The Now Habit

The current talent shortage causes employees to be promoted faster and more often. But how do HR and L&D leaders get them to adapt to their new jobs quickly – and healthily? When Workhuman recently asked 1000 employees from a wide range of industries about their 2023 resolutions for themselves at work, the top responses […]

You can learn all sorts of leadership things – but if a trained leader doesn’t know how to lead themselves, all gathered leadership insights will never be put to powerful use. “You can’t pour from an empty cup: If leaders are unwilling or unable to develop themselves first, they will be less capable of leading […]

Although we all know this adage is true, perfectionism remains one of the main obstacles on the way to achieving common goals and staying motivated. Here is how to overcome it. These days, it’s nice to see that more companies than ever before are thinking about how to retain their own workforce and how to […]

Pandemic burnout is real – including for those with cushy work-at-home jobs. Months of pent-up stress and the dread of COVID-19’s winter surge leaves many of us weary and tired. Fueling our growing frustration and anxiety are a combination of factors, including financial hardship, additional child care and homeschooling duties, a lack of social interaction […]

Here is how to provide great care and acquire new customers in a remote setup. Due to the tense economic situation, many existing customers are saving, and not-yet-customers are even harder to persuade to buy. Nevertheless, sellers who currently must work from their own living room should not give in right away. Not only is […]

During a pandemic. At the age of 50. And without going on a pilgrimage through northern Spain. The coronavirus has a strong grip on the world. In this global crisis we are thrown back upon ourselves, whether we like it or not. The lockdown, home office, social distancing, the uncertain future, the potential loss of […]

A transatlantic comparison When being confronted with a problem, you usually have two options: Face the problem and solve it. Or avoid it all together. A typical US-American is likely to go with option one, despite the higher risk of making mistakes. A typical German, on the other hand, will address the issue by asking: […]