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Why don't many people achieve their goals through strenuous effort? Distractions and disruptive factors are often to blame for the fact that we procrastinate – or our own inner attitude. How can you change that? What does procrastination look like? Let's start with an example: Mr G. wants to plan his time carefully in the future and stick to this plan...
Many go in, little comes out - this is the popular opinion about meetings. The fact that meetings often fail can be due to many factors. One of them, which we want to shed light on here, is the self-expression of team members. But what can you do about it? Meetings suffer from the human factor What do we have at Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® not all about...
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 –…
A structured and informative CV is an essential success factor when applying. What is important? The perfect CV – what is important when applying? A dropped out of law school? Six months of backpacking turned into three years on Australian beaches? Anyone who writes a CV is also confronted with the less success-oriented stages of their life. Change...
Former US President Barack Obama speaks at Bits & Pretzels 2019 about equality, climate change and the break-up of big tech companies like Facebook and Google. An overview of his positions. Barack Hussein Obama II was the 2009th President of the United States from 2017 to 44. He is an attorney specializing in US constitutional law and is one of…
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...
What does extreme sports have to do with the job? Much! Because with both you have risks and fears that you have to learn to deal with. And it's all about team spirit. Both make you productive. Taking risks releases productive forces Taking risks, daring to do the unimagined, often releases unimagined productive forces in the end. At least that's how it was for me...
Many people, especially in our Western society, tend to be overly ambitious and have exaggerated demands for performance. But how do these behaviors actually come about? An overview! Wrong ambition: What actually is perfectionism? There are people for whom it goes without saying that the easiest way to reach their goal is dead straight. Those who remain calm even in the face of great difficulties, who always...
If you're short on time and want to relax with your family, you should consider a short vacation to the amusement park. It offers options for every taste and even luxurious dinner shows. Why a Relaxing Getaway Can Work Wonders for the Family Spending quality time with family is an essential aspect of relationships within any...
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...
A working day that resembles a marathon does not always have to be exhausting. It all depends on the right motivation and appreciation. Survey shows: There is a lack of appreciation Appreciation and motivation are extremely important: If you were very productive, did you have an adrenaline rush and are you satisfied with your work, such a day is definitely motivating. But…
Our parents gave us something pretty fatal to take with us: the supposedly commendable search for a common denominator. We are trimmed from an early age towards consensus, compromise and a cozy course. The need for harmony is above all. Arguing is frowned upon. And what comes out of it at the end? Harmony at any price? Conflict situations should, provided they...
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...
Designing an office is often not an easy task. Many aspects have to be considered. Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role here. Positive working atmosphere - but not at the expense of the environment You don't have to become an eco-entrepreneur and rely entirely on green technologies to do something for the environment at work. Then…
Attracting and motivating employees through living corporate culture – details often matter, even in the toilet. The Importance of Employee Engagement for Company Success A company thrives not only through the brilliance of its ideas, but also through the radiant smiles of its employees. Employee engagement is an essential part of a successful company culture. Motivated employees are…
You know the stressful situation after you've been on vacation for a few weeks and are suddenly thrown back into the office chaos. What can help: organize a replacement. Good organization in advance prevents stress after the holiday Three weeks of vacation, well rested and then that: Suddenly there are a lot of tasks to do again to keep up with the activities in the office…
Companies do well to bind their employees emotionally to the company. But many employees have internally resigned. What to do? Company: Just madhouses? Books put into words what many workers feel. Studies confirm it, and brain research backs it up: Our motivation decreases because the emotional bond to the employer is decreasing more and more. It likes...
Almost every day we get up Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® Inquiries from companies looking for sought-after specialists - especially among engineers and in the IT sector. We give tips on how this specific target group can best apply. Are you desperately looking for skilled workers? Stefan Schwarzgruber from Stackoverflow recently shared 7 tips for recruiters to address IT specialists via eMail...
The desire to do everything well and properly is not a bad thing. However, if you exaggerate, you will quickly get in your own way. 6 tips against excessive perfectionism and for a simpler life. Perfection: The desire to do everything right! Last week, I came across a nice example of how someone could…
Many people are dissatisfied with the organization of their own life time between work and leisure time. Money often prevents the implementation of goals. But that need not be. Who prevents you from achieving goals? Who or what is preventing me from achieving my goals? Where exactly is the "inner bastard" buried? What exactly prevents...
