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Digital online training is becoming increasingly important in companies. When shaping the future, it is important for employers to draw the right conclusions from the lockdowns. The lesson from Corona: Organizational forms in companies must change Since March 2020, political restrictions have hovered over companies and employees like the sword of Damocles. Even if there are no more lockdowns at some point...
Unusual locations for meetings and company events are in vogue. All the more exciting when they are also steeped in history and offer the right supporting program, as these examples show. 1. Bad Ems – meet and relax in the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Great Spas of Europe” In the course of history, spa towns have often played an important, even global political, role. Likewise...
Many customers are consciously looking for high-quality, higher-priced products and expect a seller to present them to them. But that becomes difficult if the employees themselves are not behind the high sales price. Cheap is not always good Customers are often willing to pay more if they want an original and exclusive…
Studies show that people who live at higher altitudes tend to live longer. The mechanisms behind this are not known - the effect could be due to several different factors. Why do people live longer at higher altitudes? The closest explanation is that the partial pressure of oxygen decreases with increasing altitude. That restricting calorie intake is the…
Laughing companies pursue winning strategies. They are lively and vibrate in a wonderfully positive way. Your employees are full of life, fit as a fiddle, highly motivated and willing from the bottom of their hearts to give their all for the company. The future can only be achieved with such high-performance teams. Laughing companies magically attract the best In laughing companies, there is a buzz of fun, a greenhouse climate...
Whether you call it the point of sales or, more poetically, the place of truth: the success of a company is decided in sales. If sales falter, this does not necessarily have to be due to sales. Find out here which measures help in which cases. Good companies also sell in bad times Of course there are successful and less strong sellers...
Many are familiar with the following example: Google requires its developers to use 20 percent of their working time as “creative time” not for organization but for innovation. Nobody has to justify what they use this one day a week for. Taking the Google idea one step further Everyone decides for themselves what and with whom they want to work during this time.…
Body language is important, as most people undeniably know, but many successful people in positions of power do not pay attention to it. This can have unpleasant consequences. Putin as a lout from the last bank? Rhetoric and presentation expert Michael Moesslang has for Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® already analyzed the body language of various politicians. He also brought this message to my attention:…
Companies not only have to adapt to introducing new things, but rather to no longer doing old things. The latter is the real challenge to get into Grow with the Flow. Building Competitive Edges: 4 Steps What company wouldn't want to build critical competitive edges and turn them into lucrative businesses? Only through growth and profit can the…
People around us lie very often. But how can one recognize the deceptions? 3 steps to the truth. How One Investor Debunked the Big Lie Steve Marks, a Northern California venture capitalist, walked into the CEO's office in the fall of 2005 with a good feeling. He was a guest at a young, up-and-coming company for…
Errors that have actually occurred represent a burden for the team in which the error occurred. In order to avoid this, certain conditions should be met. Gaining trust In order to achieve a lasting change in the culture of error in the company, it is necessary to act both from the top down and from the bottom up. A careless throwback to old…
Appreciation and recognition in our society are very important components of our coexistence in this world. What's behind it? Why is appreciation so important? The meaning of this word appreciation is already in the term itself: I appreciate something or someone as valuable and communicate that I appreciate and appreciate this value. Exactly...
Feel Good Manager is still a relatively new job – and one that has a reputation for being just fun and good for the cuddle factor in the company. An overview of 14 typical tasks. Why a Feel Good Manager? Everyone is talking about Feel Good Management, but unfortunately it is often referred to as a good mood and cuddle course…
Digital platform business models like Uber are often criticized for being exploited. The EU now wants to improve the working conditions of employees who are often bogus self-employed. Platform workers in the focus of the EU Commission – EU wants to clarify employee status The digital platform economy has grown rapidly in recent years. Platforms typically broker small orders to self-employed individuals. A well-known example of this is…
Studies say: People who read with focus and concentration are more successful, earn more and live longer. How do busy people like Bill Gates, Barack Obama or Oprah Winfrey find time for regular reading? 7 tips. Waren Buffet's top tip: read 500 pages a day Put aside your excuses to start reading: when successful people have specific…
Many young HR professionals want to advance their careers, but are wondering what this should look like. Here are 8 tips for starting a career in HR from the experts. Human resources – a job with a future? HR managers are the terror of many applicants because they know how to negotiate, know all the psychological tricks and decide on their own future. But do you have...
