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 […]
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 […]
The last impression matters most: saying goodbye with appreciation
The importance of making a good final impression when saying goodbye to an employee is often underestimated. The farewell should be well prepared – because it affects not only the person leaving, but also the remaining employees. They will both observing closely how people interact with each other, and this will shape their image of […]
Celebrate what you’ve accomplished – because success Is more than just a ritual
I remember a moment that seems almost trivial to me today – a small professional success that I overlooked entirely at the time. There was no pause, no pride and no „well done“. I was already moving on to the next task. It was only much later, after taking time off due to burnout and […]
„We are like a family“ – is a statement that has no place in business
„We are like a family“ – is a phrase I often hear in companies, or see as part of their employer branding strategy. But let’s be honest – why is that? Family matters are not always easy. Just think of the well-known Christmas drama. So why do so many people still strive for a family […]