Job references are a constantly controversial topic. And of course you, on the one hand, are fully entitled to do so, but nowhere is there so much cheating. Inflation of good ratings? There is no doubt that job references help employers and HR managers to better assess employees in Spe. This also applies to executives, as our author Tanja Merkens explains in her article 6 tips for managers. On the other hand…
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 that…
Termination is a decision that should be well considered. A change can be the solution to feel comfortable in the job again. What does the “perfect termination” look like? How do you resign without hassle and with a clear conscience? Successful job change: Quit neatly and get off to a good start Anyone who, just a few years ago, had an impeccable CV...
Quit, important customer dropped out, stress with colleagues: Standing with your back against the wall, seeing red is not a good feeling. But one that often unleashes unexpected powers. Seeing red: There is always an alternative! Peter Maier struggled for months, planned, calculated, negotiated - and in the end he didn't get the important order....
Clothes make the man, they say. And professional status is expressed through clothing. Not as strict as it used to be, but opinions are still divided about the right shoes for every occasion. For example, what do you wear to an event with the ex-US President? The right business shoes for every occasion: No trivial topic...
Money is not everything. But too little can be frustrating. Fair pay and appreciation go hand in hand, and often it's not so much the objective amount that matters, but the subjective perception. Dr. Job has examined the topic of salary for you. How an exchange occurs The principle “I…
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.
The former federal capital Bonn still has a lot to offer as a UN location and Beethoven city - especially for congresses and meetings: The UN climate conference also takes place here regularly. UN campus with a view of the Rhine The view from the promenade up the Rhine shows the classic Bonn panorama: on the left the Siebengebirge with the Petersberg, on the right the House of Representatives…
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...
Choosing a career and changing jobs are important topics for students and adults alike. What do beginners and those switching to have to pay attention to? Choosing the right career, of course – but which one? Choosing a career, changing jobs, and lateral entry are topics that are no longer only of interest to young people who have finished school and are looking for a suitable course of study or training position. Because:…
Even if there is no nationwide shortage of skilled workers, companies in some sectors are finding it particularly difficult to recruit suitable employees. What helps: Say goodbye to the bouncer mentality. Recruiting specialists: which method is successful? Especially in IT, but also in tourism, for example, many companies complain massively about not being able to find suitable employees. Many studies...
To be successful and wealthy like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson - that's what many people want. But what kind of training opens the way to the top of companies? In the dream job CEO to success - this is how successful, billionaire tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook or Tesla, some of which were created in garages, do not embody...
Youth hostels could be an alternative for anyone planning seminars, conferences or team-building events, for example for trainees, and wanting to save money at the same time. Youth hostels support their customers in planning tailor-made seminars In addition to numerous conference hotels, youth hostels are also an exciting alternative for companies and clubs. After all, youth hostels have long been more than just inexpensive accommodation:…
That's probably what every company wants: employees who fit the requirements and the advertised job profile like a glove. Extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner explains what helps against this. Reinhold Messner gives tips for HR managers in an interview A common problem with many job advertisements: Although the companies actually have a precise picture of the…
An always happy and hotly debated topic - especially on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®: How creative can and should CVs be? How much graphic is useful and when does it get confusing? An overview. Creative resumes on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® had often reported to various places about creative CVs and applications.…
Virtual, decentralized forms of work are on the rise. What does the new work culture mean for companies? When in doubt, there are many legal and technical problems. New technology, new questions There is no doubt that virtual work is on the rise. Offices, working hours and even personal presence are actually superfluous. That raises questions. The technology is not…
Ruthless, efficient to the point of dropping, greedy for money and power - often the guarantor for entry into the executive floor. But what many employees accept as normal may in fact be a mental disorder that is said to affect 10 in 5 top executives in the US. To the choleric in XNUMX seconds? The boss has just given the employee…
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 to…
Most of us have learned at home or at school that we should always let the other person finish speaking. But no rule without exception – and that is absolutely necessary. Small talk - a great thing? Small talk is a social convention designed to break the ice and get you acquainted with others...