More and more customers therefore want to take their financial destiny into their own hands, but themselves have no idea what offers are actually available on the market. They therefore want competent and, above all, independent advice. This is where the financial advisor comes in. The distrust of bank advisors is growing Banks and most independent financial service providers live from…
The Dutch start-up TravelBird.com has grown significantly in just a few years. The rapid growth was mainly due to a sophisticated personnel marketing strategy that is rooted in the corporate culture. About the company TravelBird.com is an online travel agent with 9 travel deals every day - and thematic categories such as city trips, family vacations or day trips. Our recipe for success: We want to inspire our customers...
Bosses are often branded as alpha animals and narcissists, whose supposed strengths quickly turn into interpersonal weaknesses. These properties also have their constructive sides, which are far too rarely considered. Socially Incompetent Alpha Males? Again and again one reads in the media of psychopathic bosses who exploit their employees in a socially incompetent manner. This stigma persists...
The enemy images in most companies are wrongly defined. Self-centered, you align yourself with direct competition. Or even worse: colleagues from other areas are viewed as enemies of the department. But the real enemy lurks in completely different corners. The real enemies are arming themselves digitally Dieter Zetsche, CEO of the...
You will get good decisions if you proceed in a targeted and comprehensible manner. Even if it turns out later that there would have been a better decision: In this way you can understand and justify the decision-making process. 1. What should be decided? We often start without knowing exactly where we want to go. Take the time to realize that…
In order to work effectively, it is important to quickly classify information correctly and to recognize manipulation. Two methods of logical thinking help here: induction and deduction. Why do we need induction and deduction To find your way in today's data-driven world, it's important to understand the different ways information is interpreted...
Communication is extremely important these days - and ranges from short text snippets to longer specialist articles. We will show you what you have to be aware of. Why write an article? Oh, I don't need that! Hand on heart: You are probably one of the large number of people who simply get scared when writing longer texts. Just because…
Edenred Germany was repeatedly voted among the top 100 employers in the Great Place to Work Award for its employee commitment. In an interview, HR Director Lucia Ramminger explains how health management works in the company and what it has to do with employee loyalty. Lucia Ramminger has been Director of Human Resources at Edenred Germany since August 2019. Together with her team, she looks after around 160 employees and…
Women often make a mistake: doing too little marketing on their own behalf. Result: You are not recognizable enough from your surroundings. What can women do to make themselves more recognizable in their new job? “Recognize” comes from “to know” Caroline, a marketing executive at an industrial company and the main breadwinner in her family, was coaching with me to…
More and more studies indicate that companies achieve clear financial advantages when they deal extensively with the higher goals and the deeper meaning, i.e. the purpose of their organization. And that has absolutely nothing to do with the usual guiding principles of the past. "Purposeful Organizations" are winners The awareness of values, just like the economy, is in…
Managers, bosses and entrepreneurs are required to lead and always be available to employees. Tips on how to work efficiently as a manager and how to get employees to actively support you. Open House? Managers also need time to complete their tasks – contrary to popular belief, they cannot do everything…
Unfortunately, professional scheduling is not one of the strengths of many sellers. Although essential for acquiring new customers, regular acquisition is often neglected. But courageously making calls and making appointments can be learned. Regular customers alone are not enough Interestingly, both sellers and employers accept the latent neglect of regular appointments to acquire new customers. You are content with…
A successful digital transformation is essential for future business success - the corporate world is largely in agreement on this. On the other hand, when it comes to the question of who should drive this change process, opinions differ. 6 steps to digitizing HR departments The “Benchmarking HR Digital” study by management consultancy Promerit shows that only 52 percent of HR managers are…
Only happy customers are good customers - and bring corresponding sales. Many companies still don't seem to have understood this old adage when you look at their marketing activities. But how is it better? Happy customers: How do customers become satisfied? Only happy customers bring corresponding sales. When customers are happy, they pay...
You know that: If you are in a really good mood, the work will succeed all by itself. But if you are overwhelmed, you will soon be unable to do anything. What are the problems and what can you do about them? Do not stress yourself! As a perfectionist, you probably have more of one thing than you would like: stress! A…
With the angry speech by FDP party leader Lindner in the state parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia last week, the discussion about a culture of failure or its absence also reached politics and thus the general public in Germany. What conclusions can we draw from this? Mockery and malice for the failed Lindner criticizes in his speech that entrepreneurs…
From university straight to hotel manager? Sascha Schwarze reports how a dual course of study helped him, how the course is structured and what prospective students should pay attention to. Sascha Schwarze (28) completed a dual degree in tourism at the Adam-Ries University of Applied Sciences in Erfurt (today IUBH Dual Studies) from 2009 to 2013. Previously, as a chef, he had...
