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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¦
The Dutch start-up TravelBird.com has grown significantly in just a few years. The rapid growth was mainly due to a sophisticated personnel marketing strategy that is rooted in the corporate culture. About the company TravelBird.com is an online travel agent with 9 travel deals every day - and thematic categories such as city trips, family vacations or day trips. Our recipe for success: We want to inspire our customers...
Growth is the death sentence for many startups: because they often arise spontaneously, disruptively, chaotically, but also flexibly. But the drama begins when the company grows: How can companies grow and still remain agile and maintain efficient structures? Why do startups fail? According to Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ®-Author Eric Ries, who founded the lean startup method with his bestseller of the same name...
Most of the decisions startups face are far from clear. One of them concerns the product release. Another is the work organization of the employees. The product release dilemma A fundamental problem for companies is the product release or the right time for it: How often should a release occur? Once a week, daily, quarterly or...
Resistance to change runs through several "layers" that run through the different phases of the change process - from the identification of the problem to the implementation of the developed solution. And why do we suddenly have to do it differently now? Anyone who has ever proposed a change to a group probably knows the daunting feeling when...
Worldly laws must be considered. If you cross them, you can get away with it. In contrast, natural laws have a binding effect. It is all the more important to recognize these and to orient oneself to them. Worldly and natural laws When we enter a church, we automatically lower our voice because that is how the church system is lived.ā¦
Companies are a Spiegelimage of the entrepreneur: growth and abundance or scarcity and decline? Decisive for this are energies that work in the company and flow like a river. 5 areas at a glance. Q as in spring energy Why is someone an entrepreneur? Why should someone buy or find their professional home in this particular company? What is the purpose and...
This travel concept example takes you back to nature and your own roots - and to being mindful of yourself and your environment.
Martin Geiger is a productivity expert, keynote speaker, keynote speaker and coach. In an interview, he explains why coaches will continue to be in demand in the future and why being a telephone coach is the ideal second job. In 2003, Geiger founded a licensing system for coaching by telephone with the training to become a "Life Coach according to Martin Geiger". In 2007, the European Coaches' Alliance voted him Coach of the Year.
Finally, we explore the metric startups should use to measure their growth as they acquire new customers and enter new markets - and the drivers behind it. 3 Types of Growth Engines There are three engines that drive sustainable growth: paid, viral, or sluggish growth stimuli. Once a startup has identified its growth engine, it canā¦
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Do you know the story of the quarry where one man breaks stones in despair, another works hard to support his family and a third happily conveys the feeling of helping to build a cathedral? It depends on your own motivation and responsibility - and unrest makes you successful. The point of view determines the result All threeā¦
A good ten years ago, the term wellness was largely unknown in Germany. But today the market is worth billions. Boom industry wellness: Many people pay a lot of money for it. Why? In the past, at most, grandpa and grandma used to go to the spa. But in the meantime, the wellness industry has become a multi-billion dollar market that is attracting more and more people looking for relaxation. Whether as a near goal...
Modern working life is changing our daily routine. Nevertheless, our biorhythm is our universal organizing principle. How can we strengthen it? Our life is polarity Life takes place in polarity. If you are concerned with a holistic, healthy lifestyle, there is no way around it: Yin and Yang, the two energetically radiant forces with the sections sleep and...
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¦
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¦
From a guest room in your parents' house to a translation company that operates on four continents - how do you create such a career? Guest rooms instead of a garage It is often said that Scots are stingy! If stinginess means keeping operating costs low in order to build up the company slowly and react to fluctuations in the market...
Employee loyalty, also increasingly referred to as retention management, is about measures that are actively initiated to bind the employees you want to keep to the company. But what really needs to be achieved is loyalty. Because disloyalty is life-threatening. Loyalty is an inner attitude Loyalty is one of our noblest values. She is notā¦
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¦
After school or university, many are looking for a dream job. But getting there can be hard work. An overview. How to find the right job for you Anyone who wants to start their career today after graduating from school, training or university is initially spoiled for choice. There are numerous opportunities to be active in the job marketā¦
Retraining or further professional development always makes sense, regardless of age. The right attitude is crucial. Why learning in old age is worthwhile When an older colleague makes a mistake at work, the blame is easily placed on their age. Social prejudices play a big role in such a situation and help learning...
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...
