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Only when you have exhausted the potential of existing customers and won back lost customers do you try to acquire new customers. But not blindly, but purposefully. Make a list of your dream customers You don't just look in the online Yellow Pages to see who else is in your target industry and overwhelm them with phone calls and mailings.…
Steward or stewardess, officially known as a flight attendant, is a dream job for many - and not just for women anymore. But the selection criteria are tough and the job even tougher. One who has been doing the job for more than 5 years tells what it's like. A normal job for men? "A woman's job?" Gatis Stanga,…
The mouth is our actual speaker. The words come out as we "form" the sounds with the muscles around the mouth. With a bit of training, we can also read someone else's lips without hearing the sound of the words. Easy to make the mouth Besides, the mouth is also broadcasting right now…
It is important to tame the mail flood. Productivity in our digital world is dependent on reducing stress eMailIf you succeed in this, you will be rewarded with a significant gain in concentration. It starts in your own head How to deal with it properly eMails starts in your own head: It is definitely not necessary to keep track of every incoming mail...
Distribution is difficult for some people, but comparatively easy for others. What successful salespeople can do better, we show them in 2X3 hypotheses using the example of pharmaceutical representatives. Sales using the example of a doctor's practice The practice is full of patients Dr. Müller[1], a cardiologist. A man with a suitcase is waiting like everyone else for the longed-for call for…
Should there be a right to a home office? Parts of the Christian Democrats say yes. But cell phones and laptops are not enough. Employers should consider a number of factors before releasing their employees to “freedom”. Above all, it requires a well thought-out strategy. New technologies open up new possibilities Laptops, smartphones, fast internet – modern…
An application photo is the first impression that a recruiter gets from an applicant. A lot is done wrong here – especially by women. 6 tips on how to do it better. Women are underrepresented in many areas Emancipation has made progress - and yet women and girls are still underrepresented in many areas of society. With the same…
There are no longer any real dress codes in many professions, but you should pay attention to choosing the right clothing, because this still fulfills an important function: that of belonging. Dress codes have always signaled group membership. In the very beginning, people's clothing simply offered protection against cold, wet and heat. At some point they developed...
If you want to get promoted, you have to manage staff. “Maximum punishment” is what many experts think. But there is still a long way to go before the calcified structures in many companies change towards sustainability. This is how you manage in the meantime. Be honest, leadership has never been your thing. Do you remember when you chose your career? You chose your…
"Enjoy your life now before it's too late!" – Parents advise their children, teachers tell students and friends give each other this strange advice. Finally, once we have a promising job and a family, life full of freedom and travel is over. We should do something! This is one of…
Corporate success and employee satisfaction are closely related. The management, in turn, has various control options to control the satisfaction of its employees. One of the most important factors is the salary. Dilemma between short-term and long-term corporate success The primary goal of any rationally acting management is to increase its own corporate success. It stands...
Job interviews are pure stress for most applicants. It depends on the perspective: Instead of solicitation, it is simply a sales pitch. and a good exercise if the rejection comes. Applications as sales talks on their own behalf If you want to sell yourself, and I also include applying for a job, you can also fail.…
Are you suitable for self-employment? Is this a viable alternative to permanent employment for you? And are you actually a founder type? Just do the test with our checklist! Starting a business as an alternative to permanent employment Who doesn't know that? Over a hundred applications sent and still no prospect of a permanent position. For this reason also choose…
Logical thinking can mean a lot. However, the IQ tests are not a benchmark for the expression. The expression lies more in the way in which questions and tasks are solved. Because these skills determine the ability to make decisions. Facts, facts, facts When fact-checking, logical dominance reveals some significant peculiarities. Because numbers, data...
Body language is an important but often underestimated part of our communication. And it offers many opportunities for misunderstandings. 5 tips on what to do about it. Misunderstandings in communication through body language - this is how they arise recently at a business meeting: After a very warm conversation, my long-term cooperation partner accompanied me to the train station and spread her arms.…
Leisure Management is one of those new, trendy courses that I've come across lately - and which is hardly known in Germany. What's behind it? How do you become a leisure manager? The term leisure manager sounds exciting for people who want to turn their hobby into a job. But where can you...
Proper communication with colleagues is one of the most important success factors for a career. It's all about the right mix: You have to work together with others in a team, but at the same time you have to assert yourself against competitors. Rhetorical skill is the key to success here. How to get along well with colleagues Whether you like it or not: You…
Progress always creates new jobs and others disappear. This also applies to the financial industry and especially the crypto market. We present the most important career opportunities. What are cryptocurrencies and what makes them so attractive? The financial industry has changed significantly in recent years due to technical developments. An important aspect was…
"People can achieve amazing things together," said futurologist Matthias Horx in a lecture. One can only agree with that. Nevertheless, many people cannot fully use their potential due to a lack of funding, a lack of economic opportunities or poor starting conditions. This damages society, as the election of Trump or Brexit shows. How can this be changed? The…
How do you know what you really want when you're constantly being bombarded with information? The answer is: Get out into nature and find yourself. What am I doing wrong? Do you know that? Your brain feels like cotton wool from the stereotypical day you just got through. Befogged with action. Deaf...
