Talents & New Work
194 days unfilled in the hospitality industry despite applicants being available
In the hospitality sector, an open position remains vacant for an average of 194 days-almost a full month ... »
Skills Shortage in the Mid-Market: 6 Levers That Work
Six open positions, no applicants, and the next retirement is due this fall: That's what day-to-day life ... »
When AI Capabilities Replace University Degrees
Nearly 3,000 companies, one uncomfortable figure: one in five believes it’s possible to replace university ... »
13.3 million people retire: The baby boomer gap arrives
In many engineering workshops, the most critical knowledge sits in just two or three chairs. The people ... »
The Cost of an Unfilled Position to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
In Germany, a qualified position remains vacant for an average of around 173 days-almost half a year. ... »
When the Life’s Work Finds No Successor
According to KfW, the average age of business owners handing over their companies is 65.4 years, and ... »
Change Fatigue in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Leadership as Routine
The first transformation often still brings enthusiasm; the fifth is met with raised eyebrows. The workforce ... »
Bringing Public Services Closer to Citizens Amid Workforce Shortages
Municipalities don’t lose trust because they lack an app. Trust erodes when citizen concerns get stuck ... »
How to Engage Citizens Effectively: The Necessity of Providing Substance Before Seeking Input
Citizen participation rarely fails due to a lack of public interest. It fails when administrations cannot ... »
Whoever Reforms in City Hall Must Be Able to Lead
City halls are not transformed by new tools alone. Reforms succeed when leadership sets the framework: ... »
