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Dr. Josef Vollmayr Co-CEO of limehome in an interview about the special challenges of the tourism industry and how start-ups can still attract investors and exploit potential. Dr. Josef Vollmayr, Co-CEO of limehome, is responsible as Co-CEO for the strategic direction of the company, the further development of the product as well as national and international expansion. In 2018 he founded together with Lars...
You probably already know that certain personalities attract you and others put you off. However, you should not always follow this impulse if you want to strengthen your team. Who do you need on your team? Because the people you're attracted to aren't necessarily the ones you need on your team. As long as you…
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...
If you want to implement your ideas and achieve your goals, you have to be an asshole in a way. At least a certain amount of selfishness is also part of it: because not everyone likes that either: If you want to be successful, it is (usually) a good idea to give a damn about the advice of others. Tear the rules to shreds! In the 1970s, punk rock changed the world.…
The most important factor for a healthy life is a healthy diet. But our working life has long suffered from the hectic pace of modern life. Healthy eating: many cooks spoil the broth The increasing denaturation of the diet has been observed and criticized by many nutritionists and practitioners. But they not only criticized, but also developed their own ideas and concepts, such as a…
While brown bear Bruno made headlines for weeks in Germany, bears in Canada are something completely normal - and are considered largely harmless. Bear guide Carol LéPine shows how they live. Bears are only dangerous if you are unprepared "It could only be a bit dangerous if I meet the bear unprepared," explains Carol, while we are in his…
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...
Digitization repeatedly presents companies with challenges that can often only be solved with the appropriate know-how of employees. As a result, new job descriptions such as Chief Data Officer are constantly emerging. What is behind it? What is a Chief Data Officer? One thing is clear: there seems to be an increasing need for experts and specialized executives in companies...
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...
Quite a few companies put a lot of effort into finding employees and, above all, keeping them. However, applicants should pay close attention when assessing employers. Changes in the labor market “Any employer who doesn’t keep up with the times is moving with the times.” This comment on a blog article from the personnel services industry spiegelt the current situation for…
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 first day in a new job is always exciting. Especially as a young colleague, it is important to keep a balance between a confident and authentic appearance. A few tips will help avoid the biggest faux pas. 1. Be on time, but not too early. First of all, of course, the basics of the old school apply. Point one is punctuality. Don't be...
Hold meetings and really let your soul dangle, lose yourself in the beautiful view: this is possible with these locations with a panoramic view. 1. Berchtesgadener Land and Obersalzberg On the Obersalzberg near Berchtesgaden, a documentation center provides information about the history of the mountain under National Socialism. Only a few minutes’ walk away is the Kempinski, an exclusive conference location…
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…
A young French woman is currently causing a stir in the ZEIT who has worked in 12 Berlin startups and says: hip work culture – all bullshit. Working in startups has its advantages - if you find the right company. 3 X 5 selection tips. Startups are job engines Startup companies like to be seen as the shining pioneers of a new, better…
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...
Worldly laws must be considered. If you cross them, you can get away with it. In contrast, natural laws have a binding effect. It is all the more important to recognize these and to orient oneself to them. Worldly and natural laws When we enter a church, we automatically lower our voice because that is how the church system is lived.…
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…
Communication is always and everywhere. Challenging conversational situations are one thing. But ninety percent of business life is unspectacular normality. Success takes place in the supposedly banal, where there is often little time to make a good impression. Partial information: The milieu as a defining factor In every form of communication, content is conveyed - articulated by the spoken...
In sectors such as IT or social professions, companies complain about a shortage of skilled workers. But that is partly homemade, for example due to a bad image. What to do? Skilled workers don't grow on trees Discussions about the shortage of skilled workers are always surprisingly contradictory: While some claim that there is no shortage, others complain that they cannot find any suitable…
Accounting is a tedious subject - but nowadays it is very easy to do with the right software. StartUps in particular should not save at the wrong end. 3 X 5 tips that will make your decision easier. Checklist: Accounting software - what does it bring? For most companies, accounting software is essential to deal with the flood of information. Then…
Motivation usually works like this: the boss constantly spurs employees on to perform, or colleagues keep building each other up. But there is another way. Motivation through your private environment There is always a new situation in everyday working life that brings with it a lot of change and uncertainty. If your professional life has...
