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The classic office has had its day, it's time we completely rethink work - with the right office design. Rethinking work - with the right office design From pre-industrial times to work in factories to the modern office: the way we work has changed again and again over time...
Edwin Kisuto is a Maasai. He lived a life as a shepherd and a nomad and in simple, windowless huts. The fact that he was forced to go to school by the police changed his life. A report on the dichotomy between traditional and modern. From the straw hut to the eMail Maasai huts are simple: two straw beds…
Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technological trends of the future. No wonder it also plays a major role in the financial industry. AI in the financial sector – the future is now The German financial industry sees artificial intelligence as a promising innovation with great potential. Since OpenAI and Microsoft in autumn 2022, both the experts and the…
Meditating is trendy. It should not only help to relax, but also focus concentration - and thus improve performance. But how does one achieve this state as a bloody meditation novice? 5 tips from personal experience. Meditation: Don't think about anything The idea sounds tempting: Meditation should help you not to think about anything. As long as…
Career starters don't have it easy: they have little experience, but ideally they should already be able to do everything. What can help: A mentor. A study shows how to find appropriate support. 5 tips. If you appear modest, you will find help more quickly. A mentor leads to a higher income and faster advancement on average...
Everyone is talking about resilience and anti-stress programs and healthy sleep, but the role of nutrition is often neglected. The right diet can help a lot. Basic nutrition - sense and nonsense Some time ago I started to deal with basic nutrition for health reasons and was able to solve one or the other health problem...
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 “superanus” and means “superior”. An absolute ruler is a sovereign. A sovereign person is someone who, due to their abilities, is confident and superior in appearance and...
The fear of internet addiction and excessive demands of modern technology is reversed. Is simply switching off a solution? Barely. What helps is a smart approach to technology. Digitalization and the Internet are life? Again and again we have on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® the topic of being overwhelmed and stressed by the internet and new technologies was discussed.…
After the Corona crisis, there was a lot of whining in Germany about the shortage of skilled workers. The problem is old and often homemade. Are you also annoyed by the whining about the shortage of skilled workers? Do you feel the same way? Personally, I can no longer listen to the whining about the shortage of skilled workers that I read about every day. This is of course a…
Authenticity is extremely important when looking for a job and applying – on both sides. Anyone who pretends will not find their dream job or dream employee. A desire to present one's best self as an applicant When applying for a job or similar, you may want to present one's best self. If you…
Elaborate advertising campaigns, strenuous tweeting, annoying customer harassment? Bah! Sometimes the best advertising is just good, original merchandise that follows current trends - as these two examples of DIY furniture show. Good design doesn't have to be expensive In 2009 I wrote a book about the do-it-yourself trend as a successful industry of the future. An architect and designer from Berlin is…
High-flyers are people to whom everything seems to succeed by itself. But there is hard work behind it – 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...
“Utility-oriented texts” – sounds pretty technical. It is - but only at first glance. This article, itself a representative of its type of text, shows briefly and precisely: What are utility-oriented texts and what are they not? And how do you write them in terms of research, introduction, structure, text elements and style? Precise, concrete, understandable: value-oriented texts Value-oriented texts? sounds...
The most exciting business ideas often arise around well-known films – such as in Wellington, New Zealand in the sign of Lord of the Rings. Lord of the Rings was filmed here While copyrights and the financing of authors are being hotly debated in Germany, the writer and historian Jane Tolerton took on her own financing in Wellington, New Zealand.
There is a social paradigm shift in the world of work. Jobs in the luxury industry used to be cool, but in times of climate change and other crises, ethical jobs are in demand. Because giving makes you happy! The Rio Olympics: between waste and poverty No other event in recent years has stood so much for this social paradigm shift, the contrast between…
Do you know that? Toiled day in and day out, always dutifully pulling off all the overtime – and then found out that the colleague in the office next door earns a lot more than you do? Anyone who then storms furiously to his superior and slams a daring “Boss, I want more money” in his face has already lost. The most common misconception about...