Thinking is generally something very positive, because thinking gives you new ideas and solves problems. But you can not only talk things to pieces, you can also think things through - and never stop brooding. You can find out how to turn this off here. Checklist: Do you brood over your problems? A little checklist to get you started. Also, do you…
Bad Aibling, 60 km from Munich, offers an excellent infrastructure for conferences of all kinds. The city cooperates with various hotels to ensure this. City on the water: conferences in Germany's youngest thermal baths, Bad Aibling in the Upper Bavarian Mangfall Valley, surprised me positively, and not just because the small town is Bavaria's oldest moor health spa and at the same time…
Slow-grow is a recognized principle for the sustainable growth of small businesses. However, even companies that have grown quickly can downsize – 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 like…
We have written a lot here over the years about the difficult career start of humanities and social scientists - for example Gianna Reich's call to leave your comfort zone. Now I realize: The problem also affects many other groups of graduates. A plea to persevere! On the hard ground of reality Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®...
Today, mobility is more important than ever, but whether by train, car or plane: our mobility systems are on the verge of collapse. What options do commuters, business travelers and employers have to de-stress this situation? The number of commuters is increasing For many, commuting to work is part of everyday madness. Crowded trains and delays or traffic jams on the motorways…
Konstantin Guericke is a co-founder of LinkedIn and does his meetings while hiking. In an interview, he explains why that is and how hiking makes you more productive. Konstantin Guericke, son of a North German couple, studied at Stanford University. In 2002-2003 he founded the business network LinkedIn together with Reid Hoffmann, Allen Blue, Eric Ly and Jean-Luc Vaillant and was there…
Georgia Trimceski thinks that students no longer have time to learn the basics of scientific work and wants to remedy this with Mentorium. His company offers a full service for students - and GZSZ star Susan Sideropoulos advertises it as a testimonial. Students: Simply not enough time Georgia Trimceski, founder and managing director of Mentorium GmbH, herself has mechanical engineering at the…
Skulli Mogensen, founder of the low-cost airline WOW air, is considered one of the richest men in Iceland. In an interview, he reports on the dot-com crisis and the bank crash in Iceland – and how he continued afterwards. Skulli Mogensen studied philosophy and founded the telecommunications company OZ Communications in 1990, of which he was CEO until 2007. He was also involved in founding...
When you're ready to take your business to the next level, it's time to start thinking about how to better compete in your industry. One way to achieve this is through a well-planned marketing strategy. Advertising is a must - Henry Ford already knew that Marketing is the process of advertising your...
Frank Westmeier, currently working for a Düsseldorf real estate company, has had a varied career. In an interview, he reports how the colorful CV affects his leadership style, what that means for HR work and employer branding and how leadership will have to change in the future. Frank Westmeier was, among other things, hotel manager on a five-star plus cruise ship for…
Maybe you are also one of those flexible people who like to shake everything up spontaneously. Then you may find it superfluous to plan, because "everything always turns out differently than you think anyway!". Nevertheless, an effort analysis will help you to fight stress and improve your daily routine. You prefer to be spontaneous You want to…
Countless online shops compete for the favor of their customers with a wide variety of approaches. A recently published Bitkom study also reveals that online shoppers are very willing to switch. 60 percent willing to change Around 60 percent of those surveyed stated that they would leave the online shops they had previously visited in favor of other, more entertaining offers. It is therefore important for online shop operators to…
A clear piece of advice to anyone who wants to make a difference in their job is: “Don’t be authentic!” Better to act smart than real! Because authenticity won’t get you anywhere! This is what the examples of Angela Merkel and Oscar Wilde show: a foregone conclusion? Shitstorm? Excellent. At least if you admire Oscar Wilde, whose statue is now in Merrion Square, Dublin...
