Düsseldorf When Kilian Sander* decided to switch from self-employment to permanent employment, he experienced this again and again: As soon as the IT architect stated his desired salary, companies rejected him. Although this was above average at EUR 80,000, it was not unrealistic for the 26-year-old’s position, references and five years of professional experience. He … Read more
Dark Deals Anyone who wants to point out bribery or fraud in the company should have it easier and be better protected. (Photo: Marc-Steffen Unger for Handelsblatt) Düsseldorf It takes courage to address things like fraud or bribery on the job. Employees who want to point out such grievances often only find a piece of … Read more
Goeppingen A stone in a switch is enough to stop traffic on a railway line. This is always a problem, but especially so: Deutsche Bahn has never been so unpunctual. A small army of 11,000 maintenance workers is supposed to remedy the situation, they take care of the problems on the tracks. More staff would … Read more
Corona-Test Anyone who falls ill with Corona while on vacation and is declared unfit for work by the doctor is credited with vacation days. – (Photo: dpa) – – – – Düsseldorf Whether at a crowded airport or when partying without hygiene rules – many travelers are currently contracting Corona while on vacation. Even vaccinated … Read more
– Brian Chesky “I trust you – and flexibility only works if you trust the people on your team,” writes the Airbnb boss. – (Photo: AP) – – – – San Francisco The apartment broker Airbnb does not want to force its employees back into the office even after the end of the corona pandemic. … Read more
– Düsseldorf For decades, the advertising character “Mr. Kaiser” of the Hamburg-Mannheimer insurance company was the epitome of German virtues: polite, helpful and always up to date in the German insurance world. But in May 2011, the Handelsblatt put an end to the idyll: A report painted the picture of absurd decadence coupled with notarial … Read more
– Train attendant at DB Deutsche Bahn AG Every year almost 2000 engine drivers drop out due to old age. These positions need to be filled. – (Foto: imago images/Ralph Peters) – – – – Berlin Deutsche Bahn wants to hire at least 21,000 employees this year. A company spokesman confirmed a corresponding “image” report on … Read more
Vaccination certificate on the smartphone Workers who are not vaccinated will have to go through daily checks and submit their current test. – (Photo: imago images / Friedrich Stark) – – – – Düsseldorf The 3G regulation in the workplace has been in effect since Wednesday. Employees are then only allowed to come to the … Read more
Broadway League am Times Square In New York, too, there is a feeling of having survived the worst. – (Photo: Reuters) – – – – New York, Paris, London A young reporter falls around the neck of everyone she sees. “It’s so nice to see you all again,” she says. Hundreds of festively dressed people … Read more
Chipwerk in Villach Infineon is investing 1.6 billion euros in its new semiconductor factory in Carinthia. – (Foto: Bloomberg) – – – – Villach, Klagenfurt The clock is ticking: “We’re looking for 100 people by the middle of next year,” says Claus Lachmann. The head of personnel at the chip machine manufacturer Lam Research in Villach … Read more