Albert Einstein already described intuition as a “sacred gift” that society has forgotten. As a connection between our mind and our body, intuition is a relationship to our inner wisdom, which we are increasingly losing today. Gut brain as an emotional memory Intuition connects the mind with our gut feeling. The so-called abdominal brain is a…
Working from home has been common since the pioneer IBM in 1980. But now many companies are pulling back, eg Yahoo. Annoying for many workers who have to go back to the office. A big plus for our everyday communication. Home office: communication falls by the wayside A short commute to work, no traffic jams or overcrowded buses/trains. And…
Regardless of whether it is a seminar or a training course - every good trainer wants the participants to have the feeling of having learned something afterwards. But how do you achieve sustainable learning effects with others? How do you best convey your knowledge to the man or woman? Do you like learning? The way we explain something to someone and…
Dr. Peter Rohrbach is a member of the board of cellent AG, an IT consulting and system house. In an interview, he explains why his company provides training and why older employees are urgently needed in IT. Before his appointment to the Executive Board in 2013, Rohrbach worked internationally as a division manager, CFO and COO for various companies, including 15 years in several…
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"...
For the first impression there is no second chance. This also applies to job interviews. 5 tips so you don't screw it up. How do we perceive other people? Within the first few seconds, people intuitively evaluate a person's appearance, figure, color combination of clothing, status, status symbols and body language, and that...
A new organizational development method combines Buddhist strategies with proven counseling techniques. This should result in a new recipe for success for companies with ethical principles. Buddhism and management – a contradiction in terms? Buddhism and Management: A Contradiction or a Beneficial Complement? possibility or madness? Only something for lone fighters and unrealistic do-gooders? In fact, Buddhism has quite a bit to offer if…
Going your own way requires inner independence and self-confident action. Why is this topic so complicated? Why is it so difficult to go your own way? In today's world, where competition is fierce and change is constant, finding your own unique path to success can be difficult.…
Managers are only human. Like every other employee, you know situations at work that make you uncomfortable – for example, layoffs. 10 steps to watch out for. Quitting is part of a manager's job A boss's job is to get things done. In doing so, he must be able to...
Mauro Dell'Ambrogio is State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation in Switzerland. In an interview, he talks about the results of the vocational training congress in Winterthur and the success of dual training in Switzerland. Mauro Dell'Ambrogio, Dr. iur. from the University of Zurich, held public positions in the canton of Ticino from 1979 to 1999 after being admitted to the bar and notary public: judge,…
For those who want to slow down in nature or hold a closed conference, these sustainable and extremely natural locations are ideal. 1. Retreat meetings and deceleration with a view of the Dolomites and eco-social commitment: Waldhof² Völlan Südtirol The Hotel Waldhof² is idyllically situated above the 800-inhabitant village of Völlan in South Tyrol – the ideal place for relaxed strategy retreats or to decelerate from…
"Even a hamster wheel looks like a career ladder from the inside," they say. There is a lot of truth in this: The desire to always reach further, higher and more can end in a dead end – this is currently shown by the case of Karstadt manager Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt. 5 tips to prevent this from happening. Dead end - it can go so fast It can go fast...
Communication skills play a key role in most skilled jobs today. Nevertheless, there are frightening communication deficits in everyday working life for many people. 21 tips on what you can do about it. Why do communication problems arise in the office at all? Effective communication is essential in any workplace. She ensures employees understand their roles and responsibilities, fosters a positive work environment...
Electronic personnel files are on the rise in HR departments. It simplifies and optimizes workflows in personnel management. Employee information is available at any time with a click. But what about data protection? 1. Special requirements for the digital file Whether a personnel file is kept in paper or electronic form is initially of secondary importance. Basically it is always...
Anyone who believes that it is enough to only do good work for success is wrong: whether you are employed or self-employed, it is important to negotiate optimally with customers and clients. Five tips for not getting ripped off, even in important negotiations! Negotiate - dare! A lot of people don't even think about it...
Who as an office worker over the eMail- Flood complains, would grumble as a construction worker also about his shovel. eMails are not the cause of stress, but merely an instrument. It is the true reasons for the eMail-Tsunami to recognize and work systematically. The DEICH method helps with this. Do not confuse cause and symptom The claim that eMails are one of the…
The term "alumni", which is mainly used today for university graduates and former employees of a company, originally comes from the ancient Roman Empire. But what does it mean for a company these days to win back an alumni as an active employee? Definition of alumni network In the case of the Romans, former soldiers who were injured in the war were fed free of charge by the state...