An efficient meeting also includes optimal preparation and follow-up - only then can a meeting be really efficient. Part of this should also be the question of whether a meeting is necessary at all. Alternatives to the classic meeting Set up a system for individual conversations with individual employees in addition to the large meetings with several discussion partners...
Our author Anita Arneitz has already reported on unusual organization hacks for business trips. And also HR style icon Robindro Ullah, publisher of the magazine HR-Life and former head of human resources at Deutsche Bahn, who travels a lot, gives tips in an interview on how to fashionably reduce luggage on business trips. 6 Must Haves You Didn't Think Of! 1. Outdoor jacket for business? For…
Keyword clusters are playing an increasingly important role in SEO for career sites and are therefore also relevant in recruiting: How are they structured and how do you use keyword clusters effectively in personnel marketing? Keyword clusters in SEO for career sites – create suitable content Keywords or keywords are the words that users use as search terms in search engines like Google…
Companies show responsibility in the refugee crisis: Last week, some corporations launched the “We together” initiative to better integrate refugees through job offers. on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® a medium-sized company explains why he wants to train refugees. Helping out of gratitude Losing your homeland through war or persecution is a traumatic experience. My parents is...
E-learning is becoming more important, especially for further training in companies. Inexpensive online learning, preferably with VR elements, is particularly helpful when training new employees. Use e-learning and virtual reality to train new employees A comprehensive and intensive training lays the foundation for the successful start of new employees in the company and is supported by various training courses over the course of…
Increasing flexibility in the world of work, weakening of protection against dismissal, weakening of works councils and trade unions: the signs on the labor market are stormy. But what can you do to avoid being blown away by it? Job security is being lost bit by bit Trade unions in Germany are repeatedly making themselves unpopular with strikes that, for example, paralyze train traffic or…
The impact of the nonverbal is greater than most people realize. And it affects our work practically every day. You are what you do: non-verbal behavior Think about your workplace. Which office is in chaos? Who is always late? Who wastes time unnecessarily on appointments? Who…
It can always happen: The team is working at the stress limit. And suddenly someone loses his nerve and freaks out. how to deal with it Overlooked and tolerated? Or actively tackle the problem? What to do when employees freak out? I sat perplexed in the meeting room and stared in disbelief at one of my most hard-working employees: wildly gesticulating and with a red head scolded...
We say speed and my tissue. Everyone knows strong brands. They often represent a whole genus. With personal branding, even an entrepreneur can become a brand. And thus a customer magnet. Become a strong brand thanks to personal branding It sounds like a casual statement, but there's more to it than that: "Maybe you're a brand to me!" A saying that…
Robert I. Sutton, Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, radically spells it out: “Managing creativity ultimately means turning everything we know about good management on its head.” Dare more coincidence! Eddie Obeng, founder of one of the first virtual business schools in the world, complains that regulated processes with clear subordination and decision-making structures…
In a way, job interviews are like a game of cat and mouse: Applicants only want to present their good sides if possible, HR managers want to learn as much as possible about job seekers - and sometimes develop amazing creativity in the process. Questions in job interviews – a hot topic There is no doubt that the topic of “questions in job interviews” is booming, and we notice that again and again…
Today's office has to make a lot. Simply placing tables, chairs and computers in a gray, drab room is not enough. Even if it doesn't have to look like Google's office: The optimal office space definitely increases productivity. Why a beautiful office is important A good office space, using the example...
Despite the plagiarism scandal and lies, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg's popularity seemed unbroken for years. Across (almost) all parties! how come An analysis. Why we like people Why do we like people and dislike others? In the immediate environment, this can be explained by many things. Above all, the non-consciously perceptible sexual fragrance plays a role, touches, appreciation, respected and…
Young managers in particular often find themselves in conflict between control and doing too much themselves. For example, how can you motivate employees to do their jobs and still give them enough responsibility? When the puppy protection is over Tobias Schmidt is 26 years old and has been a team leader in a well-known technology company for 3 months. In theory he knows...
Can you assert yourself and still stick to it nicely? And what actually constitutes real sovereignty? A topic that also drives our female readership - but not only. 2 X 3 tips about it. Clear, unambiguous communication: what are the benefits? Some time ago I got on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® called upon to...
