Category: German Press

German FAZ: “You have to endure the anger of your employees”008550

Job cuts in companies: “You have to endure the anger of your employees” January 15th, 2025, 11:45am Reading time: 7 minutes Times of crisis are also hard for managers. Human resources manager Anke Brinkmann talks about her experiences with major job cuts, what is important – and what mistakes bosses should avoid. Go to Source

German FAZ: The fight for the beetle008549

The question was a trap. “Do you know who invented the Volkswagen?” Béla Barényi liked to put visitors on the spot at the beginning of a conversation. He smiled mischievously. The long-time Mercedes-Benz engineer already suspected the answer, which usually followed immediately. After a short hesitation, those spoken to mostly reacted with a question in… Continue reading German FAZ: The fight for the beetle008549

German Manager Magazine: Elon Musk: US Securities and Exchange Commission sues Tesla boss over Twitter takeover003896

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has tech billionaire Elon Musk (53) is sued in connection with his share purchases in the acquisition of Twitter in 2022. The accusation: Musk did not make it public in a timely manner that his stake exceeded the 5 percent mark – and was therefore able to buy… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Elon Musk: US Securities and Exchange Commission sues Tesla boss over Twitter takeover003896

German Manager Magazine: Economic situation: German economy will shrink slightly again in 2024003898

Germany Business shrank again last year. The gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.2 percent compared to the previous year, as the Federal Statistical Office announced on Wednesday. “Economic and structural burdens stood in the way of better economic development in 2024,” explained head of the authority Ruth Brand (57). In 2023, GDP had already… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Economic situation: German economy will shrink slightly again in 2024003898

German Manager Magazine: USA vs China: Joe Biden bans connected cars from Chinese manufacturers003897

US President Joe Biden (82) is setting up new hurdles for Chinese cars in the last few meters of his term in office. According to new rules, the… USA Connected vehicles from manufacturers under Chinese or Russian control will no longer be allowed to be sold. The ban should apply from the 2027 model year.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: USA vs China: Joe Biden bans connected cars from Chinese manufacturers003897

German Manager Magazine: Webasto: Automotive supplier brings renovators onto the board for restructuring003896

The automotive supplier Webasto has found itself in such a difficult situation that an external reorganizer has to lead the reorganization. Management consultant Johann Stohner will be appointed to the board as Chief Restructuring Officer, Webasto announced. By the beginning of the second quarter, the enlarged board of directors wants to work out measures together… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Webasto: Automotive supplier brings renovators onto the board for restructuring003896