Talents & New Work
The Cost of an Unfilled Position to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
6 min read In Germany, a qualified position remains vacant for an average of around 173 days-almost half ... »
When the Life’s Work Finds No Successor
6 Min. read time According to KfW, the average age of business owners handing over their companies is ... »
Change Fatigue in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Leadership as Routine
8 min. read The first transformation often still brings enthusiasm; the fifth is met with raised eyebrows. ... »
Bringing Public Services Closer to Citizens Amid Workforce Shortages
7 min read Municipalities don’t lose trust because they lack an app. Trust erodes when citizen concerns ... »
How to Engage Citizens Effectively: The Necessity of Providing Substance Before Seeking Input
7 min read Citizen participation rarely fails due to a lack of public interest. It fails when administrations ... »
Whoever Reforms in City Hall Must Be Able to Lead
7 min read City halls are not transformed by new tools alone. Reforms succeed when leadership sets the ... »
When AI collaborates instead of doing the work
6 Min. reading time Microsoft no longer describes Copilot 2026 as an assistant, but as a digital workforce. ... »
Whistleblower Gap: First Fines for Mid-Sized Firms
5 Min. reading time The Whistleblower Protection Act has been in effect since December 2023, with the ... »
AI Reskilling 2026: Key Roles in German Mid-Sized Firms
8 Min. reading time · As of: 23.04.2026 In 2026, the logic of AI talent development is shifting in ... »
Recruiting 2026: Job Postings Fade, New Methods Rise
6 min read On average, an unoccupied position costs 29,000 Euros. A single job posting on major job ... »