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What kind of learner are you? Let’s discover your style!
Effective learning is all about the right method! I previously addressed this…
Reinventing transitions: why outplacement has become a business essential
As a human resources manager, I always made sure that employees felt…
Unlocking curiosity: the secret to motivating people to learn
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy learning while others find…
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…
Upskilling: training instead of replacement!
How to get the most out of your employees through upskilling. As…
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…
From HR to People & Culture – can a new name improve your image?
The question of purpose: what is the role of an HR department?…
HR meets AI: who leads the future — humans or machines
This image was created using artificial intelligence: (c) This artwork was created…
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…
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%…
The future of learning: why lifelong growth wins
The future of learning is changing. A single degree or the odd…
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…
Move Days 2024: my personal reflection
According to the #whatsnext – Healthy Working in the Hybrid Workplace study,…
Compensation & Benefits: emotional management at Its highest level
The battle for talent continues. Even though the economic outlook could be…
Benefits as a talent magnet: what makes you truly attractive as an employer?
#PaidCollaboration #CoverImageAIGenerated We have all experienced it first-hand – we are living…
2021 – the year of entrepreneurial action
Recommended reading in the Kurier: „Xourage is in greater demand than ever…
“The path to the future” – Haufe Talent event
Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to attend the Haufe Talent Event…
„Fair pay is much more than just salary“ – a conversation with Martina Ernst about the EU Pay Transparency Directive
The EU Pay Transparency Directive is set to come into force soon,…
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?…
Work‑Life blending: freedom or a fast track to overload?
Work-life blending is a modern working model that combines professional and private…
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…
Why labour reform matters: a message to policymaker, Martin Kocher
Dear Minister, As Minister of Labour, I am outraged and speechless by…
Part-time careers: a reality or just a myth?
Part-time work is a type of flexible working arrangement that is becoming…
From resistance to effectiveness – how leadership enables real change
Change is omnipresent. Whether it’s digitalisation, new working models or social upheaval…
No voodoo needed – organisational constellations make the invisible visible. #organisationalconstellation
Have you ever heard of the term organisational constellations? Or how subconscious…
AI in HR: opportunities, risks and the future of people management
According to Sage’s study, „HR in Transition – Outlook for 2024,“ 94%…
No more highs and lows: sustainable leadership for real impact
Sustainable management is not just about environmental protection, recycling and waste separation.…
Forever home office? Yes, no, maybe — the ultimate question
Working from home has certainly its advantages when it comes to concentrating…
The art of change: why it’s inevitable – and how to master it
In a world that is constantly changing world, change is at the…
The future of work: opportunities and new ways to shape it
#paidcooperation #newworkingenvironments #futureofwork Last Wednesday, kununu brought together key stakeholders from the…
Management of the future: holistic leadership
„Combining private and professional life“ – the pandemic has taught us the…
Promotion or management role? With these 5 tips, you’ll rock your career advancement
advancement to a leadership position in your career often comes unexpectedly. There…
Demystifying systemic constellation work: lessons learned and Its undervalued impact
Clichés about constellation work, such as incense sticks, voodoo spells and sitting…
The 4‑Day week: too many models, all thrown into one pot!
The four-day week is a hot topic of conversation. It is said…
True power begins with the strength you restore
IS SLOWING down a long-standing trend or just a phenomenon of the…
Suddenly in charge – now what?
Congratulations on your promotion! So, you’re now a manager: either because you…
Caring responsibilities: how companies can truly support their employees
Speaking from personal experience, I can say with confidence that suddenly having…
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…
Employee appraisals: virtual feedback made simple
5 helpful tips for providing appreciative and constructive feedback In the age…
Networking made easy: 5 tips for successful networking
The autumn events calendar is filling up with lots of great events,…
Standing together through the hardest moments: supporting teams after a suicide
A suicide within a company or among an employee’s friend of family…
Enough arguing: 6 tips for solution‑focused conflict management
Controversies can arise wherever people work together and emotions are involved. Thank…
Successful negotiation: 5 insider tips
Negotiations are omnipresent, not only at the beginning of the year –…
Employer branding & social media: a lot has changed
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to deliver another guest lecture on employer…
The last impression matters most: saying goodbye with appreciation
The importance of making a good final impression when saying goodbye to…
The First Day on the Job: new Perspectives for Candidates and Companies
Whether you are changing jobs or embarking a new career, the first…
Celebrate what you’ve accomplished – because success Is more than just a ritual
I remember a moment that seems almost trivial to me today –…
Candidate journey: dream trip or horror trip?
Just a few years ago, labour and skills shortages, an unemployment rate…
5 tips for a powerful first impression
(c) picture by Svensk Filmindustrie (SF) What can we learn from Pippi…
„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…
"Those who cannot command need acceptance" – leading without a supervisory role
The concept of „lateral leadership“ and how to fulfil this role is…
Work‑Life blending: freedom or a fast track to overload?
Work-life blending is a modern working model that combines professional and private…
Networking matters more than ever — online or face‑to‑face
Maintaining and expanding your networks can be difficult in times of Covid-19…
Networking made easy: 5 tips for successful networking
The autumn events calendar is filling up with lots of great events,…
HR Inside Summit – summer edition: my key takeaways
This is a fantastic event in a beautiful setting, all about networking.…
HR meets AI: who leads the future — humans or machines
This image was created using artificial intelligence: (c) This artwork was created…
Move Days 2024: my personal reflection
According to the #whatsnext – Healthy Working in the Hybrid Workplace study,…
Austria’s HR community gathers at the Vienna Hofburg
The HR Inside Summit is taking place on 12 and 13 October…
The future of work: opportunities and new ways to shape it
#paidcooperation #newworkingenvironments #futureofwork Last Wednesday, kununu brought together key stakeholders from the…
Compensation & Benefits: emotional management at Its highest level
The battle for talent continues. Even though the economic outlook could be…
Benefits as a talent magnet: what makes you truly attractive as an employer?
#PaidCollaboration #CoverImageAIGenerated We have all experienced it first-hand – we are living…
“The path to the future” – Haufe Talent event
Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to attend the Haufe Talent Event…
TOP 50 HR influencers in Austria: the definitive list
Ten days ago, HR Works revealed its list of the top 99…
Personnel Manager Expofestival – The top HR influencers stage
On Wednesday, 13 March 2024, the new HR trade fair for Austria…
Top 50 HR Influencer Event – my follow‑up report (22 June 2023)
It was probably the hottest evening of the year in Austria, if…
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…
The Top 30 HR Influencers Award 2024 – a look back
A festive awards ceremony for the top 30 HR influencers in Austria:…
Austria’s Top HR Influencers 2024 – the jury
Last year, HRWorks published a list of the „99 most important HR…
This is the list of Austria’s Top 30 HR Influencers 2024
The Dice Have Been Cast: Austria’s Top 30 HR Influencers for 2024…