Anyone who thinks mountain hiking is strenuous has never tried beach hiking. At the same time, it is totally decelerating and exhausting at the same time. For example on Usedom. Beach hiking on Usedom – pure deceleration I was able to try out for myself how great and decelerating, but at the same time exhausting, is on Europe's longest beach promenade on Usedom. Here you can go to 12…
We will increasingly be given the opportunity to organize our working hours according to our biorhythm. The classic 9-to-5 job is already largely outdated. This has advantages and disadvantages – depending on how you handle the situation yourself. A blessing and a curse at the same time The internet has increasingly taken hold of our work: we surf, email, chat. We…
At Bits & Pretzels in Munich, Barack Obama spoke about gender equality, among other things. Men have to learn to listen better, managers have to take action. Is it really that simple? Barack Obama - this is how he thinks about women in the job For Barack Obama, the matter is simple: "As a manager you have to recognize the problem and then make appropriate decisions",...
Peter Chaljawski is the founder and managing director of the Berlin IT eCommerce company Chal-Tec. In an interview, he explains why he relied on employee recommendations from the very beginning when recruiting. Peter Chaljawski laid the foundation for today's company immediately after graduating from high school. At the age of 19, he turned his private passion for good music and high-quality DJ equipment into a professional business.…
The choice of career or study that you make when you are young is often no longer valid for your whole life. Therefore, part-time study can improve career opportunities. An overview. Back to university - first a career, then studies Do the Abitur at the age of eighteen, then at most one year of FSJ and then it should already go to the university.…
Austin, Texas hosts the annual South by Southwest Festival (SXSW), the world's largest digital gathering. This is where Twitter and Foursequare were born, and German delegations regularly solicit American startups there. A young mathematician went the opposite way, she has been living and doing research in the USA for some time. How are your experiences? 40.000 scientists…
Some time ago I interviewed the extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner at Sigmundskron Castle near Bozen/South Tyrol. In the video interview, he reports on extrinsic motivation and how to achieve even extreme goals. Reinhold Messner is one of the most famous mountaineers in the world. In 1978, together with Peter Habeler, he was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest without the help of…
Meetings and in urban infrastructure, but at the same time action-packed team building events in wild nature - Bergen and Fjord Norway offer all of this. Norway's second largest city with UNESCO World Heritage Site With 178.000 inhabitants, the Hanseatic city of Bergen is Norway's second largest city - and the starting point for Hurtigroutes and similar cruises as a tourist magnet. Still, it has more of a small-town…
There are many original ideas with real potential that fizzle out. A lack of stamina and a lack of structure and planning are often the reasons. Ideas often fail when they are implemented The self-proclaimed start-up metropolis of Berlin is, it sometimes seems to me, the city of 1.000 ideas, each one crazier than the last. Meet people who have big plans...
Many meeting rooms are still boringly furnished, with simple, sparse, carelessly arranged tables and chairs. A creative environment has been proven to have a significant impact on productivity and thus the success of a meeting. Creative atmosphere improves productivity Unfortunately, many meeting rooms are still furnished rather boringly, with more or less plain and sparse, carelessly arranged tables and chairs.…
Companies are recognizing more and more that mixed leadership is important for corporate success. But there are often problems in communication. 8 tips to solve them. Mixed leadership in German companies When I was looking for examples of mixed leadership a while ago, many companies turned me down: Apparently, even if they…
One aspect that is criminally neglected in remote work in particular is ergonomics at the workplace. Working in a coffee shop is considered cool, but who thinks about the back pain caused by unsuitable chairs? 12 tips on how to do it better. The ideal workplace? On the left the empty bag from which you hastily wolfed down the sandwich at lunchtime, on the right...
