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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,…
Hardly any other region is so closely associated with a fashionable lifestyle as the Côte d'Azur: celebrities and Hollywood stars come here in hand - and you can do the same for corresponding events. 1. Meetings and Events in Monte Carlo: Between Grand Prix and Rose Ball The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monte…
Is there a one-size-fits-all recipe for success as a woman in business? Clearly: no. However, various building blocks can help us to leave old patterns. However, we must also take these new paths. Have courage! Feminine skills are becoming increasingly important in business New opportunities keep popping up in our lives, be it because we…
If the German economy wants to remain internationally competitive, it must be innovative. But superimposed start-up fantasies are not enough, we need a new management culture - and new skills. StartUps – a hot topic. But also durable? Start-ups are a hot topic right now, not only in the self-proclaimed start-up capital of Berlin: Some of the large corporations are also affording their…
Business travelers who fly frequently often have to deal with flight cancellations, delays and long waiting times. However, claims for damages are often possible. Cancellations on business trips: Don't just accept it If business travelers let their airline down on their way to important appointments, this usually has far-reaching consequences. Whether waiting for hours at the airport or in a standing…
The rules of the game in communication and sales are now dictated by the customers. The marketing of the future is therefore based on touchpoints - and on the customer journey. Customers don't buy in channels The problem is that many providers are still dealing with advertising channels. They are the external counterpart of internal departmental silos: operating side by side without being networked. And you can't get there with the classic sales models...
Which job suits me is a frequently searched term in Google. Many people are looking for a job that fulfills them. Because in reality it is more difficult to implement this, we will show you here why new beginnings often fail and what you can do specifically to ensure that it still works - also for...
Many people would like to do something creative professionally – in the direction of design. This applies to both young professionals and older employees who are reorienting themselves professionally and finally want to make their dream come true. 6 tips! Is design really a “non-profit” profession? Be it fashion design, product design or another branch: These professions may sound...
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,…
Germany is known as a service desert – I always notice that when I’m abroad. Good customer service does not have to cost more, it just requires a rethink - then companies would annoy far fewer customers. Divas in support On many a support hotline you have to deal with real divas. This just happened to me recently...
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...
With many start-ups, the focus is on the great business idea: just get started and if there are customers, it will work out somehow. But growth also harbors many pitfalls. An overview. At the beginning there is a goal At the very beginning of a start-up there should be common goals and values. And these goals should be openly on the table,…
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...
Returning to work as an employee after a period of self-employment is particularly difficult psychologically. 8 tips for a successful change. The Psychological Challenge of Going Back to Employership as an Entrepreneur The transition from self-employment to adapting to an employer's structure can be challenging. From a psychological point of view, this situation is very…
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…
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…
A good boss should primarily focus on the success of the company. But many bosses prefer to cuddle up to their employees – for example, by posing as a patron saint. What is the main task of bosses? The main task of a manager is the success of the company. But many bosses prefer to cuddle with their employees. How do you recognize the…
The mouth is our actual speaker. The words come out as we "form" the sounds with the muscles around the mouth. With a bit of training, we can also read someone else's lips without hearing the sound of the words. Easy to make the mouth Besides, the mouth is also broadcasting right now…
Leisure Management is one of those new, trendy courses that I've come across lately - and which is hardly known in Germany. What's behind it? How do you become a leisure manager? The term leisure manager sounds exciting for people who want to turn their hobby into a job. But where can you...
How do you know what you really want when you're constantly being bombarded with information? The answer is: Get out into nature and find yourself. What am I doing wrong? Do you know that? Your brain feels like cotton wool from the stereotypical day you just got through. Befogged with action. Deaf...
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...
The impact of the nonverbal is greater than most people realize. And it affects our work practically every day. You are what you do: non-verbal behavior Think about your workplace. Which office is in chaos? Who is always late? Who wastes time unnecessarily on appointments? Who…
Can you assert yourself and still stick to it nicely? And what actually constitutes real sovereignty? A topic that also drives our female readership - but not only. 2 X 3 tips about it. Clear, unambiguous communication: what are the benefits? Some time ago I got on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® called upon to...
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...