Even a good ten years after my studies, I maintain contact with former classmates and keep in touch with them. I found that most of them felt the same as me. They changed companies, got new tasks and positions. Only today do they feel that they are being adequately rewarded. Rethinking work That made me…
You don't get anything out of line from soldiers marching in rank and file. And the boss's "word of power" often means that valuable initiatives simply peter out. The good employees with high potential learn in this way that their opinion does not count. And they are leaving in droves. Managers with moderate hierarchies would do well to…
Creating good concepts under time pressure is crucial for success these days. But how do you do this efficiently? Time is a decisive factor for success In the everyday life of many employees and companies, the time factor is of decisive importance for success. It is not for nothing that they say that time is money. And both groups are expected to…
Tax returns, reinstalling your operating system, cleaning the house—these are all things we like to put off—until the mountain just keeps getting bigger and bigger. 3 good reasons against procastinating. And 3 tips for quick decisions and implementation. Because then the procastination becomes the correct procrastination ;-) Postpone or not? Make sure…
Enthusiastic employees are the basis, a decisive basis for not only proclaiming the service concept as a company, but actually living it. So the following applies: First employee enthusiasm and then customer enthusiasm! From now on the employee is king! The established rule still applies in business: the customer is king! And that's how he often behaves: from...
With today's oversupply of information and the mass of bureaucracy, you spend a lot of time on work that has nothing to do with your actual job. Here you can find out how to remedy the situation and simplify your everyday work. Work more efficiently by delegating – this is how it works Example: Carpenter K. starts the day by doing his calculations.…
The meritocracy is dead! Long live the effective society! Quality is good, but emotions are really meaningful! Because: Quality cannot speak, but feelings give meaning to our lives. Get rid of the control mania Even if it is generally assumed that quality speaks for itself: Instead of convincing through quality, we need more emotions and meaning! To in…
Services that are tailored as precisely as possible to the customer, especially in the health and care sector, will boom in the future. Individual care desired for those in need of care In 2030, there will be an estimated 100 people of working age in Germany compared to around 50 people of retirement age. Most of these old people wish to live in their familiar surroundings for as long as possible...
Now you have learned a lot about the power of the voice and how to speak. But what can you do to improve your own language performance? 6 tips that will help. Thinking outside the box It is generally advisable to think outside the box and to be informed about current developments in politics, culture, sport and business. This is particularly…
In order to permanently prepare your own company for the "future", a good balance between adaptability and potential development is essential. This succeeds with change management and the right culture of innovation. What ensures future viability? Charles Darwin already knew that the species best able to adapt would be those that survived through evolution. Applied to today's corporate world...
Many professionals feel burned out and empty of meaning. It has long been clear to you that solving the professional crisis requires a new challenge. But there is no brilliant idea and/or the right concept. What goes into a successful working life? It is also often perceived as stressful that they have not been doing what they are supposed to do for a long period of time.
Many founders are afraid of bankruptcy. But even if it is big: "Failure is also an opportunity - if you learn from the mistakes" - that says someone who has gone through all the stages of insolvency and is still successful again today. First mistakes Everything had started well in Krefeld in 1992: Joachim Niering noticed that…
Doctoral students in particular struggle with the meaningfulness of their dissertation or would like to get more out of it. The problem also applies to the entire study. The solution lies in self-leadership and setting the right goals. WHAT do you want to do a doctorate for HOW? Fear of the first time Luckily Laura had a window seat on the train to Frankfurt and it…
Companies that don't constantly reinvent themselves go under - this is the general opinion in management circles. However, organizations do not have to constantly reinvent themselves, but constantly adapt to become future-proof. Through evolution to success "It is not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but rather those that are most...
