Congratulations! You landed a job in Germany and are about to enter the workforce here in Germany. We will give you some tips to help you avoid any first day blunders at your new job. 1. What to Du? It may seem like you have a relaxed boss at your new job in Germany, which […]
Tag: Intercultural Differences
Expat Guest Commentary: Comparing Brazil and German Work Culture
Flexibility vs. rigid structures, tardiness being impolite vs. polite, and a “yes or no” culture vs. a “yes and” culture: You’ll know the greatest differences between German and Brazilian work culture after having read this post, and understand why Germany’s economy continues to evolve and thrive. A Guest Commentary by Vinicius Andriolo (32) from Vitória/ES […]
Guest Commentary: How I successfully led a multicultural team
“First: Motivate! Second: Read the environment! Third: Find common ground!”: In his Guest Commentary Vinicius Andriolo (32) from Vitória/ES (Brazil) shares his experiences about leading a multicultural team in a German company in New Zealand. Andriolo holds a Bachelor in International Relations, another in Law , an EMBA in Logistics Management and the same in Project […]
An Indian engineer in Germany: Being a specialist and culture-mediator
An Indian engineer who has been living in Germany for 11 years sat down with Employland for an interview. It has been 11 years since Shyam Machiraju left India to pursue a Masters in Germany. Today he plays an important role as engineer and project manager in an international company: He not only serves as […]