Applications and curriculum vitae show applicants with all their professional / technical knowledge and experience, but also with their personal characteristics. Can and may a ghostwriter write applications? Why is a real résumé so important? The application and the résumé not only show technical characteristics, but are also one Spiegel the personality. Therefore, according to the…
In addition to the comfort course and the fear of failure, a third factor affects our professional advancement: we are afraid of making decisions. There's a simple yet inglorious reason for this: we love comfort. In other words: decisions often involve effort. Don't make any decisions Avoiding the hassle of making a decision is one too…
Thomas Egenter is Head of Human Resources at Hansgrohe, a medium-sized company based in the Black Forest. In an interview, he talks about his experiences with home office regulations, the reaction to the shortage of skilled workers and employer branding in medium-sized companies. Thoma Egenter studied business administration at the Schwenningen vocational academy, specializing in industry, and wrote his diploma thesis in the field of human resources management. Since graduating in 1992, he has...
The office is considered the No. 1 dating site. But romantic relationships in the workplace can also bring problems. How do you circumnavigate these? Romantic relationships with colleagues can have a significant impact on your success. In the professional world, human interactions are inevitable. As you navigate the workplace, keep in mind that relationships with your co-workers can have a significant…
Who does not know that: everyone constantly wants something from us and steals precious time from us. This can only be prevented by switching to tunnel vision and radically blocking uninteresting inquiries. That can have consequences. Telephone calls without a goal or purpose? We had it on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® quite often of how to deal with time-consuming eMails bypasses.…
In his training center in Berlin-Wedding, Burkhard Schäfer 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 Schäfer was a social worker, HR manager of a foundation that set up workshops in prisons…
A weak point of many meetings is the moderation. Because often the moderator himself does not really know what he wants. But what can you as a participant do about it? If the boss moderates poorly You may be familiar with the situation: You are sitting in a meeting and colleague X has far too much speaking time. For example, because the moderator of individual participants...
Many dream of getting off, Chantal Cuijvers-Van Kesteren dared to do it with the whole family: the former secretary is now a lighthouse guide in Brittany. How does such a complete life change work? From the big city to the lighthouse Cuijvers-Van Kesteren comes from Antwerp in Belgium. Then she decided to move with her family from the stressful city to Finistère, to the…
The ability to inspire and positively influence people is a key trait of successful leaders. The right body language is an important aspect. What should managers pay attention to? Body language: particularly important for executives In many places, the opinion still applies: Above all, performance counts. And that's especially true for executives. That appearance and body language are also decisive…
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...
It is not uncommon for applicants to fall for job advertisements for job offers that do not actually exist. How do you recognize these in time? Attention Fake: Why ghost jobs are a real problem It happens more often than many people think: companies sometimes advertise job advertisements for positions that they don't currently need to fill. This can be due to various reasons…
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"....
Successful project management is not easy and medium-sized companies in particular often find it difficult. 7 method tips on how to do it better. Defining Project Management: A Matter of Organization It is crucial for success that companies can master and handle project management. Project management directs the work on a project in a defined period of time in…
Hillary Clinton did not become US President in 2016, as many expected. A feverish search for the causes was then carried out. 7 tips that not only women can derive from this for their own careers. Reasons for the election result At the time, I dealt in great detail with the political analyzes of the US election and a first overview shortly after the…
No pain, no gain - that's true, but to be successful in professional life you still need some self-marketing, efficiency and negotiating skills. That's why worker bees rarely make a career. Worker bees achieve incredible things, but the recognition is lacking There are people in companies who achieve incredible things, almost overturn themselves with good ideas, work with tremendous vigor until they drop -...
There are many conference locations, but only a few offer cooking courses and special gourmet creations. An overview. 1. MICE location in the museum: meeting between exhibits and Viking menu One of my favorite museums in the world is the Danish National Museum – mainly because of its exhibits from the Viking Age. The museum is currently advertising with a special exhibition on this era, which was organized by Queen Margarethe…
In the middle of the Corona crisis, investor Jan Bolland opened an ambitious hotel project in Bingen with the Papa Rhein and has already won prizes for it. An interview about pioneering spirit, courage and cohesion. Jan Bolland comes from a family of hoteliers and is the fourth generation to continue the tradition that has existed since 1907. After graduating from high school, he first completed an apprenticeship...
