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Images shape our reality every day ā everywhere. We buy milk cartons with a picture of a happy, healthy cow out in the field and with the thought that our milk comes from just such a cow. Pictures evoke feelings Whether it's the simplest signs on street signs that tempt us to give way on the road, or billboards...
Monday morning, 08:00 a.m. Hannes is sitting in the office preparing for the management meeting. A weekly ritual. Start at 08:30 am, coffee at 10 am. The preparation of the latter is spontaneously canceled due to the overloaded task list. The official closing time is 11.45 a.m., in fact never before 12.30 p.m. Therefore, Hannes allows himself the coffee prophylactically and leaves his apple betweenā¦
If you want to be successful on the stock exchange, you should have trader skills. But what is the best way to acquire them? This is how financial coaching works For a few years we have been training and coaching people who want to make money on the stock market. These traders all have something in common. You want to make money quickly and easily. And exactly...
If you want to tame the annoying procrastination, you have to understand where the motivation comes from - and where the resistance comes from. Get to the bottom of the causes! Step 1: Where Does the Resistance Come From? The first step is to find out where your weaker self is actually buried. Ask yourself the following questions: Checklist: The bastardā¦
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...
Before the business model of the Amazon Marketplace can be examined in more detail, it is advisable to take a closer look at the form of presentation of the product offers in order to be able to clearly distinguish the Marketplace offers from Amazon direct deliveries. How are the products listed on Amazon At Amazon, the Marketplace offers are integrated within the standard article presentation, which Amazon also uses for theirā¦
How do I find the perfect business idea? The best way is through the correct positioning in a niche. This is where customer feedback is most helpful. Some success stories. Positioning for entrepreneurs and employees The topic of positioning has long since not only affected the self-employed, but also employees in companies and, of course, their bosses. The following questions will be answered: How can...
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 particularlyā¦
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.
Currently we as a society are in the process of perfecting many things. But what about us humans? Shouldn't we also work on perfecting ourselves as human beings? Mindfulness and meditation have the potential to become the human counterpart to digitization. Human resource under evolutionary pressure The topic of digitization occupies many people, who in turn areā¦
Employees are excellent problem solvers. Put an obstacle in their way and they'll find a way around it. But this can become a problem for the IT security of companies in the long term. Employees with initiative are good, right? If your employees show initiative and work with IT systems that do not work for them, then...
Tesla engineers were the first to ever attempt to connect hundreds of lithium-ion batteries in parallel, making Tesla at the forefront of technological development. The problem of flammability Among other things, the engineers considered how the heat can be dissipated and what the voltage flow looks like when 70 batteries are connected to form a block with super glue. Ten each...
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 thatā¦
Meetings are considered tedious, annoying and a waste of time. "Hours wasted again in pointless meetings and the real work is left undone" - that's what many think. But meetings can also be used efficiently for your career. Meetings: organize them better instead of eliminating them Some companies and managers proudly announce that they have reduced the number of their meetings to one a week...
The classic office has had its day, it's time we completely rethink work - with the right office design. Rethinking work - with the right office design From pre-industrial times to work in factories to the modern office: the way we work has changed again and again over time...
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 itā¦
In the 1960s, other personality theorists began to develop the so-called Big Five: the five-factor model of personality. These are personality traits that remain relatively stable throughout life. Intraversion and extraversion as stable personality traits Extroversion and its opposite, introversion, belong to these personality traits. (The others are openness to experience, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and social...
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...
Based on my own experience in business, I would like to encourage other humanities graduates to dare and jump in at the deep end ā even if it is unknown and frightening at first. A look at my career: I am a political scientist by training (minor subjects: history of South Asia, political science of Southeast Asia), graduated in February 1991 in...
Edwin Kisuto is a Maasai. He lived a life as a shepherd and a nomad and in simple, windowless huts. The fact that he was forced to go to school by the police changed his life. A report on the dichotomy between traditional and modern. From the straw hut to the eMail Maasai huts are simple: two straw bedsā¦
Successful companies have one thing in common. Their atmosphere is characterized by trust and motivation. This can be controlled with good leadership. Why trust is important Confidence-building and motivational measures are extremely important to increase the loyalty and engagement of your employees and thereby generate better performance. The ability to generate trust and motivation in his employees...
Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technological trends of the future. No wonder it also plays a major role in the financial industry. AI in the financial sector ā the future is now The German financial industry sees artificial intelligence as a promising innovation with great potential. Since OpenAI and Microsoft in autumn 2022, both the experts and theā¦
The ability to take criticism is so important: āYou 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 ā this is how you can summarize the common idea of āādealing with feedback appropriately.ā¦
Meditating is trendy. It should not only help to relax, but also focus concentration - and thus improve performance. But how does one achieve this state as a bloody meditation novice? 5 tips from personal experience. Meditation: Don't think about anything The idea sounds tempting: Meditation should help you not to think about anything. As long asā¦
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,ā¦
Companies do a lot to attract customers to a sales pitch. What is often overlooked: The customer journey is at least as important. Make a Good Impression The end of the sales pitch, the deal with the customer and the impression you make is often even more important than winning new customers. Because depending on...
Interest rates are in the basement and there are no longer any investments that were once worthwhile and safe at the same time, such as federal savings bonds. So how do you invest your money wisely? An overview! What the farmer doesn't know... "What the farmer doesn't know, he won't eat," goes an old and admittedly rather crude proverb. Amazingly enough, it apparently has universalā¦
Cross-company supply chain management generates new markets and market opportunities along the supply chain, especially for logistics service providers and suppliers. How do new opportunities arise? These new market opportunities result from the constant reduction in the level of service provided by companies, including in the course of outsourcing. The redesign of entire supply chains, service networks and value creation networks creates new procurement and sales markets. Numerousā¦
A multi-billion dollar company doesn't come naturally, and Mark Zuckerberg wasn't a networking genius either, as the following story proves. Fear of the Unknown The third cocktail had probably had the desired effect. Eduardo couldn't say it exactly because he had the three drinks - the empty plastic cups were now stacked like an accordion...
Health is an increasingly important industry, so here we go into the healthcare in its various facets. The various study options In the following you will find information about the study options and content, career prospects after graduation and finally a suitable link tip with a university and study program database. In the field of professions and courses thatā¦
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...
Everyone is talking about resilience and anti-stress programs and healthy sleep, but the role of nutrition is often neglected. The right diet can help a lot. Basic nutrition - sense and nonsense Some time ago I started to deal with basic nutrition for health reasons and was able to solve one or the other health problem...
Bosses should always set an example when dealing with their employees. And being a role model includes consistency and discipline. 4 important rules. 1. Don't reprimand me in the presence of others if it can be avoided Irritations should be addressed immediately. However, if you always address everything in the same way, then anotherā¦
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 hisā¦
"Hannes manages" is a satire from and about the management floors. And Hannes wonders how a manager can get good news out to people. How do you proclaim āgood newsā? Hannes sits listlessly in front of the computer. Time is running out. As CEO of an international industrial group, he has to inform the workforce this afternoon about the unfortunate financial situation...
Being sovereign can mean independence or self-confidence. Both are closely related. 8 tips on how to gain sovereignty. Definition: Who is sovereign? The term sovereign comes from the Latin āsuperanusā and means āsuperiorā. An absolute ruler is a sovereign. A sovereign person is someone who, due to their abilities, is confident and superior in appearance and...
How to sell successfully on Amazon has also been studied by science. An overview. The risks are Amazon's own In this article I will explain the success factors in eCommerce based on the models of the eBusiness experts Wirtz and Heinemann. I tried the current success and differentiation factor models according to Wirtz and Heinemann directly with the Amazon...
Everyone talks about integration problems, nobody talks about how bad bureaucracy and working conditions for teachers work. A field report. Working conditions of an honorary teacher Hello, I'm Susanne Hausner. This is of course a pseudonym. Because I am writing here about my work as a German teacher in an integration course at a further education institution in North Rhine-Westphalia. I teach 26-30 hours a week...
The fear of internet addiction and excessive demands of modern technology is reversed. Is simply switching off a solution? Barely. What helps is a smart approach to technology. Digitalization and the Internet are life? Again and again we have on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® the topic of being overwhelmed and stressed by the internet and new technologies was discussed.ā¦
Why don't you be a high achiever if you want to find a job in the future? Why is it great to do your own āthingā? And why does a colorful career path bring more advantages? 1. Better Uschi from Herne than Ulrike from Harvard Many new jobs are being created in medium-sized, crisis-proof companies. But there are the...
