You are looking for an HR Manager or Specialist to help you develop a great company culture? Great. You do it because someone told you that you need HR? Okay. You think that this HR person will solve your problems and change your culture? Sorry, nope. You can hire the best HR person (which is a good decision), but he or she won’t change much alone. They can be the best individual fighter and they might succeed in reaching other open-minded individuals, but the problem is ALON

First of all, let me tell you that you might get to know your best friend ever at work. If that happens, forget this article and celebrate your friendship!   For the rest … let me give you some examples of consequences when being too close at work.   What means being too close? How can you be too close with someone?   It depends on the culture and business environment you live in. Some countries, in general, tend to be very close and relaxed at work. There might be no clear l

Human conflicts and disagreements are natural. As long as human beings work together, there will be those who work well together while others feel strong dislike.   And each individual would be convinced that their view of the situation is right. Worse, many feel that their perception is the only possible way of seeing it and, therefore, they must be right.   Since there is often not one single solution which helps to decide who is wrong and who is right, managers – even when

You have a business problem and cannot solve it over a longer period of time?   Let me tell you a secret:   Most of the time, it is not about the problem itself.  You think it is about the problem, but it is not.    Most problems don’t get solved or very slowly solved because it is a relationship problem.    There is some form of mistrust or underlying conflict or opposing interests. And that leads to destructive behavior, instead of getting to a solution quickly.    Most peo

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"How often should I update my business photo?" In today’s world, business photos are used on a regular basis. During less digital times,...

There are many instructions on how to conduct structured interviews. There are thousands of good questions you can ask a candidate and –...

Working in Germany, I have learned about the importance of having strong legal knowledge in HR.  The employment contract is one of many...

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Have you ever attended a formal meeting and your meeting partner showed up without any device or piece of paper and pen?   I have many...

Accept that some people don’t want to be helped.    You watch them suffering. You see them struggling. And you have to accept that they...

"Poorly handled terminations can affect your company morale because remaining employees can lose faith in the company and its leaders."...

It is again this time of the year where managers are asked to review their employees’ achievements and rate their performance. Processes...

Have you ever worried about giving someone critical feedback?    Have you ever thought to yourself that you wanted the other to...

One of the most sensitive topics in people management is the question of remuneration. Naturally, most employees join an organization and...

If you‘re too busy to workout, your priorities need to change. I can‘t think of too many things more important than your health. Rolsey...