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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


Should I stay or should I go - things to consider when taking a sabbatical
things to consider when taking a sabbatical
ilkane
May 296 min read


Am I allowed to smoke weed at work in Germany?
Can you smoke cannabis weed at work in Germany?
ilkane
Mar 42 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


Retirement Blues: crisis and loss of identity in retirement and how to cope
The transition to retirement can bring joy, but often leads to an existential crisis and loss of identity. Discover how to combat sadness.
ilkane
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Retirement blues and 5 tips about how to cope with it
learn how to embrace retirement as a source of changes which bring a bundle of new opportunities to your life
ilkane
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Owls and larks: Two biorhythms in conflict
Early bird workers have a better image than the late comers. The biorhythms of owls and larks differ. The productivity is equal though.
ilkane
Aug 31, 20244 min read


Challenges: transition from working life to retirement
reteirement - phases, countermeasurements to avoid depression and anxiety, adapt to the new phase, embracing the challenge
ilkane
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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