On the way to health, the laws of nature show us the way: We have to drink, otherwise we will die of thirst. We need oxygen so that our cells can do their job. The biorhythm is the universal organizing principle. Living according to the inner order Whether we are sick or not, whether we feel well or not, depends on the extent to which we...
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...
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¦
Etherum as a cryptocurrency has recently produced amazing returns. Opportunities & risks of investing ā including options for free purchase. How did Ethereum even come about? The idea for Ethereum was first proposed by Vitalik Buterin, a Canadian-Russian programmer, in 2013. Buterin recognized Bitcoin's limitations and saw the potential for aā¦
Initiation as a growth spurt Severe setbacks in one's professional career, especially the premature, unplanned end of a career, even if it is only temporary, is experienced as a "social death" - like falling into a deep hole. But the hole is a well through which one can dive. The profession as an identification platformā¦
Industrial foreman is now an attractive profession with a competitive salary, in which steady job growth is expected in the coming years. What do training and further education paths look like? Job Profile of a Foreman: Responsibilities and Tasks Becoming a foreman is not easy; it requires extensive training, skill development and experience. The role of a foreman is crucial to theā¦
Headhunter Dr. Ole von Mensching on the skills shortage in IT and what applicants can do to find a job. Dr. Ole Mensching studied economics and psychology, worked at Kienbaum Management Consultants and received his doctorate from the University of Cologne and the University of California, Berkeley before founding Careerteam. As a headhunter, he specializes...
Notoriously gossiping, nagging or freaking out colleagues can cause an immense loss of time, especially in the open-plan office. How do we best deal with them? Clarity, recognition and serenity are the cornerstones of the strategy. Procrastination - Out of the Line of Fire I already got on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® shares how I personally evade people who...
What does a good manager have to be able to do today and in the future? An overview. Leadership today, leadership tomorrow: where are we? An assessment of where we stand The role of a manager has changed significantly in recent years as the speed of change and complexity in the business world has continued to increase. As a result, managers face new challenges and...
Companies not only have to adapt to introducing new things, but rather to no longer doing old things. The latter is the real challenge to get into Grow with the Flow. Building Competitive Edges: 4 Steps What company wouldn't want to build critical competitive edges and turn them into lucrative businesses? Only through growth and profit can theā¦
We all have fears. That is normal. The question is how to deal with them. This also applies to bosses, who should take the fears of their employees seriously. 1. Don't laugh at my fears. They are frighteningly real. But you can help me by trying to take me seriously. I have an employee who...
When designing a website, it is essential to respond to Google's requirements. What do you need to pay attention to in terms of linking, networking and advertising so that your products and services are found by exactly the people who are looking for them? 7 basic steps. Why Google is so important Is it difficult to find a company in Google,ā¦
Digital platform business models like Uber are often criticized for being exploited. The EU now wants to improve the working conditions of employees who are often bogus self-employed. Platform workers in the focus of the EU Commission ā EU wants to clarify employee status The digital platform economy has grown rapidly in recent years. Platforms typically broker small orders to self-employed individuals. A well-known example of this isā¦
More and more customers therefore want to take their financial destiny into their own hands, but themselves have no idea what offers are actually available on the market. They therefore want competent and, above all, independent advice. This is where the financial advisor comes in. The distrust of bank advisors is growing Banks and most independent financial service providers live fromā¦
Unfortunately, professional scheduling is not one of the strengths of many sellers. Although essential for acquiring new customers, regular acquisition is often neglected. But courageously making calls and making appointments can be learned. Regular customers alone are not enough Interestingly, both sellers and employers accept the latent neglect of regular appointments to acquire new customers. You are content withā¦
There are a number of risks that entrepreneurs should be aware of when selling on the Amazon marketplace. Risks in the narrower sense In addition to the opportunities mentioned, the Amazon Marketplace also harbors numerous risks that the founder of a business will most likely not be able to identify at first glance. It is not uncommon for this to lead to life-threatening problems. To counter these threats...
Fear is usually perceived as negative, but it has its justification. Which strategies help with anxiety blocks? Almost everyone is afraid. What do you associate with the word fear? Fear of the exam, fear of a presentation, fear of looking bad, fear of failure? Have you ever been afraid to ask a question?ā¦
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¦
Many companies give away the potential of highly qualified specialists because they still do not provide enough support for young mothers to return to work. But you too can do something to promote the growth of a good relationship with the employer. Parental leave in companies: the current situation After parental leave is before parental leave, right? Incorrect. If it's always...