There is no doubt that the sea has a particularly decelerating effect. We present hotels where you can relax straight away. 1. A-ROSA Lübeck-Travemünde: Luxury relaxation right on the beach The A-ROSA Lübeck-Travemünde offers comparatively inexpensive 60-star comfort for business events and leisure, right on the Ostee, just 5 km from Hamburg. An overview. Meetings and rooms with…
Time management helps to get things done efficiently. From time to time, however, you should question your daily routines for time thieves and similar obstacles - a suggestion for a personal time analysis. Time management: Every day has only 24 hours Every day has 24 hours, every week seven days. Only: how sensibly and productively we use this time - or...
Anyone can be a victim of workplace bullying. But you don't just have to accept them, you can learn to react appropriately and effectively to such attacks and even steal the show from the bully. When colleagues become enemies Anyone who works has colleagues – and they can rarely be changed. Is…
You want 200 facebook-Get likes and more in one day? The best tip for this: Forget all carefully thought-out marketing strategies and simply say what you think! A salesman advertises with ruthless honesty Time and time again I experience how panicked PR agencies try to downplay and gloss over problems. It is therefore all the more refreshing to see a homeowner from Bavaria who…
Opinions about careers advice from employment agencies differ widely: Some advisors are very committed and offer their clients above-average support, which can also extend over several sessions. Others work to rule. Special cases must remain outside. What a lot of people don't know: you can even choose your career advisor! Giving suggestions, promoting initiatives How's it going...
Anyone who completes a degree or further training from the IHK to become a business economist can expect a good salary and many opportunities. The most important facts: What are the advantages of studying or further training as a business economist at the IHK? Lifelong learning is the key to professional success. Qualifications and further training play a crucial role in keeping up with your career and especially...
Beate Pracht and Andrea Eikelmann offer team and burn-out training with animal support as well as llama therapy: Five llamas help seminar participants to relax or improve team skills. In the interview, the two tell how they came up with the unusual idea and what is behind it. Beate Pracht (abbreviation BP) worked as a qualified sports scientist for 15 years in sports and…
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 and…
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 industry…
Soft or personal skills are often mentioned as desirable qualifications, but hardly anyone knows what they mean. What hardly anyone believes: the ability to take criticism and the right amount of modesty are actually effective. Self-marketing - isn't that annoying? Humility is an important skill these days, and for good reason: quite a few people engage in…
Interdisciplinary action is a must in companies today. But classic silo structures often prevent this. The solution: a culture manager. Culture managers are more than an extended HR department. Who actually harmonizes the overarching cooperation in the company as a cross-functional networker, climate maker and culture optimizer? The HR department is no longer responsible for this. A new job profile has emerged: The…
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 – Berufebilder.de®-Author Eric Ries, who founded the lean startup method with his bestseller of the same name...
Organizing teamwork properly is not easy. In order to ensure that everyone works together productively, the basic factors should be right. 2 X 5 points to watch out for. Teamwork: an excuse for social laziness? Teamwork gets a bad rap. “TEAM” is often used behind closed doors as an abbreviation for “Great, someone else does it”. And then there is...
Personal branding is trendy, especially when it comes to job applications. But can it replace in resumes? Or to put it another way: Do marketing and image count more than certificates? And does this make recruiting inhuman? Resume or personal branding? Do certificates and certificates have more significance than the personality behind the facade? Are resumes just old-fashioned? And what role do...
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, spiritual…
How would you select collaborators to accompany you on a march to the South Pole. An interesting mind game, triggered by an interview with Reinhold Messner. And how are employees actually selected in many companies? It ends badly with the wrong people When I interviewed Reinhold Messner a while ago, it became clear how important it is for companies to…
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,…
Without videos, nothing works in personnel marketing and selection anymore. The 5 best tools for businesses to create quickly and inexpensively. Videos – Easy integration into HR work thanks to AI Videos have become an integral part of the modern world because they are a popular and effective medium for conveying information, emotions...