Our lifetime - statistically 30 days - are the most valuable thing we own. But if we now look at how many people are not happy in their daily work, it is frightening. Where's the point in that? The Power of Generations Y and Z If our eight working hours a day are not fulfilling, we come with…
Workaholism is widespread in our society. The problem is that this drug enjoys the highest social recognition. But contrary to what many bosses think, these workhorses are not an asset to companies. Why do so many people cling to workaholism? The main reason why, despite many obvious downsides, so many people still stick to their…
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 at…
Yesterday a colleague with equal rights, today a manager: This is sometimes a difficult situation, especially for young managers. And for different reasons. Interpersonal relationships as the greatest challenge Forming interpersonal relationships is without a doubt one of the greatest challenges for young executives – especially in middle management. Loyal behavior is important here, both towards one’s own superiors and…
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...
Why don't many people achieve their goals through strenuous effort? Distractions and disruptive factors are often to blame for the fact that we procrastinate – or our own inner attitude. How can you change that? What does procrastination look like? Let's start with an example: Mr G. wants to plan his time carefully in the future and stick to this plan...
Our growth-oriented world has slipped. But what are the alternatives? And how can viable business ideas be developed on the basis of a new, more sustainable economy? The Internet as a driver of social change There are more and more voices criticizing that our society, which is geared towards more, better and faster, cannot function in the long term –…
With various strategies and organizational structures to optimize the work processes involved, companies are constantly developing and expanding their competitiveness. The right corporate culture, which is geared towards values and employees, helps here. Corporate culture - oriented to the needs of the employees Corporate culture and working atmosphere essentially depend on the basic attitude, which is based on the understanding of values...
Many people, especially in our Western society, tend to be overly ambitious and have exaggerated demands for performance. But how do these behaviors actually come about? An overview! Wrong ambition: What actually is perfectionism? There are people for whom it goes without saying that the easiest way to reach their goal is dead straight. Those who remain calm even in the face of great difficulties, who always...
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.…
Too much responsibility at work does not automatically mean more money, reputation and success, but often simply too much stress and pressure. How do managers deal with this? Why it is important to think about your own goals and your role In the competitive world of work, employees are often expected to take on more responsibility and...
Letting go of goals sounds easy, but in reality the implementation is often difficult. The solution is: Get out of tunnel vision. let go of goals? It could be that you have an inner contradiction when you look at the heading “let go of goals”. After all, we're supposed to keep an eye on goals - aren't we? Seminars and literature on…
A working day that resembles a marathon does not always have to be exhausting. It all depends on the right motivation and appreciation. Survey shows: There is a lack of appreciation Appreciation and motivation are extremely important: If you were very productive, did you have an adrenaline rush and are you satisfied with your work, such a day is definitely motivating. But…
A nice compliment can quickly become a problem. When are compliments appropriate in everyday professional life and when do they start to become offensive? 5 tips. Why compliments are part of everyday interaction Compliments play an important role in interpersonal communication and help promote positive relationships. They are an expression of appreciation, recognition and…
Companies like Google have been doing it for a long time: healthy communication and leadership also means finding the way to “power together”. 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 to…
Attracting and motivating employees through living corporate culture – details often matter, even in the toilet. The Importance of Employee Engagement for Company Success A company thrives not only through the brilliance of its ideas, but also through the radiant smiles of its employees. Employee engagement is an essential part of a successful company culture. Motivated employees are…
You know the stressful situation after you've been on vacation for a few weeks and are suddenly thrown back into the office chaos. What can help: organize a replacement. Good organization in advance prevents stress after the holiday Three weeks of vacation, well rested and then that: Suddenly there are a lot of tasks to do again to keep up with the activities in the office…
Cultural fit means: The right values in the company help to find exactly the right employees. But how can leaders identify values and implement them in a way that goes beyond mere lip service? Values and corporate culture: nothing but smoke and mirrors? They jump to you from the company website, are developed in complex and long positioning workshops and have a…
Termination is a decision that should be well considered. A change can be the solution to feel comfortable in the job again. What does the “perfect termination” look like? How do you resign without hassle and with a clear conscience? Successful job change: Quit neatly and get off to a good start Anyone who, just a few years ago, had an impeccable CV...
Quit, important customer dropped out, stress with colleagues: Standing with your back against the wall, seeing red is not a good feeling. But one that often unleashes unexpected powers. Seeing red: There is always an alternative! Peter Maier struggled for months, planned, calculated, negotiated - and in the end he didn't get the important order....
Many companies and executives work tirelessly to improve the motivation of their employees: There is a sustainable and effective way: Talent-focused motivation. How motivation doesn't work Companies are constantly trying to motivate their employees: Should it be incentives, more attractive bonuses can provide a boost in motivation, are there more work-life balance measures or are it even enough at...
