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Solving conflicts with mediation in the workplace
Mediation can be an efficient, sustainable conflict resolution tool for employers and employees, especially expatriates.
ilkane
Feb 2, 20254 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 20, 20254 min read


11 new work habits for a healthy 2025
11 new work habits for a healthy new year 2025
ilkane
Jan 4, 20252 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


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


Some thoughts about working from home and data protection measurements
The most important measurements for data protection when working from home.
ilkane
Oct 27, 20242 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


Can you work as a nurse and also have a part time job as an undertaker?
Which secondary jobs are allowed alongside the main job? Are there conflicts?
ilkane
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Unemployment and depression: a complex situation and how to fight it
how to fight depression and mental affection whilst being unemployed
ilkane
Sep 27, 20243 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


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


Do the dead have a right to a vacation?
Do the deceased have a claim to get their paid vacation days?
ilkane
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Is showering part of working time?
Can I get paid for taking a shower?
ilkane
Jul 28, 20242 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


Termination of labour contract via WhatsApp?
Can I get fired by SMS? Can I quit my job just by writing a message? German employment law / labour / labor law.
ilkane
Jun 1, 20242 min read


Is it a reason for dismissal if you drink too much at the company party?
Know your alcohol limit on a company party, because consequences could be rough.
ilkane
May 24, 20242 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
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