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Positive Error Culture: Why mistakes actually make sense
Mistakes are still considered a professional no-go in many areas. In most people's minds, they stand for failure and weakness. But mistakes are absolutely human – and even useful. Because only those who allow themselves to do something wrong can learn and improve. A positive error culture moves companies forward and ensures progress.
Gender pay gap: how about gender equality in Europe?
Equality between the men and women? This is still a long way off in many countries, but some are getting there. The gender pay gap is one way of showing inequalities between women and men in a measurable way.
Company pension schemes – retirement savings with your employer
Is it possible to keep the standard of living even in retirement? The state pension will probably not be sufficient to do so. Company pension schemes are one possibility or component to provide for one’s old age.s.
What makes a person strong and psychologically resistant? In this context, the key word "resilience” is often mentioned. The term covers certain characteristic features that make up a resilient person. In short, resilient people cope with strokes of fate or crises more quickly than people who are perceived as vulnerable.
Mental health - time for mindfulness and self-care
Your job is stressful and three deadlines must be met at the same time? Moreover, a private birthday party needs to be organised but it feels like there is no time left at all? Mental effort and the so-called "mental load" play an increasingly important role in our lives. As a result, society has become more and more aware of dealing with mental health.
The megatrend Silver Society: demographic change in Europe
Demographic ageing is visible worldwide and influences all areas of life. At the same time, the idea of "ageing" is changing from a resting lifestyle to a more active and engaged one.
Sustainable working: how we can protect the environment right from the office
In our private lifes, we try to live more sustainably, for example by buying regional food or avoiding plastic bags. But does it automatically mean that the working world will become more sustainable? Sustainability also needs to be considered at the workplace. This is why we should critically question our habits and check which of them can be changed.
This is how Europe saves - what people in Europe do with their money
Who saves the most? Who is a fan of flexible deposit accounts and who puts their money in the bank for the long term? In European countries, there are different tendencies and preferences in how people handle their savings.
How can companies promote the compatibility of family and work?
For people with children or relatives in need of care, everyday life is often stressful - and they have to combine it with their job on top of that. For this reason, companies should shape their working environment in a family-friendly way.
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