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 andā¦
Health protection and job security are valuable assets, but for many companies the implementation can be associated with considerable effort and costs. 6 tips on how to protect yourself against infection. Radical change in workplace safety and health protection Our working world is undergoing radical change. This is reflected not least in the ongoing discussion about job security andā¦
Are you asked an unfair question? Who is actually forcing you to answer that? Who exactly is expecting you to actually fall into the trap that the other person just set for you? Answer questions appropriately? In fact, you are free to ignore a question or an expectation. Quiet people in particular fall for the 'pass over, obscure' method...
After the Corona crisis, there was a lot of whining in Germany about the shortage of skilled workers. The problem is old and often homemade. Are you also annoyed by the whining about the shortage of skilled workers? Do you feel the same way? Personally, I can no longer listen to the whining about the shortage of skilled workers that I read about every day. This is of course aā¦
Authenticity is extremely important when looking for a job and applying ā on both sides. Anyone who pretends will not find their dream job or dream employee. A desire to present one's best self as an applicant When applying for a job or similar, you may want to present one's best self. If youā¦
It is particularly difficult for top managers because a non-binding contact is more likely to fail the higher the (real or imaginary) rank. What can help? Smile and don't take yourself too seriously. Whoever smiles appears intelligent The golden rule of small talk: smile, smile, smile! For what reason? The biggest fear of small talk is that...
Questions rule our lives from morning to night. Therefore, we naturally assume that we have mastered the discipline of asking questions like a professional. But to moderate questions, more is needed. Questions as the heart of moderation Questions rule our lives. For example: "When does your plane leave?", "What would you like to have for breakfast?", "For which project employees have...
Elaborate advertising campaigns, strenuous tweeting, annoying customer harassment? Bah! Sometimes the best advertising is just good, original merchandise that follows current trends - as these two examples of DIY furniture show. Good design doesn't have to be expensive In 2009 I wrote a book about the do-it-yourself trend as a successful industry of the future. An architect and designer from Berlin isā¦
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 theā¦
There are world-famous university dropouts such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell and RenƩ 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...
In the daily hamster wheel, many have the feeling that they are just āworkingā. Her hope: "That can't have been everything." A life of prosperity, happiness and abundance is often only a few thoughts away and requires neither luck nor external circumstances. The desire for "MORE" "Whoever works a lot achieves a lot". Or not? Most peopleā¦
High-flyers are people to whom everything seems to succeed by itself. But there is hard work behind it ā and a high degree of self-regulation. What do Musk, Gates or Bezos have in common? Particularly successful people like Bill Gates, Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos have one thing in common - they are high achievers. But the good news is that we...
āUtility-oriented textsā ā sounds pretty technical. It is - but only at first glance. This article, itself a representative of its type of text, shows briefly and precisely: What are utility-oriented texts and what are they not? And how do you write them in terms of research, introduction, structure, text elements and style? Precise, concrete, understandable: value-oriented texts Value-oriented texts? sounds...
The most exciting business ideas often arise around well-known films ā such as in Wellington, New Zealand in the sign of Lord of the Rings. Lord of the Rings was filmed here While copyrights and the financing of authors are being hotly debated in Germany, the writer and historian Jane Tolerton took on her own financing in Wellington, New Zealand.
Summer, sun, free time! For some, the holiday lures. The others are drawn to the quarry lake. And then there are people who use this time in a completely different way: namely for further training. Because at no other time of the year is it as easy to learn as in summer. 7 tips on how to best...
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.ā¦
A job with meaning and compatibility with private life are particularly important for young people. In addition to a flexibility strategy, employers should also have a sustainability strategy. Meaning is more important to young people than balance and money Various studies show that young professionals are demanding more meaning in their work. Only a small proportion of young people...
Do you know that? Toiled day in and day out, always dutifully pulling off all the overtime ā and then found out that the colleague in the office next door earns a lot more than you do? Anyone who then storms furiously to his superior and slams a daring āBoss, I want more moneyā in his face has already lost. The most common misconception about...
There is a social paradigm shift in the world of work. Jobs in the luxury industry used to be cool, but in times of climate change and other crises, ethical jobs are in demand. Because giving makes you happy! The Rio Olympics: between waste and poverty No other event in recent years has stood so much for this social paradigm shift, the contrast betweenā¦
In conversations and conflicts, how do you manage to give the sender of the emotion the fullāand sincereāimpression that you actually understand them completely? Emotions point to values āāIf you experience, for example, that your eldest son is at loggerheads with his younger sister because she is constantlyā¦
If anyone in Detroit had heard of Tesla Motors at the time, the reaction would likely have been hysterical laughter. The old maxim applies here: Everyone says it doesn't work. Then someone came and did it. Industry newcomer on course for success The entire automotive competence of the company consisted in the fact that the few employees were real car fans and thatā¦
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...
