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Many people would like to do something creative professionally ā 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 ānon-profitā profession? Be it fashion design, product design or another branch: These professions may sound...
Women often have inhibitions about excelling in performance. The essential, relevant cause for the female "bite inhibition" is: Female solidarity. Female solidarity instead of the will to power The fact that women are less likely to be in leadership positions is also due to the fact that they put their claims to power aside in favor of female solidarity. Very different from men, where there is healthy competition. Butā¦
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 ā Berufebilder.deĀ® belongs to the subject of professional reorientation. Also on Google...
If you listen to the cries of Cassandra from business and politics, demographic change is hanging over us like the sword of Damocles. Our society is getting older - and there is a lack of young people. Or is aging just a matter of perspective? The young wild ones at 40 or 50 What is old, what is young? In ourā¦
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...
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 āIt's a shame to only have dreams at night. During the day you should have a few opportunities.ā This wistful quote from Stephen Alesch speaks volumes...
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.
You have graduated from school and the exam stress is finally behind you. However, the next big challenge awaits you: you have to plan your way into the future. You should consciously take your time when planning your studies and career and not make any decisions based on too quick and superficial information. 1. You want security and putā¦
Managers are only too happy to be insulted in Germany - because of excessive salaries, layoffs and wrong decisions. The most recent example is the sacking of VW boss Matthias MĆ¼ller. But are they really that bad or are they just being badmouthed? This is how boss bashing works The media response to Matthias MĆ¼ller's expulsion from VW was great. You have to give him...
Foreign languages āāare becoming increasingly important in the global economy. Many people can speak English in some way, but only a few can speak really good business English. It usually ends with French. On language trips you can brush up on or acquire foreign language skills directly in the country. But how do you find the best deal? Why Foreign Languages āāMatter It's not just multinational corporations that value...
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.ā¦
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 ā 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...
Anyone who wants to promote innovations in start-ups should establish basic rules for the way autonomous start-up teams work. This is the only way to protect the parent organization from damage and enrich it with a successful innovation. Turning traditional models on their head The focus of the classic recommendations on internal innovations is the protection of the start-up from the parent organization. This model should be onā¦
The next hot thing is ā things. A new bull market is underway and it is happening in commodities. Commodities are everywhere It's about commodities, materials, hard assets, and tangible things that play a vital role not just in your life, but in the life of everyone around the world. If you are inā¦
Without a doubt, there are very future-oriented decision types. In complete contrast to him, the emotional and the conservative decision-maker are compared. Positive attitude to life is in the foreground The emotional ego describes a personality trait that prefers the finer things in life. People who are characterized by this dominance are very much fixated on social contacts.ā¦
Do you know that? āYes, I would very, very much like to make a career change! But if I'm already looking for a new job, it should of course also be my dream job. I have some good ideas - but unfortunately they are all too big to implement. Unfortunately I have to stay where I am. A pity." Theā¦
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,ā¦
There are no longer any real dress codes in many professions, but you should pay attention to choosing the right clothing, because this still fulfills an important function: that of belonging. Dress codes have always signaled group membership. In the very beginning, people's clothing simply offered protection against cold, wet and heat. At some point they developed...
"Enjoy your life now before it's too late!" ā Parents advise their children, teachers tell students and friends give each other this strange advice. Finally, once we have a promising job and a family, life full of freedom and travel is over. We should do something! This is one ofā¦
If you want to get promoted, you have to manage staff. āMaximum punishmentā is what many experts think. But there is still a long way to go before the calcified structures in many companies change towards sustainability. This is how you manage in the meantime. Be honest, leadership has never been your thing. Do you remember when you chose your career? You chose yourā¦
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 chooseā¦
Progress always creates new jobs and others disappear. This also applies to the financial industry and especially the crypto market. We present the most important career opportunities. What are cryptocurrencies and what makes them so attractive? The financial industry has changed significantly in recent years due to technical developments. An important aspect wasā¦
"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? Theā¦
An efficient meeting also includes optimal preparation and follow-up - only then can a meeting be really efficient. Part of this should also be the question of whether a meeting is necessary at all. Alternatives to the classic meeting Set up a system for individual conversations with individual employees in addition to the large meetings with several discussion partners...
