Tag: working time
When is a part-time job worthwhile for pensioners
older workers Even with a mini-job, the statutory pension can be permanently increased. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Finally retired, finally no longer working – that’s what many employees look forward to…
Cockpit is calling on pilots to go on strike for three days from Monday
Eurowings jet in Cologne-Bonn Numerous flight cancellations are threatened again from Monday to Wednesday. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt The pilots’ association Cockpit has again called for a strike at the Lufthansa…
Exaggerated trend towards working from home weakens companies
Stefan Klebert The CEO of the plant manufacturer GEA warns of the exaggerated trend towards working from home. (Photo: GEA) Working from home two or three days a week? Or…
The exaggerated trend towards working from home is weakening companies
The author Stefan Klebert is CEO of the plant manufacturer GEA. (Photo: GEA) Working from home two or three days a week? Or no longer obliged to come to the…
Why the 30-hour week must also be possible for managers
Martina van Hettinga Martina van Hettinga in the Handelsblatt Rethink Work podcast Dusseldorf 42-hour week, pension from 70: In recent weeks there has been a lot of discussion in Germany…
Our prosperity is threatened – we have to work more
Industry If we wanted to absorb the decline in the labor force, each employed person would have to work 1452 hours a year in 2030 and 1541 hours in 2040,…
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…
What helps against the shortage of skilled workers?
Michael Hüther (left) and Lasse Rheingans The economist and the entrepreneur are arguing about what helps against the shortage of skilled workers. (Photo: Dominik Butzmann) Berlin Whether at the airport,…
What helps against the shortage of skilled workers?
Michael Hüther (left) and Lasse Rheingans The economist and the entrepreneur are arguing about what helps against the shortage of skilled workers. (Photo: Dominik Butzmann) Berlin Whether at the airport,…
This applies to German companies in autumn
With a mask in the office From October 1st, stricter corona rules will apply in the workplace. (Photo: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash) Dusseldorf Many companies in Germany do not want to expand…
These corona rules apply to German companies from October
With a mask in the office From October 1st, stricter corona rules will apply in the workplace. (Photo: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash) Dusseldorf Many companies in Germany do not want to expand…
What the verdict on time tracking means
Working time measurement The Federal Labor Court made a surprising decision. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Federal Labor Court has made a ruling on the recording of working hours that lawyers…
Timekeeping is mandatory in Germany
Federal Labor Court in Erfurt Employers must systematically record the working hours of their employees. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Federal Labor Court (BAG) in Erfurt has decided: In Germany there…
Will a better work-life balance solve the shortage of skilled workers?
Dusseldorf Germany is in the middle of a skills shortage. In August 2022, almost 890,000 vacancies were registered with the Federal Employment Agency in Germany. Increased immigration and job automation…
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…
When working remotely becomes a nightmare
With a laptop by the pool Vacation and work at the same time looks tempting, but it’s uncomfortable and too hot. (Photo: Private) Dusseldorf Patrick Mester has his laptop on…
HR professionals reveal when the planned vacation should be communicated in the job interview
holidays on the beach Applicants are often reluctant to address planned trips in the job interview. What do staff say? (Photo: Unsplash) Berlin If you’ve ever changed jobs in the…
HR professionals reveal when the planned vacation should be communicated in the job interview
holidays on the beach Applicants are often reluctant to address planned trips in the job interview. What do staff say? (Photo: Unsplash) Berlin If you’ve ever changed jobs in the…
Is the update for the working time law coming now?
office in the evening In the meantime, employee representatives consider time recording to be useful in the face of unpaid overtime or violations of rest breaks. (Photo: The Image Bank…