Applying as conspicuously and creatively as possible is helpful, but only half the battle for success in the job search: It is much more important to offer yourself as a problem solver. The spark of enthusiasm must fly As an applicant looking for a job, you may be overwhelmed with emotions when you receive the letter of acceptance. But there are waysā¦
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 rĆ©sumĆ© so important? The application and the rĆ©sumĆ© not only show technical characteristics, but are also one Spiegel the personality. Therefore, according to theā¦
In addition to the comfort course and the fear of failure, a third factor affects our professional advancement: we are afraid of making decisions. There's a simple yet inglorious reason for this: we love comfort. In other words: decisions often involve effort. Don't make any decisions Avoiding the hassle of making a decision is one tooā¦
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...
Success is not the same as success. In order to be successful yourself or to get a little closer to success, it is helpful to know the different types of success. With this knowledge, you can turn your dreams into goals and implement them successfully. Success has different faces Regardless of how the individual defines success: There is no wrongā¦
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...
The office is considered the No. 1 dating site. But romantic relationships in the workplace can also bring problems. How do you circumnavigate these? Romantic relationships with colleagues can have a significant impact on your success. In the professional world, human interactions are inevitable. As you navigate the workplace, keep in mind that relationships with your co-workers can have a significantā¦
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 manyā¦
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...
Who does not know that: everyone constantly wants something from us and steals precious time from us. This can only be prevented by switching to tunnel vision and radically blocking uninteresting inquiries. That can have consequences. Telephone calls without a goal or purpose? We had it on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® quite often of how to deal with time-consuming eMails bypasses.ā¦
In his training center in Berlin-Wedding, Burkhard SchƤfer makes disadvantaged young people fit for the job market and life. At the start of a current charity campaign, he explains in an interview what is important when dealing with young people and what companies could do better in terms of vocational training. Among other things, Burkhard SchƤfer was a social worker, HR manager of a foundation that set up workshops in prisonsā¦
Many dream of getting off, Chantal Cuijvers-Van Kesteren dared to do it with the whole family: the former secretary is now a lighthouse guide in Brittany. How does such a complete life change work? From the big city to the lighthouse Cuijvers-Van Kesteren comes from Antwerp in Belgium. Then she decided to move with her family from the stressful city to FinistĆØre, to theā¦
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...
The ability to inspire and positively influence people is a key trait of successful leaders. The right body language is an important aspect. What should managers pay attention to? Body language: particularly important for executives In many places, the opinion still applies: Above all, performance counts. And that's especially true for executives. That appearance and body language are also decisiveā¦
Do you like to look at things from a different perspective and tend to think āoutside the boxā? Find out why this ability can be a sign of high sensitivity - and how you can best use this gift at work. High sensitivity promotes creativity Highly sensitive people perceive more and more differentiated and process more deeply what theyā¦
Sleeping well is important for health and stress reduction. A doctor tells how and why he made the topic his professional focus. Late risers, even as a child I've always liked to sleep, that's always been important to me. I remember how fantastic it was as a kid to be able to sleep in on weekends. Very clear memories...
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 participantā¦
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...
It is not uncommon for applicants to fall for job advertisements for job offers that do not actually exist. How do you recognize these in time? Attention Fake: Why ghost jobs are a real problem It happens more often than many people think: companies sometimes advertise job advertisements for positions that they don't currently need to fill. This can be due to various reasonsā¦
If you want to start a business and become self-employed, you have to think about a lot. Among other things, every entrepreneur needs a business account. What is there to consider? A checklist with 5 tips on the topic. Finance for the self-employed: Why is choosing the right account important? The day before yesterday, in our small series on the finances of self-employedā¦
Salary negotiations ideally bring more money, but many people shy away from confrontation with the boss. 10 tips on what you should definitely not do - and how to do it better! Salary negotiations - curse and blessing Who doesn't know the feeling of being underpaid and the thought: "Maybe I just didn't negotiate well at the time"....
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 willā¦
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 sellerā¦
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...
