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Pure symbolic power at the Usedom Music Festival: A special concert in the historic Peenemünde power station that celebrates German unity in the Baltic Sea region in particular - with Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig and former Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder. Special concert at the historic location The Usedom Music Festival has made a name for itself as one of the world's largest themed festivals with an exclusive musical program from the respective guest country,…
The crises of recent years, above all Corona, have radically revealed the problems of an ever faster changing world of work - and made many changes possible in the first place. Review: What impact do crises like Corona have on individual professions? In Germany, it was long considered desirable to have a job that was as secure as possible. But the crises of the past...
Brad Pitt demonstrated it in Tibet, and so did Julia Roberts: Self-discovery is the first step to more fun in life 5 books that show how it's done. Changing habits through self-discovery It's not always the inner bastard's fault when self-optimization and success don't work out. Because it is usually pronounced...
How much overtime do employees in Germany work? How many hours is that in your entire career? What can time recording systems change? The “Working Time Monitor” provides answers. ECJ urges working time recording The ECJ judgment of May 14.05.2019, 55 in Case C 18/XNUMX obliges companies to log the working hours of their employees. This means that all companies must have a timekeeping system...
Job search & career topics - working from home, starting a business & privacy Gunnar Sohn has my interview with the Bolzano native in an article on THE EUROPEAN Professor Dr. Linked to Christian Lechner. And brought another very exciting aspect into play: Namely, that founders want to play the entrepreneur too early. 80 percent of start-ups fail due to StartUp-Gichtlingen It is…
People like to stand in line with Michelle Obama or Sheryl Sandberg - and some of them Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®-authors made it this year, at least in the top business book list of the Handelsblatt. If you still want to give away a good book (note: NO ranking). Our authors: Always good for a surprise! Many of our writers are national, some…
Salary alternatives, so-called fringe benefits and compensations, are popular with both employers and employees - especially the company car. A study shows where it is standard - and where employers need to step up their game if they want to attract qualified specialists and executives. Company car as standard equipment? Company cars are one of the best-known additional benefits for employees. Whether a company car from…
Keeping an eye on your own, very personal goals in times of so many distractions and then mustering the necessary courage to pursue them, perhaps beyond all convention - that is the great challenge of our time. These books will help to successfully master them. Celebrate your own personal success No question:…
Do you sometimes feel powerless? You want to lead, but no one follows? It is often frustrating when a manager has a lot of tasks but does not have a managerial function. What helps: Natural authority. These books will show you how to get them. Critically reviewing your self-image With the right communication techniques, a few psychological tricks and a strong personality, you can...
The Berlin Human Resources Management Congress has just come to an end in Berlin, where we discussed all sorts of HR-related topics. Two crucial developments are imminent: Google is making mobile sites even more important – and is introducing a job search engine. What does this mean for the recruiting industry? HR – job of the future? On our panel at the Personnel Management Congress...
Anyone who carries around several expensive mobile devices suffers from the constant fear that they could be damaged, for example by moisture, falling or bumping into something. 1. Waterproof bag Since I go canoeing from time to time and still like to take photos, it is a must in my equipment, especially now in summer: The…
"Equal pay for equal work - regardless of gender": This is how the goal of the Transparency in Pay Act (EntgTranspG) can be summarized. This law is primarily intended to support women in asserting their right to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. That's the will of the legislator - but what about the lived reality? The Status Quo The Statistical…
Many people find everyday life stressful, while at the same time the market for relaxation techniques is booming. But which offers are really worth your money? 5 books at a glance. Perspective in the jungle of relaxation techniques Studies, job, family and hobbies: everyday life is not stressful for almost everyone. That's why almost everyone is looking for a way to relax. But some...
