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The first day of work in a new job when changing jobs is always an exciting situation and onboarding is also a special situation for companies. This checklist will help you master it. New job: How to get started for employees and companies For the new employee, tension and expectations are part of…
Headhunter Dr. Ole von Mensching on the skills shortage in IT and what applicants can do to find a job. Dr. Ole Mensching studied economics and psychology, worked at Kienbaum Management Consultants and received his doctorate from the University of Cologne and the University of California, Berkeley before founding Careerteam. As a headhunter, he specializes...
Personnel managers often lack courage when making decisions. It is qualitative approaches that make personnel decisions successful. Unsuccessful recruiting Anyone who relies solely on factual and professional criteria in recruiting and selecting the “right candidate” and neglects the person and all their personality traits and values will recruit unsuccessfully in the long term. As well as a…
Many young HR professionals want to advance their careers, but are wondering what this should look like. Here are 8 tips for starting a career in HR from the experts. Human resources – a job with a future? HR managers are the terror of many applicants because they know how to negotiate, know all the psychological tricks and decide on their own future. But do you have...
Edenred Germany was repeatedly voted among the top 100 employers in the Great Place to Work Award for its employee commitment. In an interview, HR Director Lucia Ramminger explains how health management works in the company and what it has to do with employee loyalty. Lucia Ramminger has been Director of Human Resources at Edenred Germany since August 2019. Together with her team, she looks after around 160 employees and…
From university straight to hotel manager? Sascha Schwarze reports how a dual course of study helped him, how the course is structured and what prospective students should pay attention to. Sascha Schwarze (28) completed a dual degree in tourism at the Adam-Ries University of Applied Sciences in Erfurt (today IUBH Dual Studies) from 2009 to 2013. Previously, as a chef, he had...
In an interview, Sylke Sergel, Head of Corporate Human Resources at EOS, explains why companies have to break new ground in digitization, especially in order to attract IT talent, and how a recruiting video can generate 45.000 views. Sylke Sergel, born in Oberhausen in 1974, studied business administration and started her career in human resources. She worked in the…
Thomas Egenter is Head of Human Resources at Hansgrohe, a medium-sized company based in the Black Forest. In an interview, he talks about his experiences with home office regulations, the reaction to the shortage of skilled workers and employer branding in medium-sized companies. Thoma Egenter studied business administration at the Schwenningen vocational academy, specializing in industry, and wrote his diploma thesis in the field of human resources management. Since graduating in 1992, he has...
There is a fundamental dilemma with job interviews. On the other hand, we recommend that you do not “only” see candidates as applicants, but make them partners. In this way you avoid missing out on potential and increase the quality of job interviews for everyone involved. We advise against misleading the applicant Uta Rohrschneider wrote up Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® about it,…
How do you notice that the external presentation is lived corporate culture and not just staging? And how can companies use authenticity to score points with applicants? 5 tips. Employer branding: How companies best present themselves Nowadays, companies present themselves in a variety of channels in different media, whereby an insight into the business activities for applicants, customers or prospects…
At the age of 31, Claudia Anderle became general manager of a 4-star hotel. A career springboard was a work and travel stay in Australia. This also helps her today when recruiting new employees. The reputation of the big, wide world Even if her career path somehow sounds logical, Claudia Anderle actually never wanted to work in the hotel business. Raised in Paderborn, where she studied at the University…
In an interview, René Köles from GULP explains how applicants in the IT industry in particular highlight their strengths and why skills and practical experience are more important than the application channel when in doubt. René Köles is Recruiting Manager at GULP, 39 years old. At GULP, he looks after customers and candidates from the IT sector. Inquiries range from administration jobs to...
Where can I find a job that suits my needs? How can I best apply for a new job? Questions like these concern young professionals as well as experienced specialists. We have 6 answers. 6 tips for job hunting Questions about career planning are asked by young professionals as well as IT specialists and engineers who…
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…
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...
