HR Inside Summit – summer edition: my key takeaways
This is a fantastic event in a beautiful setting, all about networking. Unlike its counterpart at the Hofburg, this event has a relaxed programme focussing on interaction with industry colleagues. One thing, I can say for sure that it was two really hot days. So, what did I take away from it? Read my report […]
Standing together through the hardest moments: supporting teams after a suicide
A suicide within a company or among an employee’s friend of family is always an exceptional case that affects everyone involved deeply and overwhelmingly. In such situations, it is important for companies to understand how they can support their employees. Show compassion Managers should arrange a personal conversation with those affected. Offer them a […]
AI in HR: opportunities, risks and the future of people management
According to Sage’s study, „HR in Transition – Outlook for 2024,“ 94% of surveyed HR managers suffer from high workloads and stress. Administrative tasks still dominate everyday life, preventing many from providing strategic support to companies. To address this issue, digitalisation in HR departments must be promoted and artificial intelligence (AI) must be utilised for […]
No more highs and lows: sustainable leadership for real impact
Sustainable management is not just about environmental protection, recycling and waste separation. Rather, it is about managing a company in such a way that it can survive in the long term. I am often commissioned by companies that have realised the traditional leadership approach will not work in the future and may even endanger the […]
HR meets AI: who leads the future — humans or machines
This image was created using artificial intelligence: (c) This artwork was created with the help of Artificial Intelligence.Create your own AI-generated artworks with NightCafe Creator. Where does true intelligence reside? This week, on 14 September 2022, the ARS academy organised the Power Couple Human & Machine conference in the beautiful setting of the House of […]
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