Armin Surma is head of human resources development at ETO MAGNETIC GmbH in Stockach and also lectures on human resources management at FHW/IMB Berlin. His area of responsibility is personnel development, potential analysis, assessments, training, and coaching. Surma, born in 1964, studied psychology with a focus on work and organizational psychology in Frankfurt and completed various further qualifications in the field of human resources management, training and coaching. Among other things, he was a freelance…
Just quit the job and start from scratch: Who hasn't imagined that? However, a radical cut is often less promising than you think. dream job? No way: the majority have internally resigned According to the annual Gallup Engagement Index, just 13% of employees in Germany are emotionally attached to their company. The majority is…
Digitization does not stop at German medium-sized companies and in recruiting. Multiple Oscar winner Kevin Spacey also sees future potential here. Hollywood star and German medium-sized company Hollywood star Kevin Spacey had a message for entrepreneurs in Munich: “Use the opportunities of digitization, take risks. Find out what's in the black box!" That the two-time Oscar winner...
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, leading…
Good, restful sleep is more important for well-being and performance than many people think - regardless of whether you are a student, manager or pensioner. How can you promote healthy sleep? Insomnia: why is it even a problem? Good, restful sleep is essential for the functioning of the immune system, metabolism and hormones and has a major impact on performance and well-being.…
A harmonious professional world in which everyone respects one another and works together as a team – a nice ideal that unfortunately has little in common with reality. Therefore, conflicts are inevitable. But men and women communicate differently. Communication behavior: women are different - men men too, it is said, usually manage well at work to communicate with others...
Sustainability is booming and customers can value quality more than quantity. But the offer is overwhelming. What helps? A shopping assistant. Online shop of the future: Fast and cheap, but the service falls by the wayside? Our shopping behavior in particular is being significantly changed by the Internet: We want it to be quick and cheap. What often comes up...
It's not just suddenly occurring viral diseases that scare people, but also harmless colds can quickly bring entire businesses to a standstill. What should I do? Beware of infection in the office It's really no wonder that many companies are afraid of infection: every second employee drags himself to the office sick with a fever. Therefore…
"If you don't want to be dependent on bank advisors, you have to learn to understand your investments yourself": In an interview, financial expert and author Stefanie Kühn talks about the logic of the financial crisis, the individuality of investing and the desire to own your own assets. Stefanie Kühn is a Certified Financial Planner and has been advising clients independently with her company Private Finanzplanung Kühn eK since 1999...
Hardly any other region is so closely associated with a fashionable lifestyle as the Côte d'Azur: celebrities and Hollywood stars come here in hand - and you can do the same for corresponding events. 1. Meetings and Events in Monte Carlo: Between Grand Prix and Rose Ball The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monte…
At the age of 31, Claudia Anderle became general manager of a 4-star hotel. A career springboard was a work and travel stay in Australia. This also helps her today when recruiting new employees. The reputation of the big, wide world Even if her career path somehow sounds logical, Claudia Anderle actually never wanted to work in the hotel business. Raised in Paderborn, where she studied at the University…
No boss likes them, but they come up all the time: private messages at work. 8 tips employees should keep in mind. Texting colleagues privately: why it's common practice in many companies In today's age of rapidly developing technology and digital communication, private messages have become an increasingly popular means of communication in the workplace. Whether about…
If the German economy wants to remain internationally competitive, it must be innovative. But superimposed start-up fantasies are not enough, we need a new management culture - and new skills. StartUps – a hot topic. But also durable? Start-ups are a hot topic right now, not only in the self-proclaimed start-up capital of Berlin: Some of the large corporations are also affording their…
In an interview, René Köles from GULP explains how applicants in the IT industry in particular highlight their strengths and why skills and practical experience are more important than the application channel when in doubt. René Köles is Recruiting Manager at GULP, 39 years old. At GULP, he looks after customers and candidates from the IT sector. Inquiries range from administration jobs to...
The two main tasks of teachers are educating and teaching. But that's also a question of money - that increases the demand for additional offers. Additional private offers are in vogue However, in times of scarce state coffers and ever-growing classes, individual support is becoming less and less important. Many parents are therefore looking for private additional offers, their children...