July 12 is always a ambivalent day for German taxpayers: Statistically, taxes and social security contributions are worked up until this date, and only then do the income flow into one's own pocket. It is all the more important to deal with an essential topic: an overview of your own finances. Why the conscious use of money is important...
Less is more - this is the motto one would like to give to German employees in particular, many of whom are waiving their statutory break. A quarter skips the break Break time is recovery time. But what if the recovery during the break is too short? Many employees in Germany feel after the lunch break...
Do extroverts have the gift of speech? The fact is, for many introverts, speaking freely is a big problem. But they are by no means bad speakers. Help, an impromptu speech! I heard my name Hundreds of happy faces looked at me and raised their glasses. The warm evening in Barcelona suddenly became even warmer. A…
Anyone who changes perspective gains new insights, removes blockages and makes faster progress. But how do you change perspective? For example, with the not-yet or chance technique. It's all a question of technique "The belief that one's point of view is the only reality is the most dangerous of all delusions," said Watzlawick. For example, anyone who believes that the...
Digitalization, globalization and, last but not least, artificial intelligence offer many opportunities, but also professional challenges. How do you specifically prepare for this? Resilience: If you want to be successful in the long term, you have to adapt to change. There is no doubt that the world of work is undergoing profound change: advancing digitalization as well as social and economic changes have created a new era of...
A few years ago, employer branding was considered the latest trend from the USA. In Germany, however, the topic has long been more than just a modern catchphrase. What does it have to do with employer ratings? Branding for employee retention Freely translated into German, employer branding means something like employer branding. A branding insofar as a company as a whole as…
Our society is dominated by fear. In principle, it is not a bad thing to be careful. Because only what we think is possible is possible. Unfortunately, our fears often slow us down. We decide how we see things We often decide for ourselves what is possible and what is not. Recently a friend from vacation sent me one eMail: "Here…
It's hard to believe that you can block yourself not only with negative thoughts, but also with exaggeratedly positive thoughts. Over-motivation and pressure can be a problem. Pressure to achieve goals This mind killer is one of my favorite thinking mistakes because it fits the norms of today's meritocracy and is therefore very common. Executives in particular are...
Bias prevents sales success. If discounts are given prematurely, this harms the company. But the fault does not lie solely with the seller. Everyone must take responsibility for this. What solutions are there? Knowing and defusing the fearful situation Salespeople do not always act in a target-oriented manner for their company. Sometimes, due to their personality structure, ingrained courses of action and intuitive thought patterns, they pursue one for them...
Cover letters are always a topic of discussion: many HR experts find them too long, too inefficient, and simply superfluous. Companies like Deutsche Bahn have long since abolished it. And many applicants would also prefer to give themselves the warm effusions. What recruiters really want from applicants “Dear Sir or Madam…. blabla… work in your publishing house” That was…
To paraphrase Henry Ford, getting rich is easy. You just have to spend less money than you earn. Sounds logical right? How to get rich easily Just spend less - that sounds a bit too easy. Because whoever manages to do this is faced with two central challenges: First, how does it succeed, not everything in shape...
School is over and the next phase of life is waiting: studying or vocational training. What should school leavers do? What is in demand: the labor market analysis helps further Which job profiles will be particularly in demand in the next few years? Clever school leavers already deal with their training and study opportunities beforehand, because their careers are not supposed to…
Richard Branson once said that his business ideas always came from personal frustration. Various studies also show the extent to which personality and experience affect start-up success. 2 examples of success. The best business ideas come from pubs According to Masterplan.com founder Daniel Schütt, the best ideas come from pubs. For example, the first idea for your first company...
Our lifetime - statistically 30 days - are the most valuable thing we own. But if we now look at how many people are not happy in their daily work, it is frightening. Where's the point in that? The Power of Generations Y and Z If our eight working hours a day are not fulfilling, we come with…
Combining business trips with holidays is booming. Bleisure Travel, to use the technical term, saves both time and money. And studies show that companies can also draw attention to themselves with exciting lifestyle topics. An overview. Lifestyle culture: what makes bleisure travel so popular? The working world and with it the tourism industry are changing. So it's no wonder that in the…
Money is by no means the only factor that makes employers attractive to employees. There are a number of other motivators that companies can use for their employer branding. Why Employee Motivation is a Critical Success Factor for Businesses Employee motivation is a key factor in the success of a business, and one of the most effective ways to motivate...
Screen work, hectic and staying indoors flatten us mentally and physically. There is a very simple way in which we can fully exploit our potential over the long term. We are emotional beings who thirst for community We lack something if we are not allowed to identify with a community. But that also requires trust. But in doing so, companies waste enormous…
Giving gifts is something positive and should bring joy, but it can quickly damage your own career, especially in a professional environment. 7 tips to avoid embarrassing gifts at work. The psychological effect of giving gifts Giving gifts is a matter that has many positive associations: We usually show other people that we...