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 Niklas…
Personnel work means a lot of work. Appropriate personnel software can help to automate work processes. How does the implementation succeed smoothly against all resistance, even in small companies? What can HR software do for companies? What is HR software? Personnel software is a computer program that companies use to calculate, manage, move, etc. data such as wages, holidays, vacations, company relocations, etc.
You can experience something not only on a trip to foreign countries, but also on a trip through the communication and service landscape of a company. Every contact leaves traces: in people's minds and hearts - and often enough on the web as well. Because just like in real life, you want to tell about your trip. What are touch points? Touch points are...
To be successful and wealthy like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson - that's what many people want. But what kind of training opens the way to the top of companies? In the dream job CEO to success - this is how successful, billionaire tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook or Tesla, some of which were created in garages, do not embody...
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: How…
From young startups to global corporations: modern corporate management is the cornerstone of economic success. As a boss, it's a matter of balancing the gap between a feel-good atmosphere and productivity. 15 tips on how to succeed. Balancing work-life balance and productivity Especially in the digital economy, in which work is shared deep into our private lives...
New strategies always mean changes in companies. When implementing them, it helps to think big. help change! Developing and executing effective strategies is a key component of any successful business or organization. However, the process can be challenging, especially when it comes to thinking outside the box and being creative to…
Steve Jobs was a stand-up man. In an interview, he emphasized that it was his failures that brought him to the top. Learn to be just such a stand-up man. Movement = effective motor in everyday life The personal success quotient only arises through movement. No matter in which direction a decision ends, no matter whether it ultimately turns out to be wrong or...
Life has never been as "organized" as it is today Organizations are the most formative systems of modern times, at least since the beginning of industrialization. Why do we need organizations? Organizations have to do justice to a number of tasks, for example they offer a job, they are part of the living environment, but often they are also places of fear. They are to coordinate actions to ensure stability and...
Are you still fighting alone or are you already cooperating? Lone wolves have less and less chances in business life. Together with a partner, the perspective changes from ME to WE and with it the chance of success. Successful partners as a development turbo The half-life of trends and knowledge is becoming shorter and shorter. Even experts only have partial knowledge and need to complete their tasks...
In the course of globalization, virtual work in everyday work has almost become a matter of course. However, many managers still consider virtual communication to be the second best option. But is face-to-face communication really always the best way? New management concepts are necessary In order to achieve the best possible results in the virtual working world, managers must develop management concepts and…
Feelings accompany our life. On the one hand confidence, optimism, joy, gratitude, enthusiasm. On the other hand fear, displeasure, anger and hopelessness. Both live in us and have an effect on our interactions. This must be taken into account when leading with trust. Cooperation presupposes trust Business, cooperation or cooperation presupposes trust. Information flows from trust. Customers make purchases based on trust. people make...
Skulli Mogensen, founder of the low-cost airline WOW air, is considered one of the richest men in Iceland. In an interview, he reports on the dot-com crisis and the bank crash in Iceland – and how he continued afterwards. Skulli Mogensen studied philosophy and founded the telecommunications company OZ Communications in 1990, of which he was CEO until 2007. He was also involved in founding...
Young companies in particular should attach importance to generating reach and visibility with the right marketing measures. 5 basic steps. Generate range through targeted marketing The goal of every marketing activity should be to generate range and to generate range again. However, many entrepreneurs shy away from marketing activities, as these are often associated with high costs. The…
A clear piece of advice to anyone who wants to make a difference in their job is: “Don’t be authentic!” Better to act smart than real! Because authenticity won’t get you anywhere! This is what the examples of Angela Merkel and Oscar Wilde show: a foregone conclusion? Shitstorm? Excellent. At least if you admire Oscar Wilde, whose statue is now in Merrion Square, Dublin...
Bringing more emotion and meaning to a company is a challenge. Defining a (further) process is not a solution. It must be implemented what has long been written in mission statements: to see people as the focus. Taking employees seriously Everyone has to change, everyone has to think for themselves - but above all, everyone has to be taken seriously.…
Status is not permanent. In every encounter it is renegotiated again and again, even with people we have known forever. The exciting thing about status is that this assignment takes place unconsciously. Why do we behave like this and not differently? It happens like this: The body language, voice, what is said and the manner of speaking are "scanned". Then in…
Especially when it comes to soft skills, there is always a demand for “something new”. Then the egg-laying Wollmichsau dissolves with hypermodern and creative neologisms. It makes more sense than constantly chasing after something new to ask to what extent basic concepts are really understood and applied. Recently at the customer It's just a few days again...