Many companies are afraid of losing their good employees to the competition. But that doesn't have to be the case if companies offer new opportunities within the company to those who are willing to change jobs. Changing jobs within the company: this is what matters Many employees want to develop further in the course of their career, expand their qualifications and dare to take on new tasks and challenges. But this does not always necessarily mean a job change...
The best business idea is of no use if it cannot be implemented due to a lack of financing. 2 X 6 tips on how to prevent this. Why do so many good business ideas fail because of financing? It is no coincidence that good business ideas and therefore many start-ups fail because of financing. Surveys show: On average, every second founder does poorly...
Whether a young company is successful on the market in the long term is ultimately decided by the cash flow. 7 tips for financial management. Relevance of finances in self-employment If you are self-employed and want to successfully start a business and run it in the long term, solid financial management plays an extremely important role. With regard to the profit and loss statement...
Who does not know you, the incompetent bosses, with whom every employee asks: How did he get into the management position? Probably thanks to a lot of pomposity - and the Peter principle. Find out how here. Only the good work… “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his or her level of incompetence…. After…
Team building should be able to get unmotivated employees back on their toes. LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke prefers to hold his meetings while hiking. And the model also seems to be suitable for recruiting. Or? Hiking with the LinkedIn founder There have long been alternatives to traditional recruiting methods for companies: recently at Zukunft Personal, Europe’s largest industry trade fair, I moderated…
Steffen Hopf is Managing Director of Yahoo Germany. In the interview, he talks about his personal work habits and how Marissa Mayer's home office verdict affected productivity in the company. Steffen Hopf is the Managing Director of Yahoo in Germany. In the position of Country Commercial Director, the 40-year-old is also responsible for all marketing activities...
In serious everyday working life, the power of humor is a greatly underestimated quality, often frowned upon. In fact, humor increases the chances of success in the job considerably. 7 tips on how to improve it. Competition in private life too? Increase your own value? Best still in private life? What's that supposed to mean? Personal life is the only...
Mobile working is on the rise. HR departments need to keep up and make employee documents available virtually as well. 5 tips on what to consider when introducing a digital solution. Mobile working is on the rise – also in accounting. The fixed place in the office with PC and landline telephone is becoming more and more obsolete. Instead is…
Birthday wishes for co-workers are a great way to deepen relationships, but there are pitfalls. The best tips. Why are birthday wishes to colleagues so important? Birthdays are special occasions that remind us of the meaningful relationships we have with others. For many of us, one of the most beautiful experiences is receiving birthday wishes from our loved ones.
A positive corporate development is not easy. Because managers don't know where to go and employees don't know why, failure is the order of the day. Possible reason for this: Six SAU traps. But: No success without implementation! The SAU process The boss orders something modern like "agile transformation", and everyone looks away, is excited, waits - whether the specter...
The composition of the team and employee motivation are decisive for the continued existence of a company. 5 tips on how to do this. How companies scare off talent and endanger competitiveness In addition to the war chest and a strong base of values, two things determine the ability of companies to survive in difficult times: the substance of the workforce and how well the management manages to...