The ability to take criticism is so important: “You have to accept feedback reverently, at least it has to look like it. So just shut up and look upset." Or what does the ideal, constructive way of dealing with feedback look like? Humble and Grateful? Accepting with reverence and looking moved – this is how you can summarize the common idea of dealing with feedback appropriately.…
For companies that want to remain competitive in the future, employer branding also means meeting the increasing expectations of employees and management. That requires rethinking in management. How can that look like? The world of work is changing Our world of work today has changed enormously: New technologies and ongoing digitization require a high degree of mobility,…
Career starters don't have it easy: they have little experience, but ideally they should already be able to do everything. What can help: A mentor. A study shows how to find appropriate support. 5 tips. If you appear modest, you will find help more quickly. A mentor leads to a higher income and faster advancement on average...
If you want to be rich, financially independent and free, you have to think carefully about what that means for you. This also means setting priorities and making decisions. Financially independent like Keanu Reeves Canadian actor Keanu Reeves (Matrix, John Wick) is said to be one of the few down-to-earth stars in the film business. If you his…
After the duty comes the freestyle. This also applies to professional careers. After the often turbulent start to their careers, many graduates ask themselves what to do next. Instead of relying on the fact that you will find your way, it is better to plan your career well. Without a common thread, there is a risk of getting lost and…
Celebrities also live from the closeness factor, without wanting to get too close or too close to their admirers. However, press reports, TV shows, the Internet and more ensure that we know all about them. With the celebrity in the living room We feel close to the celebrity. They place media in our living room almost every day. Sports and show stars let the…
There are world-famous university dropouts such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell and René Obermann who show that success does not necessarily require a university degree. Tips on how to find a job without. Too many jumps and deviations in the CV usually do harm The above examples are all well-known, successful and CEOs of global companies, CEOs, visionaries...
Among bosses we find introverted and extroverted personalities. For the latter, special challenges can arise when they have to manage introverted employees. 10 tips for a change of perspective. How bosses correctly lead quieter employees Among bosses we find introverted and extroverted personalities. Both are neither good nor bad per se. The job decides who fits better where.…
In preparation for risk management, you determine which risk strategies are defined for the risks in the project. The risk strategy can also be defined differently for selected/certain risks or risk groups. Identifying risks Various approaches are possible to identify risks: You can ask the stakeholders about possible risks. Or you can organize a meeting or workshop...
Applications and curriculum vitae show applicants with all their professional / technical knowledge and experience, but also with their personal characteristics. Can and may a ghostwriter write applications? Why is a real résumé so important? The application and the résumé not only show technical characteristics, but are also one Spiegel the personality. Therefore, according to the…
Delegating means less work. In retrospect, however, many wish they had done it themselves. If you don't want to suffocate yourself with work, you have to delegate tasks. With these seven rules everything works smoothly. Good reasons for delegation Ideally, the transfer of tasks provides relief for the manager and an expansion of competence and new motivation for...
Thomas Egenter is Head of Human Resources at Hansgrohe, a medium-sized company based in the Black Forest. In an interview, he talks about his experiences with home office regulations, the reaction to the shortage of skilled workers and employer branding in medium-sized companies. Thoma Egenter studied business administration at the Schwenningen vocational academy, specializing in industry, and wrote his diploma thesis in the field of human resources management. Since graduating in 1992, he has...
There are many courses off the beaten track - for example in the event industry. Reason enough to go into theCourses in the field of event management. Event management While academic training in this area was smiled at a while ago and in-company training was seen as the better preparation for working life, this attitude is changing...
New trainees need something to find their way into working life. Companies that respect this manage to motivate young professionals in the long term. How do you motivate trainees? 7 tips In just a few days, around half a million young people across Germany will start their careers again. The beginning of the apprenticeship is a drastic experience for many and often with many…
If managers communicate clearly and understandably, this relieves the employees. It is just as important for the team to be able to assess how the manager will behave under certain circumstances. What employees expect from managers Whether people are motivated to work or would prefer to resign is primarily determined by the behavior of their direct superiors. This confirms a...
A weak point of many meetings is the moderation. Because often the moderator himself does not really know what he wants. But what can you as a participant do about it? If the boss moderates poorly You may be familiar with the situation: You are sitting in a meeting and colleague X has far too much speaking time. For example, because the moderator of individual participants...
Consent requirements, duty of co-determination, access and authorization concept, deletion and storage plan are important aspects to be considered when managing electronic personnel files. 1. Fast availability For a digital personnel file, access and authorizations can be granted relatively easily due to the system. The archiving and deletion of data can also be automated. Work processes in the company and especially in the...