Plato once devised the system of archetypes. These are the ideal ideas of what we perceive in the real world. Human, horse, pig, pancake? The four archetypal roles are leader, doer, collaborator, and opponent. What does that mean exactly? According to Plato, these archetypes exist primarily, and everything in the world is just a specific...
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 inā¦
When it comes to languages, many can only fall back on long-forgotten school English. However, this is often no longer sufficient for everyday business. What's the best way to refresh it? Acquiring foreign languages āāā but how? Foreign languages āāare not only valued in large companies today, but also in small and medium-sized ones. Because these also maintainā¦
Corporate values āāare a hot topic of discussion. It's often about the fact that they contradict each other. How do you deal with these sometimes very different poles? Do values āāhave to contradict each other? Last we wrote: If consistency (in the sense of effect) is made an important value in the company, then the positive counter-value becomes flexibility on...
After school I had actually started studying mathematics and physics for a diploma, which I did not interrupt because of my community service. I completed my studies in history and theology in 1992 with a master's degree in order to face the reality of working life. Mastering difficult situations Ever since my first semesters, I have...
There is a fundamental dilemma with job interviews. On the other hand, we recommend that you do not āonlyā 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 ā Berufebilder.deĀ® about it,ā¦
Hillary Clinton did not become US President in 2016, as many expected. A feverish search for the causes was then carried out. 7 tips that not only women can derive from this for their own careers. Reasons for the election result At the time, I dealt in great detail with the political analyzes of the US election and a first overview shortly after theā¦
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 -...
It is seldom too early and never too late to change something. The only requirement is that you really want it. Personal training is an important factor for surviving in times of change. Further training is essential There are occupational groups in which constant further training is a matter of course. Teachers, for example, need to expand their pedagogical and technical knowledgeā¦
āAugmented Worldsā have finally made the breakthrough. For example, the monster game PokĆ©mon Go had more active users than Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. VR glasses are also trendy. But what are the reasons that make an argued, i.e. digitally augmented, reality so fascinating? Why people like augmented reality Augmented reality (AR) is an artificially enhancedā¦
Miscalculations and high costs can bring companies to the brink of bankruptcy. Tesla showed how to overcome crises with courage and skill. Saving and spending money Tesla had cleverly saved on personnel costs since it was founded - but not so with technology and materials. That soon paid off. Instead of experienced engineers who probably...
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 ā 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 Margaretheā¦
In the middle of the Corona crisis, investor Jan Bolland opened an ambitious hotel project in Bingen with the Papa Rhein and has already won prizes for it. An interview about pioneering spirit, courage and cohesion. Jan Bolland comes from a family of hoteliers and is the fourth generation to continue the tradition that has existed since 1907. After graduating from high school, he first completed an apprenticeship...
Do you know that? You attend a trade fair. You see a stand with interesting products and head towards it. After what felt like an eternity of waiting, we looked for a stand employee. Unfortunately, the employees are busy talking to each other. Too bad, missed opportunity! Read here how you, as a sales decision-maker, can make your trade fair stand a success. That's why many miss...
Time management helps to get things done efficiently. From time to time, however, you should question your daily routines for time thieves and similar obstacles - a suggestion for a personal time analysis. Time management: Every day has only 24 hours Every day has 24 hours, every week seven days. Only: how sensibly and productively we use this time - or...
There is no doubt that the sea has a particularly decelerating effect. We present hotels where you can relax straight away. 1. A-ROSA LĆ¼beck-TravemĆ¼nde: Luxury relaxation right on the beach The A-ROSA LĆ¼beck-TravemĆ¼nde offers comparatively inexpensive 60-star comfort for business events and leisure, right on the Ostee, just 5 km from Hamburg. An overview. Meetings and rooms withā¦
But how do you deal with feedback after the first slight? A very simple tool often helps ā 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...
The cosmetics manufacturer L'OrĆ©al has developed a questionnaire to systematically explore the potential of the individual hairdressing salons. This was not a questionnaire for the owners, but a template that helped the salespeople to find out the customer potential themselves. The opportunity lies in upheaval Another classic misconception: If the overall market shrinks, your share will also decrease. The keyword for this is āeconomic cycleā.ā¦
Anyone can be a victim of workplace bullying. But you don't just have to accept them, you can learn to react appropriately and effectively to such attacks and even steal the show from the bully. When colleagues become enemies Anyone who works has colleagues ā and they can rarely be changed. Isā¦
You want 200 facebook-Get likes and more in one day? The best tip for this: Forget all carefully thought-out marketing strategies and simply say what you think! A salesman advertises with ruthless honesty Time and time again I experience how panicked PR agencies try to downplay and gloss over problems. It is therefore all the more refreshing to see a homeowner from Bavaria whoā¦
These norms and values āāare 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. Undoubtedlyā¦
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...