When irreconcilable interests meet, a conflict arises. To clarify, a solution must be sought and found. It is important to recognize signals and accompany solutions. New perspectives can also open up as a result of the intensive discussion involved in reaching a consensus. Conflicts must be Conflicts are commonplace. You can find them wherever independent people live and work together.…
You won't get very far with old organizational structures because they can't keep up with the pace of the digital economy. This is where the orbit model comes in. It propagates the transition from a pyramidal to a circular organization. "This is what the business model of the future looks like," says the business magazine Capital. Classic top-down formations have no chance in the future The…
Today, companies have to come up with some ideas in the course of employer branding if they want to stand out from the crowd as an employer. What helps: A clearly defined corporate identity. 4 basics. How corporate identity helps with employer branding According to the statistics portal statista, there were 2016 companies in Germany in 3.476.193.…
There are interesting and insightful criteria for engaged and smart interview responses and behaviors that mark top candidates. Knowing them facilitates and improves the selection criteria and, above all, helps to avoid expensive wrong appointments. 7 tips. 1. Authenticity Authenticity is usually a sign of credibility, genuineness, reliability, coherence. With authentic people, or…
Meetings offer the ideal opportunity to shine in front of others and thus significantly improve your own career opportunities. Unfortunately, this opportunity is often wasted. With good preparation, skillful arguments and a portion of quick-wittedness, you can convince colleagues and superiors of your skills. Prepare meetings optimally argumentatively Every Thursday afternoon at 15 p.m., Mr. P. has a team leader meeting. The…
The German reference practice is an absolute curiosity in the global working world: the performance of an employee is evaluated in a rigid form using antiquated language that has not changed significantly in 50 years. That needs to change! Dusty and superfluous Dusty on the one hand, superfluous on the other, because many HR departments issue certificates of favor, so…
Sophia von Rundstedt runs a company with 300 employees and has two children. An interview about old role models, organizational skills, the wrong behavior of bosses and the right decision. Sophia von Rundstedt has been leading the von Rundstedt family business as CEO and sole managing director since 2011. She initially worked as a lawyer specializing in corporate and company law, mergers and acquisitions…
Starting your vacation stressed out, when you're actually just looking for peace and quiet - that's how many people feel. But the deceleration can already begin on the way: river cruises enable a particularly relaxed and enjoyable form of travel. Why traveling by ship is the most decelerating form of travel Thanks to low-cost airlines and express trains, we are now hopping from a…
Everything would be better if we were just lazier and didn't constantly do placebo work, wrote bestselling author Holm Friebe. I have my doubts - even if many of Friebe's thoughts are good, one has to differentiate. Mindfulness and laziness as a trend? Laziness and productivity - how do they go together? Apparently very good...
Many young people look to role models when choosing a career – mostly their parents, but also celebrities. That doesn't make sense, because the career opportunities of the future look very different. Why do you look to role models at all? The ideal is that young people in particular choose their profession based on their personal abilities. In the…
People also cuddle in German companies. Don't you think so? Feelgood management is the name of the trend that, exceptionally, emerged in Germany. Just a bit of Google for German companies or is there more to it than that? From the trend to everyday business Another new trend in the world of work: feel-good management – a feel-good atmosphere in the workplace. In fact, the subject will...
If you want to come out of a successful salary interview with more money, you not only need good preparation, you also need to be able to conduct the interview correctly. 7 tips. Salary interview with the boss: no walk in the park Even if you have waited for the right time for the interview and have otherwise prepared well: a salary interview is never a walk in the park. Because no boss...
Crowdsourcing is an important topic and therefore of great importance in human resources management. Quite a few companies have been able to improve their work processes by involving staff or customers because in this way they have minimized errors and increased the potential for innovation. How can this be achieved? Crowdsourcing in personnel management - positive and negative examples Crowdsourcing, and that is what is often...
What is behind the term “error culture”? The term “culture” clearly indicates that there is more to it than a few checklists and quality assurance measures. What does that mean exactly? Definition UNESCO defined culture at the World Conference on Cultural Policy in 1982 as follows: “Culture in its broadest sense can…
There is good money to be made in tourism by arranging trips tailored to the personal needs of customers and offering them a holiday that doesn't feel like a holiday. See change as an opportunity! The Zukunftsinstitut forecasts that no other market can tackle the next few years with such positive future prospects as the travel market. However there is…
One of the most important tasks of a founder is to be familiar with taxes, finance and bureaucracy. 10 tips at a glance. German tax laws – anything but entrepreneur-friendly The German tax laws are anything but easy to apply, especially for entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, every founder should deal with the topic in detail - because even if you are in a...
Personal goals can have a lot of impact: they provide orientation throughout life, give strength, bring contentment and happiness. The main thing is that the sails are set consciously and correctly. 6 important steps will help! 1. Find your own framework and personal direction Navigation systems in cars are practical companions. However, in order to take action, you need…
Virtual collaboration places very special demands on managers and team members. Team building, treating each other with respect, clear communication channels and defined goals are essential factors. 3 tips on how to lead a team on the other side of the world. Effective Collaboration Teamwork and project work are becoming increasingly popular in organizations of all kinds. Because from more effective and efficient...
In many cases, proper networking is the key to a career. The American psychologist Stanley Milgram already put forward the thesis in the 1960s that “everyone knows everyone around six corners”. A number of studies have confirmed this over the years. Everyone knows everyone around 6 corners. It's not for nothing that they also say “The world is small”. So…
In recent years, the use of credit cards by businesses of all sizes has increased. All advantages at a glance. The facts: credit card use for companies Credit cards are not only useful for private individuals, but also for companies in many situations. There's a good reason for that: there are many benefits to using credit cards, such as the ability to track expenses,…
Many companies and sales professionals dream of efficient sales strategies to attract customers. 8 tips on how to do it. Why is the right sales strategy so important? In today's competitive business landscape, the importance of effective sales and marketing strategies cannot be overstated. With the plethora of options available to consumers, businesses need to...
