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100 days in a new job – about puppy protection and working abroad
100 days in a new job - expats working abroad and onboarding process
ilkane
Nov 224 min read


Expatriates: seeking discomfort
Why do expats seek discomfort by moving to another country to live and work? Learn the chances of personal development on this journey.
ilkane
Nov 82 min read


develop emotional intelligence to help you in your career
develop emotional intelligence to help you in your career
ilkane
Oct 314 min read


11 crucial aspects about living abroad in Germany
11 crucial aspects about living abroad in Germany
ilkane
Sep 187 min read


Coping with boreout syndrome at work
What are the challenges and solutions of a boreout syndrome and how is it different from burnout syndrome?
ilkane
Aug 304 min read


A few insights into the day-to-day work of leadership coaching
leadership coaching insights
ilkane
Aug 85 min read


Challenges when working remotely abroad
challenges when working remotely abroad
ilkane
Jul 224 min read


then I'll just go on sick leave … employment law aspects after termination of contract
Some aspects to consider when you are on sick leave after termination of your employment.
ilkane
Jul 45 min read


Where is home? Expat’s questions about living abroad.
Where is home? Expat’s questions about living abroad.
ilkane
Jun 153 min read


Working and living in Germany – a cultural overview: part 1
Working and living in Germany - a cultural overview
ilkane
Mar 155 min read


Solving conflicts with mediation in the workplace
Mediation can be an efficient, sustainable conflict resolution tool for employers and employees, especially expatriates.
ilkane
Feb 24 min read


Breaking New Ground: Embracing Retirement as an Expatriate
Travel the world as you retire and embrace new opportunities as an expatriate.
ilkane
Jan 204 min read


11 new work habits for a healthy 2025
11 new work habits for a healthy new year 2025
ilkane
Jan 42 min read


The crisis of meaning as a newly retired person – Empty Desk Syndrome
Crisis of meaning as a retired person, how to overcome feelings of sadness and depression
ilkane
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Understanding Empty Desk Syndrome: Causes, Effects, and Remedies
Understanding the phenomenon of Empty Desk Syndrome in active working life.
ilkane
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Trouble on the job as an expat – 7 ways to cope
Annoyed at work? Trouble on the job as an expatriate? 7 ways and strategies to cope and improve the situation at the workplace.
ilkane
Nov 20, 20244 min read


How to settle in as an expatriate more easily
Some essential hints how to settle into a new country as an expatriate. Making it easier to start in a new country, e.g. Germany.
ilkane
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Some thoughts about living and working abroad
Pros and cons of living and working abroad.
ilkane
May 22, 20243 min read


The phases of culture shock
Living abroad doesn't come easy at once - there are different hurdles in the adaptation process to feel comfortable in the new country.
ilkane
Apr 28, 20243 min read


Once more with feeling - partners of expatriates
find out about the challenges partners of expatriates face when accompanying them to a new country, such as Germany.
ilkane
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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