How do you successfully re-enter the world of work after parental leave? Who takes care of the children? Parents ask themselves these and other questions before returning to work. The Monster survey provides insight into the fears and expectations of the parents surveyed. Parental leave has become established The positive news first: Parental leave has…
#MeToo and the Weinstein case triggered worldwide discussions on the subject of sexism, which also affects the IT and start-up scene. But the working conditions in start-ups, which have long been a role model for other companies, also repeatedly cause criticism. A study examined both issues in more detail. The working conditions of NewWork under the magnifying glass have long been determined…
What does the leadership of the future look like? Maybe it has a lot to do with freedom and a new style of leadership. Because if you want to lead well, you must also have the freedom to do so. 5 books provide information. Finally out of the forced corset of everyday management Carsten K. Rath examines the most important fields of action in leadership and shows…
How optimistic they are about the future is one of the biggest differences between Generations X, Y and Z. The reasons for professional concerns vary from generation to generation. But some fears are common to all age groups. About the study In order to get to the bottom of the differences and similarities between generations X, Y and Z,…
What will data science and increasing automation mean for HR and employees in the future? What role does the gig economy play for employers and are unusual additional benefits still a model for the future? The 5 most important HR trends of the future at a glance. The top 5 international HR trends Which HR trends and changes can companies and HR managers expect in the future? In the…
If you work in Dortmund in a small or very large company, with great colleagues, then you may be the happiest employee in Germany. According to a recent study, the place of work and the environment are decisive factors. Where are the happiest workers? LinkedIn surveyed 10.000 professionals and executives and 3.700 recruiters worldwide to...
The automotive industry remains in demand, but other employers are also making a name for themselves. And: Most young employees are satisfied with their job, but still want to change. The Universum Young Professional Survey 2016 shows why. Bosch – and other success stories The automotive industry remains the favorite employer of the Germans – this year's rankings prove it once again.…
Bestseller “The 110 Percent Lie” in FAZ, ZEIT, WELT & Co. My bestseller “The 110 Percent Lie” was discussed in FAZ, ZEIT, WELT: and achieved several bestseller placements on Amazon and in the press. An overview. DIE ZEIT Recently I was from ZEIT ONLINE interviewed again. Here is an excerpt from the page: interview and quote...
Anyone who is new to the position of manager must quickly acquire the necessary leadership skills so that everything runs smoothly right from the start. These books will help. Leadership principles for beginners and advanced Andreas Buhr offers very good support with ten central - very clearly structured and easy to understand - leadership principles that are important for leadership success.
The automobile manufacturers assert themselves as attractive employers. And: The salary gap between women and men already exists before starting a career. These are two key findings from Universum's 2016 Student Survey. There was no crash at Volkswagen The current events do not seem to bother the automotive industry in general or Volkswagen in particular: Economics and engineering students…
The Sticks and Stones, which takes place on June 3rd and 4th, 2016 in Berlin, follows a new trade fair concept. And we are happy to be there as a media partner alongside brandeins and NEON. Rock star with 2.500 unicorns The Sticks and Stones, which took place in Berlin for the first time in 2012, wants to be more than a traditional careers fair with boring suits,…
More than every second employee in Germany believes that they can only significantly increase their own salary by changing jobs. The reason: Salary transparency is not a priority in most companies. Although most workers would like to have a better understanding of what compensation is market standard and fair, a study shows. 7 out of 10 employees lack transparency...
The current Monster study addresses the question: How do companies and job seekers see the application process of the future? With sometimes surprisingly bizarre results and potential for new business ideas, for example in the field of robot recruiting. The media mix is becoming more confusing The good news: there are more and more ways for applicants and companies to find each other. The bad news: The media mix will…
A current survey shows that almost every third employee in Germany goes to work out of fear even when they are ill. On the other hand, every tenth person says they use the cold season to just go blue. Who was interviewed? According to a recent survey by the job and career platform Glassdoor, more than...
ZEIT Online on data protection on the internet What data can companies actually ask for from applicants? How long are they allowed to store data? And what data should applicants put online anyway? Tina Groll from ZEIT ONLINE pursued - and among other things, I was the author of the book Naked...
