Maren Ehlers
Assistant to the Management Board
Phone: +49 4262 93 12 - 0
maren.ehlers@mwteam.com
A phrase that has become ingrained in many people's minds - and at the same time is symptomatic of why organizations are wasting valuable potential. After all, it has long been clear that not every good specialist is automatically a good leader. And not every employee wants to lead - many want to shape, develop and take responsibility without being the boss.
An organization's mission statement - consisting of vision, mission and values - is much more than a decorative element of corporate communication or even an annoying "must have" on the company website. It serves as an orientation framework for leadership and cooperation, especially in times when the framework conditions are changing rapidly and expectations are becoming more diverse.
Mentoring programs have long been an integral part of personnel development in many companies. They enable a targeted exchange between experienced managers and young talent, promote knowledge transfer and offer valuable guidance in complex working environments.
The future of work is here - and it demands more from companies than just professional qualifications.
Digitalization, artificial intelligence, hybrid working models and changing values mean that organizations need different skills today than they did just a few years ago.
Between a shortage of skilled workers, AI and cost pressure - talent retention sounds like a luxury. But it has long since become a survival strategy Talent retention should not be a luxury - it has long since become a survival strategy.
Hand on heart: Why did you become a leader ? Because of the title on your business card? Because of the company car? Or because you really wanted to shape things?
In a working world in which a shortage of skilled workers, remote working and new generations are setting the pace, a shiny title is no longer enough. What is needed are managers who take responsibility out of conviction - and values that provide orientation.
Many young people are just finishing their studies, for example in the field of automotive engineering, and cannot find a job. At the same time, the automotive industry is cutting thousands of jobs.
In day-to-day HR work, there is hardly any time to systematically keep an eye on every single trainee or young professional. With a Talent Radar, you create an early warning system that closes precisely this gap: You discover strengths in a visible, timely and targeted manner.
Many companies today are faced with the challenge of finding new ways to recruit qualified specialists. People with disabilities are often overlooked, even though they bring valuable skills and potential to the table.
It is not easy to take into account the needs of different generations in working life - each generation has its own views, wishes and needs. Conscious generation management in companies can not only contribute to employee loyalty and motivation, but also strengthen innovation and competitiveness.