Companies show responsibility in the refugee crisis: Last week, some corporations launched the āWe togetherā initiative to better integrate refugees through job offers. on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® a medium-sized company explains why he wants to train refugees. Helping out of gratitude Losing your homeland through war or persecution is a traumatic experience. My parents is...
Robert I. Sutton, Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, radically spells it out: āManaging creativity ultimately means turning everything we know about good management on its head.ā Dare more coincidence! Eddie Obeng, founder of one of the first virtual business schools in the world, complains that regulated processes with clear subordination and decision-making structuresā¦
July 12 is always a ambivalent day for German taxpayers: Statistically, taxes and social security contributions are worked up until this date, and only then do the income flow into one's own pocket. It is all the more important to deal with an essential topic: an overview of your own finances. Why the conscious use of money is important...
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...
A few years ago, employer branding was considered the latest trend from the USA. In Germany, however, the topic has long been more than just a modern catchphrase. What does it have to do with employer ratings? Branding for employee retention Freely translated into German, employer branding means something like employer branding. A branding insofar as a company as a whole asā¦
To paraphrase Henry Ford, getting rich is easy. You just have to spend less money than you earn. Sounds logical right? How to get rich easily Just spend less - that sounds a bit too easy. Because whoever manages to do this is faced with two central challenges: First, how does it succeed, not everything in shape...
School is over and the next phase of life is waiting: studying or vocational training. What should school leavers do? What is in demand: the labor market analysis helps further Which job profiles will be particularly in demand in the next few years? Clever school leavers already deal with their training and study opportunities beforehand, because their careers are not supposed toā¦
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 SchĆ¼tt, the best ideas come from pubs. For example, the first idea for your first company...
When choosing a career and looking for a job, most people base their decisions on what is possible or what (false) role models set for them. A lot of potential is lost in the process. The Purpose of Life Why is it so important to find your element? The most important reason is personal. Finding your element is crucial toā¦
If you want to invest, it's a good idea to think about your own attitude first - and then to learn what rich, successful investors do better. Your attitude as an investor In order to be a successful investor, you should also ask yourself questions about your attitude. Even if they are simple questions, they were developed in such a way thatā¦
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 ā with a little courage and research. What is actually a dream job Tourism, media, art and recently also blogging are forā¦
A study by Stack Overflow of 64.000 developers shows that many are dissatisfied with the payment. Personnel managers have to rethink, especially when it comes to recruiting! The average German developer is male, works in Bavaria and has more than 10 years of coding experience It is unfortunately not surprising: German developers are still mostly male today and work in Bavaria atā¦
The scandal surrounding the data analysis company Cambridge Analytica drew wide circles at the time. But what exactly does a data scientist do and how do you become one? Data analysis can do a lot of good To be clear in advance: The scandalous revelations about Cambridge Analytica, in which its former Director of Research Christopher Wylie was significantly involved, unfortunately bring a...
What actually is a creative team? What is meant here is a team that does not have to laboriously discover creativity for itself, but instead integrates creativity and creative techniques into teamwork. A team that consciously uses its creativity regardless of its tasks. Creative leadership - how does it work? However, it comes with creative leadership of teams...
The digital transformation is everywhere. But where there is a lot of talk about technology with its consequences and opportunities, three important fields are neglected - even though they determine the success of the transformation! And they all have something to do with the people in the company. 1. Leadership The CEO of a large medium-sized company recently said: "I'm in a privileged position...
A structured and informative CV is an essential success factor when applying. What is important? The perfect CV ā 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 ofā¦
Humanities graduates continue to have a hard time on the job market, because many employers have little imagination with regard to their possible fields of application. But today generalists are increasingly in demand again. So new opportunities for orchid subjects such as theater scholars? Humanities scholars ā everything and nothing? When I started studying Theater Studies in 1998, the most frequently asked question was: What does...