The Glassdoor Award for employee satisfaction was also presented in Germany for the first time. The results not only show which companies are among the best employers for 2016, but also what employees pay particular attention to. Best Places To Work goes Germany For the first time, Glassdoor honored the 10 best employers of the year in Germany. The companies on…
Once a year, Universum publishes new rankings of the most attractive employers for young professionals. In addition to rankings, it also provides information about what young employees expect from companies. BMW in pole position Germany's young professionals have chosen the most attractive employers. This time there is a clear winner: His name is BMW. Regardless of whether the young professionals are business or...
Sometimes just a smile is enough to move forward in life. Do not you believe? Then you should read these following presented books. Asian art of living in the western world In his books, Bernhard Moestl not only succeeds in bringing us closer to Asian culture, but also in integrating it into our everyday lives. He is not a connoisseur of Asia in the…
Universum published its top employer rankings again this week, the corresponding awards were presented in Munich last week – and I watched the lucky winners live at the gala. Nothing new in the south To say one thing straight away: nothing really surprising happened. The car manufacturers had twice, with the economists and the…
Last week, Prof. Dr Tim Weitzel from the CHRIS project at the University of Bamberg presented the results of his current study “Recruiting Trends” at the Monster Press Breakfast in Frankfurt. It became clear: Mobile recruiting could herald the end of the classic letter of application. And not only that. Differences in the application form The study Recruiting Trends and Application Practice 2015 shows that…
Even on DAX boards there are managers without a university degree. Because despite academization, skilled workers who do not come from the university are an attractive target group for employers. Our study shows what they expect from companies. And that is first and foremost: job security! Specialists without a university degree? The academization of our working world is progressing: Where professional training was often enough in the past,…
What expectations do young professionals have of companies and what career goals are they pursuing in the long term? Which companies are at the top of the rankings? Our Universum ranking offers important answers, which are now also permanently available under the top 10 employers. Who was interviewed? For the study, Universum ranked more than 5000 young professionals with an academic background in Germany according to their “ideal employers”,...
Perfectionism is much more than a little tick - even if it is often perceived as such in society. The transition from the desire to make something as good as possible to (morbid) perfectionism is fluid. Various books help to deal with it. Perfectionism mediocre structured Often the compulsion to be perfect - or the fear of not getting something perfect - becomes life-determining.…
We got up Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® discussed very heatedly about the (non-existent) shortage of skilled workers, I will also be on the ARD tonight on this topic. We have dealt comparatively little with one area in which there is a real shortage of skilled workers: care for the elderly. Why is elder care so important? Geriatric care is...
A new university ranking was published yesterday, published by our cooperation partner Universum, access KellyOCG and Wirtschaftswoche. For them, the top 10 universities were also immediate job guarantees for their graduates. But can you say it like that – and is that desirable at all? Ranking for penguins? Students can be happy if they are presented with the…
A few weeks ago we got up Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® invited to submit proposals for the Social Media Marketing Innovator. Last week I was at the invitation of the organizer in Hamm for the award ceremony at the Social Media Personnel Marketing Conference (SMPC) - and I found out, among other things, why job advertisements in print are still relevant. Social…
In Germany we like to discuss all sorts of social media problems, but all too quickly lose sight of how things are in other countries. On the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, I now had the opportunity to speak to the PR manager of a development aid project. With what means is PR and fundraising done here? Giving children better starting conditions Bynta Ernest, who…
Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® will from now on regularly publish the study results of Universum Communications, a global consulting firm for employer branding. In the second part of the interview, Stefan Lake, Country Manager Germany, reports on current trends in the labor market and strategies for employer branding. Stefan Lake has been Country Manager Germany since February 2011…
Bonus payments are always the subject of criticism: Employees would pant from one bonus payment to the next like a rabbit chasing a carrot. Some companies have even abolished them altogether. An online survey now wants to show that bonus payments are still the No. 1 job motivator. About the survey The consulting company von Rundstedt, together with the market research institute, regularly surveys...
