On our OVB Holding blog, we provide articles about careers, trends in the world of work, self-development and society. We give experts a voice, share practical tips and offer insights into our company.
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How can companies encourage diversity?
Perfect? No. Corners and edges? Yes, of course! Diversity is common – and that's a good thing. Our world is becoming more diverse and colourful every day. Our society is characterized by variety and enriched by it. For young employees, diversity plays a major role in their decision to choose an employer.
Employee development: this is why training employees is worth it
Many employers have come to realise that employees are a company's most important capital in the long term. In addition to fair working conditions, team building and employee support, education and training are among the key factors in developing their own employees and contributing to increased job satisfaction.
»YO(U)nited we care« – Together we strengthen children and their families in Madagascar
In the context of the OVB European Meeting »YO(U)nited« on 11 December, an OVB charity fundraising campaign took place for the first time. The aim was to raise funds for the continuation of a current project of SOS Children's Villages worldwide on Madagascar in cooperation with OVB Holding AG.
Social responsibility: When companies get involved and help people
Many companies are becoming more and more committed to social justice, the environment and charity projects. And that is a good thing: Those who set a good example not only take responsibility for their actions and contribute to solving global problems, but also strengthen the company from within.
The Focus is on People: Employees are the Most Important Thing
Modern companies are focusing more and more on employees as their most important resource. Rightly so: What would a company be without the many people in the background who work every day so that they all advance together? That is why one thing is at the heart of everything we do - our employees.
80 is the new 70: How our life expectancy grows and grows
130 years and more: Will we all be that old soon and happily play football in the garden with our great-great-grandchildren in the future? Since the beginning of the 20th century, our life expectancy has more than doubled and is 73 years worldwide by now - in Europe even 81 years! But what will happen next? Will we become older and older or have we already reached the upper limit?
InsurTechs and Smart Contracts – A look into the future of the insurance industry
Changing rates online, consultation per video chat, and uploading a quick picture in case of damage to the car: Digitalisation has already arrived in the supposedly old-fashioned insurance world. InsurTechs are turning the insurance industry upside down. InsurTechs, artificial intelligence and smart contracts are bringing some fresh air into the industry.
Financial education: How financially literate is Europe?
Financial education? No such thing! Almost half of all Europeans describe themselves as financially illiterate. The situation is especially dire in the UK and Germany, but there is a great need to catch up in other countries, too, such as France, Italy and Austria. This problem hasn’t changed so far, as surveys of young people show.
Five preconceptions about financial advisors – debunked
Financial advisors are only looking to make a profit, they’re untrustworthy, expensive or incompetent – what’s the deal with the most common preconceptions about financial advisors? And where do they actually come from? We set the record straight on what’s behind the five most common myths, and how to properly recognise good financial advice when you see it.
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