Currently we as a society are in the process of perfecting many things. But what about us humans? Shouldn't we also work on perfecting ourselves as human beings? Mindfulness and meditation have the potential to become the human counterpart to digitization. Human resource under evolutionary pressure The topic of digitization occupies many people, who in turn areā¦
Companies that don't constantly reinvent themselves go under - this is the general opinion in management circles. However, organizations do not have to constantly reinvent themselves, but constantly adapt to become future-proof. Through evolution to success "It is not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but rather those that are most...
Being sovereign can mean independence or self-confidence. Both are closely related. 8 tips on how to gain sovereignty. Definition: Who is sovereign? The term sovereign comes from the Latin āsuperanusā and means āsuperiorā. An absolute ruler is a sovereign. A sovereign person is someone who, due to their abilities, is confident and superior in appearance and...
Prominent brands successfully combine good marketing with networking, fun and enjoyment. Companies can learn from them. What successful founders do differently: The secrets of influential business models In today's fast-moving business world, it can be a great challenge for founders to grow and be successful with their own company on the market. Because to build a...
Salary negotiations ideally bring more money, but many people shy away from confrontation with the boss. 10 tips on what you should definitely not do - and how to do it better! Salary negotiations - curse and blessing Who doesn't know the feeling of being underpaid and the thought: "Maybe I just didn't negotiate well at the time"....
Many salespeople have a completely wrong image of their customers. Not because they aren't interested in them, but because they've picked up information at some point and trust it blindly. Say goodbye to classic misconceptions and question your truths! Your customers determine the market potential? One of the most popular misconceptions is: The sellerā¦
āAugmented Worldsā have finally made the breakthrough. For example, the monster game PokĆ©mon Go had more active users than Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. VR glasses are also trendy. But what are the reasons that make an argued, i.e. digitally augmented, reality so fascinating? Why people like augmented reality Augmented reality (AR) is an artificially enhancedā¦
Every Jeck is different - this also applies to decision-making processes: A major reason for different behavior and attitudes towards change is anchored in our personality. It started five million years ago If you look closely at the evolution of our brain, you can see that the development of the human brain over thousands of years...
Many companies have a problem finding good employees and specialized professionals. We show 7 possible solutions. Why is the shortage of skilled workers discussed again and again? The shortage of skilled workers - a social and economic problem that has been discussed again and again for some time, sometimes more, sometimes less. This phenomenon, affecting both large companies andā¦
Entrepreneurs who want to realize their own ideas have a hard time: Investors and banks are often difficult to convince when you are planning something fundamentally new. In the end, the only thing left is often to push yourself through. Like the founders of TravelEssence. At the end of your dreams with a well-paid job? In the beginning, Klug actually had a relationship with the tourism industryā¦
At its core, a startup is a catalyst that transforms ideas into products. As customers interact with these products, they generate feedback and data. How does management work in the lean startup method? How does a startup work? As should be clear by now, by focusing on validated learning processes we can avoid much of the waste thatā¦
Many people suffer from insomnia. The consequences: waking up at night, lying awake for hours tormentingly and leaden tiredness the next day. 8 tips against it. Why is getting enough sleep so important? Not even falling asleep is a problem for many people, no, waking up much too early at night is. Because sufficient good sleep is important for the mental, spiritualā¦
In many German companies there is still a presentational culture, but collaboration in virtual teams is on the advance and companies like Google, Facebook or Shutterstock have been doing it successfully for a long time. How does it work at a distance? Virtual management: leading decentralized teams For large and small companies, especially in the IT industry, leadingā¦
Because insolvency is such a taboo subject and because of the legal framework, it's so difficult in Germany to get back on its feet afterwards: for example, when it comes to financing. What's so bad about bankruptcy? Apart from the fact that the debt relief period has traditionally always been quite long in international comparison, many banks do not give bankruptcy credit...
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffmann talks about rapid company growth, and shortly afterwards Barack Obama talks about responsible corporate management. What is going wrong in our system - and what can we do about it? Barack Obama and LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffmann on how the economy is changing Just minutes before Barack Obama spoke at Bits & Pretzels about responsible, sustainable entrepreneurship, but...
What exactly is the inner attitude? It is the sum of your values, beliefs, knowledge and most importantly your personality. It's how you respond to life's challenges. And it is the unique combination of certain properties. Focus on solutions, not problems People with a strong inner...
