Between Responsibility, Energy, and Overload – The Life of a Managing Director
From the outside, the role of a managing director often seems clearly defined: making decisions, taking responsibility, and steering a company. On the inside, however, it is far less straightforward—and often closely tied to one’s own personality. I have always been different. Too much energy, too many interests, too many things happening at the same […]
Workation in Companies: Compact Practical Guide for Implementation for SMEs and Startups
Workation is no longer just a buzzword in the modern world of work. For many companies, it has evolved into a strategic tool for attracting skilled professionals, retaining employees, and positioning themselves as attractive employers in a competitive market. For SMEs and startups in particular, this working model offers the opportunity to deliberately use flexibility […]
Onboarding New Employees: Why the First 90 Days Shape Employee Retention
When First Impressions Last Longer Than Any Contract The laptop is ready, access has been set up, the team has been informed — everything seems prepared. And yet, in many companies, it’s during those first few weeks that a new employee decides whether they truly feel part of the organization or are already mentally checking […]
Longevity in the Workplace: Why a Healthy Work Culture Is Becoming a Key Success Factor for SMEs
In many companies, it has already become part of everyday business life: meetings without breaks, lunch squeezed in between calls, and vacation days that still revolve around staying available rather than truly recovering. Especially in startups and SMEs, performance is still often associated with constant availability. This is exactly where the concept of workplace longevity […]
Networking Events: Why Genuine Exchange Matters So Much for Startups
Today, a good networking event is about far more than just presentations, panels, and small talk. The real value usually happens in between sessions — over coffee, during spontaneous conversations, or in discussions that were never planned in the first place. That is exactly why we enjoy attending networking events. As an external HR department […]
Tax-Free Employee Benefits: Modern Incentives for Employee Retention and Recruiting
The competition for qualified professionals is becoming increasingly challenging, especially for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While large corporations often attract talent with high salaries and extensive benefit programs, smaller companies must find alternative ways to remain attractive employers. At the same time, employee expectations are changing significantly: alongside salary, flexible working models, […]
Junior HR Business Partner – Charly between Tech, HR, and “we’ll figure it out”
Charly is a good example of how career paths are rarely completely linear. And that also shows in her day-to-day work as Junior HR Business Partner: pragmatic, calm, solution-oriented – someone who simply gets things moving.She entered the HR world in a very classic way, starting with an apprenticeship as an industrial business clerk. It […]
Partial Sick Leave: 7 Critical Truths Every Managing Director Needs to Know
Many companies still view illness through a binary lens: employees are either fit for work or unfit for work. There seems to be little room in between. However, the reality in SMEs and startups has long evolved beyond this perspective. More and more employees are not entirely unable to work, but rather only limited in […]
Employee Anniversaries: Celebrating 4 & 5 Years of Dedication to Our Team
An employee anniversary is always a special occasion to pause and appreciate shared achievements. Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of celebrating two remarkable milestones within our company. Both Melanie and Stephan have been supporting our team for several years with outstanding commitment, reliability, and personal dedication. We would like to sincerely thank them […]
Why Employee Development Will Become the Most Valuable Resource for SMEs in 2026
Many SMEs and startups are still trying to solve the skills shortage primarily through recruiting. At the same time, one of the greatest opportunities often remains untapped: the targeted development of existing employees.This is exactly why employee development is becoming a critical strategic resource for 2026 and beyond.Over the past few years, the world of […]