Trondheim, whose city center lies between the river Nidelv and the Trondheimsfjord, is not only the coronation city of the Norwegian kings, but also the birthplace of Norway. It is also an important technology and trade center. History of Trondheim Compared to the scenic north of the country, the Trøndelag with its soft, green hills and forests seems…
The fact that flights are canceled on business trips is almost part of everyday life - but what happens vice versa when the plane leaves but you have the wrong ticket yourself? Tips for emergencies. Wrongly booked at the airport – what now? I was recently invited as a blogger to a product presentation by the mobile phone manufacturer Huawei in Berlin. In addition…
Some places have that certain something in terms of architecture and design. 5 location for lovers of extravagant design. 1. David Chipperfield and Matteo Thun in the trendy district: Falkensteiner Margareten in Vienna Vienna recently fascinated me with its historic and sometimes somewhat morbid charm. This fits with the Falkensteiner Margareten, a location that is not in…
When asked about a gap in your résumé, you should never say “Yes, it was great!” reply. However, gaps need not be a “no-go” in the application. How you can put this in a positive light is explained Dr. Job. How to deal with gaps in the CV? Gaps in the CV are not welcomed by recruiters, but…
These 5 conference locations have a prominent connection: Greetings from James Bond, Wolfgang Amedus Mozart, Angela Merkel and Frank Gehry. 1. Meetings like 007 with a mountain view Or at least you can feel that way in the Piz Gloria restaurant on the 2.970 meter high Schilthorn near Interlaken. Because the location not only offers a picturesque 180-degree panoramic view of the Eiger,…
Career, success, money, power - these are the paradigms of our society. Always striving for a higher position, developing further - that's what employees expect today. But some resist the pressure - and that doesn't have to be the worst thing. Tobi Schlegl - or we are too used to careers right now The story went…
Germany has an anti-corporate and anti-founder mentality. And bankrupts are always the bad guys. This is also reflected in the handling of errors. Unfortunately, this also avoids innovations. The start-up mentality of the series founders Although Germany would like to have more founders, start-ups are always a hot topic, especially in the self-proclaimed start-up capital of Berlin. At the same time is…
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 first…
External motivation is important, but unfortunately you can't always expect others to build you up. You have to do that yourself. Find out how here. Self-motivation You should first observe a few basic rules – if you take them to heart in your daily work, you have already motivated yourself. Do you work…
In order to make our workflows more efficient, it makes sense to automate them. But change management can only be implemented if you think that far ahead at all. Practical tips. Change management in Germany: euphoria vs. refusal In Germany there are currently two factions, it seems to me: those who are euphoric about progress and those who refuse to progress. And the former simply don’t make it, the…
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.…
What can you do if your boss threatens dismissal, a warning or other consequences? 8 steps that help. How can it come to the threat scenario by the boss? As an employee, you naturally want to do your best, impress your boss, and hopefully move up the ranks in your company. However, sometimes even your best efforts may not be enough, and you...
Even if a slight rethinking of employers can be heard in the course of social change: The job market for humanities and social scientists is still tense. Why is it and what can the graduates do? Right on trend? It used to be said that humanities and social scientists can only become taxi drivers. Today, as times…
In the past, when a child expressed an interest in a job, it was the parent's responsibility to ensure that he or she took up that job. This is usually no longer the case today. But far too often parents have a say in career choices. The Influence of Parents on Career Choices Parents have a major impact on…
Those who have the choice are spoiled for choice – this saying applies in particular to career and study choices. Because the offer is sometimes so confusing that it is difficult to set the right course for your own future. 9 tips how to make it anyway. Eyes open when choosing a career? Many school leavers are familiar with the…
The job market is currently offering the curious situation that on the one hand many companies are complaining about a shortage of skilled workers, especially in IT, but on the other hand many qualified older applicants are unable to find a job. How do they manage to get back to work anyway? Returning to work at 53 You hear about cases like these again and again: Elizabeth is 53 years old...
In recent years we have dealt extensively with the use of technical devices. And it was found that they are fundamentally changing our entire lives, including the non-digital areas. How much digitization is changing our work and life How much digitization as a way of life and work is penetrating all of our lives, explicitly including non-digital…
The bad news first: No job is truly secure. Globalization, job cuts, digitization, climate change - there are many crises that threaten jobs. But the constant turning in the hamster wheel is the wrong way. Hamster wheel of job anxiety or new productivity? Especially in times of crisis, job anxiety is rampant and many employees worry about how safe their job...
