Forever home office? Yes, no, maybe — the ultimate question

Working from home has certainly its advantages when it comes to concentrating on tasks and working efficiently, step by step. That sounds wonderful and promising. But is it all just another ploy to save costs? „We’ll have to try it out and see if it work? But what happens if it doesn’t work? Will we […]
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 […]
Stronger together: shaping the HR scene at the Personnel Manager Expo 2024

For greater cooperation: It’s a people’s business The Top HR Influencers Stage at the Personal Manager Expo Festival on Wednesday, 13 March 2024, at the MetaHALL in Vienna reflected the vibrant nature of the HR industry. It was a celebration of inspiration, exchange and solidarity within the industry – offering lots of exciting and informative […]
Fit for the future: the essential skills for a changing world of work

As I do every year, at the beginning of the year I turn my attention to the World Economic Forum’s forecasts at the beginning of the year to gain insight into labour market trends for 2025. Last week, I was about to write a blog post about my disappointment at the lack of a publication. […]
First HR role model brunch:

A bold kickoff to a new HR format
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 […]
A glimpse into the future: the World Economic Forum’s top 10 skills for 2025

Acoording to the World Economic Forum’s Future fo Jobs Report: „50% of all employees will need to be reskilled by 2025, as technology adoption increases. The report states that 50% of all current employees will require retraining by 2025, due to increasing prevalence of technology. (Future of Jobs Report.) Is this a bleak outlook or […]
The future of learning: why lifelong growth wins

The future of learning is changing. A single degree or the odd training courses is no longer enough for ongoing professional development. The job market is in flux, and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent. The skills that are relevant today could be rendered obsolete by AI in the coming years. Is this a […]
Top 10 skills for 2027 according to the World Economic Forum — plus the game‑changing 11th superpower

It is expected that 44% of workers’ core skills are will change within the next five years. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, companies expect that 44% of their employees‘ current core skills to come obsolete by 2027. Why? Digitalisation is increasing, technological changes are advancing imagined, and many jobs, particularly those […]