In Chinese, the word for crisis consists of two characters: one for danger and one for new beginnings. In the Greek origins, too, the crisis was not a catastrophe, but actually a turning point. And you should see it that way too. The important thing here is that it is easier to recognize warning signals in good time. Feeling vs. mind "We have to separate" - At the latest when...
Changes in companies trigger emotions. These are usually negative at first: fear or helplessness are often greater than anticipation or hope. These feelings must not be flattened and ignored. If a change process is to succeed, the correct handling of the emotions of the affected employees is an essential building block. People instead of processes Empathy, appreciation, personality are often...
Innovation is a risk. And an adventure. Always. But in Germany people like to try to minimize this risk from the start. That can't work, because founders have to be crazy! Entrepreneurs have to be crazy! If you want to be successful, you have to dare something crazy. Founders must spin! But Germany is not a place for innovative crackpots. At least not if...
The onboarding of career changers is the perfect opportunity for companies to retain, retain and develop staff. How can it succeed? 1. Think in terms of tasks, not jobs Everyone yells “skills shortage” – often without dealing with process optimization, onboarding and a culture of appreciation. First of all, companies should ask themselves the question…
A (non-profit) foundation acquires its legal capacity through recognition by the foundation supervisory authority (state authority). But until then it is a long way, which we want to outline in detail here. Striving for the non-profit nature of the foundation – the reasons Anyone toying with the idea of founding a foundation should always strive for non-profit status. Because the foundation achieves the status of a…
Lectures, speeches and greetings are a mixture of oral and written communication. Many advisors recommend speaking freely, but let's be honest: only real full professionals are able to speak freely and convincingly for longer. And they, too, usually need a bullet-point manuscript like a frame. It's the content that counts Let me…
Respectful cooperation is important for success at work. Communication should be at eye level. The fact that this often does not work is due to social status. Everyone wants attention, respect and assertiveness Everyone of us desires attention, respect and assertiveness for our topics and goals. At the same time the key qualifications for every working person, the success…
Sales talent is required in many professions. But the profession of salesman has an image problem. Therefore, quite a few people hide what they are actually doing. That's a pity, because only those who are satisfied with their job sell well. Salesman – a dream job? In my training sessions, I experience again and again that salespeople do not like to admit that...
Nothing is as constant as change. What the ancient Greek philosopher Herakles put in a nutshell 2500 years ago still applies. With one difference: the change that used to be required from time to time has mutated into a perceived permanent state. In many companies, one change process follows the other seamlessly. Permanent state “Transitional phase The official term…
Of course, the new scares us. Rituals and routines are important because they form the kit in any community. Nothing speaks against it. However, this should not mean that we (remain) immovably stuck to processes and procedures. When trust slows us down Sometimes the security of the familiar slows us down. She tells us that "everything is ok",...
Written hundreds of applications, but only received rejections despite relevant experience and excellent references? This can, but does not have to be due to your own performance. Always only rejections - are applicants or employers to blame? "Again!" thinks Sylvia when she gets her returned application documents from the mailbox. It's not the first time Sylvia has...
Experts expect that every second German will live below the poverty line in the future. What helps against this is suitable pension financing, so that financial freedom does not remain a dream. Pensions: Heiner Geißler believes in miracles There will be a two-class society: wealthy private individuals and poor pensioners. What can you do? Let me tell you a story about that...
Accounting is considered dry and boring, but if you are familiar with numbers and balance sheets, you can achieve a lot. Accounting and finances always under control If you have your bookkeeping under control, you also have your company under control. This truism applies more than ever in times of the financial crisis. In other words: A good accountant who is looking for something with this extremely complex...
Accenture, Google and Microsoft have been showing for years how a “borderless workplace” can work. In Germany, on the other hand, managers already have problems with the virtual workplace, let alone with global networks. It is above all the managers who stick to old ways of thinking and organizing how work is defined and organized. Optimistic employees in terms of digitization 57…
Time and again, crises pose major challenges for companies in a wide variety of sectors. These are particularly noticeable in personnel planning. Motivating employees during the pandemic The pandemic was a good example: when quarantine was ordered for some employees because they had been in contact with people who had tested positive or had even tested positive for Covid-19 themselves...