Nudging is considered a technique of gentle persuasion. But what is the communication technology based on and what distinguishes it from manipulation? Uses of Nudging Nudging has become a popular concept in recent years, combining the principles of manipulation, soft persuasion, communication and influencing others with the goal of changing opinions and behaviors...
Workaholism is widespread in our society. The problem is that this drug enjoys the highest social recognition. But contrary to what many bosses think, these workhorses are not an asset to companies. Why do so many people cling to workaholism? The main reason why, despite many obvious downsides, so many people still stick to their…
When choosing a career and looking for a job, most people base their decisions on what is possible or what (false) role models set for them. A lot of potential is lost in the process. The Purpose of Life Why is it so important to find your element? The most important reason is personal. Finding your element is crucial to…
If you want to invest, it's a good idea to think about your own attitude first - and then to learn what rich, successful investors do better. Your attitude as an investor In order to be a successful investor, you should also ask yourself questions about your attitude. Even if they are simple questions, they were developed in such a way that…
Positive stress can make you productive, but negative stress inhibits our performance in the long run because it is often caused by fear. How do these often deep-seated fears arise? Fears and pressure to perform: research into the causes Why do we let ourselves be put under such pressure by stressful situations that we think we absolutely have to function perfectly. Unfortunately, the question...
There needs to be a clear debate about the sense and nonsense of hierarchies in each individual company. The goal should be a good balance between hierarchies and networks. Networks in knowledge management The term network is used particularly in knowledge management when it comes to the fast and smooth exchange of information. Networks are pragmatic and ask...
Professional or personal crises: Nobody likes them, everyone knows them. They are often not only unavoidable, but actually essential to life. Why crises are vital The fact is: Personal and professional crises can hit us at any time and often unexpectedly. They are usually viewed negatively, but one can certainly gain something positive from such crises. A professional…
In Germany, the choice of career is usually very traditional: children want to become what their parents or similar caregivers set an example for them. This overview shows that there is another way and that you can actually find your dream job – with a little courage and research. What is actually a dream job Tourism, media, art and recently also blogging are for…
Germany tends to be rather hostile to innovation. According to a study, 59 percent of Germans share this pessimistic assessment. But what does that really look like in practice? Can companies and employees learn to be innovative? And don't we have to look at our own noses too? Innovative pioneers in the digital industry? Especially in the digital industry, many people describe themselves...
Tax audit - the horror for every entrepreneur. Although normal tax audits have to be registered, the effort is huge every time. Therefore, as an entrepreneur, you have to prepare yourself as well as you can for a tax audit. You can find out what to watch out for here! What are the benefits of tax audits? It is not for nothing that the shipowner Peter Krämer is in the Süddeutschen...
A study by Stack Overflow of 64.000 developers shows that many are dissatisfied with the payment. Personnel managers have to rethink, especially when it comes to recruiting! The average German developer is male, works in Bavaria and has more than 10 years of coding experience It is unfortunately not surprising: German developers are still mostly male today and work in Bavaria at…
Yesterday a colleague with equal rights, today a manager: This is sometimes a difficult situation, especially for young managers. And for different reasons. Interpersonal relationships as the greatest challenge Forming interpersonal relationships is without a doubt one of the greatest challenges for young executives – especially in middle management. Loyal behavior is important here, both towards one’s own superiors and…
The scandal surrounding the data analysis company Cambridge Analytica drew wide circles at the time. But what exactly does a data scientist do and how do you become one? Data analysis can do a lot of good To be clear in advance: The scandalous revelations about Cambridge Analytica, in which its former Director of Research Christopher Wylie was significantly involved, unfortunately bring a...
Working efficiently and sleeping as little as possible is a current trend, for example among IT billionaires - and is not only counterproductive, but also harmful to health. If you want to understand this, you have to deal with the function of the body. Sleep like an IT billionaire? If you want to be rich and famous, you have to sleep little, you might think, if you…
A works manager talked about the job interview: He noticed, for example, a graphic designer who, when choosing clothes, simply didn't have the feeling for which clothes were suitable for her somewhat fuller weight. And even if it was just a test application, you can make a lot of mistakes in job interviews. Banalities - or not? Actually…
Blockages often arise in childhood - because children's brains are still developing and are therefore open to all kinds of beliefs. What helps: Logical thinking! When adults become children The emergence of inner blockages, also known as Wusel, is a complex process that arises in childhood and extends to adult life.…
We all do it daily and constantly get annoyed about it: waiting. On something or someone. How can you bridge such dead times? Or: maybe that doesn't make sense at all? A third of your life is spent waiting I've often heard or read that you apparently spend a third of your life waiting: Eg...