With many start-ups, the focus is on the great business idea: just get started and if there are customers, it will work out somehow. But growth also harbors many pitfalls. An overview. At the beginning there is a goal At the very beginning of a start-up there should be common goals and values. And these goals should be openly on the table,ā¦
A good boss should primarily focus on the success of the company. But many bosses prefer to cuddle up to their employees ā for example, by posing as a patron saint. What is the main task of bosses? The main task of a manager is the success of the company. But many bosses prefer to cuddle with their employees. How do you recognize theā¦
Anyone who wants to promote innovations in start-ups should establish basic rules for the way autonomous start-up teams work. This is the only way to protect the parent organization from damage and enrich it with a successful innovation. Turning traditional models on their head The focus of the classic recommendations on internal innovations is the protection of the start-up from the parent organization. This model should be onā¦
The next hot thing is ā things. A new bull market is underway and it is happening in commodities. Commodities are everywhere It's about commodities, materials, hard assets, and tangible things that play a vital role not just in your life, but in the life of everyone around the world. If you are inā¦
Only when you have exhausted the potential of existing customers and won back lost customers do you try to acquire new customers. But not blindly, but purposefully. Make a list of your dream customers You don't just look in the online Yellow Pages to see who else is in your target industry and overwhelm them with phone calls and mailings.ā¦
Progress always creates new jobs and others disappear. This also applies to the financial industry and especially the crypto market. We present the most important career opportunities. What are cryptocurrencies and what makes them so attractive? The financial industry has changed significantly in recent years due to technical developments. An important aspect wasā¦
The scandal surrounding the data analysis company Cambridge Analytica drew wide circles at the time. But what exactly does a data scientist do and how do you become one? Data analysis can do a lot of good To be clear in advance: The scandalous revelations about Cambridge Analytica, in which its former Director of Research Christopher Wylie was significantly involved, unfortunately bring a...
Our growth-oriented world has slipped. But what are the alternatives? And how can viable business ideas be developed on the basis of a new, more sustainable economy? The Internet as a driver of social change There are more and more voices criticizing that our society, which is geared towards more, better and faster, cannot function in the long term āā¦
When applicants search for jobs in the job markets, they are often frustrated. Despite a growing number of vacancies, the selection of really good jobs remains poor. But that is mainly due to the nature of the positions. Jobs for which nobody was found! The most sought-after consultants are often 100% willing to travel, 2.500 such positions...
Too much responsibility at work does not automatically mean more money, reputation and success, but often simply too much stress and pressure. How do managers deal with this? Why it is important to think about your own goals and your role In the competitive world of work, employees are often expected to take on more responsibility and...
Helping others is considered positive, but it does pose psychological problems, namely when the limits of self-sacrifice are exceeded. Definition of self-sacrifice and helper syndrome in psychology Self-sacrifice or the helper syndrome is a phenomenon that plays an important role in psychology. It describes the tendency of people to sacrifice themselves for others and...
Communication is an important part of our professional life and everyday life. Accordingly, buzzwords are a key indicator of creativity and current trends in our communication and society. We have to endure the discrepancies. The Word of the Year: Jamaica-Aus Buzzwords and trending terms are always easy to spot, just think of powerful hashtags like 'Jamaika-Aus' before '#MeToo'...
Too many people get in their own way, mostly with behavior patterns learned in childhood. How to dismantle these involuntary self-sabotage strategies? Definition: What is self-sabotage? Self-sabotage is a common phenomenon that can be detrimental to our professional and personal success. It is the act of getting in your own way thatā¦
Personnel work means a lot of work. Appropriate personnel software can help to automate work processes. How does the implementation succeed smoothly against all resistance, even in small companies? What can HR software do for companies? What is HR software? Personnel software is a computer program that companies use to calculate, manage, move, etc. data such as wages, holidays, vacations, company relocations, etc.
Some have to serve every single customer to make ends meet, others have waiting lists to cope with the onslaught of customers. The difference lies in the self-portrayal. Ordering is never "objective" Whenever I ask why salespeople don't have enough customer appointments or why they don't make enough sales, I always hear the same stories. At its core...
The majority of German companies only understand digital transformation as the intelligent networking of machines and the automation and digitization of processes or documents. People take a back seat and companies like to stick to the tried and tested, especially when it comes to internal group structures. The question of why is easy to answer: because we (still)...