Classic university rankings primarily take into account the quality of teaching, but the majority of students choose their university based on other criteria. A current ranking by Smava took this into account. How do students choose their place of study? What do German students value when choosing their place of study? According to SMAVA, most of their universities are not looking for excellence clusters,…
Business travelers who fly frequently often have to deal with flight cancellations, delays and long waiting times. However, claims for damages are often possible. Cancellations on business trips: Don't just accept it If business travelers let their airline down on their way to important appointments, this usually has far-reaching consequences. Whether waiting for hours at the airport or in a standing…
Effective further training, which should really bring something, of course requires more time. And learning content tailored to each employee also costs more money than standardized run-of-the-mill seminars. 08 tips on how to find the perfect training course. Fun in the subway Sometimes you discover funny things while riding the subway - for example this successful advertising idea from damago GmbH...
Studies on digital change have been a dime a dozen lately and one hype term follows the next. A recent meta-study examined 30 studies from the last few years and found out which leadership skills really count. A result including humanity is more important than IT skills. The big surprise: there is a human touch in companies From my point of view it is…
There are many ways business owners can attract the attention of potential customers. Below we present three of the most successful marketing strategies. Marketing Psychology: A Definition Marketing is a complex and constantly evolving field in which companies are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to reach and engage consumers. In the…
The subject of job interviews cannot be killed. Anyone who has managed to get an invitation to an interview has already been shortlisted once, but now has to sell themselves as the perfect candidate for this job. In plain language, this means skillfully answering even tricky questions. Job interview – great demand for tips I actually thought that slowly…
Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington once played in the Berlin Ellington Hotel, later the Berlin financial administration worked here and David Bowie celebrated in the basement. Today, among other things, the annual HR Barcamp takes place here. What else stands out: the excellent service. House full of history There is no doubt that the Ellington Hotel in Berlin, which opened in 2007 in Charlottenburg, not far from Wittenberg-Platz, is…
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...
Sitting on your butt in front of the computer all day is extremely unhealthy. New concepts are needed if we still want to work healthily in the future. Flat buttocks, crooked back People are not for sitting for hours, often with their backs bent in front of the computer. If that were the case, our anatomy would look completely different:…
Print was long declared dead, but today printed magazines are considered the supreme discipline in the media industry. But how does one become a trade journal publisher? More than a shallow glamor postille? At 23, Niña-Katharina Paetow was one of the youngest editors-in-chief in Germany. Together with her deputy Sina Franco, Paetow ran the magazine "CASTING - BE A STAR!". The magazine addressed self-confident…
Personal services are in vogue in an increasingly complicated world - also in tourism. The Süddeutsche published this article last year about the still new job description of the mobility consultant. I publish a somewhat more detailed version of the article here with links. Trending: Innovative travel and mobility services Not everyone wants their…
There are exciting conference locations where you can regularly meet politicians. We introduce the best. 1. Meet like Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at the G7 summit: Schloss Elmau In 2017 the G20 summit took place in Hamburg, at which Germany assumed the presidency. In 2015, the G7 summit took place in Schloss Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A…
Which job suits me is a frequently searched term in Google. Many people are looking for a job that fulfills them. Because in reality it is more difficult to implement this, we will show you here why new beginnings often fail and what you can do specifically to ensure that it still works - also for...
Many people would like to do something creative professionally – in the direction of design. This applies to both young professionals and older employees who are reorienting themselves professionally and finally want to make their dream come true. 6 tips! Is design really a “non-profit” profession? Be it fashion design, product design or another branch: These professions may sound...
Germany is known as a service desert – I always notice that when I’m abroad. Good customer service does not have to cost more, it just requires a rethink - then companies would annoy far fewer customers. Divas in support On many a support hotline you have to deal with real divas. This just happened to me recently...
Star fashion photographer Russel James has successfully demonstrated it: living and working without shoes. And there are more people who share this attitude. But how much creative freedom is allowed and possible in the job? Why do we wear shoes? Wearing shoes may seem natural to many people. We usually wear them to show off...
