Inside Deutschland: Your Guide to Careers in Germany

Starting fresh in a new country and adapting to a different cultural and work environment can be overwhelming, stressful, and sometimes frustrating. That’s why it’s essential to take care of your mental health. Companies should be aware of this as well: Employee well-being is a key contributor to a productive work culture. In this episode, we provide some professional tips on how to address mental health challenges in the workplace.

In 2015, 195 signed the Paris Agreement, committing to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to transform the global economy to be climate-friendly - a big challenge! Like many nations, Germany has a long way to go to meet these climate goals. According to the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg, the shift to a green economy is expected to create numerous job opportunities, many of them are so-called "green jobs." That’s exactly what we’ll be talking about in this episode.

Have you experienced the “German directness” when it comes to feedback? For many internationals, understanding the German feedback culture can be challenging. That’s why this episode will give you advice on how to navigate feedback situations in Germany. We will cover what to expect in meetings with superiors, colleagues, and clients - and how to give feedback yourself.

You’ve landed the job, and now you’re about to start working in a new German office. But as if starting a new job wasn’t exciting enough, adapting to a new workplace culture can feel a bit overwhelming. That’s where this episode comes in: We will discuss onboarding processes, what's expected of you and how to connect with your colleagues.