When the flagship start-up Jimdo laid off 25 percent of its employees some time ago because it failed to introduce effective management structures, it sparked a lively discussion about the change in the world of work. How can recruiting work here? The future of work? Sometimes everything turns out differently than you think. Sometimes even with a bang. I still remember it well...
What does good leadership mean? And can managers be role models? Or is their image too bad to do justice to such a role? 4 theses on managers as role models. Managers as role models? Can managers, a profession whose image has been badly damaged by the financial crisis and other incidents, still serve as a role model today?...
Financial crises have happened time and time again throughout history. But what can we do specifically to prevent them? The wave picks up speed It was particularly fascinating for me to see how the financial crisis of 2009 spread in space and time and how events that seemed to be separated from each other suddenly turned into aā¦
New strategies always mean changes in companies. When implementing them, it helps to think big. help change! Developing and executing effective strategies is a key component of any successful business or organization. However, the process can be challenging, especially when it comes to thinking outside the box and being creative toā¦
Great careers in top management often develop according to a very specific dynamic. What do successful people do differently? 5 mechanisms for success in work and life. How do great careers come about? It is often not talent and skills that are decisive for great careers in leading positions in our society, but one's own ambitions. The pattern of how great careers emerge, evolveā¦
Slow-grow is a recognized principle for the sustainable growth of small businesses. However, even companies that have grown quickly can downsize ā only to be able to get off to a more successful start afterwards. Downsizing as a business strategy The Ganter brothers from Dublin, who turned their chauffeur service into a bicycle rental company and today have customers likeā¦
So what does healthy leadership look like? "Power together" does not mean that you, as a manager, generously delegate responsibility to your employees and thus overwhelm them. Threat instead of motivation Or put it so unhappily as follows: āI give you the responsibility for this entire project. It's challenging - dig in and don't let me down!" It soundsā¦
Where does the training industry currently stand? Where will it go in the coming months? In view of the increasing digitization in companies, can we expect the training market to grow? The online portal kursfinder.de wanted to know and went in search of industry trends. International survey in five countries Answers were provided by an international survey amongā¦
Raw materials are not respected. Too many so-called smart investors think they're diversified enough when they've invested in stocks, bonds, and real estate. But that's a mistake. Gaining More Commodity Experience For the most seasoned investors, in addition to stocks, bonds and real estate, there may be other options to consider forex or lumber.ā¦
When long-serving members become team members and colleagues suddenly become bosses, this often leads to conflicts. Envy, intrigues and exclusion are often the result. How do the new managers deal with this? What to do after the promotion? After often years of effort, the time has finally come: you are promoted to head of department. But how do you behave...
A company is also a process of self-awareness in which a lot can go wrong. Miriam Rupp, standing here in the picture, founded the agency Mashup Communications at the age of only 24 and made a few mistakes in the process. In the founder's report, she explains what she would do differently the next time she was founded. Starting a business as a learning process Already after my firstā¦
A small church in the Austrian Alps, a man stands in front and talks about construction sites in life that make us creative - and pain that we should see positively. Picking up the balls of life The man is Father Martin Werlen, provost in St. Gerold, a provost belonging to the well-known Swiss Benedictine monastery of Einsiedeln in Vorarlberg, Austria.ā¦
Digital transformation in companies requires courageous and innovative leadership. How can future orientation succeed? What digital transformation means for companies Digital transformation has become a key factor for companies of all sizes and industries. In an era characterized by continuous technological advancement, the ability to adapt to and adapt to new technologiesā¦
As Managing Director Organization and Finance at the online marketer Plista, which belongs to GroupM, Christian Laase is responsible for finance, controlling, business operations and human resources. Christian Laase studied international business administration and business informatics at the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel as well as in Thailand and India. Before Plista, he was involved in two start-ups: in 2004 asā¦
Norbert Nick, head of consulting, training and outsourcing at Fiducia and GAD IT AG, Karlsruhe, explains how fintechs can retain employees for a long time and how career changers can also get enthusiastic about artificial intelligence. Norbert Nick is a business economist (VWA) and a trained data electronics technician. After many years of experience in the service business for banks, he is now Head of Consulting, Training and Outsourcing atā¦
In recent years, the gaming and e-sports industry has gained enormous importance and developed into a major employer with many career opportunities. An overview. Definition: What is e-sports? E-sports, also known as electronic sports or professional gaming, refers to the competition of video gamers at a professional level. It includes organized competitions of individual or team players thatā¦
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...