Georgia Trimceski thinks that students no longer have time to learn the basics of scientific work and wants to remedy this with Mentorium. His company offers a full service for students - and GZSZ star Susan Sideropoulos advertises it as a testimonial. Students: Simply not enough time Georgia Trimceski, founder and managing director of Mentorium GmbH, herself has mechanical engineering at the…
Norbert Nick, head of consulting, training and outsourcing at Fiducia and GAD IT AG, Karlsruhe, explains how fintechs can retain employees for a long time and how career changers can also get enthusiastic about artificial intelligence. Norbert Nick is a business economist (VWA) and a trained data electronics technician. After many years of experience in the service business for banks, he is now Head of Consulting, Training and Outsourcing at…
There are sectors where there is actually something like a shortage of skilled workers. However, companies themselves contribute to this through a lack of willingness to provide training. how is it better When the hotel bosses complain I've often heard hotel bosses sing the praises about the lack of skilled workers: In the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxony, for example, the boss of a hotel complained that here in the provinces...
For many, a management position in the tourism sector is a dream job: working internationally, dealing with people, and maybe even getting to know celebrities are the incentive for many to aim for this goal. Dream job hotel manager A management position in the tourism sector is considered a dream job for many: working internationally, dealing with people, and maybe even getting to know celebrities are the incentive for many to achieve this goal…
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…
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 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...
Rohde and Schwarz is a specialist in wireless radio communications. In an interview, Carolin Unger, Head of Personnel Marketing and Recruitment, explains how highly specialized professionals are found. Carolin Unger has been with Rohde und Schwarz since 2005, initially as a consultant for university marketing and since 2008 as head of personnel marketing and recruitment. In the position, she now heads 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.…
Whether on their own company website, in print media or on various job exchanges, companies use a variety of channels to advertise potential candidates through job advertisements. But is it really possible to find suitable candidates? The wastage of job advertisements Although the job advertisement is one of the oldest communication tools and still the most popular means of communication today, job advertisements often…
Some companies find it difficult to fill vacancies with suitable applicants - the lack of skilled workers is not always to blame. 5 tips on what you can do as a company to become sexier for applicants: Positions that have been vacant for six months The topic of a shortage of skilled workers is always the subject of lively discussions. Some experts even ask: Do we...
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…
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...
High school graduates are spoiled for choice: training, studies or even both at the same time? The latter corresponds to the dual course of study, which combines a university degree with longer practical phases. Sounds sensible, but it's not always the best choice. Apprenticeship pay simplifies financing A dual study program should help to avoid the “practical shock” that often occurs when starting a career. But despite the sensible combination of…
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…
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…
Tourism and gastronomy are considered a dream career for many. Our small series takes a look behind the scenes and presents various training paths. Today we present the dream job receptionist. How does the training work? The path to a hotel reception usually leads through a three-year, Germany-wide recognized dual training course to become a hotel specialist, in which all…
The job advertisement is your company's first direct approach to potential candidates and thus influences the first impression that the candidate gets of your company. This should be as realistic as possible. Draw an honest picture Draw an honest and open picture, both of your company and of your expectations and the professional…
Qualified personnel is the most important resource for companies. That's why headhunters are being used more and more often. Clients should pay attention to this. What is a headhunter and what does he do? Finding the right candidates for open positions is time-consuming and requires resources that many HR departments don't have. This is where headhunters come in, who act as external…
Are you constantly applying and receiving one rejection after the other? Then it may be that you make classic mistakes in the application that can be avoided. 4 classic mistakes that can cost applicants their job Anyone looking for a job is faced with the task of finding the right job. It is important to inform the potential employer...
Artificial intelligence is on the rise, but there is often a lack of specialists to drive development forward. What should companies pay attention to when recruiting IT and what makes real AI specialists? Interview with Marc-David Rompf from the HR consultancy dla. Marc-David Rompf is co-founder and principal of the personnel consultancy dla Digital Leaders Advisory. He specializes in filling top management positions in...
