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Well prepared abroad - safety starts with knowledge
Whether travelling on business or on a long-term assignment abroad, it is crucial to be well informed and prepared in high-risk countries. The security situation can change quickly - making it all the more important to regularly check information, keep in touch with other expats and understand the cultural framework. Here we share three practical tips with you on how you can minimise potential risks - based on our experience from numerous security briefings with international specialists and...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Apr 2025
Negotiating with Empathy
Negotiating with empathy - a contradiction? Quite the opposite. If you want to make a difference in negotiations, you not only need good arguments, but also empathy. We experience this in many professional contexts: Relationships determine results. Listening is often more effective than speaking. Empathy creates clarity - especially in conflicts. What happens when we see negotiations not as a confrontation but as an opportunity for connection? How do conversations change when we actively...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Apr 2025
Prepared - and yet surprised: Aurora's launch in Germany
"I was prepared - but somehow everything turned out differently." One of the first thoughts Aurora Marconato has looking back on her start in Germany. A new challenge, a new country, new colleagues - everything was actually well prepared. But still: Uncertainty in social interactions. Small talk that felt strangely distant. Decisions that were made directly and quickly - without much context or subtle nuances. Back then, Aurora would have wished for: Intercultural training that not only...
Veröffentlicht am 23. Apr 2025
Access instead of exclusion: three effective levers for more diversity
Whether industry, tech or non-profit: inclusive recruiting does not look the same everywhere. This is because different roles, target groups and corporate cultures present different challenges. It is important to find the right levers - in other words, measures that open up access instead of unintentionally excluding it. Here are three tried and tested approaches that have proven themselves in practice: 1. Offer flexible interview formats Traditional interviews do not always reveal what...
Veröffentlicht am 17. Apr 2025
The Key to Future-Proof Talent Management
Skills shortage. New generations on the rise. Diversity as a competitive advantage. 2025 is no ordinary year – the labor market is changing rapidly . Companies that rely on exclusion by default in recruiting risk missing out on valuable talent. This is especially true when it comes to attracting young professionals and leaders. Inclusive recruiting goes beyond a polished job ad. It means designing structures, processes, and a culture where everyone feels addressed and welcome. What matters?...
Veröffentlicht am 11. Apr 2025
China – A Country in a Constant Pioneering Role
CEO Insight: Impressions from Dr. Fritz Audebert's Trip to China China as a Constant Pioneer China in 2025? A country that continues to play a leading role today, as our CEO and founder Dr. Fritz Audebert once again experienced during his recent visit. Since his last trip to China four years ago, the country’s economy and society have evolved at an impressive pace. With an annual GDP growth rate of 5.2% in 2024 (IMF World Economic Outlook), China remains the world’s second-largest economy and...
Veröffentlicht am 11. Apr 2025
Skills shortage: Could we be the problem?
Job posting online. Waiting. No suitable applications. Posting another job. Waiting. Still no results. But is it really because there are no talents – or are we simply searching the wrong way? There are many challenges that slow down international recruiting for companies: The job market is global – but many companies still search only locally. More than 50% of companies (especially SMEs) don’t know where to find international professionals (IW, KOFA Study, 2023). With the right sourcing...
Veröffentlicht am 03. Apr 2025
Global Mobility in the recession - how to proceed strategically?
When budgets shrink and positions are cut, international assignments are often at risk. No surprise – an assignment can cost between €150,000 and €200,000 per year. But canceling everything isn’t a viable option. The key reasons for assignments—Knowledge Transfer, Culture Transfer & People Development—remain highly relevant. The crucial question is: Which assignments truly add value, and where can costs be optimized? A clear strategy helps make the right decisions, even in economically...
Veröffentlicht am 31. Mar 2025
Report on the business breakfast (Vienna, March 27)
Thank you very much for the lively exchange during yesterday's Business Breakfast in Vienna! At a beautifully laid table with a delicious and healthy breakfast, Matthias Würth (MD ICUnet Austria GmbH) moderated the exciting discussions that arose during Jannik Heckenhahn's (Head of Global Talent Strategy) talk on successful global talent acquisition . Our main takeaways? “The topic of family life is the most important thing throughout the entire process,” said Stephanie Lahner (Deputy...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Mar 2025
Attracting, relocating and retaining international talent - the question is how?
International talent is a key success factor! But recruiting them does not end with hiring them. The key lies in sustainable global talent acquisition - from the initial approach to successful integration. Our approach? Simple, fast and secure - with clearly defined processes and digital solutions that support the entire process: Recruiting - Finding the right talent There are many international professionals - but where do you look specifically? And how do you convince talented people to...
Veröffentlicht am 27. Mar 2025
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