Career and success are important to many, but the path to the top is often associated with power struggles, challenges and obstacles. 8 tips. Why are careers and success so important to us? As motivated people, we strive to develop and reach the next level. But many professionals face power struggles at work…
What does the ideal employee look like to you? Technically competent, enthusiastic about the work, resilient and reliable are characteristics that are quickly mentioned. But above all, managers quickly agree on one point – he should be highly motivated. 7 golden rules for employee motivation Fact is: Especially in the age of digital transformation, employees today are…
The ability to delegate tasks to others is crucial for personal success. However, this does not always work smoothly and without misunderstandings. Tips on how to properly communicate tasks and goals to others. What the ex-head of state says about delegating The idea for this post came to me a while ago when I was talking to former Icelandic head of state Vigdís Finnbogadóttir…
A lack of self-determination troubles many people even more than stress: Lothar Seiwert sees this as the main cause of the burn-out symptom. We'll have to change that ourselves. Not every sow improves the world Some time ago I received the terrible news on Twitter: Of all things, one of the most famous time management experts in Germany, Prof. Dr. Lothar Seiwert, explains time management for…
Economic crisis, layoffs, short-time work, company closures. Add to that the reluctance of banks to grant loans and an increase in corporate insolvencies - that doesn't exactly sound like the best time to become self-employed. But every crisis can be an opportunity! Crisis founders are more innovative and willing to take risks Some time ago, the strategy consulting firm Bain and Company…
The importance of internal communication in companies is constantly increasing. A guide on how you can succeed. Internal company communication: The importance of effective communication in the company The world of work is currently undergoing major changes, so the right communication provides valuable orientation. Basically, modern work structures are becoming increasingly digital. That's how it is in many…
A right to vacation to further your education – it sounds almost too good to be true. However, in almost all federal states, working people can take time out from their jobs to take part in further training. What you should know: Educational leave is enshrined in law Every employee should undergo further training, because every further training course increases career opportunities...
Since the 1980s, assessment centers (AC) have been used in Germany in the area of personnel selection and development. What is there to consider? Sense and purpose of assessment centers In the meantime, applicant ACs are experiencing a real boom – and with them also consultants and coaches. Because both sides, companies and job candidates, are upgrading and developing more and more sophisticated processes and…
Developing a good strategy takes a lot of time because many factors often have to be taken into account. This way you keep track of things, even if your time budget is about to melt away. Time – The Key Factor in Strategy Development Experts know that time is a key factor in strategy development. With deadlines looming and…
Unforeseen events force companies to be innovative. Just like the numerous companies that are flexibly adapting their business models in the Corona crisis. Change Management – The ability to innovate as a motor for success The ability to innovate is the most important requirement for success. Unfortunately, in the past, Germany's ability to innovate was often in a bad way: too satisfied, too sluggish, too bureaucratic to function...
Women often believe that the job is about the thing. But good performance only contributes to a small extent to success. All too often it's about image and notoriety. That means: those who present themselves well have more success! It's not just about the issue. Again and again in coaching I meet young women leaders who…
Large companies have been offering dual courses for a long time, and now more and more medium-sized and small companies are discovering the advantages for themselves. What should SMEs pay attention to if they want to employ dual students? Dual study programs as a recruiting and retention tool The demand for dual study programs is increasing – on the part of companies and among first-year students. In 2013 around…
“Naturally different” has Doris Bischof-Köhler, Professorin and an expert in developmental psychology, called her book on the differences between men and women. Because men and women obviously have completely different ideas about hierarchies. Dominance hierarchy vs. validity hierarchy In her book describes the Professorinto the male rank structure as a dominance hierarchy, whereas all-female groups tend to establish a validity hierarchy. The dominance hierarchy…
The new, digital world of work is leading to far-reaching changes for companies - and lifelong learning is becoming increasingly important. An important tool for this: Blended Learning. 4 tips to change the learning culture. Digital qualification measures for a modern future of work The digitization of the working world means far-reaching changes for executives in companies as well as their employees. Work and production processes…
In order to show the benefit of an idea, it must be communicated convincingly. Thinking and communication tools such as the logic of causality from the Theory of Constraints ensure that the transformation of great ideas succeeds. Giving ideas a chance How often do we not do something because we fear negative consequences? And how often do we regret something we've done?...
