Upskilling: training instead of replacement!
How to get the most out of your employees through upskilling. As a self-confessed „HR Passionista upskilling is a topic that has been on my mind for a long time. Why? Demographic change, the ever-declining birth rate and the shortage of skilled workers on the market influence my work with companies on a daily basis. […]
Lost in the data maze? Let’s turn the chaos into clarity.
Are you still finding the league table confusing? If you’re struggling with your tables at the moment, I can reassure you – you’re not alone. In Austria’s HR world, manually completed tables for data analysis are still number one. Read on to find out how five key factors can help you convince your decision-makers to take […]
From resistance to effectiveness – how leadership enables real change
Change is omnipresent. Whether it’s digitalisation, new working models or social upheaval – change is not a project with a defined end date, it is a continuous process. Although many people associate it with uncertainty, change offers significant opportunities for growth, for development and for genuine creativity. Change is like a new relationship The […]
From HR to People & Culture – can a new name improve your image?
The question of purpose: what is the role of an HR department? Do we even know what we are and what we (should) stand for? Is the new name „People & Culture“ intended to distract from the pressing issues? Past and present Let’s take a closer look at the names that have been used in […]
Personnel Manager Expofestival – The top HR influencers stage
On Wednesday, 13 March 2024, the new HR trade fair for Austria – the personal manager Expofestival – will take place at the METAHall Vienna! I and the top HR influencers and I will have a stand at the personal manager Expofestival in the METAHall on 13 March 2024. Here you can find out what […]
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 […]
Top 50 HR Influencer Event – my follow‑up report (22 June 2023)
It was probably the hottest evening of the year in Austria, if not the hottest. This was not only due to the high summer temperatures, but also because the top 50 HR influencers gathered on Thursday, 22 June 2023, and were „on fire“. They met on the 6th floor of the roof terrace at karriere.at, […]
Networking matters more than ever — online or face‑to‑face
Maintaining and expanding your networks can be difficult in times of Covid-19 especially if you are a working mum. So I was all the more delighted yesterday to be able to attend the „Success Circle for Career Mums“ yesterday. It’s a virtual networking meeting by women for women! The format always includes a keynote speech […]
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 […]
No voodoo needed – organisational constellations make the invisible visible. #organisationalconstellation
Have you ever heard of the term organisational constellations? Or how subconscious projections can influence cooperation within a company? According to Klaus-Peter Horn and Regine Brick, today’s economically successful companies and managers who skilfully manage relationships are referred to as „well positioned“ While this is true to a certain extent, but companies that are well […]