Luck is a key success factor in sales. The customer's happiness, but also the seller's personal happiness, which he radiates. It is therefore important to be mindful and grateful for the many small moments of happiness in everyday life. What is happiness anyway? Without a doubt, the job of a salesman has "what it takes to be a happy job", i.e. a dream job. Around…
It is extremely difficult to translate into German the term "reaching out" mentioned by Reivich and Shatté in their book "The resilience factor". In any case, the word goal orientation that we use does not fully do it justice. And what is that anyway? Goals lead to success Highly resilient people are characterized in particular by…
Why don't many people achieve their goals through strenuous effort? Distractions and disruptive factors are often to blame for the fact that we procrastinate – or our own inner attitude. How can you change that? What does procrastination look like? Let's start with an example: Mr G. wants to plan his time carefully in the future and stick to this plan...
Many go in, little comes out - this is the popular opinion about meetings. The fact that meetings often fail can be due to many factors. One of them, which we want to shed light on here, is the self-expression of team members. But what can you do about it? Meetings suffer from the human factor What do we have at Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® not all about...
What actually is a creative team? What is meant here is a team that does not have to laboriously discover creativity for itself, but instead integrates creativity and creative techniques into teamwork. A team that consciously uses its creativity regardless of its tasks. Creative leadership - how does it work? However, it comes with creative leadership of teams...
The digital transformation is everywhere. But where there is a lot of talk about technology with its consequences and opportunities, three important fields are neglected - even though they determine the success of the transformation! And they all have something to do with the people in the company. 1. Leadership The CEO of a large medium-sized company recently said: "I'm in a privileged position...
Our growth-oriented world has slipped. But what are the alternatives? And how can viable business ideas be developed on the basis of a new, more sustainable economy? The Internet as a driver of social change There are more and more voices criticizing that our society, which is geared towards more, better and faster, cannot function in the long term –…
A structured and informative CV is an essential success factor when applying. What is important? The perfect CV – what is important when applying? A dropped out of law school? Six months of backpacking turned into three years on Australian beaches? Anyone who writes a CV is also confronted with the less success-oriented stages of their life. Change...
Late again. Time is money! What you should know about punctuality in business in a nutshell. No more flimsy excuses and delays. Punctuality is Polite! Punctuality refers to a person's ability to keep an appointment or an appointment precisely. In our culture, punctuality is also associated with reliability and politeness. If…
Former US President Barack Obama speaks at Bits & Pretzels 2019 about equality, climate change and the break-up of big tech companies like Facebook and Google. An overview of his positions. Barack Hussein Obama II was the 2009th President of the United States from 2017 to 44. He is an attorney specializing in US constitutional law and is one of…
With various strategies and organizational structures to optimize the work processes involved, companies are constantly developing and expanding their competitiveness. The right corporate culture, which is geared towards values and employees, helps here. Corporate culture - oriented to the needs of the employees Corporate culture and working atmosphere essentially depend on the basic attitude, which is based on the understanding of values...
When applicants search for jobs in the job markets, they are often frustrated. Despite a growing number of vacancies, the selection of really good jobs remains poor. But that is mainly due to the nature of the positions. Jobs for which nobody was found! The most sought-after consultants are often 100% willing to travel, 2.500 such positions...
Humanities graduates continue to have a hard time on the job market, because many employers have little imagination with regard to their possible fields of application. But today generalists are increasingly in demand again. So new opportunities for orchid subjects such as theater scholars? Humanities scholars – everything and nothing? When I started studying Theater Studies in 1998, the most frequently asked question was: What does...
What does extreme sports have to do with the job? Much! Because with both you have risks and fears that you have to learn to deal with. And it's all about team spirit. Both make you productive. Taking risks releases productive forces Taking risks, daring to do the unimagined, often releases unimagined productive forces in the end. At least that's how it was for me...
Many people, especially in our Western society, tend to be overly ambitious and have exaggerated demands for performance. But how do these behaviors actually come about? An overview! Wrong ambition: What actually is perfectionism? There are people for whom it goes without saying that the easiest way to reach their goal is dead straight. Those who remain calm even in the face of great difficulties, who always...
In the entire discussion about sustainable companies, it is quickly forgotten how extremely important it is that the managers of a company are also up to this task. 2 X 10 criteria that should therefore be applied to managers. Managers Need New Skills So much has changed over the years in terms of the manager's role. This…
Almost all recruiters ask predictable questions. Are you prepared and do you know which weaknesses to avoid? If you are well prepared, you can score points in the interview with the decisive questions. Applicant check in a structured interview In the pre-selection or online assessment, you are just a number. Their suitability is determined more or less by automated filters.…
When looking for a job, you can convince with authenticity - provided you know what you want. But good behavior is still required. It is important to find the balance. Openness doesn't mean disrespect I actually took it for granted, but I guess it can't be said often enough: When it comes to applicants...