Ego and greed block not only personal development, but also the processing of important information in companies. There are examples that have broken this spiral. The mental coach as a profiler When companies book me as a mental coach for personality development, this task often resembles a profiling of the employees. From my preliminary talk, I usually know which participant…
Prominent brands successfully combine good marketing with networking, fun and enjoyment. Companies can learn from them. What successful founders do differently: The secrets of influential business models In today's fast-moving business world, it can be a great challenge for founders to grow and be successful with their own company on the market. Because to build a...
The digital transformation is changing a lot, including our perspective on work and CVs. So far, steady advancement in a biography has been considered the norm - but this understanding of careers will and must change. 4 tips for a new perspective. The classic curriculum vitae has had its day Today's careers are no longer as straightforward as they were twenty years ago. Career paths will…
Many salespeople have a completely wrong image of their customers. Not because they aren't interested in them, but because they've picked up information at some point and trust it blindly. Say goodbye to classic misconceptions and question your truths! Your customers determine the market potential? One of the most popular misconceptions is: The seller…
Not only executives need assertiveness. Those who succeed in inspiring others for their goals can achieve them faster and more easily. Important success factors for this are trust and clear rules of the game. Recognizing needs Everyone has their own needs, desires and goals. Some of them enforce theirs better than others. It is normal everyday life for managers not to...
Successful project management is not easy and medium-sized companies in particular often find it difficult. 7 method tips on how to do it better. Defining Project Management: A Matter of Organization It is crucial for success that companies can master and handle project management. Project management directs the work on a project in a defined period of time in…
There is a fundamental dilemma with job interviews. On the other hand, we recommend that you do not “only” see candidates as applicants, but make them partners. In this way you avoid missing out on potential and increase the quality of job interviews for everyone involved. We advise against misleading the applicant Uta Rohrschneider wrote up Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® about it,…
No pain, no gain - that's true, but to be successful in professional life you still need some self-marketing, efficiency and negotiating skills. That's why worker bees rarely make a career. Worker bees achieve incredible things, but the recognition is lacking There are people in companies who achieve incredible things, almost overturn themselves with good ideas, work with tremendous vigor until they drop -...
There are many conference locations, but only a few offer cooking courses and special gourmet creations. An overview. 1. MICE location in the museum: meeting between exhibits and Viking menu One of my favorite museums in the world is the Danish National Museum – mainly because of its exhibits from the Viking Age. The museum is currently advertising with a special exhibition on this era, which was organized by Queen Margarethe…
But how do you deal with feedback after the first slight? A very simple tool often helps – more than giving in to the impulse to object: the question. Questions and raising awareness As an instrument for self- and impulse control, you can use questions even if you don't want to know anything! When Odysseus tied himself to the mast...
These norms and values are developed in a second step and modified if necessary. The structures and suitable instruments are then determined. Developing a culture of error together It is important that this step is taken together. The collection and recording of errors should not be perceived as a centralized control measure by top management in the company. Undoubtedly…
The most important motivating factor in a company: The employees have to be enthusiastic about their work. Who is responsible for? Now we could say: have to see for yourself how he motivates himself. Also in the company. But that is only partly true. After all, why are there conductors, also called executives in business reality? As a conductor, do you know your...
Home office and flexible working are at the top of the wish list of many younger employees and are therefore an increasingly important employer branding tool. In order for it to work in practice, clear rules are needed. 6 tips. 6 tips for working from home It is well known how modern work works in theory: flexible and tailored to the needs of employees...
Anyone who completes a degree or further training from the IHK to become a business economist can expect a good salary and many opportunities. The most important facts: What are the advantages of studying or further training as a business economist at the IHK? Lifelong learning is the key to professional success. Qualifications and further training play a crucial role in keeping up with your career and especially...