"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 in…
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.…
Each of us knows the “inner critic”. He interferes in our thoughts and actions without being asked. He gives us supposedly benevolent advice and admonishes us about what we must, shouldn't or can't do. What actually is a wusel? I call this inner critic “Wusel”. There's the Dwarf Maker, the Dark Seer, the Howling Buoy, or...
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 – if you take them to heart in your daily work, you have already motivated yourself. Do you work…
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, this is some of the most important information you can have about yourself. You can find out what specific strengths and needs the two types have in their day-to-day work here. When intros and extros meet But what about when intros and extros meet? For example, are intros or extros the…
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 exciting…
A small church in the Austrian Alps, a man stands in front and talks about construction sites in life that make us creative - and pain that we should see positively. Picking up the balls of life The man is Father Martin Werlen, provost in St. Gerold, a provost belonging to the well-known Swiss Benedictine monastery of Einsiedeln in Vorarlberg, Austria.…
What can you do if your boss threatens dismissal, a warning or other consequences? 8 steps that help. How can it come to the threat scenario by the boss? As an employee, you naturally want to do your best, impress your boss, and hopefully move up the ranks in your company. However, sometimes even your best efforts may not be enough, and you...
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...
For many, the Netherlands is a popular holiday destination for visiting friends in Amsterdam or going to the seaside with family in Holland. But then there are also the Germans who want to stay and decide to live and work in the Netherlands. A field report. The small difference The Netherlands is known as a liberal, modern…
The bad news first: No job is truly secure. Globalization, job cuts, digitization, climate change - there are many crises that threaten jobs. But the constant turning in the hamster wheel is the wrong way. Hamster wheel of job anxiety or new productivity? Especially in times of crisis, job anxiety is rampant and many employees worry about how safe their job...
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 – that's what matters Your application is the first thing your potential new employer sees about you. Around…
Because you deal with people everywhere, the resistances and the approaches to overcoming and circumventing them are very similar. How do you deal with it and how do you make change easier for yourself and others? Overcoming your own resistance The first thing to do is to overcome your own resistance: As already mentioned, the decision…
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...
As Managing Director Organization and Finance at the online marketer Plista, which belongs to GroupM, Christian Laase is responsible for finance, controlling, business operations and human resources. Christian Laase studied international business administration and business informatics at the European Business School (EBS) in Oestrich-Winkel as well as in Thailand and India. Before Plista, he was involved in two start-ups: in 2004 as…
In disruptive times, the challenge of distinguishing great ideas from less great ones grows. When it comes to individual presentation, consideration and assessment, it pays off to use thinking tools such as the cause-and-effect principle. Ideas alone are not enough Characteristic of our time of rapid change is not least the abundance of ideas. Both in people's minds and...
Norbert Nick, head of consulting, training and outsourcing at Fiducia and GAD IT AG, Karlsruhe, explains how fintechs can retain employees for a long time and how career changers can also get enthusiastic about artificial intelligence. Norbert Nick is a business economist (VWA) and a trained data electronics technician. After many years of experience in the service business for banks, he is now Head of Consulting, Training and Outsourcing at…
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...
Even at most universities, nothing works without the Internet these days: Whether applying for a place at university, registering for an event, learning together and even taking the exams themselves are now possible online! An overview of how such a networked student life could work. In the past... Those who used to apply for a place at university first went to student counseling and...
In recent years, the gaming and e-sports industry has gained enormous importance and developed into a major employer with many career opportunities. An overview. Definition: What is e-sports? E-sports, also known as electronic sports or professional gaming, refers to the competition of video gamers at a professional level. It includes organized competitions of individual or team players that…
“Work 4.0”, “Disruption” and “VUCA” – hardly a day goes by without a newspaper headline with these buzzwords. The digital transformation is in full swing. What does this development mean for managers? The changing world of work The fact is: our world is constantly changing, concepts of leadership and work as we have known them are disappearing...
Employer seals are booming. They are intended to show qualified specialists where an application is worthwhile and are therefore popular as part of the employer branding strategy. But the offer is confusing, not all seals keep what they promise. What are employer seals? As in other areas, there is a wide range of quality seals, awards and certifications on the employer market. They should job seekers…
In the application, interview and thus also encounter and examination situation you will be assessed and also judge yourself - namely your counterpart and everything you get to see and hear. It also depends on your gestures and facial expressions. The crucial role of body language Body language, gestures and facial expressions, is often underestimated. The…
Even if there are many good ideas, as the top management consultants Assig+Echter found out in an interview: Innovations often have a hard time. This is also due to the resistance of the long-established people - and the lack of transparency in the communication channels. StartUp safaris for more innovation? Whether sugar-based vaccines, surface analysis for quality control, laser production, research into more effective solar cells or the production of new optoelectronic devices...
