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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.

At first glance, love might not seem like a topic for a podcast about careers. But love and relationships can have a significant influence on your (international) career choices. They also have an impact on your general well being and sense of home, making them an essential part of the journey when moving to a new country. What happens to your relationship when you move to Germany for your career? Should you convince your partner to join you? How can you manage bicultural love across borders?

In the first episode of season two, we’re diving straight into a challenging topic: Money. Do Germans like to talk about money? How so? How are salaries negotiated in Germany? What should internationals pay special attention to? And what’s the deal with wiggling your toes? This episode is packed with valuable tips to help you navigate these questions.

Welcome back to "Inside Deutschland: Your Guide to Careers in Germany" - Season 2! This podcast is your source for all the information you need to succeed in Germany, wherever you are on your journey.

In this episode we want to look towards the future of the German labor market or “Arbeitsmarkt”: How is the German labor market developing and which jobs will be in demand in the future?

When you come to Germany to work, you may find yourself in an international team but it's also very possible that you will find yourself in a room full of Germans. In this episode, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with working in diverse, intercultural teams at the German workplace. We will cover questions such as: How diverse is the German labor force? How do you deal with cultural differences in the workplace? And how is your right to a non-discriminatory workplace enshrined in German law?

Starting your own business is a very exciting moment in your career and even more exhilarating - yet also challenging – if you’re not in your home country. What should you consider as you start your own business in Germany? Is it even possible to start your own business without being a German citizen? And with all the German bureaucracy to consider - where do you even start?