Many conflicts also arise because people do not simply express what they want, but the suppressed aggression smolders in them to the point of explosion. It would often help to say “Stop!” in good time. accept. 7 tips. Worker bee until late at night A situation that many people are probably familiar with: You are looking forward to your well-deserved…
Learning a job and doing it for a lifetime - this is how the German standard continues to look. But that's like Barbie and Ken making hiring decisions. What is the result? Professional reorientation is a trending topic among the most-read articles Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® belongs to the subject of professional reorientation. Also on Google...
Ordinary conference hotels are anything but wild, something that cannot be said of these candidates. 5 unusually wild locations. 1. Meetings between lions, elephants & Maasai: MICE location in the safari camp It sounds crazy: A business meeting in the middle of the bush between lions, elephants and Maasai, with WiFi and everything that goes with it. However, there are negative points for the…
Nobody likes failure. But it is important to get back up from failures and setbacks. Resilience helps. How can you learn to be resilient? Resilience: The ability to see things calmly We see this again and again: Some people are successful. You seem to be able to do everything without effort, while others are stressed from morning to night...
LinkedIn founder Konstantin Guericke also knows that hiking is one of the most beautiful and easiest activities to slow down when you are stressed. We present the best hiking trails. 1. Hiking in the rain in the Upper Black Forest The Upper Black Forest is a region that is second to none and promises magical moments, especially in what is known as bad weather when the clouds hang low on the mountains. Before…
"Hell is the others" said the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, describing what is part of the bitter everyday life for many employees, especially in times of crisis: being harassed at work. It often starts out harmless, but can spread if you don't do something about it. Attention top dog scramble Bullying is actually top dog scramble: whoever bullies has…
Craftsmen are among the promising professions because their skills are in demand. With your art, you not only create profane furniture, but also enable a stylish life. Crafts for a Stylish Life “It's a shame to only have dreams at night. During the day you should have a few opportunities.” This wistful quote from Stephen Alesch speaks volumes...
An often underestimated danger: millions of working people suffer from noise pollution - not only in the construction or industrial trades, Germany's employees get a lot on their ears. Hearing loss the most common occupational disease Around five million people in employment in Germany are exposed to severe noise pollution at work. With dangerous health consequences. For example, the hearing loss is due to permanent sound pressure above 80 decibels,…
Tidying up is one of those activities that we like to put off - usually much longer than tidying up would actually take. Now that's over - in four easy steps. Clutter: Not seeing the forest for the trees You probably know this: been out and about for a few days, every morning hectically…
Diversity is also finding its way into business trips: women on business trips simply place more value on a beautiful design and extras in the equipment. A selection of hotels that should especially appeal to women. 1. Leonettes – design for women on business trips: Leonardo Hotels I find the concept of the “Leonettes” from Leonardo Hotels, which has existed since 2021, particularly exciting…
A personal crisis can hit anyone: the company lays off employees, even traditional companies are facing bankruptcy - and many people have to rethink. A careers advisor can help! A careers advisor can help Many people have lost sight of their personal and professional goals - I've known that since I was in Buxtehude almost exactly ten years ago.
Creative and productive work processes are as individual as people themselves. It therefore makes sense to take a look at the work processes of famous personalities. Rituals and habits help us in our work Rituals, that sounds a bit spiritual and habits, if we are honest, seem boring at first glance. But if we take a closer look, then...
At universities, the curriculum is very well organized, there is not much left of the cliché of the lazy student. How can students efficiently organize their daily routine at the university? How students cope with the mass of demands While everything was usually pretty well laid out at school – timetable, exam dates, homework and material – you have to…
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,…
Usually you only notice afterwards, when you have already started the job, that something is wrong in the company: incompetent, moody boss, anxious employees, bad mood overall. But how can you recognize something like this beforehand? New job: From fairytale castle to shack Some people get the first day of work in a new job like a cold shower.…
Dealing with your superior requires a certain amount of sensitivity: On the one hand, he decides on your professional advancement - you should therefore be on good terms with him. On the other hand, you also have to represent your opinion to your boss, demonstrate your skills and at the same time not put up with everything from him. How to conduct a successful salary negotiation Mr...
For many companies, finding good employees is almost more difficult than winning customers. So it sounds tempting to get employees to look for their future colleagues themselves – after all, they also have to work with them. But the method has its pitfalls. Minimizing the risk of new hires New hires always come with risks for companies...
