The last impression matters most: saying goodbye with appreciation
The importance of making a good final impression when saying goodbye to an employee is often underestimated. The farewell should be well prepared – because it affects not only the person leaving, but also the remaining employees. They will both observing closely how people interact with each other, and this will shape their image of […]
The First Day on the Job: new Perspectives for Candidates and Companies
Whether you are changing jobs or embarking a new career, the first day at a new company is always an exciting time for everyone involved. It’s quite normal to feel nervous and not sleep as well as usual. Then there’s the question of all questions: have I really made the right decision? This applies to […]
Celebrate what you’ve accomplished – because success Is more than just a ritual
I remember a moment that seems almost trivial to me today – a small professional success that I overlooked entirely at the time. There was no pause, no pride and no „well done“. I was already moving on to the next task. It was only much later, after taking time off due to burnout and […]
Candidate journey: dream trip or horror trip?
Just a few years ago, labour and skills shortages, an unemployment rate lower than it has been for a long time, and employees making tough demands would have been unthinkable. Due to demographic changes, there will be 10% fewer workers available in the coming years than in the past. It is fair to say that […]
5 tips for a powerful first impression
(c) picture by Svensk Filmindustrie (SF) What can we learn from Pippi Longstockingfor the next initial meeting I was inspired to write this article during a business trip When I spent a day with people I had never met before, with whom I wanted to build a professional relationship. There were some exciting and unexpected […]
„We are like a family“ – is a statement that has no place in business
„We are like a family“ – is a phrase I often hear in companies, or see as part of their employer branding strategy. But let’s be honest – why is that? Family matters are not always easy. Just think of the well-known Christmas drama. So why do so many people still strive for a family […]
"Those who cannot command need acceptance" – leading without a supervisory role
The concept of „lateral leadership“ and how to fulfil this role is a topic that concerns many people, inlcuding product owners and project managers. In agile working structures and self-organised teams in particular, there is a lack of „real consequences“ that would need to be imposed when conflicts arise or teams underperform. Example: Nele is […]