Tourism and gastronomy are considered a dream career for many. But what kind of training do you have to complete if you want to work in the spa and wellness area of a hotel? Relaxed job? Working where others go on vacation has a very special meaning for employees in the spa and wellness area. Because they advise customers on body and beauty care, guide…
Finding employees is not difficult, but keeping good ones is even more so – that could be the motto of many companies. But what do companies do to keep their good employees? And which companies are particularly successful? How retention management works LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke takes unusual paths to get to know employees and business partners better: he hikes. “Special experience at…
In an interview, Sylke Sergel, Head of Corporate Human Resources at EOS, explains how employees become brand ambassadors and how companies are recruiting IT talent in the digital age. Sylke Sergel, born in Oberhausen in 1974, studied business administration and started her career in human resources. She worked in the construction industry and then in the automotive sector, where she was operational in all HR areas.
Good salary, nice working atmosphere, attractive opportunities for advancement - if you don't have that in your job, you might think about changing companies. But the most important role is played by the boss. Why employee retention is so important today Every employed person in Germany currently works an average of 1.400 hours a year. If you look at the demographic development, we have busy…
It has long been no secret that a company is only as strong as its employees. In addition to exciting tasks and employee development, transparent and open internal communication in the company across all hierarchical levels is conducive to employee loyalty and motivation. With internal communication for employee loyalty With certain measures, employers are increasingly relying on the exchange within...
We have repeatedly been on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® dealt with the issue of skills shortages. In the constant discussion, one thing above all becomes clear: the fairy tale or the reality of the shortage of skilled workers is above all a question of perspective. A question of perspective We experience many different perspectives again and again in our day-to-day business.…
What does a procurement engineer actually do? He is regarded as a mediator between the worlds and sits at the interface between technology and business. And what kind of training do you need for that? What does a procurement engineer do? As a procurement engineer, I occupy a highly specialized position at the interface between purchasing, production, suppliers and the various development areas. As…
Dr. Christoph Kahlenberg is director of the Randstad Academy. In an interview, he reports why further training is becoming increasingly important in the labor market of the future. Kahlenberg studied political science, history and philosophy and received his doctorate in media studies. He began his professional career in sales at a large German insurance group. He joined Randstad in 1998 and was there for over ten years…
Hardly any industry has developed as strongly and effectively in recent years as the IT industry, which also offers good career opportunities. An overview. Opportunities for a career in IT Due to the increasing digitization in companies and in everyday life, the constant further development of the Internet and the reliance on computers, specialists for the…
Hold meetings and promote your health with a beautiful spa and wellness in a pleasant environment: we show 5 hotels where this works particularly well. 1. Meetings & Corporate Health near Berlin: The Spreewald Therme combining meetings and health management for your employees is a new trend that more and more companies are picking up. A good…
Working as a chef is a dream job for many, but in reality it is hard bread. What is the training in a hotel like? Chef – dream job or hard bread? The profession of chef has gained in popularity significantly, since various TV programs in recent years have seen chefs, especially chefs, offer their…
Only those who climb the career ladder step by step make a career. Ultimately, professional success comes with reaching a management position. Or not? The future will bring changed career models. Good bye Career ladder Germans are getting older, our working lives are lengthening. The up-and-coming Generation Y is looking for a career somewhere between meaning and security. He was…
In many companies, crises lead to job cuts and mass layoffs, although there are alternatives such as redemployment. CEO & outplacement expert Michael Schuster explains in an interview how this works. Michael Schuster is Managing Director of Mühlenhoff by Randstad RiseSmart. His passion for project management and HR consulting led him to the area of personnel restructuring and career development with a focus on…
Waiting staff in a restaurant can be fun, but it can also be a backbreaking, stressful job. What does the typical training path look like? What do service staff do in the hotel? Service employees look after the guests in different areas of the gastronomy. They serve drinks, serve in the restaurant, prepare events and set up buffets, prepare hotel rooms, take care of the laundry...