Whatever you do, you usually do it because you want to achieve something. This goal forms the basis of your motivation as the motive for your actions. Sounds logical, but in practice it's not that easy - because conflicting goals often get in the way. Indecisiveness Prevents Efficiency When determining your…
When both partners want to pursue a career, it is often difficult. After all, a high degree of flexibility and usually also mobility are mandatory in many jobs today. How can a double career be shaped when there are still children? Dual career: There are two variants A study by the German Youth Institute (DJI) identified two variants for the dual career of the future. The…
Change management and innovation have recently been high on the agenda of many companies. What is often forgotten is that every single employee has to change their habits. And that's often harder than you think. Human beings are creatures of habit Because much of our behavior is often unconsciously controlled by habits. And most people love these habits and feel...
Many dream of emigrating and downshifting, and sometimes a remote mountain village is enough. Nevertheless, the change is sometimes big. How can it succeed? From the largest to the smallest community in Austria Monika Karall has moved from the largest to the smallest community in Austria. She came to the...
Who doesn't dream of a paperless office? But many still use paper for their notes or for collecting addresses (business cards). A reason to once again compare the two systems with their advantages and disadvantages. Does the dream of a paperless office remain a dream? The dream of going paperless is probably as old as...
You just don't tolerate chaos and are therefore tidy? Congratulations! A certain degree of order is important in order to be able to work well. But some people tend to exaggerate when it comes to order. Pedantry and an exaggerated sense of order Of course it is good if you are orderly: How much time would you lose searching if…
Employers and applicants often have different ideas. Applicants should be self-confident and authentic - but please not too much. But how should HR managers react if this is exactly the case? Brazen is cool: self-confidence or cheek? How self-confident should applicants be? And if every applicant who behaved like that was thrown out the door in an octagon -...
Employees who smoke don't have to hide, but their vice does not meet with much approval from colleagues or superiors. Are smokers really lazier than others or do they even do better? How do you deal with the topic? 7 tips. Smokers vs. non-smokers – who works more efficiently? Smokers versus non-smokers - not only in cafes, bars...
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 technologies…
A good concept is crucial for the success and implementation of ideas, but is often neglected. How to write a concept in 10 steps. A Good Concept as a Key Element to Communicating Your Strategy One of the key elements in implementing strategy in companies is the use of clear and concise concepts. Whether you need a technical manual...
Many people want simple solutions in an increasingly complex world. Our brain tricks us. What can we do about it? Simplification and its Consequences People tend to generalize their own point of view and think in categories. This is due to the brain, which wants to process information as quickly as possible. Where does that...
Every year in summer the same song: It's finally warm, but then temperatures of over 30 degrees are quickly reached, which many are then too hot to work again. What to do? Working despite the heat of the summer: what's the best way to do it? Summer heat waves are unsightly, promote circulatory problems and prevent productive work. Even government agencies publish information…
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 as…
Applying is a complex topic: HR managers would like to see immediately who is a really good match, as at this honey booth in New York - and who is not. Applicants often make it harder than necessary for them to recognize this. Recruiters – spoiled for choice? No question, matching is an important issue when it comes to finding jobs in…
Goals and visions are important in order to achieve something, it is said. But does it always have to be the big goals when looking for a job and planning a career? Or is it more helpful to use goals as guidelines? Set a goal and achieve it: Meeting with Obama! A few days ago I was chatting with an acquaintance. His desire: to meet Barack Obama revealed…
In Germany there is a lack of entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks – and the right training to do so. At least that's the opinion of former IBM manager Gunther Dueck - and not just him. Surprising findings on the German education system Some time ago, the Enquete Commission of the German Bundestag “Internet and digital society” met on the topic “Processes of change in the…
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 at…
Dress code is a difficult topic: If you dress too casually, you are quickly considered careless, but if you look too correct, you are quickly uncool these days. Apart from that, each group has its own dress code. An overview. Authenticity or skilful staging? Some time ago at the re:publica: nice people, everything cool, easy-going, casual. Only one thing irritated me: it...
The almost religious motif of seduction, guilt and atonement is omnipresent in our everyday work and life. We are often not aware of how this inhibits personal and social change. 10 ways to break out of the vicious cycle. Guilt and atonement as religious patterns of thought are present everywhere. When I was younger, I think that the more atheistic upbringing…
Even at most universities, nothing works without the Internet these days: Whether applying for a place at university, registering for an event, learning together and even taking the exams themselves are now possible online! An overview of how such a networked student life could work. In the past... Those who used to apply for a place at university first went to student counseling and...
