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Expats: From culture shock to self-discover
In today’s increasingly globalized world , more people than ever are choosing to live abroad for extended periods — sometimes years, sometimes decades. While expatriation comes with its challenges, long-term life abroad can also foster profound personal transformation. It can reshape identity, expand perspectives , and enhance both professional and personal development. However, the phase of culture shock for expats is almost inevitable on the path to self-discovery. But he
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Apr 124 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.
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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
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Dec 14, 20255 min read


develop emotional intelligence to help you in your career
develop emotional intelligence to help you in your career
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Oct 31, 20254 min read


Am I allowed to smoke weed at work in Germany?
Can you smoke cannabis weed at work in Germany?
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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.
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Feb 2, 20254 min read


Understanding Empty Desk Syndrome: Causes, Effects, and Remedies
Understanding the phenomenon of Empty Desk Syndrome in active working life.
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Dec 8, 20244 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.
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


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