The pandemic has (no) end - what remains of it? On this topic, Smart Bridges invites those primarily responsible for human resources management in German-speaking countries to the HR Excellence Forum on October 04th and 05th, 2021 at the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt Gravenbruch. Best-practice impulses for the HR management of tomorrow Renowned experts present their findings from different perspectives, report vividly on innovations...
Under the motto "Randstad Employer Brand Research - strong brands in the spotlight", the Randstad Awards will be presented this year on June 30 at 17 p.m. as an online event. The participants expect important insights into the topic of employer branding. Randstad Spotlight Employer Branding Is employer branding a buzz word in times of pandemic and “new work” or…
Anyone who currently feels compelled to think about restructuring measures in the company or has already planned a downsizing will receive practical tips from 25.11.2020 experts in this field in this free online event on November 15.30th, 3 at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Companies in crisis mode Many companies are currently in a crisis situation due to the ongoing corona pandemic, which in the short and medium term will…
The hotel and catering industry can be a dream job: Exciting people, international guests and career opportunities all over the world. The Travel Charme Ostseehotel Kuehlungsborn shows what this looks like. About the Travel Charme Ostseehotel Kuehlungsborn “Work where others go on holiday” – this is the slogan used by the Travel Charme Ostseehotel Kuehlungsborn to attract qualified employees. What is that for the…
The search for a new job no longer takes place primarily through advertisements in newspapers. Searching online today. Whether in social media or on online job exchanges - the job seeker sits down at his computer to find the right job, one occupational field currently stands out very clearly due to the large number of...
The best employers were honored for their work culture in Berlin yesterday. But what makes a good employer anyway? Petra Mühlbauer, Director Human Resources at Edenred Germany, gives a personal insight. The common path is our goal Yesterday evening the award event "Germany's Best Employers 2016" of the Great Place to Work® Institute took place in Berlin and...
Celebrities as testimonials – what works well in advertising is now supposed to help in personnel marketing to get schoolchildren excited about vocational training. The AOK has just started its own campaign entitled “Aufsteiger”. An overview. The main thing is sexy “Something with the media” many people want to do nowadays, radio and TV presenters as well as fashion bloggers sound sexy. Vocational training to…
Today the results of the Edenred Ipsos Barometer 2015 are published. We present the most important results in advance. The focus: the question of how employees are doing with increasing digitization. What is the Edenred Ipsos Barometer Since 2008, the market and opinion research institute Ipsos has been conducting the online survey of employees on well-being and motivation at work on behalf of Edenred. For…
Physicians, lawyers and engineers have already been among the top earners in the Federal Republic of Germany in recent years, and so it is not surprising that in 2015 they again lead the Stepstone salary report. Doctorate improves salary prospects Statistically, the already above-average salary can be increased even further if you have a doctorate in a larger company...
Hacker marathons are “in”. In Berlin, one for women was recently held for the second time. Does a hackathon like this actually help to promote women in the male-dominated technology industry? Promote women in the technology industry Hackathons seem to be in vogue right now: Google counts over 4 million search results for the term, in the current edition of the otherwise rather the…
Philipp Höllermann is the project manager for the distance learning programs at the International University of Applied Sciences in Bad Honnef. The interview reports how the IUBH uses Open Innovation in research and teaching. Philipp Höllermann is the distance learning project manager responsible for the IUBH distance learning programs. He also coordinates the “Distance Learning” area and the development of the virtual campus at the IUBH School of Business and…
“What is your biggest professional concern today?” That was a question put to 7.200 workers in six European countries (Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK) this spring as part of the Edenred Ipsos Barometer. Subject of the survey: well-being and motivation of employees. In Germany, 800 employees took part in the survey. Debt crisis affects...