Today I discuss with a panel of experts Dr. Ursula Engelen-Kefer, Dr. Agnes Dietzen from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and Dr. Stephan Pfisterer from BITKOM about the advantages and disadvantages of a competence-based approach compared to clear job descriptions. What is it about? At the event, which was held as part of the research project “Politics of Work” at the stiftung new responsibility eV…
Last week I was at various events of the Berlin Fashion Week - at the invitation of Vöslauer, who are the sponsor of the event. There was luxury eco fashion, male designers in high heels, carpet fashion, a smart little rascal and lots of celebrities. Everything eco? The Greenshowroom in the Hotel Adlon wants to bring luxury fashion and sustainability together. As the latest craze, we are presented with…
A few weeks ago I received a request from the ARD broadcast report of Bayrischer Rundfunk: One was on research on the subject of shortage of skilled workers on the detailed discussion on the subject Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® came across and was now looking for further information or interview partners on the subject. The show that came out of it has now been broadcast on ARD. What...
How do we manage to be happy? What are the lifestyle habits of Germans like? And why are men and women the way they are? 3 current books provide information. The darned X: men and women The title is provocative and suggests a wild pseudo-scientific emancipation argument. Far from it: this book was written by a man! And the…
This time five books tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To those who cannot and do not want to hire a team of consultants for every question. To the companies that want to position themselves professionally, from the bakery to the IT forge. Quick check for SMEs This concerns almost 100% of German companies.…
Again and again, a political dispute determines the German party landscape, which could also have an impact on the professional life of women. It's about the question "Should the childcare allowance come or not?" Especially from a tax policy point of view, the care allowance is to be viewed very critically. What is planned? Parents who take care of their small children at home (up to the third…
Imagine it's Equal Pay Day and the response to it is lame to expectable. Today was the action day for equal pay between men and women - and the Business and Professional Women (BPW) Germany had made a video spot that points to the unequal situation. The chance to get to the real problem...
Even under extreme conditions, managers have to act wisely and make decisions, act in a team despite stress and be emotionally resilient in general. Young executives under extreme conditions "So why not expose prospective executives to such extreme conditions and see what happens," thought the Metro Group - jungle camp sends its regards. And just like in the popular TV format...
Federal Labor Minister Ursula von der Leyen and spoke at the UDL Digital Talk in Berlin today Spiegel Online managing director Katharina Borchert on the changing world of work. The focus should be on the situation of digital knowledge workers and the self-employed. Very quickly, however, you somehow got to the women's quota and DAX companies. What else Ursula von der Leyen revealed: You…
Sometimes you accidentally stumble upon topics that make me shudder. Incidentally, one learns from a press release from the association Quality employer branding, Queb eV for short, how common it is apparently now at universities to haveCourses sponsored by companies. The word university marketing is taking on a whole new meaning. University marketing in the twilight University marketing…
If you want to invest your money well, you should think for a moment. Because otherwise there is a risk of being tricked, for example by forecasts that go wrong after all. Or through group dynamics – because everyone does it, James Montier has to advise: Think for yourself! When it comes to money: act yourself The financial and banking crisis…
Today, thinkpad manufacturer Lenovo invited to a “Media and Blogger Advisory Council” roundtable in Berlin to discuss future work devices. An event that could have been made more. And where female needs tended to be underrepresented. What would help: More courage to visions. Just a woman at the round table In plain language, Lenovo was called...
If, as a self-employed person, you do not fulfill the pre-insurance period, you have no choice: you must take out private health insurance. What do you need to know about this? Private health insurance for the self-employed As a self-employed person, you can switch from statutory to private health insurance at any time - only the return is more difficult because you are younger than 55...
Twitter with its real-time communication and Google+ with its video conferences (hangouts) have shown where the journey in internet communication is going: Namely, more and more towards direct communication, also from different locations. A study has now examined how this will affect our working behavior. Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions (GWS) has 1.700 office workers…
The job today is expected to be highly flexible and mobile. When both partners want careers - and also children - conflicts are often pre-programmed, for example, when one partner seeks a change of location and the other is localized because of a particular professional specialization. few consultant Dr. In an interview, Elisabeth Bröschen explains how to reconcile both…
The first impression of the HTC Desire S: stylish, feels good in the hand, stable workmanship. How does it work in continuous use? Unpacking Yesterday the new HTC Desire S arrived from o2 Business, which I will be testing over the next three months - together with the o2 on Business upgrade tariff and o2 Multicard, which are available to me free of charge...