If you're short on time and want to relax with your family, you should consider a short vacation to the amusement park. It offers options for every taste and even luxurious dinner shows. Why a Relaxing Getaway Can Work Wonders for the Family Spending quality time with family is an essential aspect of relationships within any...
What connects people who are professionally successful? Is there a recipe for a fulfilling professional life? It depends on 6 basic settings. 1. Self-reflection - go on the trail of the "I" The focus of self-reflection is the observation of one's own behavior, one's own thoughts and feelings with the aim of fathoming one's strengths and values....
No other term has found such a beautiful and warm place in business literature as “change management”. Management itself has now almost been reduced to change management. Manager of change The manager no longer leads, the manager should accompany the changes and function and act as a "change agent". It's going into the…
To what extent does it make sense to challenge an applicant in an interview? A recent Glassdoor study shows that employees who are hired after a difficult interview appear to be happier with their job later on. Why Tricky Job Interviews? Every employee can probably tell their own story about tricky situations in the job interview. This includes unexpected and hardly solvable questions of…
Good. So rats are perfect consumers, great utility maximizers, and good candidates for a fur shopping queen extra show. And now the crucial question: Why? Why do animals know economic theory? We can rule out that E4 or the other rats read any of the textbooks quoted above, and even if they do - can you understand it? And…
Too much responsibility at work does not automatically mean more money, reputation and success, but often simply too much stress and pressure. How do managers deal with this? Why it is important to think about your own goals and your role In the competitive world of work, employees are often expected to take on more responsibility and...
Letting go of goals sounds easy, but in reality the implementation is often difficult. The solution is: Get out of tunnel vision. let go of goals? It could be that you have an inner contradiction when you look at the heading “let go of goals”. After all, we're supposed to keep an eye on goals - aren't we? Seminars and literature on…
A working day that resembles a marathon does not always have to be exhausting. It all depends on the right motivation and appreciation. Survey shows: There is a lack of appreciation Appreciation and motivation are extremely important: If you were very productive, did you have an adrenaline rush and are you satisfied with your work, such a day is definitely motivating. But…
It finally worked. After weeks of searching and half a dozen applications, the first invitation to an interview comes. What matters now is the right mental preparation. 5 tips. 1. The right mental preparation counts A job interview is the opportunity to present yourself in the best light and to convince the employer of your choice. Unfortunately…
Our parents gave us something pretty fatal to take with us: the supposedly commendable search for a common denominator. We are trimmed from an early age towards consensus, compromise and a cozy course. The need for harmony is above all. Arguing is frowned upon. And what comes out of it at the end? Harmony at any price? Conflict situations should, provided they...
The only thing that would appeal to Marie about the marriage is the white wedding dress. In other respects, too, she doesn't seem to think much of conventional security.Anke Ernst is now in New Zealand on her professional and self-discovery trip around the world. She talks to the French Marie about marriage, security, the variety of different career opportunities and the disorientation of the internship generation. Simply…
A nice compliment can quickly become a problem. When are compliments appropriate in everyday professional life and when do they start to become offensive? 5 tips. Why compliments are part of everyday interaction Compliments play an important role in interpersonal communication and help promote positive relationships. They are an expression of appreciation, recognition and…
Helping others is considered positive, but it does pose psychological problems, namely when the limits of self-sacrifice are exceeded. Definition of self-sacrifice and helper syndrome in psychology Self-sacrifice or the helper syndrome is a phenomenon that plays an important role in psychology. It describes the tendency of people to sacrifice themselves for others and...
Designing an office is often not an easy task. Many aspects have to be considered. Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role here. Positive working atmosphere - but not at the expense of the environment You don't have to become an eco-entrepreneur and rely entirely on green technologies to do something for the environment at work. Then…
Personas are fictitious representatives of a customer group that combine their characteristic properties, expectations and procedures. They replace the anonymous target group with a human figure that is easy to understand. Why Personas Are So Useful Why are Personas So Useful? Without empathy, we lack creativity. For example, personas help the…
Massage, swimming pool, sauna: unpleasant situations lurk everywhere. On vacation, but also when you are in a conference hotel with colleagues, for example. But with these ten tips for spa etiquette, you won't have to embarrass yourself next time. Why do we need spa etiquette? After a lecture or seminar or on a gray, rainy weekend like…
Help a meeting, some employees moan. But the people who organize it and make sure that something useful comes out of it groan even more. So long preparation times and a lot of stress? Not at all! Efficient meetings can also be organized spontaneously - the participants only have to have a common goal and see that something comes of it.…
Companies like Google have been doing it for a long time: healthy communication and leadership also means finding the way to “power together”. The key to better leadership The lifestyle of healthy communication and leadership, based on the ideas of Nonviolent Communication according to Marshall B. Rosenberg and its four steps, are the key: The key to…
Attracting and motivating employees through living corporate culture – details often matter, even in the toilet. The Importance of Employee Engagement for Company Success A company thrives not only through the brilliance of its ideas, but also through the radiant smiles of its employees. Employee engagement is an essential part of a successful company culture. Motivated employees are…
The central point of many (new) projects is not the idea, but its implementation. Managers need to think holistically, paired with target-oriented implementation methods. They motivate employees and managers to lead them to success. Release energy for implementation with the GOAL formula. The path is the goal. But without a goal, the path leads all too easily astray. Already from...
