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Unemployment after age 50 – aspects on re-entry to work and depression
Unemployment after age 50 can be difficult and cause depression. Learn differences in the re-entry process between Europe and the U.S.
ilkane
Jan 186 min read


Can you get fired out of sick leave?
Find out if you can get fired out of sick leave under a Germany employment contract.
ilkane
Jan 35 min read


Back to work after extended sick leave in Germany- BEM
It can happen to any of us – we fall ill for a long time, possibly many months. Returning to work after extended sick leave can be difficult (not only in Germany): On the one hand, you are still weakened by the illness you have just overcome. On the other hand, you may no longer be used to the work processes. It takes time to get back into your old routine. To make this phase easier, there is a special instrument in Germany designed to facilitate this return – the so-called
ilkane
Dec 14, 20255 min read


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 22, 20254 min read


Am I allowed to smoke weed at work in Germany?
Can you smoke cannabis weed at work in Germany?
ilkane
Mar 4, 20252 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 2, 20254 min read


A few thoughts on vacation in Germany.
overview about Germany's vacation rules legislation
ilkane
Jan 13, 20242 min read


What happens to vacation days or overtime in the event of illness?
What happens to my overtime or vacation days if I get sick?
ilkane
Dec 16, 20232 min read


Phases of reverse culture shock
phases of reverse culture shock can be challenging as they come as a surprise after moving back
ilkane
Nov 19, 20233 min read


Is it grounds for dismissal if you don't greet your boss?
Do you have to greet your boss?
ilkane
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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