When start-ups and companies fail, the founders have to ask themselves about a new beginning. Tips that will help. Give up independence ā and then? Often, small business owners have set up their own business with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but then come the imponderables of everyday life or economic crises. Entrepreneurs and especially small business owners quickly find themselves faced with difficult...
Prof. Dr. Gerrit Heinemann heads the eWeb Research Center at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and teaches business administration, management and trade. The fourth and last part of the interview is about cooperative business models in e-commerce. Heinemann studied business administration in MĆ¼nster and obtained his doctorate as a research assistant at the Institute for Marketing under Prof. Dr. Dr. hc mult. Herbert Meffert.
Bosses are not infallible, which is why criticism from employees is also important, even if they often don't feel heard or are afraid. 8 tips on how to make the feedback conversation successful. Employees want to feel heard: Feedback to the boss is crucial for the company's success. The backbone of every organization is effective leadership and motivated employees. In thisā¦
Since money has existed, there has also been a need to exchange money from different origins (i.e. currencies) for one another. But the foreign exchange market has only existed in this form for a few years. A few basics. History and current development of the foreign exchange market Life without money is unimaginable today, as it fulfills a multitude of functions: it is a recognized medium of exchange, aā¦
It is not uncommon for bosses to lose trust and should make companies sit up and take notice when it comes to employee retention. Strategies for successfully dealing with the problem. Goodbye employee retention? When the boss relationship suffers The relationship between an employee and his boss is crucial to the work environment. But what happens when this relationship is strained by disappointment? Theā¦
Major reorganizations are a balancing act in established companies. On the one hand, the company has a significant customer base that expects excellent service, and on the other hand, investors who expect steady or growing returns. How do you handle that? Sustainable growth is only possible through innovation The time span in which a company can maintain market leadership with someā¦
Dr. Josef Vollmayr Co-CEO of limehome in an interview about the special challenges of the tourism industry and how start-ups can still attract investors and exploit potential. Dr. Josef Vollmayr, Co-CEO of limehome, is responsible as Co-CEO for the strategic direction of the company, the further development of the product as well as national and international expansion. In 2018 he founded together with Lars...
Do you know the coordinates of your position? We live in a certain place. With a specific task. We live to evolve ourselves and the world. And again and again the question arises for the individual: Why are you here? As a question about the meaning of life or why we are in this moment...
If you want to implement your ideas and achieve your goals, you have to be an asshole in a way. At least a certain amount of selfishness is also part of it: because not everyone likes that either: If you want to be successful, it is (usually) a good idea to give a damn about the advice of others. Tear the rules to shreds! In the 1970s, punk rock changed the world.ā¦
Rule #1: Your vision can only be implemented if you state it out loud. If they keep her to themselves, she remains a figment of the imagination. And here we show you why you should talk about it. The journey is the reward We travel a lot to do our work, but sometimes it doesn't wait until we reach our destination...
A young French woman is currently causing a stir in the ZEIT who has worked in 12 Berlin startups and says: hip work culture ā all bullshit. Working in startups has its advantages - if you find the right company. 3 X 5 selection tips. Startups are job engines Startup companies like to be seen as the shining pioneers of a new, betterā¦
In a world characterized by collaboration and cultural integration, managing and leading in a WE culture is crucial. 10 tips. Breaking out of the comfort zone We are pushed out of our comfort zone every day. A phase of forced change. This creates uncertainty ā and enables growth. But only if we don't expect everything to happen immediately...
An after-hours startup is the last legal adventure. And the right business model is fundamental to its success. 6 tips for taking off. The be-all and end-all of every start-up: A creative business model For a long time I underestimated how important it is to develop a creative and innovative business concept. If I could turn back time, I would from the beginning...
Constantly ringing phones, babble of voices and sensory overload: working in an open-plan office often resembles a battlefield. Find out how highly sensitive people can successfully master typical challenges of everyday work. Modern Cavemen People used to live in caves. And today? We also live in caves. Except that they are now called houses. And we live there because we...
Going your own way requires inner independence and self-confident action. Why is this topic so complicated? Why is it so difficult to go your own way? In today's world, where competition is fierce and change is constant, finding your own unique path to success can be difficult.ā¦
Whether a young company is successful on the market in the long term is ultimately decided by the cash flow. 7 tips for financial management. Relevance of finances in self-employment If you are self-employed and want to successfully start a business and run it in the long term, solid financial management plays an extremely important role. With regard to the profit and loss statement...
