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Working atmosphere and culture
What is a healthy working atmosphere and how do I get myself out of a motivation slump? We have the answers.
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Coping well with quiet days
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Christmas. A celebration of family and love. But not for everyone. Some people feel lonely, especially during the Christmas season. -
Equality in employee commissions: is there a need for quotas?
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Starting from a very specific case, in this article we explore the issue of gender in the representation of workers. -
Practical Tips for Your Flexible Workspace
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Our work psychologist Jan Borer shares how you can work ergonomically and safely. -
What is Flexwork?
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More and more employees are looking for workplaces that are more flexible, inspiring and closer to home. This is exactly where Flesk comes in: with an app that allows you to book a workspace or meeting room at over 170 locations in Switzerland, either spontaneously or in advance – with no long-term commitment. -
Work Certificate 2.0, a Statement
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The classic work certificate has a long tradition in Switzerland. Yet many wonder whether it is still contemporary. In other countries it scarcely plays a role, whilst in Switzerland, Austria and Germany it often plays a decisive one. Added to this are coded text passages which can make the certificate appear very extensive and also "old-fashioned". -
What does psychological safety mean?
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In the world of work, the fear of giving one's opinion, participating in decisions or simply losing one's job has very negative consequences for working people.
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Cultural diversity as an asset in everyday working life
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Lecturer Andreia Fernandes is convinced that cultural understanding is essential for effective and harmonious cooperation in our globalised working world. -
"Boomerang" employees
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Some employers encourage former employees to return to their company. -
Foreigners in Switzerland: Who are they?
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The ‘foreigners of Switzerland’ do not form a homogeneous social category, quite the contrary. -
Switzerland: the strength of diversity
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Foreign labour contributes greatly to Switzerland's development and prosperity. -
Working in Switzerland
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We are interested in the perspectives of two members, Sorina and Katharina, who came to Switzerland from abroad. -
How to create a good working atmosphere
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Coffee kitchen meets barbecue fun: shared experiences strengthen team spirit and contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere. Summer is the perfect time for team events. We have tips for you on how you can positively influence the working atmosphere. -
The ERC: a key role in the company
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Employees often only come into contact with employee representatives (ERs) when they are faced with unsolvable challenges in the company. But what are the actual tasks of an ER in a company? In this article, we will give you an overview of the most important rights and duties of an ER in Switzerland. -
Assembly of Delegates 2024
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On 7 June, the delegates of Angestellte Schweiz met in Lucerne for their annual meeting. A review of the day and information you shouldn't miss. -
How to Deal with Difficult Emotions
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Emotions often come up in the workplace. If you react correctly, you can control them - instead of them controlling you. -
Maximizing Motivation at Work: Key to Sustainable Productivity
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Motivation at the workplace is the key to sustained productivity and professional well-being. In a often-demanding professional world, staying motivated can be a challenge, but the benefits are well worth it. -
How to Receive Feedback without Frustration
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Find out how to take the fear out of feedback and make it fruitful for your personal development. -
How to Get your Feedback Right
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To ensure your feedback is clearly understood and effectively implemented, follow these rules. -
What Is Feedback?
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Giving feedback means giving someone information back. -
Bribery in the Workplace
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At what point is an invitation or gift a bribe? -
Ethics and values at work: of paramount importance
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What are the ethics that are constantly mentioned, that are used in all sorts of ways in daily newspapers, editorials and the specialist press, and above all, what is their place in the professional world? -
Coaching: Speaking Is Silver, Asking Is Golden
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Forget about guiding your employees with good advice. Instead, ask them the right questions. -
How to Successfully Lead from Distance
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Do you lead a team that is mostly scattered to the winds? Then you need to organize yourself particularly well and pay attention to a few additional things. -
The Challenge of Being Managed Remotely
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Since the corona pandemic, it has become normal to lead teams remotely and via digital tools. This poses new challenges for you as well as for your manager. -
Big Brother at the Workplace
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Surveilling employees at the workplace is widespread. What you need to know about it. -
Is My Boss Allowed to Monitor Me with a GPS Device?
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GPS devices in the company car are practical. However, the boss can also use them to check who is where and when. Is that allowed? -
Surveillance at Work – Your Rights
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Employers are entitled or even obliged to monitor employees and their work. However, there are strict limits. -
«Quiet Quitter» in the Team? What Bosses Can Do
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If a team member suddenly performs only the bare minimum, you may be dealing with quiet quitting. You can't ignore it. Why does it happen? How can you deal with it?
