants. But there are creative exceptions that easily lead to success. So much playful creativity is good for a hotel People have a visual memory and remember things much better if they associate them with special events or places. Iā¦
In less than ten percent of German companies, the shortage of skilled workers is an issue, in more than 40 percent of companies this situation is noticeable in many areas, sometimes even massively. In order to be able to attract the attention of the desired applicants, new paths must be taken in recruiting, holistic employer branding seems to be the answer to theā¦
A professional or personal crisis requires one thing above all: honesty with yourself. Think carefully about what part you played in it, because this is the only way you can do something better the next time. Thinking about the crisis Because if you just take it easy, don't think about the crisis any further and don't change anything, the...
On average, an office worker is interrupted or distracted every 3 minutes. And he needs 23 minutes to return to the original task. Reason enough to learn how concentration and efficiency can be increased. Individual offices ā world leaders Today's working world often gives the impression that open spaces and large offices have become the norm. Oneā¦
Anyone over 50 is considered difficult to place on the job market. The employment agency even pays bonuses if it works out. But actually, according to the popular opinion, you can already prepare yourself for Hartz IV after the age of 50. 10 tips for job hunting and application. Looking for a job over 50 ā a problem? Applications from employees over 50 are...
The line between success and failure in a crisis is thin. There must be communication within the team and with customers, but it is always important to strike the right note. Emotions matter. Communication is important - especially in the crisis Unfortunately, many companies "forget" in crisis situations that are surprising and unfamiliar to them, how...
The number of freelancers is growing in Germany. More and more are planning their careers themselves. The path to self-employment is not necessarily the step towards independence. escape forward? The self-employed usually start with an order-related way of working. Projects or orders from customers are processed. This pattern is identical whether you are a craftsman, web designer or lawyer. Hasā¦
Western Canada is not only a popular holiday destination, but also a meeting and team building destination popular with German companies: an overview. 1. Team building events in the Rocky Mountains: meetings and sports in Banff National Park The Banff Park Lodge is the largest conference and event hotel in downtown Banff - only the outlying Banff Springs is larger. Also German...
Sport is important for our health and well-being. It helps us stay fit, control our weight, reduce stress and improve our mood. Why sport is important for health & well-being Regular sport is important for our health. It helps us stay fit and healthy, maintain or lose weight.
Sustainable, long-term thinking and acting is also becoming increasingly important for companies. The highlight: companies also benefit financially through more sales. We'll show you how. How sustainability and profitability fit together As with the hero in the Shire in Lord of the Rings, our story also begins with the perfect world. At the end of last year when I...
If you want to motivate a team, you don't just have to drive them to work, you have to give them a goal. Just do it like the little prince. But is it really the manager's job to motivate their employees? As the little prince is often quoted, the saying of de Saint-ExupĆ©ry, father of the littleā¦
Senseless conflicts paralyze productive and creative work. This is how de-escalation strategies can turn enemies into friends. Break apart - what do politics and working life have to do with each other? I recently read āDisaffect yourselvesā as a call. However, what was meant in this context for major world politics can also be transferred just as well to the microclimate in the workplace. Becauseā¦
Your supervisor is still pushing you to do something, even though you are already totally "closed". What do you say? Most of the time we say things like, "How am I supposed to do that?" Although we know very well that the manager cannot, will not and must not accept this objection. So what to do? First rule: never contradict! Contradiction solves...
Team decisions are all the rage, lonely boss decisions are out of fashion in current management theory. And yet joint decisions are often difficult and take more time. 10 tips so that you can still succeed. The Hardship of Team Decisions In the light of my column in Wirtschaftswoche Online, which will be published tomorrow, I have dealt with team decisions in more detail. All too often they don't have one...
"You just need to do more networking!" This tip is heard by many who are stuck in their careers or are stagnating in business. At a time when more and more people are competing for the same thing, targeted relationship maintenance is a decisive factor for success. 1. You always meet twice in life The career of a successful professional takesā¦
You feel helpless at the mercy? Research has long since established that it also depends on us how easily we feel helpless. And we can change that. How Attribution Style Works Science Says: Perceived helplessness has something to do with what's called āattribution styleā ā how we explain to ourselves what aroundā¦