In September 2006 Facebook the news feed and the mini feed and at the same time provoked one of the first major discussions on the subject of “privacy” on Facebook. That shows how much privacy at Facebook has been impaired in recent years. Filters Matter In this video, Pierre M. Krause talks about sharing, posting, nudging, joining groups...
You are highly motivated and would like to finally throw yourself into working life. You would like to get involved, earn good money and develop quickly, preferably with well-known and large companies. But what is the reality in a large corporation? And what are the alternatives? It's worth rethinking! Due to the large number of employees, you have to register with…
International language skills have become a decisive factor for many people in the area of jobs and careers. But which languages are most in demand and which sectors are best suited for an international career? We give an overview. Which languages are the most important for an international career? In a study by the Economist and Sprachreisen…
Onboarding participants encounter the conditions such as team membership and performance that must be balanced in a company. How can this succeed? Onboarding processes: what conditions apply Those who pay due attention to these conditions in onboarding, eg give and take, affiliation, chronology, commitment, performance and ability, can develop a seismograph for disruption prevention. Because most people have a feeling for…
Willingness to make decisions and fear of making a decision are two antagonists – and indecisiveness is unfortunately more common than many would like. But what is behind the fear of making a decision? And how can problems still be solved efficiently? Don't be afraid of the decision! The unwise strategy of many perfectionists to avoid mistakes and criticism at all costs...
Jon Oringer is the founder and CEO of Shutterstock, a stock photography agency based in New York. Finally, the fourth and last part of the interview is about networked work in global teams. Jon Oringer is from New York. He studied mathematics and computer science at Stony Brook University and earned his master's degree in computer science...
It often goes like this: It's a meeting and someone is spotted who grudgingly takes on the thankless task of writing minutes - which nobody reads afterwards. Protocols are extremely important. But important: It must be a good protocol. Good record - what does that mean? The criteria that a good protocol should meet is ruled by…
The challenge is to create a mechanism that openly supports the autonomy of innovation teams. A good way to do this is the innovation sandbox. Why an innovation sandbox? I recommend that companies set up an innovation sandbox that "fences in" the applications and impact of the new innovation, but does not constrain the working methods of the innovation team. This paves the way to a sustainable...
Press releases should encourage journalists to write something about your company. In large companies they are the responsibility of the press departments, in small companies you sometimes have to lend a hand, which also means technical effort. What's the best way? Content of the press release Press releases are (short) written communications to the press, the publication of which as an editorial contribution…
Studying is not always fun. But does it really not suit you or do you just need a break? Before students make a final decision, it can help to get a taste of practice and find out about alternative career paths. Here's what you should do before you throw in the towel For many students, the first one doesn't come…
We live in turbulent times. The last few years have given us an unbroken parade of fear and alarmism in the headlines, boardrooms and kitchen tables. Securing assets in times of crisis – how is that supposed to work? Corona, globalization, outsourcing, mass layoffs, plant closures, subprime mortgages and loan default swaps, Ponzi schemes, Wall Street fiascos, recession... bad news follows bad news. In…
If you want to be successful, you have to keep motivating yourself. Above all, this means continuing despite obstacles and difficulties in order to achieve one's own goals. Nothing demonstrates that better than sport. How People Cope With Obstacles Is Crucial To Success All people experience difficulties, obstacles, and problems in their lives. The kind of…
Everyone knows them and many suffer from them: bad bosses, strong leadership? None! But how do employees deal with them? What makes bad bosses? No one likes bosses who are unable to make any clear decisions, who harass their employees with incomprehensible work instructions and scare them away with unpredictable outbursts of anger. Accordingly, in many companies, mistakes are made among the…
Many models and methods promise to make companies more agile. Because that is exactly what change demands. But very few actually address the question of why companies are unable to identify and seize new opportunities. Welcome to the VUCA world: New ways of thinking needed! Because our future is becoming increasingly unpredictable, there needs to be a fundamental...
Self-determined, creative learning will become increasingly important in the future. And the computer enables a whole new way of learning: Informal, self-determined and digital. How digitization is changing learning Digitization is in the process of fundamentally revolutionizing the transfer of knowledge: In the future, learners who are working on a topic will be able to choose the learning software that best suits their learning rhythm.