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 that…
Artificial intelligence will significantly change the way we all work - this is especially true of start-ups. Why AI is essential for startup success In the dynamic landscape of startup operations, where every decision can mean success or failure, a new era is unfolding – marked by the rapid rise of...
It doesn't always have to be unusual locations that attract conference customers: Often enough, a location with a sense of tradition is simply convincing. An overview. 1. Design meetings in Bozen: Hotel Greif and Parkhotel Laurin Bozen's best and most traditional hotels are the design hotel Greif and the Parkhotel Laurin. The former impresses with a history of almost 500 years and an interior designed by artists,…
Jürgen Schwarz is operations manager and member of the executive board of Kissel + Wolf GmbH in Wiesloch near Heidelberg. In the interview, he reports on the shortage of skilled workers in his company, interviews for testing purposes, like the wrong one eMail-Address can destroy careers - and why many employers don't think of an academic degree for a bachelor's degree. Jürgen Schwarz is according to his own…
A study by the Federal Agency for Female Entrepreneurs shows that only a third of all entrepreneurs are female. Former entrepreneur and member of the Bundestag Antje Lezius explains why. From 2013 to 2021, Antje Lezius was a federal deputy for the CDU in the Naheland region and, among other things, chaired the commission of inquiry “Vocational training in the digital world of work”. Previously she was Managing Director for 10 years…
Marie Kondo recognized that storing is rarely smart and turned it into a veritable business model. But how do you ensure that nothing accumulates in the first place? Marie Kondo - rich and famous by tidying up Marie Kondo has become rich and famous by mercilessly sorting out other people. She works with it practically…
We save and save and forget what it costs us: namely time, productivity and ultimately quality of life. So stinginess is quickly no longer cool. What helps: Outsourcing unwanted tasks and freeing up capacities. If you are stingy, you lose life time. Recently my laptop gave up after several years of service: The hard drive was no longer recognized, total failure...
The gaming industry offers many exciting career paths. Gambling expert Steffen Breitner names the key factors for a successful career. Steffen Breitner is a well-versed gaming expert with over 15 years of industry experience. As the senior editor of Fraudtest.com, a leading independent test site for online service providers, he thoroughly dedicates himself to reviewing and evaluating various providers, from licensing and game selection to...
There are sectors where there is actually something like a shortage of skilled workers. However, companies themselves contribute to this through a lack of willingness to provide training. how is it better When the hotel bosses complain I've often heard hotel bosses sing the praises about the lack of skilled workers: In the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxony, for example, the boss of a hotel complained that here in the provinces...
Even if there are many good ideas, as the top management consultants Assig+Echter found out in an interview: Innovations often have a hard time. This is also due to the resistance of the long-established people - and the lack of transparency in the communication channels. StartUp safaris for more innovation? Whether sugar-based vaccines, surface analysis for quality control, laser production, research into more effective solar cells or the production of new optoelectronic devices...
Constructive criticism can help to improve your own way of working. Nevertheless, she is not particularly popular in perfectionist Germany. In other countries it is different. Successful culture of innovation and feedback: In other countries people are ahead Some time ago I wrote about the American feedback culture in my column in the daily newspaper “Die Welt”. A topic that…
In a series of articles on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® The missing German start-up culture was pointed out. The main reason: Unlike in the USA, entrepreneurship is not firmly anchored in teaching and research in Germany. There has long been training and further education for other professions, so why not for start-ups? Start-up training is urgently needed The…
Television formats such as "Super-Nanny" show that there is a broad interest in the topic of child rearing and childcare in Germany. What is the job profile and starting a business as a childminder? The Rabenmutter discussion – a German problem? Whether children should be brought up exclusively by their own mother or whether they should not just as well, at least temporarily, be brought up by a…
Pure deceleration and stress reduction on the Moselle: Vineyards and picturesque side valleys inspire at almost any time, which you can enjoy on an ideally sunny hike. Between urbanity and nature For me, the Rhine-Moselle-Eifel region connects urbanity and nature like no other region: city and country life are very close together here, metropolises like Cologne or Frankfurt…
Perfectionists are generally considered to be particularly productive, but they are also often afraid of making the wrong decision. How to deal with it? When the fear of making mistakes takes over They always give their all, do not take routine tasks lightly and penetrate every problem down to the smallest detail - perfectionists are generally considered to be particularly efficient,...