People who work in high-risk professions, such as various craftsmen, teachers or musicians, often find it more difficult to take out insurance or get a loan. If they succeed, they often have to reckon with worse conditions. What does scoring mean? When assessing creditworthiness, various criteria relating to living conditions are taken into account. The scoring serves on the one hand...
You know the stressful situation after you've been on vacation for a few weeks and are suddenly thrown back into the office chaos. What can help: organize a replacement. Good organization in advance prevents stress after the holiday Three weeks of vacation, well rested and then that: Suddenly there are a lot of tasks to do again to keep up with the activities in the office…
Communication is an important part of our professional life and everyday life. Accordingly, buzzwords are a key indicator of creativity and current trends in our communication and society. We have to endure the discrepancies. The Word of the Year: Jamaica-Aus Buzzwords and trending terms are always easy to spot, just think of powerful hashtags like 'Jamaika-Aus' before '#MeToo'...
Selling is part of everyday life for many medium-sized companies. Bringing in orders is a matter for the boss, even if he is not a “born salesman”. However, acquiring new customers is often difficult because unconscious fears cause blockages. Fears are normal – hardly anyone talks about them! Fear of Rejection The word fear is derived from “anghu” which means…
I studied intercultural German studies and history at the University of Bayreuth. After my master's degree, I did my doctorate on the change in meaning of the concept of tolerance in the old Federal Republic. Today I am Chancellor of the H:G University for Health and Sport. How did that happen? Valuable experience in intercultural cooperation During my doctorate, I was head of the Career Service at...
Companies do well to bind their employees emotionally to the company. But many employees have internally resigned. What to do? Company: Just madhouses? Books put into words what many workers feel. Studies confirm it, and brain research backs it up: Our motivation decreases because the emotional bond to the employer is decreasing more and more. It likes...
Almost every day we get up Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® Inquiries from companies looking for sought-after specialists - especially among engineers and in the IT sector. We give tips on how this specific target group can best apply. Are you desperately looking for skilled workers? Stefan Schwarzgruber from Stackoverflow recently shared 7 tips for recruiters to address IT specialists via eMail...
The desire to do everything well and properly is not a bad thing. However, if you exaggerate, you will quickly get in your own way. 6 tips against excessive perfectionism and for a simpler life. Perfection: The desire to do everything right! Last week, I came across a nice example of how someone could…
Digital communication in virtual teams is more topical than ever and in technical practice it is often more complicated than expected. You can learn 4 tips from Bismarck of all places. No success without good communication Let's imagine a head of state retiring to the seclusion of the alpine mountains for ten months and doing...
The only way to get rich quick is to write a book on how to get rich quick. If you look at the various offers on the market, whether in book form, as an electronic medium or as a seminar, you can only affirm this sentence. Because the desire for quick riches seduces some to spend, which…
It is obvious that young companies first have to keep their money together – keyword: tax savings. What points should you consider in order to wrest unnecessary contributions from the tax office as early as possible? 5 tips on how start-ups and young companies can save money and taxes Anyone founding a company needs three things above all: A well thought-out business plan, sufficient seed capital and a lot…
Data analysis skills are in great demand among employers. However, appropriate training and further education are still few and far between. Therefore, 7 tips on how applicants can train themselves to become data analysis experts in a short time. Data analysis - the most wanted skills of 2017 Data analysis and visualization are among the ten most wanted skills among employers in 2017. The social network LinkedIn...
Many people are dissatisfied with the organization of their own life time between work and leisure time. Money often prevents the implementation of goals. But that need not be. Who prevents you from achieving goals? Who or what is preventing me from achieving my goals? Where exactly is the "inner bastard" buried? What exactly prevents...
