The end of the 9‑to‑5? Here’s why it no longer fits today’s reality.”
Is Generation Slash ushering in a new era of Working World 5.0? Take the social media manager who designs costumes in their spare time and works as an extra in films or plays, for example. Or the accountant who loves singing and playing the piano, dreams of performing on the big stage one day? An […]
TOP 50 HR influencers in Austria: the definitive list
Ten days ago, HR Works revealed its list of the top 99 influencers in the DACH region. However, it is immediately apparent at first glance is that no Austrians made it onto the list. Austria has more to offer than just Sachertorte and the Viennese Waltz – it also boasts impressive diversity when it comes […]
Work‑Life blending: freedom or a fast track to overload?
Work-life blending is a modern working model that combines professional and private life. It provides the opportunity to integrate work more flexibly into everyday life, taking individual life circumstances into account. While this concept has many advantages, it also requires a high degree of self-organisation and mindfulness. In collaboration with KEEP BALANCE, I demonstrate how […]
Supplementary insurance or yoga classes? What generations really want – and the top 5 crisis benefits
What benefits should companies actually offer their employees? What incentives do employees want in the workplace today? What do employers need to offer to ensure that staff stay on after the crisis? Spoiler alert: a simple fruit basket is no longer enough. These questions are not so easy to answer. We live in a time […]
AI at the crossroads: endless possibilities, rising complexity, and the future of work
Austria’s digital competitiveness offers enormous growth potential: the county could can increase its added value by 18 per cent if an additional 2.24 billion hours of working time were used productively through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). These findings are presented in a new study by the economic research institute Economica, commissioned by Microsoft […]
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, […]