Birthday wishes for co-workers are a great way to deepen relationships, but there are pitfalls. The best tips. Why are birthday wishes to colleagues so important? Birthdays are special occasions that remind us of the meaningful relationships we have with others. For many of us, one of the most beautiful experiences is receiving birthday wishes from our loved ones.
A positive corporate development is not easy. Because managers don't know where to go and employees don't know why, failure is the order of the day. Possible reason for this: Six SAU traps. But: No success without implementation! The SAU process The boss orders something modern like "agile transformation", and everyone looks away, is excited, waits - whether the specter...
For a long time, cryptocurrencies were mainly known to computer nerds, but after some turbulence, they are now also exciting for traditional investors. 5 reasons. Crypto investments: from nerd stuff to hype Before Bitcoin and Co. started to soar in 2021, it was more of a thing for computer nerds. Bitcoin, the world's first cryptocurrency, is already...
Encouraged by the fierce discussions on selling at Amazon Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® Let's now deal with the opportunities and risks that the marketplace offers to potential entrepreneurs. How does AmazonĀ® tick? AmazonĀ®.de opened its virtual doors in 1998 after the parent company AmazonĀ®.com, founded by Jeff Bezoz in Seattle in 1995, had already made a considerableā¦
Fatalism can also save us from having to deal with uncomfortable changes. It's better to stay seated under a glass dome - that seems safer at the moment. Like on the Titanic This type of person reminds a little of a passenger on the Titanic. Motto: I know very well that my job makes me dissatisfied...
Changed study-time models in Germany have led to a boom in dual studies in recent years. How does the change between theory and practice work? High growth rates This model, in which practice and theory alternate, has seen a surge in demand in recent years. What is a "dual study program" and what are the advantages and disadvantages...
Knowing the right people is good for your career and is becoming increasingly important when applying for jobs. Because thanks to so-called employee recommendation programs, future colleagues are now looking for a job. It's worth it. No chance without vitamin B? Some time ago, when I wrote an article for DIE WELT on the subject of ājob search via networkingā,ā¦
International health insurance is essential for expats living abroad. What do you need to consider to find the best insurance? 5 good reasons: Why is a stay abroad important and useful? In today's increasingly connected world, the benefits of international experience are undeniable. For people who want to advance their personal and professional development, a stay abroad offersā¦
Many companies and sales professionals dream of efficient sales strategies to attract customers. 8 tips on how to do it. Why is the right sales strategy so important? In today's competitive business landscape, the importance of effective sales and marketing strategies cannot be overstated. With the plethora of options available to consumers, businesses need to...
A (non-profit) foundation acquires its legal capacity through recognition by the foundation supervisory authority (state authority). But until then it is a long way, which we want to outline in detail here. Striving for the non-profit nature of the foundation ā the reasons Anyone toying with the idea of āāfounding a foundation should always strive for non-profit status. Because the foundation achieves the status of aā¦
An agile coach supports and trains companies, HR departments and employees in change processes and thus makes a decisive contribution to the company's success. How exactly does this work? Constant flexibility - a major challenge for companies One of the greatest challenges for modern companies is to adapt to the fast pace of life. Businesses need to constantly adapt and innovate to...
Respectful cooperation is important for success at work. Communication should be at eye level. The fact that this often does not work is due to social status. Everyone wants attention, respect and assertiveness Everyone of us desires attention, respect and assertiveness for our topics and goals. At the same time the key qualifications for every working person, the successā¦
Of course, the new scares us. Rituals and routines are important because they form the kit in any community. Nothing speaks against it. However, this should not mean that we (remain) immovably stuck to processes and procedures. When trust slows us down Sometimes the security of the familiar slows us down. She tells us that "everything is ok",...
