Tag: work atmosphere
6 Tips for Managers – How nice can I be as a boss?
Table tennis in the office How friendly the relationship between superiors and employees can be is handled very differently. But can bosses be too nice? (Photo: Imago) Dusseldorf “Do you…
Job World: Toxic Colleagues – Seven Guys You Should Stay Away From
annoying colleagues Whether they’re free riders or micromanagers, they don’t have to tolerate unfair behavior from their colleagues. The psychologist Tessa West advises not to shy away from conflicts, but…
What to do if the colleague earns more money than me?
Salary comparison: same job, unequal salary If colleagues in the same position receive very different salaries, this can lead to dissatisfaction. (Photo: Imago Images) Dusseldorf Sometimes it goes like this:…
This is how you wrap up negative job experiences in an interview
Job Interview In job interviews, applicants often prefer to keep negative job experiences to themselves. Transparency and honesty are important here in order to find out whether the values and…
Remote tips from a successful HR manager
Casey Bailey By switching to remote work, Deel’s human resources manager has learned a lot. (Photo: Deel) Dusseldorf Casey Bailey speaks of a record: “I woke up with 138 new…
Antiquated (working) conditions – sexual harassment must finally be dealt with
There’s a kind of unspoken secret that entry-level women share. Many follow an intuitive set of rules of self-control centered around their womanhood. Always the same questions: Are the pants…
How to remain attractive as an employer
Young employees Employees expect more flexibility and meaningfulness in the workplace. (Photo: DEEPOL by plainpicture) Dusseldorf “Work doesn’t have to be number one in your life”. With her Tiktok clip,…
Societies are not economies, says Jens Beckert
man in an office Employees are increasingly paying attention to their work-life balance. (Photo: Stone/Getty Images) “Why do the workers work?” was the title of an article by the Mannheim…
Don’t be who you are – at least at work
The author Tillmann Prüfer is a member of the editor-in-chief of “Zeit-Magazin”. I read in a wellness provider’s job advertisement: With us, you can be who you are. On the…
Tips on how you as a boss encourage unmotivated employees
low performer Because low performers can change the mood of the whole team, bosses should act directly. Berlin In his 16-year career as a manager, Dirk Henke particularly remembers one…
How to take advantage of the gossip
conversations in the office Professionals can take advantage of the corridor radio. (Photo: Maskot/Getty Images) Berlin The English word “gossip” is difficult to translate into German. You could describe it…
How to use Flurfunk for your career
conversations in the office Professionals can take advantage of the corridor radio. (Photo: Maskot/Getty Images) Berlin The English word “gossip” is difficult to translate into German. You could describe it…
This habit makes you less productive
Digital multitasking One of the biggest concentration killers in the workplace: constantly switching between different apps and tabs. (Photo: Unsplash) Berlin Distraction at work: For many, this is the colleague…
Don’t take it so personally!
The author Tillmann Prüfer is a member of the editor-in-chief of “Zeit-Magazin”. I read a report in the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” about taking things personally. Taking it personally is a problematic…
How do I know if you’re a workaholic?
Exhausted woman Anyone who works overtime on a long-term basis can slip into a work addiction. Photo: Elisa Ventur/ Unsplash Berlin Do you sometimes get a bad conscience when you’re…
Why so many employees leave without a new job offer – 5 graphics
Through the open door Every third employee has been approached by a headhunter in the past few months. Dusseldorf The labor market in Germany has changed into an employee market.…
How do I recognize a narcissistic boss? Eight Signs to Help You Spot a Narcissist
Manager adjusts tie Working with narcissists is challenging for colleagues and culture. Dusseldorf Everyone has narcissistic traits. Anyone who strives for attention, recognition and admiration does so primarily for self-preservation.…
8 signs you have a narcissistic boss
Manager adjusts tie Working with narcissists is challenging for colleagues and culture. Dusseldorf Everyone has narcissistic traits. Anyone who strives for attention, recognition and admiration does so primarily for self-preservation.…
Eight tips for getting back to work after vacation
holidays on the beach Many employees find it difficult to return to work after vacation. (Photo: Frank Mckenna/Unsplash) Dusseldorf The beach is gone, the stress is back: work is hard…
Eight tips to help against post-holiday syndrome
Beach Many employees find it difficult to start after their vacation. (Photo: Frank Mckenna/Unsplash) Dusseldorf Home office instead of a hotel, suit shoes instead of flip-flops, blazers instead of bikinis.…