Almost all recruiters ask predictable questions. Are you prepared and do you know which weaknesses to avoid? If you are well prepared, you can score points in the interview with the decisive questions. Applicant check in a structured interview In the pre-selection or online assessment, you are just a number. Their suitability is determined more or less by automated filters.ā¦
The only thing that would appeal to Marie about the marriage is the white wedding dress. In other respects, too, she doesn't seem to think much of conventional security.Anke Ernst is now in New Zealand on her professional and self-discovery trip around the world. She talks to the French Marie about marriage, security, the variety of different career opportunities and the disorientation of the internship generation. Simplyā¦
Companies like Google have been doing it for a long time: healthy communication and leadership also means finding the way to āpower togetherā. The key to better leadership The lifestyle of healthy communication and leadership, based on the ideas of Nonviolent Communication according to Marshall B. Rosenberg and its four steps, are the key: The key toā¦
Communication is an important part of our professional life and everyday life. Accordingly, buzzwords are a key indicator of creativity and current trends in our communication and society. We have to endure the discrepancies. The Word of the Year: Jamaica-Aus Buzzwords and trending terms are always easy to spot, just think of powerful hashtags like 'Jamaika-Aus' before '#MeToo'...
I studied intercultural German studies and history at the University of Bayreuth. After my master's degree, I did my doctorate on the change in meaning of the concept of tolerance in the old Federal Republic. Today I am Chancellor of the H:G University for Health and Sport. How did that happen? Valuable experience in intercultural cooperation During my doctorate, I was head of the Career Service at...
The only way to get rich quick is to write a book on how to get rich quick. If you look at the various offers on the market, whether in book form, as an electronic medium or as a seminar, you can only affirm this sentence. Because the desire for quick riches seduces some to spend, whichā¦
Data analysis skills are in great demand among employers. However, appropriate training and further education are still few and far between. Therefore, 7 tips on how applicants can train themselves to become data analysis experts in a short time. Data analysis - the most wanted skills of 2017 Data analysis and visualization are among the ten most wanted skills among employers in 2017. The social network LinkedIn...
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 handā¦
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 āperfect terminationā 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...
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...
Josef Wieland is Professor for business administration at the University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz. Specializing in business ethics, for him morality is the business card of every company. Especially in the banking sector. In an interview, he explains why sustainability shouldn't just be grafted on! Josef Wieland is particularly known for the concept of governance ethics he developed, which is based on the system theory of Niklasā¦
Foreign language skills are essential in today's professional world. Language trips, which you can also claim as educational leave, are helpful. 2 X 5 tips on how to find the right offer. How language trips improve your career Is a language trip on your to-do list? That is very understandable. Because the more languages āāyou speak, the better your chances of getting hired...
The majority of German companies only understand digital transformation as the intelligent networking of machines and the automation and digitization of processes or documents. People take a back seat and companies like to stick to the tried and tested, especially when it comes to internal group structures. The question of why is easy to answer: because we (still)...
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 ā 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:ā¦
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:ā¦
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) fundamentally changes the division of tasks between humans and machines. Learning AI systems can carry out increasingly complex activities independently and will work hand in hand with employees in the future. how does it look in action? Interplay of technical functionalities and human skills For the working world, the question arises: Howā¦
New strategies always mean changes in companies. When implementing them, it helps to think big. help change! Developing and executing effective strategies is a key component of any successful business or organization. However, the process can be challenging, especially when it comes to thinking outside the box and being creative toā¦
āA team is only as strong as its weakest linkā or āIf you work alone, you add up. If you work together in a team, you multiplyā ā many beliefs are entwined around the topic of teamwork. 5 tips for optimal teamwork Just because several employees work together does not necessarily lead to good, let alone the best results. The combination ofā¦
Great careers in top management often develop according to a very specific dynamic. What do successful people do differently? 5 mechanisms for success in work and life. How do great careers come about? It is often not talent and skills that are decisive for great careers in leading positions in our society, but one's own ambitions. The pattern of how great careers emerge, evolveā¦
In general, "make a career" usually means becoming a boss or manager. What many employees overlook: The specialist career also offers an alternative to the "classic" management career. Goals and strategy Many companies offer up-and-coming talent the opportunity to embark on a so-called specialist career. A clever move, because nowadays, more than ever, subject matter experts are...
Appraisals and performance appraisals are unfamiliar to career starters. In principle, it is not always pleasant to have the āboss tell you what you thinkā. But if you are well prepared as a young talent and enter into a dialogue with your superior, the dialogue can also open doors for your upcoming career path. Feedback from the boss The inventory described in the first post isā¦
Job advertisements are always read from two perspectives: the company perspective and the applicant perspective. Because this form of text represents the interface between the two groups, it must be both spelled and read correctly. The 2 pages of a job advertisement Job advertisements always have two sides: In them, companies summarize all the requirements for the applicant and show what theyā¦
Frank Westmeier, currently working for a DĆ¼sseldorf 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 forā¦
We consider reason to be the most important ability of the human species; yet most people have very little real control over their mind as it races from one thought to the next. A controlled mind as an essential feature of quality of life Excessive mental activity, stress, depression and anxiety are nothing more than the absence of aā¦
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",...