Beate Pracht and Andrea Eikelmann offer team and burn-out training with animal support as well as llama therapy: Five llamas help seminar participants to relax or improve team skills. In the interview, the two tell how they came up with the unusual idea and what is behind it. Beate Pracht (abbreviation BP) worked as a qualified sports scientist for 15 years in sports and…
Many people suffer from bad bosses, narcissists and psychopaths. But the good news is: you can do something about such people - even if they seem to have more power. Weak bosses – why is nothing happening there? When, during my field trips, I leaked the book I was currently working on, I was told…
Secure income, good pay and lavish pensions: In uncertain times, the civil service attracts many people. How to get started? Dream job civil servant: Why is finding a job so difficult? If you want to find a job that really suits you, you have to make your own personal decision, because there are also values involved. Many…
Storytelling is indispensable in modern marketing and successful corporate communication. But you need good stories. Why stories are so extremely effective Storytelling requires one thing above all: narrative material. Effective stories that can be passed on don't just happen that way. they are made. And then distributed in a targeted manner. In this way you not only find good new employees, but also…
Many companies have a problem finding good employees and specialized professionals. We show 7 possible solutions. Why is the shortage of skilled workers discussed again and again? The shortage of skilled workers - a social and economic problem that has been discussed again and again for some time, sometimes more, sometimes less. This phenomenon, affecting both large companies and…
Interdisciplinary action is a must in companies today. But classic silo structures often prevent this. The solution: a culture manager. Culture managers are more than an extended HR department. Who actually harmonizes the overarching cooperation in the company as a cross-functional networker, climate maker and culture optimizer? The HR department is no longer responsible for this. A new job profile has emerged: The…
Well-groomed manners are still considered a sign of a trained personality. They signal an interest in dealing with people in a civilized manner and thus show respect and admiration for other people. Greetings and salutations Let's start with greetings - greetings are always done in passing, from a distance and are verbal. The rule in…
Olympic gold medalist Francesco Friedrich shows what is important – in sport, in business, in life: to be mentally fit in order to be able to adapt to different conditions with agility and to win the race at the crucial moment. What the Olympics says about winners February 19, 2018. Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. After four runs in two-man bobsleigh, two teams…
The digital revolution is progressing rapidly, but there is a lack of good young people, especially in the IT industry. Companies should therefore also make targeted investments in employees aged 40+ - through HR management, targeted further training and agile corporate strategies. 10 tips on how to do this. Further training against a shortage of skilled workers? "Life never stops learning." Behind this quote by Michael Marie Jung (*1940), among other things...
Hardly a day goes by in companies without meetings. But many run haphazardly. It doesn't have to be, because simple rules can make them more productive. Meeting frustration instead of meeting desire? Meetings have a significant impact on the day-to-day work of managers and employees at all levels. Meetings and communication are becoming increasingly important for professionals. They permeate our entire lives, as they...
At its core, a startup is a catalyst that transforms ideas into products. As customers interact with these products, they generate feedback and data. How does management work in the lean startup method? How does a startup work? As should be clear by now, by focusing on validated learning processes we can avoid much of the waste that…
Company health management is "in", but many people are not at all clear how to define the area of responsibility and what the candidates should be able to do. So here is an overview with a checklist. What companies expect from a health manager More and more companies are introducing company health management for their employees - in times of demographic change, they also have...
Growth is the death sentence for many startups: because they often arise spontaneously, disruptively, chaotically, but also flexibly. But the drama begins when the company grows: How can companies grow and still remain agile and maintain efficient structures? Why do startups fail? According to Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®-Author Eric Ries, who founded the lean startup method with his bestseller of the same name...
Organizing teamwork properly is not easy. In order to ensure that everyone works together productively, the basic factors should be right. 2 X 5 points to watch out for. Teamwork: an excuse for social laziness? Teamwork gets a bad rap. “TEAM” is often used behind closed doors as an abbreviation for “Great, someone else does it”. And then there is...
Life planning, professional security and self-realization seem important, but more and more people have several jobs at the same time or in a row. The end of security leaves room for creativity. Goodbye safety thinking! A certain security in life, especially of a material nature, is one of the wishes and hopes of many people in our society. So far, it seemed to be mainly due to a solid,…
How much knowledge is slumbering undiscovered and undivided in the heads of qualified employees? The “knowledge is power” motto, according to which everyone prefers to keep their knowledge to themselves, was yesterday. Teamwork is required today. Do digital solutions help with knowledge transfer? Can employees share their knowledge with each other in a comprehensible manner without neglecting their own work? The general assumption...