For many, Angelina Jolie seems to be the symbol of the perfect all-rounder: smart, beautiful, successful at work, children, travel, dream man - and always freshly peeled from the egg. And it makes many women want to emulate this ideal. Why is that? And how do you avoid that? XNUMX/XNUMX full-time, flexibility and...
Unfortunately, balancing children and a job is still a problem for many women, especially in Germany. Reason: The lack of flexibility in working hours. Part-time work is still seen as a career obstacle and mothers are only half the workforce. Presenteeism is a matter of course Somehow it is still a matter of course that employees are there -...
If you apply for unemployment benefit I as a self-employed person, the employment agency calculates your unemployment benefit I based on the average income that is achieved in the qualification level to which the employment agency wants to place you. Sound complicated? But it's actually quite simple: The problem of the self-employed The self-employed can insure themselves voluntarily in statutory unemployment insurance. The conditions…
More imagination please, you advertising designers! These pictures show that advertisements can also be an aesthetic work of art. The catch: Are these print campaigns? When will we finally have online banners that are a feast for the eyes instead of nervously flashing banners? Advertising isn't nice? In the discussion about my lecture in mid-October at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, one thing was…
Not only the job bloggers are enthusiastic about the new Otto recruiting video: Here you can upload your own picture and experience some scenes from the boss's perspective. The shortcoming: As a woman, it's stupid! At least at first glance (see addendum below). Established role models in an innovative guise My first reaction was: As a woman, I'm just offended - because...
HR professionals who are active on the social web like to tweet studies back and forth about the shortage of skilled workers and the exodus of high potentials abroad. In practice, it appears to be different: there is at least a need for discussion and apparently also for action! Engineers who can't find jobs May I introduce Karen? Karen studied engineering in Erlangen,…
I've been experimenting with various technical tools, hardware and software, for a long time in order to increase my productivity. As a freelancer, I am of course interested in the ever-improving opportunities to work while on the go. Why product testing in a career blog? So it made sense to write about it in a career blog. I'll start now...
Accident insurance only applies to accidents, not illness. Basically, it is the task of the accident insurance to insure you against disability. Many additional services are superfluous and only increase the premium unnecessarily. Insurances under test In 2007, Stiftung Warentest first tested 4000 accident insurances (as of 0April 2007), which you can access here for a fee. In total…
Accident insurance protects you if you are permanently physically or mentally impaired as a result of an accident. In technical jargon, such an impairment is referred to as disability. Duty or freestyle? The biggest problem when choosing the right accident insurance is the lack of clarity of the offer: On the one hand, insurers are not exactly open when it comes to…
Temporary work has the worst possible reputation as modern slave labor at dumping wages that displaces permanent employment. However, under certain circumstances, temporary work can also be an acceptable alternative to permanent employment. 8 tips. Temporary work as an alternative to unemployment? If you want to work but don't have a permanent job and won't be able to work for the foreseeable future, temporary work could be a possible alternative...
The occupation is also decisive for the contribution amount of an occupational disability insurance: Most insurers classify applicants into four occupational groups. The higher the risk, the more expensive the contribution. Every fifth employee becomes disabled Again and again, consumer associations, insurance companies and experts point out that private protection against occupational disability is one of the most important types of insurance. Therefore I present...
According to a recent study by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft, new strategies for more STEM graduates (in the subjects mathematics, computer science, natural and technical sciences) are urgently needed in order to close the future gap in STEM specialists. More women in MINT professions The reason for the plight of young people lies in demographic change: In Germany, significantly more engineers go…
Girls' Day is taking place in Germany for the ninth time today. For girls and young women, this day offers the opportunity to gain an insight into technical and information technology, manual and scientific professional fields - exactly the areas in which there is already a need for junior staff and in which women are still underrepresented. Because it is still decided...