Accenture, Google and Microsoft have been showing for years how a āborderless workplaceā can work. In Germany, on the other hand, managers already have problems with the virtual workplace, let alone with global networks. It is above all the managers who stick to old ways of thinking and organizing how work is defined and organized. Optimistic employees in terms of digitization 57ā¦
The ability to delegate tasks to others is crucial for personal success. However, this does not always work smoothly and without misunderstandings. Tips on how to properly communicate tasks and goals to others. What the ex-head of state says about delegating The idea for this post came to me a while ago when I was talking to former Icelandic head of state VigdĆs FinnbogadĆ³ttirā¦
The importance of internal communication in companies is constantly increasing. A guide on how you can succeed. Internal company communication: The importance of effective communication in the company The world of work is currently undergoing major changes, so the right communication provides valuable orientation. Basically, modern work structures are becoming increasingly digital. That's how it is in manyā¦
Tiit Anmann, CEO of the Estonian company signwise, made an appointment with me on May 1st, also a public holiday in Estonia, to show me his electronic signature and the most important eServices of the Estonian government - that's how important their distribution is to him. Digital signature in 6 countries The digital signature system is already being used successfully in six countriesā¦
Anyone who wants to have a good paycheck today and work on promising projects learns to program and studies computer science. But what motivates the urgently needed IT experts? Ada Lovelace and Automation The story begins with a British noblewoman shaping our future in the early 19s. "The analytic engine weaves algebraic patterns, like the Jacquard loom...
Jon Oringer is the founder and CEO of Shutterstock, a stock photography agency based in New York. Finally, the fourth and last part of the interview is about networked work in global teams. Jon Oringer is from New York. He studied mathematics and computer science at Stony Brook University and earned his master's degree in computer science...
Many models and methods promise to make companies more agile. Because that is exactly what change demands. But very few actually address the question of why companies are unable to identify and seize new opportunities. Welcome to the VUCA world: New ways of thinking needed! Because our future is becoming increasingly unpredictable, there needs to be a fundamental...
Career 4.0: One term, many ideas. The change in the world of work changes career paths and ensures higher employee turnover. How do companies deal with this? 5 tips for employer branding. Employer branding: How careers work today From baby boomers to Gen Z: Every generation has its own idea of āāa career and the ideal working conditions. Companies have to face thisā¦
How do you become successful? Crises in particular show us again and again where we have to change something fundamentally in order to do something differently. And every change has a domino effect. The biggest domino effect in the world On November 13, 2009, Domino Day, Weijers Domino Productions in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, organized the biggest domino effect in the world by producing moreā¦
We are surrounded by lies every day, much more than we think. But why can't we trust others unconditionally? 5 insights. Don't make it easy for others Jane Sullivan readily admits to making it easy for an investment firm CEO to rip off $250.000 of her retirement savings. jane...
This travel concept example focuses on personal growth and self-discovery through workshops, meditation and guided tours in the scenic Eifel region. Participants explore local culture, history and nature while engaging in activities that strengthen their self-awareness.
This travel concept example focuses on personal growth and self-discovery through workshops, meditation and guided tours in the scenic Eifel region. Participants explore local culture, history and nature while engaging in activities that strengthen their self-awareness.
We all want to eat and live healthier. Therefore, the topic of organic farming is becoming increasingly important. The hour of the organic farmers. Organic Farmers: Unworldly Idealists? Lots of nature, little chemistry ā so far, organic farmers have been seen primarily as unworldly idealists. Because while conventional farmers are primarily concerned with bringing in the highest possible agricultural yields in order to make corresponding profits, organic farmersā¦
Giving feedback as a manager - do you do this in regular discussions for your employees? And do you get some too? 2 X 5 tips. Feedback as a gift So far, only one in five managers sets a good example and asks employees for feedback on their performance and leadership style. This resulted in a Talentsā¦
The ability to conduct good feedback discussions is crucial for employee motivation and company success. An overview. Why are feedback sessions important? Feedback sessions are an essential part of the organizational development process. The purpose of a feedback session is to help teams improve, grow, and stay connected. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolvingā¦
Automation will radically change the labor market. We analyzed 10 professions and their growth opportunities in Germany. 1. Data security On our site we see which jobs are offered worldwide and which skills are in demand. This data speaks a clear language: The job descriptions of the future either complement the work of machines or are to a large extent...
Referral marketing is an important aspect of modern online marketing - from attracting new customers to maintaining a good reputation. We show what is important. Modern marketing is more than a one-way street Nowadays, a company's marketing strategy is more than a one-way street. It is about identifying the target market and giving them the informationā¦
There are sectors that boom particularly in times of crisis. This includes the entire area of āācoaching, life support and advice. The figures indicate that coaching and consulting is a growth market. Self-help as an economic factor The German consultancy market is still on the upswing. While there is an average of one coach for every 8.000 inhabitants in Great Britain,ā¦