Culture
Our Values
Corporate values are often defined retrospectively in response to trends or expectations. Yet, rarely do they form the core of a company’s culture from the beginning. Such an approach turns values into empty promises, nothing more than a shiny image…
Pitfalls of Salary Development
In a world where the cost of living continuously rises, salary development remains a central concern for workers globally. Particularly in Germany, a country known for its strong economy and high standard of living, the discrepancy between salary increases and…
Leaders vs. Managers
I was recently approached about being referred to as a manager on this website. This remark was not made lightly. Both the person who brought it to my attention and I see myself more in the role of a leader…
Shortage of Skilled Workers or Recruitment Crisis?
You can read it on all platforms, hear it in various high-profile interviews, and I too have joined in this refrain after seven years of continuous recruiting: Germany is facing a massive shortage of skilled workers, especially in IT. But…
Taking a Stand for Cultural Diversity
From the “Ancient Empire”… Collaboration across cultural boundaries has led to some of humanity’s greatest achievements throughout history. Starting with the construction of the Pyramids in Egypt, where thousands of workers, artisans and architects from different parts of the empire…
Remote work and health
Recent surveys by DAK Gesundheit indicate that the sick leave rate in 2023 across various professional groups, including IT, was at a record high. While the average sick leave rate across all professions was 5.5 percent, IT jobs showed the…