"Assessment Center" is the term for a test procedure that was used and expanded in the USA in particular and is now also becoming increasingly widespread in Germany. How to get through it successfully? On the history of the assessment center The English expression hides the fact that this examination procedure was originally inā¦
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.ā¦
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.ā¦
The maker develops strategies and plans, motivates people to actively engage, supports them in their work, in learning and promotes their further development. But is a doer automatically a leader? Doer vs. leader The doer controls, implements goals and asserts himself. He is the problem solver, the driver and the one whoā¦
When asked about a gap in your rĆ©sumĆ©, you should never say āYes, it was great!ā reply. However, gaps need not be a āno-goā 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, butā¦
Who saves, has in need - so they say. But that's only half the truth when it comes to financial planning. The right investments are at least as important on the financial market. 25 tips. Finding the right investment with financial education Keeping an eye on finances and expenses, saving in the right place, you know that. Sheā¦
Selected a dream university place, applied for it ā and rejected it. That happens to many future students today. But it doesn't always mean that you have to bury your dream right away: sometimes a lawsuit helps. Why can it make sense to apply for a place at university? With double Abitur classes and more and more professions that require a degree, the number of applicants for semesters is increasing at the same time...
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 isā¦
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...
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 ā if you take them to heart in your daily work, you have already motivated yourself. Do you workā¦
Training and coaching executives poses particular challenges for trainers: Because the participants sitting in front of you already have a lot of experience and are used to setting the tone. How can you convey content to such people? Further training - knowledge transfer or know-how update? Seminars with experienced executives are always an interesting and excitingā¦
A small church in the Austrian Alps, a man stands in front and talks about construction sites in life that make us creative - and pain that we should see positively. Picking up the balls of life The man is Father Martin Werlen, provost in St. Gerold, a provost belonging to the well-known Swiss Benedictine monastery of Einsiedeln in Vorarlberg, Austria.ā¦
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 timesā¦
Every manager has preferences in thinking and acting. And each of them will approach their leadership responsibilities in different ways. But in most companies far too much management is practiced - and too little leadership is practiced. The difference between managing and leading In the business speak of contemporary companies, the word "leadership" hardly ever occurs. Leadership andā¦
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 onā¦
Those who have the choice are spoiled for choice ā this saying applies in particular to career and study choices. Because the offer is sometimes so confusing that it is difficult to set the right course for your own future. 9 tips how to make it anyway. Eyes open when choosing a career? Many school leavers are familiar with theā¦
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...
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...
Apply - but right? In fact, when applying for a job, things are often done wrong that should be clear to everyone. Therefore, we provide an overview of the most important application basics with our small applicant encyclopedia. Properly apply from A-Z ā that's what matters Your application is the first thing your potential new employer sees about you. Aroundā¦
With all the opinions from parents, teachers and friends, the high school graduates' heads are spinning. Which course is the right one? The fear of making wrong decisions is great. In addition, there are many possibilities. The selection is huge According to Studiumren.de, there are 649 university locations, 17814 study programs and 3576 study profiles in Germany. With this step-by-step plan, I would like to encourage the high school graduates...
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...
Finding good developers is not easy. Companies are therefore well advised to comply with their wishes. But what makes developers happy? 56.000 developers provide an answer. How do you keep good employees? We are often asked by our customers how they keep good employees and how they can attract the right new ones. Based onā¦
Inner turmoil and daily news are bad advisors. Fear dominates. The key to making money is easy to find: the word Ā»noĀ«. Most money is made by saying "no" Whether you're buying or selling. The temptations are by the wayside. Bombed by daily news from the financial world, many investors keep getting sucked intoā¦
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 ā spoiled for choice? No question, matching is an important issue when it comes to finding jobs inā¦
Norbert Nick, head of consulting, training and outsourcing at Fiducia and GAD IT AG, Karlsruhe, explains how fintechs can retain employees for a long time and how career changers can also get enthusiastic about artificial intelligence. Norbert Nick is a business economist (VWA) and a trained data electronics technician. After many years of experience in the service business for banks, he is now Head of Consulting, Training and Outsourcing atā¦
The salary is an important factor for employees when it comes to a job offer. But fringe benefits often make an employer even more attractive. Employer branding: the right fringe benefits increase employer attractiveness But how could coveted applicants make a decision when there are two similarly paid job offers on the table? In this case it is often...