Constructive criticism can help to improve your own way of working. Nevertheless, she is not particularly popular in perfectionist Germany. In other countries it is different. Successful culture of innovation and feedback: In other countries people are ahead Some time ago I wrote about the American feedback culture in my column in the daily newspaper “Die Welt”. A topic that…
The mediation process is divided into 3 different phases, whereby the later phases can be repeated like in a loop, more on that later. Let's look at the 3 phases in more detail. 1st phase: The initial interview The initial interview does not mean that the future client will make contact, but rather the first joint discussion between the conflicting parties, with…
In a series of articles on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® The missing German start-up culture was pointed out. The main reason: Unlike in the USA, entrepreneurship is not firmly anchored in teaching and research in Germany. There has long been training and further education for other professions, so why not for start-ups? Start-up training is urgently needed The…
Globalization and distancing pose new challenges for companies and employees. Intelligent room solution concepts can make an important contribution to this. Internationalization and identification – are they mutually exclusive? The global interdependence of economic areas, worldwide competition, the international division of labor and thus also the complexity are constantly increasing. Technical progress, especially in the field of transport and communication technologies,…
If you want entrepreneurial employees, you have to let them work entrepreneurially. Their "want" can always be achieved when they say of their own accord how they will do things. Touchpoint BarCamps offer ample opportunity for this. Change management by roll-out: mostly a flop To the internal and external touchpoints of a company - these are the interaction points between...
In an interview, Sabine Hansen Peck, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Brand and Communication at the Amadeus IT Group, talks about women on the board, the advancement of women and the shortage of skilled workers in human resources development and family policy. Sabine Hansen Peck holds a master's degree in organizational psychology from the Catholic University of Eichstätt. Additionally, she holds an MBA in International Business Management from Thunderbird, School of…
When start-ups and companies fail, the founders have to ask themselves about a new beginning. Tips that will help. Give up independence – and then? Often, small business owners have set up their own business with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but then come the imponderables of everyday life or economic crises. Entrepreneurs and especially small business owners quickly find themselves faced with difficult...
Foreign languages are essential for professional success. In the EU alone there are 23 official languages and more than 60 language communities with regional or minority languages. In an interview, Heidrun Englert, second chair of the working group of German inlingua training centers, talks about the importance of foreign languages. Heidrun Englert, born in 1961, has a master's degree in German linguistics. After a few years as…
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. Then…
Bosses are not infallible, which is why criticism from employees is also important, even if they often don't feel heard or are afraid. 8 tips on how to make the feedback conversation successful. Employees want to feel heard: Feedback to the boss is crucial for the company's success. The backbone of every organization is effective leadership and motivated employees. In this…
Success can be planned, say some; he's a matter of luck, the others. The truth lies somewhere in the middle: If you want to achieve goals, you need a strategy - but also the luck to make good decisions at the right moment. Is life hard or easy? Life is hard for quite a few people. Do you have a job or...
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.…
Again and again, Facebook into the discussion with his attitudes towards privacy. But who Facebook want to understand, needs to know how the platform has changed over time. A look at history shows: Over time, various adjustments were made to the setting options that the user was able to make. Facebook in retrospect In the beginning it was…
A CEO, managing director, director or company director is under constant observation today. Every “unfortunate” 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 – face of the company The strong personalization of companies is the phenomenon of our time. You want to know who is behind a company.…
The manager himself must visibly live the philosophy behind the error culture with full conviction! Willingness to rethink one's own leadership If there is a willingness to rethink one's own understanding of leadership and conflict, management must become aware of what it can specifically contribute to the success of a new error culture. The required role model function can only be fulfilled if...