Resource-saving work is in trend. But this is not only interesting from an ecological point of view, it also affects our work productivity. Approaches to how sustainability from environmental protection can be transferred to the way we work. Just stepping out of the affluent society? Whether one has to go as far as Greta Taubert describes in her book "Apocalypse Now" remains to be seen: Taubert...
Returning to work as an employee after a period of self-employment is particularly difficult psychologically. 8 tips for a successful change. The Psychological Challenge of Going Back to Employership as an Entrepreneur The transition from self-employment to adapting to an employer's structure can be challenging. From a psychological point of view, this situation is very…
Posting a job, applying and being hired is common recruiting practice. But there are also exciting, alternative recruitment methods: hiking, cooking and extreme sports. How does this work? Alternative recruiting - can that work? Some time ago, when I moderated a panel on team building in recruiting at Zukunft Personal, Europe’s largest trade fair, one question in particular always came up…
Our author Michael Moesslang found out some time ago: 97% of all presentations are - well, boring as a snore. But how do you make it better? 10 tips. Boredom or action? Do you want to bore your readers or offer them an exciting presentation? However, this requires two things above all: optimal preparation and full concentration on the presentation show.…
eMails may be practical, but they are not always appropriate. We will show you which etiquette rules you need to pay attention to. eMails: time-saving, but not always appropriate eMails are one of the most important means of communication today, used on almost every occasion - especially at work. But not always are eMails also the best means of communication in a…
A good boss should primarily focus on the success of the company. But many bosses prefer to cuddle up to their employees – 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 the…
How do we deal with mistakes and criticism? What happens when we catch ourselves making a mistake, or are caught by co-workers, or even worse, our boss? All of this allows conclusions to be drawn about the error culture in companies and our society. Practical tips for dealing with criticism. To err is human To err is...
Your boss has scheduled a meeting. And already the day after tomorrow. And you should speak there. But about what? Who exactly is coming? And what tools do you have for the presentation? Preparation is everything. We give you 2 x 7 tips. Meetings - better than your reputation? "Not another meeting!" Let's be honest: how...
Work, especially in the office, poses a major challenge to our physical health. 10 successful people reveal how they can stay healthy. Why It's Important to Take Care of Your Health Quite a few people spend most of their lives at work and it can be a big challenge to take care of your own health.
Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®-Author Tjalf Nienaber recommends job seekers to reveal as much as possible about themselves publicly. At the same time, more and more companies advertise with a homely atmosphere in the office. How much private life at work, technical term work-life blending, is healthy? 10 tips. Has personal self-portrayal long been normal? In his contribution, Tjal Nienaber writes something that still causes violent…
Steward or stewardess, officially known as a flight attendant, is a dream job for many - and not just for women anymore. But the selection criteria are tough and the job even tougher. One who has been doing the job for more than 5 years tells what it's like. A normal job for men? "A woman's job?" Gatis Stanga,…
Are you suitable for self-employment? Is this a viable alternative to permanent employment for you? And are you actually a founder type? Just do the test with our checklist! Starting a business as an alternative to permanent employment Who doesn't know that? Over a hundred applications sent and still no prospect of a permanent position. For this reason also choose…
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 was…
Body language is an important but often underestimated part of our communication. And it offers many opportunities for misunderstandings. 5 tips on what to do about it. Misunderstandings in communication through body language - this is how they arise recently at a business meeting: After a very warm conversation, my long-term cooperation partner accompanied me to the train station and spread her arms.…
Leisure Management is one of those new, trendy courses that I've come across lately - and which is hardly known in Germany. What's behind it? How do you become a leisure manager? The term leisure manager sounds exciting for people who want to turn their hobby into a job. But where can you...