In recent years, the gaming and e-sports industry has gained enormous importance and developed into a major employer with many career opportunities. An overview. Definition: What is e-sports? E-sports, also known as electronic sports or professional gaming, refers to the competition of video gamers at a professional level. It includes organized competitions of individual or team players thatā¦
JĆ¼rgen 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. JĆ¼rgen Schwarz is according to his ownā¦
Rarely does our life always go the way we plan and hope. And sometimes there are crises. How can you survive this? Some simple exercises will help. Overcoming crises: Typical stumbling blocks As nice as it would be if all surprises and twists and turns in life gave us joy and happiness - experience teaches us...
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 āVocational training in the digital world of workā. Previously she was Managing Director for 10 yearsā¦
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...
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 āDie Weltā. A topic thatā¦
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 ā 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 aā¦
You have successfully exited your old job. We have put together 7 tips for you to ensure that your start goes as smoothly as possible. Why professional changes are often stressful Congratulations: You are now behind with your old job. And with that, a lot of stress. Because career changes require a lot of preparation, but that's it...
The SĆ¼ddeutsche Zeitung reports today on the theses of our author Armin Himmelrath: He wants to do away with homework. And based on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® Why. Why does homework have to be? How do you learn well and properly in school? By viewing and trying things out ā and by doing homework. Many parents, teachers and students think so. Only: That...
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 goalā¦
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 EichstƤtt. Additionally, she holds an MBA in International Business Management from Thunderbird, School ofā¦
When start-ups and companies fail, the founders have to ask themselves about a new beginning. Tips that will help. Give up independence ā and then? Often, small business owners have set up their own business with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but then come the imponderables of everyday life or economic crises. Entrepreneurs and especially small business owners quickly find themselves faced with difficult...
Skills shortage in STEM professions - a topic that is on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® 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.
How do companies and IT departments manage to work and position themselves in such a way that they can best promote and use the innovation potential of their employees? Addicted to Innovation Everyone is addicted to innovation. Hardly a day goes by when the media, business and politics don't talk about innovation. Thenā¦
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...
More and more corporations and medium-sized companies are setting up branches in developing countries. What are the challenges and what is the best way to prepare for expansion? An assessment and basic tips. Characteristics of starting a business in developing countries Poor supply of food to the population. The result is malnutrition and hunger. Poor health care. Hardly any educational opportunities and a high illiteracy rate.ā¦
A CEO, managing director, director or company director is under constant observation today. Every āunfortunateā statement gets into all the media in no time at all. If the reputation of a leader suffers, that of the entire company quickly suffers as well. The CEO ā face of the company The strong personalization of companies is the phenomenon of our time. You want to know who is behind a company.ā¦
The prophets of digitization never tire of propagating the paradise of the new world of work. But for many employees, this is ineffective theoretical propaganda, which tends to increase skepticism about digitization. This article shows how employees can be prepared for the world of work 4.0 and how fears can be reduced. 5 Steps: How to Engage Your Employees Theā¦
Farmers are systemically important as food producers. But unfortunately there is a lack of young people in the industry. What conditions must be met in order to carry out the activity and what can farmers expect in their daily work? Farming as a profession: facts and figures Farmers carry out an activity that is essential for the functioning of a society: they largely supply theā¦
Dr. Josef Vollmayr Co-CEO of limehome in an interview about the special challenges of the tourism industry and how start-ups can still attract investors and exploit potential. Dr. Josef Vollmayr, Co-CEO of limehome, is responsible as Co-CEO for the strategic direction of the company, the further development of the product as well as national and international expansion. In 2018 he founded together with Lars...
Basically there are three different reactions to fear: fight, flight after the occurrence of the fearful situation and avoidance of the situation. None of these strategies work against the fear itself. Strategies against fears The avoidance strategy is particularly dangerous. Because the fear persists or may even become stronger because the experience that the fear is inappropriate for the situation...