The global economic crisis is having paradoxical effects on companies: on the one hand, jobs are being cut and costs are being reduced. But apparently companies are still looking for qualified employees. Critics have long been rumoring that this is just for show and that they are actually primarily looking for cheap applicants. Not enough skilled workers Apparently, despite the financial and economic crisis, there are not enough well-trained specialists and executives. And…
When it comes to accidents, many Germans are simply wrong or overinsured. Good accident insurance can be had for as little as 100 euros a year. But if you want to get the best possible insurance, you have to know which benefits are important for whom – and which extras can be dispensed with. An accident happens every six seconds “About every six seconds, in…
If you're not sure which training is right for you, you might want to seek advice. Counseling centers put to the test If you want to apply for a grant, such as an education voucher or an education cheque, counseling from certain agencies is even mandatory. But where and from whom can you get advice at all? And what advice is...
However, BAföG is not the only way to get state-funded postgraduate studies. There are other ways the government can help you finance a postgraduate course. One point of contact is the Federal Employment Agency. Legal Regulations However, there is a problem here: There are no clear legal regulations that tell you whether you…
How are you insured during postgraduate studies? The answer to this question is a bit more complex and depends on your other status. Self-insured or through the employer? If you are studying for a postgraduate degree and your employer has given you time off during this time, if you are self-employed alongside your postgraduate studies, or if you are completing your postgraduate studies…
If you enjoy certain services but do not want to forego the benefits of statutory health insurance, you can continue to take out statutory health insurance and also secure certain services again. What does private health insurance offer? Private health insurance companies offer various additional insurances from hospital full cost insurance to daily hospital allowance and additional hospital insurance to daily sickness allowance insurance. This alternative is…
If you are compulsorily insured as an employee in the statutory health insurance fund, you only pay the employee share, i.e. half of the contribution rate of your health insurance company. If you voluntarily take out statutory insurance, as a self-employed person you pay the full contribution yourself, i.e. employee and employer contributions. The contribution rates The contribution rates vary between 11,8 and 15,5 percent of the relevant income in…
In the coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU and SPD of November 2005, the coalition parties agreed on a reform of health insurance, which should take into account the rising costs of health care due to medical progress and demographic change. Finding compromises The aim was to find a compromise between the models for the health premium formulated by the Union parties in the 2005 federal election campaign and…
Founders have no money to give away. This is what you need to build your business. But many new entrepreneurs waste money by getting the wrong insurance or too much insurance. What insurance do founders need? It is true that entrepreneurs do not have any money to give away. But many entrepreneurs squander it by getting too much insurance or the wrong insurance...
Is professional development a suitable alternative to a postgraduate course? It can always be a practical addition to theoretical studies – if certain requirements are met. Advantages of professional development Despite all the practical parts, postgraduateCourses are often quite theoretical. In addition, they can usually only be completed with a considerable investment in time and money. Therefore, the…
While a doctorate focuses on scientific work, a postgraduate course is more geared towards imparting the specialist knowledge for a specific profession. Aim of a postgraduate course A postgraduate course is not a substitute for a doctorate, but serves to acquire practical knowledge that can be applied directly in everyday working life. Even before it comes to the…
The Doctor is the highest academic degree and is normally obtained through a doctorate at a university with the right to award doctorates. But what does a PhD bring to the job market? Doctorate – What is a doctoral degree? As a rule, it is scientific universities that award doctoral degrees. Anyone who has written a thesis (dissertation) is admitted to the doctorate,…
If you are a skilled worker, e.g. in trade, services or in the health and care sector and would like to continue your education to become a master craftsman, technician, specialist nurse or programmer, you can apply for master student loans. Financing the next career steps If you want to advance your career, you can get financial support from the state for your career steps. One possibility is…
Maybe you had it in mind for a long time and weren't quite sure if and how. Or you can't find a job even after a long search and see it as the last resort - the step into self-employment. Am I even an “entrepreneur type”? Starting a business must not be the last “emergency exit” out of unemployment. You must have customers from…