A job in the financial sector promises variety and, above all, a lot of money. We show 5 entry options. What is a Financial Expert? Many people believe that working in the financial sector is a guarantee of a high income. Financial experts work in banks, in the lending industry or speculate on the stock market. What requirements do applicants have to meet in order to pursue a...
We recently gave 8 tips for better and, above all, more efficient job interviews. Due to the high demand, we want to go into a little more detail today and show you how you can ideally structure your job interviews and which questions you should definitely ask. Recruiting is set in stone When there is a vacancy to be filled…
If you want to set up a business or start-up in Europe, you need to be well informed in advance. Tax aspects, necessary permits, business registrations or important information from the tax office must be observed. What is the situation in Europe for founders? 5 European countries and their founding modalities at a glance. 1. The new business in Germany In the beginning there is the business idea,…
If you want to be free, you have to learn to understand life – without condemning it. This is the great art. More substance and effect, less activism. There are temptations to make hasty judgments every day: criticism from the boss, a promotion or the choice between jumping and not jumping. How do you become a millionaire? In my seminars I present...
The course for later success in life is set in childhood: not only in education but psychologically through the direct influence of parents. Because there is a lot that can go wrong here. More than half of children are in therapy. Being a child these days isn't always easy. More and more children are growing up with separated…
PGood, healthy food is particularly important for the success of meetings. But the gourmet highlights are not always to be found in the big metropolises - they are often in secluded places in the countryside. 5 unexpected gourmet highlights in the countryside. 1. Regional, healthy cuisine and meetings in the countryside: Landidyll Hotel Zum Alten Schloss Only half an hour from the…
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a podcast, seminar or webinar – in the end we always have to do our “homework” ourselves in order to really benefit from learning and learn new things. This works very simply and effectively with a learning diary. The best way to learn is with a plan Our personal learning success depends on many different factors. An external trainer or…
“Corridor radio” is an important factor in information logistics in many companies. Almost in passing, important information is exchanged, passed on or obtained in this unofficial news center. Communication in everyday life: totally normal and just like that Everyday life determines our life, also in business. When dealing with employees, suppliers and customers, the question arises again and again: How do I communicate correctly? Comes…
There are many wellness and health offers, but you often look in vain for structured offers that are equally suitable for companies and employees who want to take part privately. An example. Company and individual health management as a trend More and more companies are committed to the topic of company health management, but individual employees would also do well to systematically…
The search for the dream job is more agony than choice, especially for young professionals: Group or start-up, trainee program or direct entry - and who needs my skills anyway? Where am I in 5 years? You have just successfully completed your studies, you have passed your last exam, your final thesis is nearing its long-awaited end and the…
Career 4.0: One term, many ideas. The change in the world of work changes career paths and ensures higher employee turnover. How do companies deal with this? 5 tips for employer branding. Employer branding: How careers work today From baby boomers to Gen Z: Every generation has its own idea of a career and the ideal working conditions. Companies have to face this…
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Well-trained employees work happier and more motivated because the training reduces frustration at work. It is important to invest here. 9 tips for the right training. Why is employee training so important? Whether they are newcomers with no experience at all or senior executives who have been with the company for years, among your…
Many male managers are rather skeptical about the topic of diversity management. The myth of the “glass ceiling” is served by this behavior. But what exactly is happening and what can you do about it? The myth of the glass ceiling The myth of the "glass ceiling" is considered one of the main causes of failure...
Fringe benefits are a common topic of discussion. Ultimately, is it nothing more than a few well-intentioned treats and favors that are supposed to keep employees happy, or is it an effective means of motivating and retaining employees - or even an adequate substitute for salary? There are many arguments for and against arguments against it. With Fringe Benefits...
If you want to make a career, you often look to the CVs of already successful entrepreneurs. This often gives the impression that everything was precisely timed, perfectly planned and every step had to be a calculation towards the career goal. In reality it looks different. Career planning: Better individual and flexible But this impression is deceptive in the…
Women are underrepresented - in the Swedish Guard as well as in German management. What can science do about it? Women underrepresented in leadership positions Women still face many obstacles when it comes to climbing the career ladder. Implicit leadership theories offer an explanation. For many people, “woman” and “leadership” seem to be less cognitively associated than…
Today's working world is undergoing a fundamental change. New job models, reduced weekly working hours, flexible locations - many of the innovations offer us new opportunities for self-realization. How to actively advance your career But one thing has remained the same: If you want to achieve something, you have to know what you want. Setting goals today is...