Much is written about digital change, but there is little information about how well it actually works in companies and which steps actually have to be implemented. An overview. The human factor must not be forgotten In all the discussion about digitization, artificial intelligence and current economic developments, it must not be forgotten that there are…
In many German companies there is still a presentational culture, but collaboration in virtual teams is on the advance and companies like Google, Facebook or Shutterstock have been doing it successfully for a long time. How does it work at a distance? Virtual management: leading decentralized teams For large and small companies, especially in the IT industry, leading…
Good, restful sleep is more important for well-being and performance than many people think - regardless of whether you are a student, manager or pensioner. How can you promote healthy sleep? Insomnia: why is it even a problem? Good, restful sleep is essential for the functioning of the immune system, metabolism and hormones and has a major impact on performance and well-being.…
Running a business successfully. Even if you are not there yourself. I am convinced that it works. What are the challenges and how do you keep track of numerous locations? A field report and basic tips. Management over long distances There are many reasons that can force a managing director to be physically absent from his own company.…
Do you also feel constantly under time pressure? But of course, that seems normal given the mass of work. Do you mean? It doesn't have to be. 9 simple steps will help to solve your problem. How useful is time management? Tips and advice that many trainers and coaches give, i.e. the classic leadership literature, often have one disadvantage: they...
Leading projects successfully is above all: management on the edge of chaos! Because things can change quickly. For such imponderables you need a good captain. Craft and attitude Unpredictability is one of the core characteristics of a project. It is in the nature of a project that goals change during the process, that members change teams, deadlines are overturned...
It's not just suddenly occurring viral diseases that scare people, but also harmless colds can quickly bring entire businesses to a standstill. What should I do? Beware of infection in the office It's really no wonder that many companies are afraid of infection: every second employee drags himself to the office sick with a fever. Therefore…
Companies can only achieve the future if they attract the intelligence and full creativity of top talent. Because the market is merciless. In the biggest change process of all time Something big is happening. A new game is being played. We are in the middle of the biggest change process of all time. A paradigmatic change in the way of life,…
At the age of 31, Claudia Anderle became general manager of a 4-star hotel. A career springboard was a work and travel stay in Australia. This also helps her today when recruiting new employees. The reputation of the big, wide world Even if her career path somehow sounds logical, Claudia Anderle actually never wanted to work in the hotel business. Raised in Paderborn, where she studied at the University…
At the moment the change of Facebook-Feeds again strongly in the discussion. A look into the past shows how much all feed changes have so far affected user behavior. Private matters become more present Since every user logs in a summary of numerous activities of friends Facebookuser receives, he has a precise insight...
In digital times and a complex world, future viability depends on quick and good decisions. They are the prerequisite for success. This article shows why companies can no longer continue as before when it comes to decision-making culture. New business times also need a new decision-making culture Decision-makers high up in the company were…
Resilience is undeniably an important success factor for the future. Why are resilient employees so important for companies? And how can they attract and retain their employees? Resilience as a success factor of the 21st century Changes require companies and, since companies are made up of employees and managers, they require unprecedented agility, resilience and…
They are still among the most sought-after employees: developers are desperately needed. So what can HR professionals do to convince? First and foremost: learn from developers. Developers: Only 11 percent actively looking for a job HR professionals often face challenges because there are too few skilled workers and very good developers are either difficult to...
There are many ways business owners can attract the attention of potential customers. Below we present three of the most successful marketing strategies. Marketing Psychology: A Definition Marketing is a complex and constantly evolving field in which companies are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to reach and engage consumers. In the…
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffmann talks about rapid company growth, and shortly afterwards Barack Obama talks about responsible corporate management. What is going wrong in our system - and what can we do about it? Barack Obama and LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffmann on how the economy is changing Just minutes before Barack Obama spoke at Bits & Pretzels about responsible, sustainable entrepreneurship, but...
Companies such as Accenture, Adobe, Google, Microsoft are among the list of 6% of Fortune 500 companies that have said goodbye to common management tools. They no longer have time tracking, nor do they have annual performance appraisal interviews. Paradigm shift in performance management This step shows the massive paradigm shift in leadership and management, away from hierarchical…
Sitting on your butt in front of the computer all day is extremely unhealthy. New concepts are needed if we still want to work healthily in the future. Flat buttocks, crooked back People are not for sitting for hours, often with their backs bent in front of the computer. If that were the case, our anatomy would look completely different:…
There are exciting conference locations where you can regularly meet politicians. We introduce the best. 1. Meet like Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at the G7 summit: Schloss Elmau In 2017 the G20 summit took place in Hamburg, at which Germany assumed the presidency. In 2015, the G7 summit took place in Schloss Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A…
What exactly is the inner attitude? It is the sum of your values, beliefs, knowledge and most importantly your personality. It's how you respond to life's challenges. And it is the unique combination of certain properties. Focus on solutions, not problems People with a strong inner...