Proper communication with colleagues is one of the most important success factors for a career. It's all about the right mix: You have to work together with others in a team, but at the same time you have to assert yourself against competitors. Rhetorical skill is the key to success here. How to get along well with colleagues Whether you like it or not: You…
"People can achieve amazing things together," said futurologist Matthias Horx in a lecture. One can only agree with that. Nevertheless, many people cannot fully use their potential due to a lack of funding, a lack of economic opportunities or poor starting conditions. This damages society, as the election of Trump or Brexit shows. How can this be changed? The…
Our author Anita Arneitz has already reported on unusual organization hacks for business trips. And also HR style icon Robindro Ullah, publisher of the magazine HR-Life and former head of human resources at Deutsche Bahn, who travels a lot, gives tips in an interview on how to fashionably reduce luggage on business trips. 6 Must Haves You Didn't Think Of! 1. Outdoor jacket for business? For…
Increasing flexibility in the world of work, weakening of protection against dismissal, weakening of works councils and trade unions: the signs on the labor market are stormy. But what can you do to avoid being blown away by it? Job security is being lost bit by bit Trade unions in Germany are repeatedly making themselves unpopular with strikes that, for example, paralyze train traffic or…
In a way, job interviews are like a game of cat and mouse: Applicants only want to present their good sides if possible, HR managers want to learn as much as possible about job seekers - and sometimes develop amazing creativity in the process. Questions in job interviews – a hot topic There is no doubt that the topic of “questions in job interviews” is booming, and we notice that again and again…
Can you assert yourself and still stick to it nicely? And what actually constitutes real sovereignty? A topic that also drives our female readership - but not only. 2 X 3 tips about it. Clear, unambiguous communication: what are the benefits? Some time ago I got on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® called upon to...
Digitalization, globalization and, last but not least, artificial intelligence offer many opportunities, but also professional challenges. How do you specifically prepare for this? Resilience: If you want to be successful in the long term, you have to adapt to change. There is no doubt that the world of work is undergoing profound change: advancing digitalization as well as social and economic changes have created a new era of...
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: "Here…
Cover letters are always a topic of discussion: many HR experts find them too long, too inefficient, and simply superfluous. Companies like Deutsche Bahn have long since abolished it. And many applicants would also prefer to give themselves the warm effusions. What recruiters really want from applicants “Dear Sir or Madam…. blabla… work in your publishing house” That was…
Richard Branson once said that his business ideas always came from personal frustration. Various studies also show the extent to which personality and experience affect start-up success. 2 examples of success. The best business ideas come from pubs According to Masterplan.com founder Daniel Schütt, the best ideas come from pubs. For example, the first idea for your first company...
Money is by no means the only factor that makes employers attractive to employees. There are a number of other motivators that companies can use for their employer branding. Why Employee Motivation is a Critical Success Factor for Businesses Employee motivation is a key factor in the success of a business, and one of the most effective ways to motivate...
Combining business trips with holidays is booming. Bleisure Travel, to use the technical term, saves both time and money. And studies show that companies can also draw attention to themselves with exciting lifestyle topics. An overview. Lifestyle culture: what makes bleisure travel so popular? The working world and with it the tourism industry are changing. So it's no wonder that in the…
Giving gifts is something positive and should bring joy, but it can quickly damage your own career, especially in a professional environment. 7 tips to avoid embarrassing gifts at work. The psychological effect of giving gifts Giving gifts is a matter that has many positive associations: We usually show other people that we...
Nudging is considered a technique of gentle persuasion. But what is the communication technology based on and what distinguishes it from manipulation? Uses of Nudging Nudging has become a popular concept in recent years, combining the principles of manipulation, soft persuasion, communication and influencing others with the goal of changing opinions and behaviors...
Workaholism is widespread in our society. The problem is that this drug enjoys the highest social recognition. But contrary to what many bosses think, these workhorses are not an asset to companies. Why do so many people cling to workaholism? The main reason why, despite many obvious downsides, so many people still stick to their…
Positive stress can make you productive, but negative stress inhibits our performance in the long run because it is often caused by fear. How do these often deep-seated fears arise? Fears and pressure to perform: research into the causes Why do we let ourselves be put under such pressure by stressful situations that we think we absolutely have to function perfectly. Unfortunately, the question...
In Germany, the choice of career is usually very traditional: children want to become what their parents or similar caregivers set an example for them. This overview shows that there is another way and that you can actually find your dream job – with a little courage and research. What is actually a dream job Tourism, media, art and recently also blogging are for…