True power begins with the strength you restore
IS SLOWING down a long-standing trend or just a phenomenon of the crisis? Digitalisation and global networking are accelerating our society and our lives. More and more people are CRAVING a break, PARTICULARLY after STRESSES OF THE PANDEMIC, ENDLESS online meetings and THE ABSENCE OF childcare. A 2016 Zukunftsinstitut study (Future Institute) on the topic of „The […]
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 […]
Employee appraisals: virtual feedback made simple
5 helpful tips for providing appreciative and constructive feedback In the age of COVID-19 pandemic, we are all working virtually more than ever before. At the symposium „Rethinking Working Environments“ symposium, Steffi Burkhardt, a thought leader and Gen Y spokesperson, pointed out that virtual working will continue to increase and will become indispensable in the […]
Networking made easy: 5 tips for successful networking
The autumn events calendar is filling up with lots of great events, and it’s important to take advantage of them, either to build and maintain your own network or simply to expand your reach. The most important thing is to be prepared and have a plan, as all three factors play an important role in […]
Standing together through the hardest moments: supporting teams after a suicide
A suicide within a company or among an employee’s friend of family is always an exceptional case that affects everyone involved deeply and overwhelmingly. In such situations, it is important for companies to understand how they can support their employees. Show compassion Managers should arrange a personal conversation with those affected. Offer them a […]
Enough arguing: 6 tips for solution‑focused conflict management
Controversies can arise wherever people work together and emotions are involved. Thank goodness for that, because otherwise we would all be robots! However, knowing how to behave correctly in such situations is often not so easy. As we spend most of our time at work, misunderstandings and conflicts have a greater impact on our well-being […]
Successful negotiation: 5 insider tips
Negotiations are omnipresent, not only at the beginning of the year – whether in a professional or private context. Examples include salary negotiations, buying a car or in personal relationships. Therefore, the ability to negotiate successfully is therefore invaluable. Taking the time to think through the right approach to a negotiation in advance can ultimately […]
Employer branding & social media: a lot has changed
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to deliver another guest lecture on employer branding and social media at the Advertising Academy. It was an exciting and inspiring discussion with the students. One thing is clear: a lot has happened in the last 12 months. 💡 Employer branding is about putting your corporate philosophy into practice and […]