A US university once did an interesting experiment on small talk: They sent a test person into a room full of mathematicians. After 20 minutes, the mathematicians had to rate the test person. What was the result? What a nice guy! Everyone was excited: āWhat a nice guy! And really has a clue about mathematics!ā The scoop, you guessed it...
Opinions about careers advice from employment agencies differ widely: Some advisors are very committed and offer their clients above-average support, which can also extend over several sessions. Others work to rule. Special cases must remain outside. What a lot of people don't know: you can even choose your career advisor! Giving suggestions, promoting initiatives How's it going...
Every Jeck is different - this also applies to decision-making processes: A major reason for different behavior and attitudes towards change is anchored in our personality. It started five million years ago If you look closely at the evolution of our brain, you can see that the development of the human brain over thousands of years...
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...
Personnel decisions sometimes have to be made more quickly than many employers would like. Instead of lengthy deliberation, the power of intuition helps. HR managers often have to make decisions quickly and under time pressure. Recruiters or managers, especially those who are looking for sought-after specialists who receive numerous offers from employers, cannot take weeks to carefully weigh up all the information.ā¦
If we think purposefully and want to focus on a problem or its solution, one thing above all helps: visualization. A good method is the CIA checklist. Where the name comes from During my studies, I worked as a student trainee in the quality department of a small company in the chemical industry. My job back then was to introduce a quality management system according to ISO 9001.ā¦
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 andā¦
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 alsoā¦
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 āāinvolved. Manyā¦
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 ā why is nothing happening there? When, during my field trips, I leaked the book I was currently working on, I was toldā¦
Several studies show that most readers of job advertisements do not understand exactly what the job advertised is. The next hurdle for potential applicants is to reconcile their own experience, qualifications and expectations with the often exaggerated requirement profiles. Operating instructions instead of comprehensible text The majority of job advertisements also seem implausible, somehow fake...
Soft or personal skills are often mentioned as desirable qualifications, but hardly anyone knows what they mean. What hardly anyone believes: the ability to take criticism and the right amount of modesty are actually effective. Self-marketing - isn't that annoying? Humility is an important skill these days, and for good reason: quite a few people engage inā¦
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 andā¦
Entrepreneurs who want to realize their own ideas have a hard time: Investors and banks are often difficult to convince when you are planning something fundamentally new. In the end, the only thing left is often to push yourself through. Like the founders of TravelEssence. At the end of your dreams with a well-paid job? In the beginning, Klug actually had a relationship with the tourism industryā¦
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: Theā¦
Employed at Woolworth for 36 years, fired for economic reasons and then no prospect of another permanent position even after 40 applications ā that was my situation. I was faced with a professional shambles. Hartz IV or found? My name is Hans Ifkowitsch from Vƶlklingen, I am 58 and have owned āwindow decorations Hans Ifkowitschā since September 2009ā¦
Career opportunities through further training, lifelong learning, necessary qualifications due to digitization: These are all buzzwords that we are currently encountering everywhere on the relevant portals. But how are the modern possibilities with eLearning and Co. structured and how do they work in practice? How does eLearning work in practice? Reasons to continue your education today...
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 inā¦
Quickly had a good business idea, went to the bank, got a loan, then hit the ground running and made a lot of money: there are often many wrong beliefs and convictions in the heads of founders. But how can you avoid classic mistakes? 7 Mistakes to Avoid Founders often have many wrong beliefs and convictions in their heads. Unfortunately there are...
Do you care a lot about what other people think of you? Are you having enough fun? Do you love yourself enough and stand by yourself? If not: Please read on. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Outward beauty is superficial. Beauty has nothing to do with our appearance, it comes from...
Olympic gold medalist Francesco Friedrich shows what is important ā 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 teamsā¦
Sudden blackouts are a big problem for many people. But how are they formed? And what can you do about it? Relaxation in the brain Since one wants to avoid a blackout in the future at all costs, it is important that the assessment in the brain, which takes place at lightning speed, is relaxed and only signals natural stage fright. That's why...