The power of keeping quiet One of the values which I find crucial in HR is discretion. Not only because of data privacy reasons defined...

Note to myself as a leader: When having a stressful day - for whatever reason - and I am supposed to be in 1:1s (individual meetings with...

Why should HR be involved in giving pay raises? “Hey, I’m a people manager and want to reward my high performing team member with a pay...

There is a difference between being open for feedback and actively asking for feedback. And you are never too old or too senior to ask...

"Early feedback is usually better than late criticism. Delaying the conversation or stringing someone along with indirect feedback won't...

How leaders can contribute to well-being and cost saving Can you recall a situation in which you had thoughts like these? Wow, another...

I’m busy, you are busy - we are all busy. Always. Watch out as a leader to set meaningful priorities. First of all for yourself. If you...

For sure you all know those little cards or signs in a hotel bathroom which say something like, Please help us protect the environment....

We oftentimes focus on what is new: New objectives New tasks Extending data and analyses to improve results Many people forget to also...

As a leader, how often has it happened that you “quickly” did a task on your own? If so, think about the following behavior: Are you...

As an employee, and especially as a leader, it is crucial to make yourself aware of your power in communication. All of us communicate on...

"One of the things we often miss in succession planning is that it should be gradual and thoughtful, with lots of sharing of information...

I often meet people who are hesitant to move into a people manager role. „I need training first“, they say. And that is right and not...