Developments in human resources are also clearly moving in the direction of collaboration and networking. And it urgently needs to break down silos and advance new projects. Because HR managers are waiting for exciting new tasks. Current challenges for personnel Human resources managers are currently faced with the challenge of contributing to the implementation of major topics such as digitization and collaboration in the company. The networking…
It is not uncommon for bosses to lose trust and should make companies sit up and take notice when it comes to employee retention. Strategies for successfully dealing with the problem. Goodbye employee retention? When the boss relationship suffers The relationship between an employee and his boss is crucial to the work environment. But what happens when this relationship is strained by disappointment? The…
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 The…
Many applicants who leave the university with excellent impressions end up failing the assessment center. But why is that? And why is the method still so popular among HR professionals? Assessment Center: Employers want to put applicants to the test. Quite a few applicants feel like this: Top documents, a top impression in the interview and the fact that…
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...
Teamwork on the Internet can be great if it promotes community and leads to better solutions with the knowledge gained in the team - keyword swarm intelligence. But how do you organize digital collaboration? Digital, networked communication: curse or blessing? There is no question that digital, networked work can be great. With the wrong means of communication, however, it can become a torment. What conditions...
Digitization is also leaving its mark on the world of work. Companies have to react faster and faster if they don't want to be squeezed out. They often fall back on interim managers for complex new projects – increasingly also for top management positions. But what requirements does an interim manager have to meet? Change has never been more constant than it is today Big data, industry 4.0, cloud computing - it's raining...
Many school leavers are tormented by a very specific question: “What should I study?” Many would like to start studying after their (technical) high school diploma, but cannot find their way through the jungle of courses on offer. According to the Ministry of Education, there are around 14.100 courses at hundreds of different institutions in Germany - from venerable universities to more practice-oriented universities of applied sciences...
Armani suit or sweatpants, Porsche or small car, Breitling or bubble gum machine watch – 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 “true self”. 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. Included…
Procrastination is a complex issue for which there are just as many solutions. An overview in list form. Where does procrastination actually come from and why do we see it so negatively? No doubt, procrastination has a negative reputation, but it doesn't necessarily have to be negative. Because postponing tasks can have both advantages and disadvantages.…
Many people are afraid of making a fool of themselves with small talk. This even affects executives and Richard P. Feynman almost turned down the Nobel Prize because of it. But how do you overcome fear? Turned down the Nobel Prize? The physicist Richard P. Feynman once said that he almost turned down the Nobel Prize. Not because he...
In a world characterized by collaboration and cultural integration, managing and leading in a WE culture is crucial. 10 tips. Breaking out of the comfort zone We are pushed out of our comfort zone every day. A phase of forced change. This creates uncertainty – and enables growth. But only if we don't expect everything to happen immediately...
Management from the top down is not always the best solution. In more and more organizational processes in the economy, other forms of management are replacing the classic hierarchy. This is how lateral leadership, i.e. management at eye level, can succeed. Change of direction: This is what the management of the future will look like As organizations have become flatter, the strict hierarchy is becoming less important. At the same time, the network-like relationships…
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...
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: “Oh, these stupid HR staff, they keep annoying me…
The online presence shows your own company, acts as a contact point for customers and interested parties, as a communication and contact platform and as a representation of a brand. Therefore, the web host should be well chosen. 4 criteria to choose from. 1. Individual requirements In the present, your own website plays a central role for business. Customers search the web and...
Constantly ringing phones, babble of voices and sensory overload: working in an open-plan office often resembles a battlefield. Find out how highly sensitive people can successfully master typical challenges of everyday work. Modern Cavemen People used to live in caves. And today? We also live in caves. Except that they are now called houses. And we live there because we...
The ability to work in a team is a term that everyone associates with something different: conflict-free cooperation, for example, or leadership in a team. And the term has been heavily worn out by New Work. 6 tips tell you what's really behind it. Teamwork: Attempting a definition In at least every second job advertisement there is a word that no one really understands. "You are a team player"...
Nobody likes whiners and spoilsports. Conversely, sometimes each of us simply wants to express our critical opinion. How can you do this without becoming a spoilsport yourself? 2X6 tips. spoilsports and complainers – why everyone is annoyed. Everyone knows whiners and spoilsports – and nobody wants to have anything to do with them.…
Women should often enough still be hardworking, good-looking and, above all, inconspicuous - and they are often told that in relevant guidebooks. These 10 tips from a BBC star reporter are a refreshing break from the nitty-gritty of wise advice. Away with the classic career tips for women Have you ever been annoyed as a woman when it…
Craftsmanship and artificial intelligence or digitalization initially seem like a contradiction. But they can complement each other perfectly. Craft businesses: High demand despite AI and digitalization In the digital era, more and more people are managing their affairs via the Internet. Retail, among other things, is constantly losing market share to digital competition in the form of online shops. Traditional craft businesses can...