Category: Human Resources (HR)

The case Jotting down your thoughts and experiences by hand allows you to process emotions directly and let them go – and makes you happy. Source: Claudia Schmid, Tagesanzeiger,16 April 2025; Pam A. Muller & Daniel M....

The case Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI): Many a company has been doing things that have not worked, and this is why it is important to change systems, not people – because making people change is next to...

The case Re-examining moral boundaries in history and theology. Source: Anton Ladner The commentary More often than not, betrayal is seen as a profound moral failure, i.e. an act that breaches trust and undermines relationships....

The case The human resources (HR) landscape in 2025 is undergoing profound change, driven by technological advances, changing employee expectations and a shifting regulatory environment. In the commentary, you can learn more...

The case For quite some years, mental illnesses have been increasingly cited as a reason for sick leave. According to figures from the DAK-Gesundheit health insurance company, there has been a huge increase in the number of...

I hope this post finds you in good health and high spirits. As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. As the year is drawing to a close, I look back and I...

The case ETH Zurich has maintained its position as the top university in continental Europe, ranking 11th globally in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Source: 2024 Times World University Ranking.  The...

The case Switzerland has caught up in terms of equality – but there are still gaps in the realities of life between the sexes. Source: NZZ, 13 June 2024 The commentary The gaps in education, choice of career, income and...

The case “They don’t seem know that they are ignorant” Source: Dunning-Kruger and Swiss press (Sonntagszeitung) The commentary ​The Dunning-Kruger effect, first described by Justin Kruger and David Dunning in...

The case In a double interview granted to NZZ, Stadler Rail CEO Markus Bernsteiner expressed what he considers the most important competences at the top of a company: “Openness, curiosity, accepting and implementing...

The case According to a report, the willingness to support organisational change has fallen from 74% of employees in 2016 to just 43% in 2022. This is worrying. Source: Gartner The commentary Understanding and addressing the...

The case According to the latest Schilling Report, there are the longer the more women in management positions in Swiss companies, many of whom are expats. Yet there is high fluctuation and companies are still finding it...