One of them snoops on the boss, the other steals ideas and the next one sets the alarm clock at 17 p.m. sharp at the end of work. Almost every team has at least one “strange” colleague or boss. But what to do about it? 5 types and 5 tips! 5 types of difficult colleagues There are 5 types of difficult colleagues,…
Flexibility is very much in fashion today: the economy, the labor market, yes, all of our career prospects are in a state of constant change. What does that mean? Rarely easy, almost always good! So many people have to change, whether they want to or not. Others are really up for it. And usually the time has come when the hazard warning lights go on and we...
Many conflicts also arise because people do not simply express what they want, but the suppressed aggression smolders in them to the point of explosion. It would often help to say “Stop!” in good time. accept. 7 tips. Worker bee until late at night A situation that many people are probably familiar with: You are looking forward to your well-deserved…
Learning a job and doing it for a lifetime - this is how the German standard continues to look. But that's like Barbie and Ken making hiring decisions. What is the result? Professional reorientation is a trending topic among the most-read articles Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® belongs to the subject of professional reorientation. Also on Google...
How do you motivate employees? By setting clear goals – actually quite simple. So why does it often go wrong? And what can you do about it? Employee motivation – what is important? The behavior of their superiors is crucial for the motivation of employees. How are they treated by their manager? How does the manager trust them...
Nobody likes failure. But it is important to get back up from failures and setbacks. Resilience helps. How can you learn to be resilient? Resilience: The ability to see things calmly We see this again and again: Some people are successful. You seem to be able to do everything without effort, while others are stressed from morning to night...
LinkedIn founder Konstantin Guericke also knows that hiking is one of the most beautiful and easiest activities to slow down when you are stressed. We present the best hiking trails. 1. Hiking in the rain in the Upper Black Forest The Upper Black Forest is a region that is second to none and promises magical moments, especially in what is known as bad weather when the clouds hang low on the mountains. Before…
Many people are nervous about a tax audit, but very few know exactly how it works. Therefore the process is explained step by step. What’s important in all of this is that tax auditors are only human. Process of the tax audit Tax audit step by step The process of audits is as follows: Usually telephone coordination Audit order with request for electronic data Sending...
Diversity is also finding its way into business trips: women on business trips simply place more value on a beautiful design and extras in the equipment. A selection of hotels that should especially appeal to women. 1. Leonettes – design for women on business trips: Leonardo Hotels I find the concept of the “Leonettes” from Leonardo Hotels, which has existed since 2021, particularly exciting…
We can all learn inspirational behavior. With a bit of discipline, leaders or organizations can inspire others within and outside of organizations, enabling them to implement their ideas and visions. We can all learn to lead. What is good leadership? What actually constitutes good leadership? This is about a natural predisposition, about a way of…
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...
The ability to work in a team means that many different forces have to work together in a company, all of which lead to harmony and success - like in an orchestra. How can this be achieved? Ability to work in a team – bring strength into the company There is emotional strength, willpower, action and thinking. The 8 different instruments that we have available in total is…
Most of the decisions startups face are far from clear. One of them concerns the product release. Another is the work organization of the employees. The product release dilemma A fundamental problem for companies is the product release or the right time for it: How often should a release occur? Once a week, daily, quarterly or...
Posting a job, applying and being hired is common recruiting practice. But there are also exciting, alternative recruitment methods: hiking, cooking and extreme sports. How does this work? Alternative recruiting - can that work? Some time ago, when I moderated a panel on team building in recruiting at Zukunft Personal, Europe’s largest trade fair, one question in particular always came up…
eMails may be practical, but they are not always appropriate. We will show you which etiquette rules you need to pay attention to. eMails: time-saving, but not always appropriate eMails are one of the most important means of communication today, used on almost every occasion - especially at work. But not always are eMails also the best means of communication in a…
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 on…
Work, especially in the office, poses a major challenge to our physical health. 10 successful people reveal how they can stay healthy. Why It's Important to Take Care of Your Health Quite a few people spend most of their lives at work and it can be a big challenge to take care of your own health.
Unfortunately, motivation is still too often seen as a top-down measure. But that often turns out to be a dip in the toilet. What should leaders do better? Reality and Madness You, the boss, have an idea, a plan. You know exactly what you want to achieve. Now all you need is your...