Suddenly in charge – now what?

Congratulations on your promotion! So, you’re now a manager: either because you were selected through a prepared talent management process to fill a specific management position internally, in which case you have adjusted to your new role, or because you were promoted unexpectedly due to a colleague’s absence or leaving the company. Either way, you […]
Caring responsibilities: how companies can truly support their employees

Speaking from personal experience, I can say with confidence that suddenly having to care for close relatives can be overwhelming. You have little time for anything else and often feel overwhelmed and empty. Although everyone has good advice, but I myself am often unsure of what I can do. My motto is that I want […]
56th place in the Gender Gap Report 2025 – what Austria’s ranking really tells us.

According to the World Economic Forum the new Global Gender Gap Report 2025 has been published, and Austria ranks 56th out of 148 countries.It’s a position in the upper midfield. But is that really something to celebrate? To be honest, I’m not sure. Perhaps it depends on whether you see the glass as half full or […]
Why labour reform matters: a message to policymaker, Martin Kocher

Dear Minister, As Minister of Labour, I am outraged and speechless by your public statement. Working Parents My husband and I both work part-time, not because we are lazy, but because we share childcare responsibilities. „Are we now working part-time voluntarily?“ Yes and no. On the one hand, we need to earn money to cover […]
Part-time careers: a reality or just a myth?

Part-time work is a type of flexible working arrangement that is becoming increasingly important. It can provide more time for raising children, caring for relatives or enjoying leisure activities, and it can also be a way to earn money alongside studying. One thing is clear today, however: part-time work is no longer just a trend, […]
Upskilling: training instead of replacement!

How to get the most out of your employees through upskilling. As a self-confessed „HR Passionista upskilling is a topic that has been on my mind for a long time. Why? Demographic change, the ever-declining birth rate and the shortage of skilled workers on the market influence my work with companies on a daily basis. […]
Lost in the data maze? Let’s turn the chaos into clarity.

Are you still finding the league table confusing? If you’re struggling with your tables at the moment, I can reassure you – you’re not alone. In Austria’s HR world, manually completed tables for data analysis are still number one. Read on to find out how five key factors can help you convince your decision-makers to take […]
From resistance to effectiveness – how leadership enables real change

Change is omnipresent. Whether it’s digitalisation, new working models or social upheaval – change is not a project with a defined end date, it is a continuous process. Although many people associate it with uncertainty, change offers significant opportunities for growth, for development and for genuine creativity. Change is like a new relationship The […]
From HR to People & Culture – can a new name improve your image?

The question of purpose: what is the role of an HR department? Do we even know what we are and what we (should) stand for? Is the new name „People & Culture“ intended to distract from the pressing issues? Past and present Let’s take a closer look at the names that have been used in […]
Personnel Manager Expofestival – The top HR influencers stage

On Wednesday, 13 March 2024, the new HR trade fair for Austria – the personal manager Expofestival – will take place at the METAHall Vienna! I and the top HR influencers and I will have a stand at the personal manager Expofestival in the METAHall on 13 March 2024. Here you can find out what […]