Job references are a constantly controversial topic. And of course you, on the one hand, are fully entitled to do so, but nowhere is there so much cheating. Inflation of good ratings? There is no doubt that job references help employers and HR managers to better assess employees in Spe. This also applies to executives, as our author Tanja Merkens explains in her article 6 tips for managers. On the other hand…
Let's mentally go to the cinema, to a film in which your boss is murdered: that generates emotions. To choke them off with “It's just a movie” would be fundamentally wrong. The same applies to emotions in communication. Dealing with the communications of others Throughout our lives we have identified the most important to-dos for dealing with…
Too many people get in their own way, mostly with behavior patterns learned in childhood. How to dismantle these involuntary self-sabotage strategies? Definition: What is self-sabotage? Self-sabotage is a common phenomenon that can be detrimental to our professional and personal success. It is the act of getting in your own way that…
Cultural fit means: The right values in the company help to find exactly the right employees. But how can leaders identify values and implement them in a way that goes beyond mere lip service? Values and corporate culture: nothing but smoke and mirrors? They jump to you from the company website, are developed in complex and long positioning workshops and have a…
Companies that have no staff shortages? Even though you can only maintain your market position with excellent employees? And without a marketing budget? Goes: Through guidance followed by recommendations. The “little ones” make it ahead of the narrow regional market in terms of orders and possible employees. Exclusively specialists with high quality awareness. No free candidates on the job market. Hardly any budget for personnel marketing. And yet neither...
The principle of polarity demands honest respect from managers. The principle of resonance brings us into contact with the vibrations of the world. What does that mean exactly for the effect? The principle of polarity for management work The recognized opposite pole is often perceived as an "opponent" and then naturally fought. But nobody can win this fight, because the…
Termination is a decision that should be well considered. A change can be the solution to feel comfortable in the job again. What does the “perfect termination” look like? How do you resign without hassle and with a clear conscience? Successful job change: Quit neatly and get off to a good start Anyone who, just a few years ago, had an impeccable CV...
Trust is important, especially when it comes to selling. Because people buy from people. And without trust, other people will not buy from you. The personality decides! What is the first thing you do when you are planning a new purchase, for example a new television? Then “google” the latest models first and then you will be literally amazed by the offer…
Quit, important customer dropped out, stress with colleagues: Standing with your back against the wall, seeing red is not a good feeling. But one that often unleashes unexpected powers. Seeing red: There is always an alternative! Peter Maier struggled for months, planned, calculated, negotiated - and in the end he didn't get the important order....
Those who can negotiate have a clear advantage! He gets the higher salary, sits in a higher position, pays less for a first-class car. But negotiating successfully needs to be learned. In the beginning there is the will to negotiate Success in negotiations begins with the conscious decision to enter into the negotiation. If we are not ready in the first place...
In addition to error reporting systems "operated" by people, all automatic error reporting systems are of course also part of a company's error culture. Anonymous Error Reporting System The most efficient is a system where errors can be entered anonymously and unassignably. For example, the error message for airlines is anonymous (see Chapter 6), only the route is announced, but not the date and...
When the applicant market changes, companies have to change too. With stagnation the problem will not be solved. Especially not if the lack of skilled workers is just put forward as a reason without encouraging action. Companies need to change their requirements This starts with the onboarding process alone. Does the company make an effort to ensure that the employee...
The competition for talent is in full swing and it is particularly difficult to retain young, highly qualified specialists. Companies that want to keep employee turnover low should consider the following 8 tips. Why low turnover is better It doesn't matter which HR experts you ask, everyone can agree on one thing: today's employees,…
If we succeed in discovering, uncovering and using the ethical source, a meaningful and responsible cooperation is possible - also in business. Assuming responsibility The simplest description of what ethics is is: “the doctrine of meaningful cooperation”. That means: We need a standard for "meaningful togetherness" so that all people and also all living beings...
Clothes make the man, they say. And professional status is expressed through clothing. Not as strict as it used to be, but opinions are still divided about the right shoes for every occasion. For example, what do you wear to an event with the ex-US President? The right business shoes for every occasion: No trivial topic...
Many companies and executives work tirelessly to improve the motivation of their employees: There is a sustainable and effective way: Talent-focused motivation. How motivation doesn't work Companies are constantly trying to motivate their employees: Should it be incentives, more attractive bonuses can provide a boost in motivation, are there more work-life balance measures or are it even enough at...
Josef Wieland is Professor for business administration at the University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz. Specializing in business ethics, for him morality is the business card of every company. Especially in the banking sector. In an interview, he explains why sustainability shouldn't just be grafted on! Josef Wieland is particularly known for the concept of governance ethics he developed, which is based on the system theory of Niklas…
Money is not everything. But too little can be frustrating. Fair pay and appreciation go hand in hand, and often it's not so much the objective amount that matters, but the subjective perception. Dr. Job has examined the topic of salary for you. How an exchange occurs The principle “I…
How do I behave when my counterpart seethes with anger? We'll show you how to defuse the anger, protect yourself, and ensure a strong exit. The "silence" Silence and quick-wittedness, how does that go together? Well, being quick-witted also means being able to keep your mouth shut at the right time. But haven't we...