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Replace your toxic negative posts with positive stories
While the German economy is in bad shape, strikes are more frequent, German entrepreneurs have never been more depressed, and exports are declining, branding strategist Oliver Eckart suggests changing the prevailing negative discourse, especially on social media, and focusing on innovation to rediscover the essence of German the brand of tomorrow. If the Made in Germany brand is showing cracks, you have to overcome fear, recognize favorable opportunities and act boldly, says the president of the 2becontinued agency, which has worked with Nike, L’Oréal and Disney. “Poisonous public debate does not help. Instead, we need communication focused on solutions and a desire for change”, believes the expert, whose advice is also applied beyond the borders of Europe. “It is time to focus on positive entrepreneurial stories. » The economy has gone through numerous crises and emerged stronger, reminds Oliver Eckart, urging us to focus on a positive state of mind. “Optimists, that is, entrepreneurs, recognized and took advantage of opportunities despite all the risks. They have always been a minority against the public majority. »
Source: 2becontinued.de
Study
Yes, bosses want to work remotely
Bosses want to work from home more than employees, but they continue to push the demands of senior management and board members, according to a new study of 3,000 workers and managers in the United States published by CNBC. Over the years of the telecommuting debate, senior executives have often been the strongest proponents of returning to the office even if they want to work from home as much, if not more, than their employees: 68% of middle managers and owners compared to 48% of employees. While some CEOs like Amazon’s Andy Jassy and JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon favor returning to the office, more than 80% of executives and non-CEOs want flexibility, another CNBC study cited said. Why do they do the opposite? Due to financial incentives and pressure from shareholders or hierarchical superiors, the media interpret.
Source: CNBC
Inspiration
10 best best jobs in 2024
To compile its list, Indeed took into account the compensation offered, which must be above the Canadian median salary of $63,200, the availability of the position as well as the possibility of remote or hybrid work. For 2024, diversity dominates and we see a reduction in technology-related positions. Indeed even predicts a slowdown in hiring for these in-demand and well-paying jobs. Here are the results:
- Senior Tax Director ($139,063)
- Child Protection Specialist ($77,034)
- Head of Administration ($97,469)
- Chief Electrical Engineer ($110,000)
- Vice Dean ($114,281)
- Structural Engineer ($93,755)
- Senior Project Coordinator ($81,224)
- Project Engineer ($91,153)
- Librarian ($75,360)
- Accounting Supervisor ($79,594)
Source: Indeed
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Louis Morissette
If you impose your authority without respect, without credibility, without listening, you will have dysfunctional teams, toxic climates, and terrible staff turnover.
Louis Morissette
This is what Louis Morissette, businessman, humorist, actor, screenwriter and TV producer, talks about in the latest issue of the magazine. Management, which comes out on January 19. The man who founded KO in 2011 says he is proud that his employees choose to stay with his company, and for a long time. In this interview, Louis Morissette also explains that if he’s “the best at the table,” it’s because he’s at the wrong table. “I have to work with very strong people to challenge me. But by asking for it, I agree to give them power”, he confides Management.
Source: Magazine Management from HEC Montreal
Trend
Jobs in 2024
Based on a survey of 1,006 hybrid employees and 311 employers in collaboration with the Angus Reid Group, Staples has established its predictions for the workplace trends that will dominate in 2024. The findings are clear: Flexible work models are here to stay. While most hybrid workers must come into the office between one and three days a week, 81% of survey respondents are very satisfied with their current regime. Most workers, 56%, say they are happier on days they work from home, and 51% of employees who are new to the company say they are happier in the office. Other trends are those of creating quality connections between colleagues, which will stand out during the day in the office, and technology, which will continue to be both an advantage and a necessity for workplaces, the work of the future.
Source: Staples