The problem with people who want to be perfect at all costs is that they completely overwhelm themselves. Reason: Your striving for perfection and the frantic effort to avoid mistakes at all costs. Distress Because nobody can always give 110% and most people know that too. As a result, they go negative from the start...
A fat paycheck, a hefty annual bonus, recognition and power - all things that companies used to lure and retain managers with. Today it looks different 2 X 4 tips for managers. Money - the wrong measure? Again and again we report on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® about performance incentives, salary levels and fringe benefits as a means...
For many, a management position in the tourism sector is a dream job: working internationally, dealing with people, and maybe even getting to know celebrities are the incentive for many to aim for this goal. Dream job hotel manager A management position in the tourism sector is considered a dream job for many: working internationally, dealing with people, and maybe even getting to know celebrities are the incentive for many to achieve this goal…
In an interview, Sabine Hansen Peck, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Brand and Communication at the Amadeus IT Group, talks about women on the board, the advancement of women and the shortage of skilled workers in human resources development and family policy. Sabine Hansen Peck holds a master's degree in organizational psychology from the Catholic University of Eichstätt. Additionally, she holds an MBA in International Business Management from Thunderbird, School of…
When start-ups and companies fail, the founders have to ask themselves about a new beginning. Tips that will help. Give up independence – 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...
Foreign languages are essential for professional success. In the EU alone there are 23 official languages and more than 60 language communities with regional or minority languages. In an interview, Heidrun Englert, second chair of the working group of German inlingua training centers, talks about the importance of foreign languages. Heidrun Englert, born in 1961, has a master's degree in German linguistics. After a few years as…
Skills shortage in STEM professions - a topic that is on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® led to lively discussions and even an ARD report. But what's up with the topic? Skills shortage in the IT industry? The shortage of skilled workers in the IT industry is considered an important factor on the job market and, many believe, will probably be a problem for many years to come.
600 years of MICE experience in the organization of congresses, conferences and events - that is by no means an exaggeration in Constance. Here you can rent the room of the papal election as a worldwide unicum and jump into Lake Constance during the conference. Lake Constance as a tourist destination Lake Constance is one of the most important and well-known tourist destinations in Germany: It is divided into…
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 this…
Success can be planned, say some; he's a matter of luck, the others. The truth lies somewhere in the middle: If you want to achieve goals, you need a strategy - but also the luck to make good decisions at the right moment. Is life hard or easy? Life is hard for quite a few people. Do you have a job or...
Three years around the world – “doesn’t work!” will probably be the reaction of most of us. Or is it? And what about financially? The Dilemma of Traveling Traveling is not only a beautiful and enriching experience, it also teaches you life lessons. However, the thing about travel puts many people…
Many people are plagued by self-doubt. How nice it would be to be able to confidently counter critical feedback, which is often even irrelevant. Here's how. Negative feedback - what now? "Everything's great," you might say. “Unfortunately, a lot is expected in the job these days and it is natural to be constantly criticized.…
Applications from the computer are still the norm. The mobile job search offers many advantages. We show why the mobile application is worthwhile and give 2 X 3 tips on what to consider. Mobile application: How to convince with a short profile and Co. We unlock our smartphone more than 75 times a day, two…
Recently, somebody told me that he was, though Marketeer, no snoop. This shows how great the fear of small talk is with many. Roland Panter has summarized his impressions of the re: publica - and also on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® there are lots of tips about small talk - including the LinkedIn founder and a ...
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? The…
Ireland as a country is as diverse as its conference locations - from the business city of Dublin under the sign of Google and Facebook to the remote Aran Islands. 1. Lough Eske Castle, Donegal: Meet at the Irish Castle Hotel Meeten in an Irish castle – one at that, owned by Andrew Parker Bowles, the ex-husband of the now…