Posts in Work culture
Episode 22: Dealing with the crisis

Today we discuss how the Germans are dealing with the current crisis. Germans are known to respect clear rules and guidelines, but are they really always obedient? How about the developing work culture? Will there be benefits and a softer, more mellow culture in corporate Germany? And we talk about May the 1st - Union Day.

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Episode 14: Code & Etiquette in the German Society

Know when to be formal!

This week we discuss the all important code and etiquettes when dealing with the Germans in your daily life. Particularly in a professional and/or working environment you have to understand and respect these codes. Privately the Germans are more forgiving. But don't get discouraged! We will help you out right here!

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Episode 2: Hobbyists vs certified pro's in Germany

The Germans like their certificates!

In this episode we talk about how to deal with the fact that the Germans are rather traditional in the way they see education. Furthermore, the Germans identify themselves very much through their professional life, so a formal education is traditionally seen as being extremely important. So how about a creative soul? How about the areas that are harder to "certify" ?

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