Everyone who starts training or studying knows the phase of the actual selection. There are books in front of you, you deal with the potential study content and think about where the ābiggest returnā will fall. In the end it is mostly a subject that is subject to the "pig cycle". The head won. What do I really want How does it hold...
He learned how to cut asparagus from his grandmother when he was four years old. Today, as a recruiter, he looks after the long-term unemployed on behalf of the job center and helps them get back into work. It doesn't work without Eastern European harvest helpers! It's not an easy job, I've tried it myself: fold back foil, bend over, find asparagus, shovel free with two fingers, with...
If you want to implement your ideas and achieve your goals, you have to be an asshole in a way. At least a certain amount of selfishness is also part of it: because not everyone likes that either: If you want to be successful, it is (usually) a good idea to give a damn about the advice of others. Tear the rules to shreds! In the 1970s, punk rock changed the world.ā¦
Anyone who deals with their own career aspirations and discovers a great interest in working with people could be in good hands in nursing and similar professions. 5 jobs at a glance. 1. Nursing specialist Social commitment, resilience and empathy are other important requirements. The possible activities then include not only care...
Armani suit or sweatpants, Porsche or small car, Breitling or bubble gum machine watch ā none of that interests the horse. How does the horse distinguish between appearance and reality? Recognizing the true core In the course of personal development, people develop two shells around their ātrue selfā. The inner shell "What I fear to be" consists of the emotional world...
It's not easy for career changers in new industries, but you should still have the courage. 7 steps to make applications and job changes a success. Why are additional benefits so difficult to obtain, especially for career changers? Whether from a tourism company to an insurance company or from the creative industry to a bank: it happens more often than you would think that employees...
The quality and motivation of employees has a direct impact on the company's success. A good HR consultancy can therefore tip the scales. Why are the right employees so important for the success of the company? Today's dynamic business environment presents companies with the challenge of attracting qualified and suitable employees and retaining them in the long term. Includedā¦
In this article, we will not present a special range of courses, but rather a very good opportunity to acquire new qualifications alongside your professional life. Studying alongside your job is booming The topic of ālifelong learningā has become increasingly important in recent years and I would therefore like to familiarize you with the various forms of part-time study here.ā¦
Application tests are pure stress for many applicants. We will show you 10 tips on how to master them successfully - and at the end also a classic example test task. Why is an application test necessary at all? If you're looking for a job, you need to know what's important to employers today. That means youā¦
How can companies attract sought-after developers? How does the guild of developers tick? A worldwide survey of developers shows old patterns and new trends, salaries and desires of the industry. Who the developers are and what they are looking for in the job For companies and their HR managers, it is fundamentally important to know how the coveted developers...
In sectors such as IT or social professions, companies complain about a shortage of skilled workers. But that is partly homemade, for example due to a bad image. What to do? Skilled workers don't grow on trees Discussions about the shortage of skilled workers are always surprisingly contradictory: While some claim that there is no shortage, others complain that they cannot find any suitableā¦
An after-hours startup is the last legal adventure. And the right business model is fundamental to its success. 6 tips for taking off. The be-all and end-all of every start-up: A creative business model For a long time I underestimated how important it is to develop a creative and innovative business concept. If I could turn back time, I would from the beginning...
Motivation usually works like this: the boss constantly spurs employees on to perform, or colleagues keep building each other up. But there is another way. Motivation through your private environment There is always a new situation in everyday working life that brings with it a lot of change and uncertainty. If your professional life has...
The integration of refugees is still a hot topic and learning the German language is an important aspect of it. The StartUp Jiki offers learning units with which the new language can be learned as naturally and easily as possible - and which is also suitable for illiterate people. The whole thing was financed by crowdfunding. Aā¦
Companies, handicraft businesses, doctors - they are all looking for qualified personnel. What is often forgotten in many HR campaigns: It is important to reach the right target group. IT staff annoyed by HR staff Recently at a start-up event: A young developer, who by the way has a permanent position at a corporation, complained to me about his suffering: āOh, these stupid HR staff, they keep annoying meā¦
The four classic instruments of the marketing mix, the so-called four āPā for product, price, place and promotion, are several decades old, but by no means antiquated. However, these should be expanded and modified for the Amazon Marketplace, as shown in the figure below. 1. Product: Excellence in the range of goods Excellence in the range of goods means, on the one hand, for theā¦