This lecture sheds light on common myths and truths about employee retention, revealing that loyalty to a company is primarily shaped by interpersonal relationships and the relationship with leadership. With clear insights and practical tips, you’ll discover what truly matters to retain employees in the long term.

Good leaders know what leadership role they play in which situation and act accordingly. Those being led must be familiar with this role and know what they can and cannot expect from their leader. Leaders (executives, managers) will find their role only through their own active and guided reflection.

Talent acquisition is a craft with strategic importance that, when mastered, can provide a competitive advantage in the quest for top talent. Through numerous practical examples, I demonstrate how both small and large employers can define and effectively implement proven strategies for attraction and acquisition.

Today, companies face enormous HR challenges yet rarely have a well-thought-out HR strategy. Ultimately, HR actions should aim to sustainably enhance the company’s competitiveness. This lecture provides practical guidance with proven approaches and real-world examples.

What truly makes an employer attractive? This lecture dispels the myth that care and coddling are the keys to success. Instead, discover how self-efficacy, self-regulation, meaningful challenges, and strong workplace relationships drive authentic employee engagement.

Performance appraisal is polarizing: pointless farce or essential leadership tool? This lecture brings clarity to the often-confusing debate, highlighting how to approach leadership tools in a nuanced, future-ready way. With practical insights, it demonstrates how companies and leaders can design meaningful tools—tailored, effective, and suited to each specific context.

Compensation is more than just a financial matter—it’s a deeply psychological issue. An effective compensation strategy is fair, attractive, non-demotivating, and promotes collaboration. This lecture presents the latest psychological research in a clear and practical way.

Transformations in companies are filled with contradictions and dilemmas—far more than typical change management books suggest. This lecture offers a realistic view of the unavoidable challenges and paradoxes that make transformations so complex and often painful. Building on this understanding, it presents constructive strategies to navigate these difficulties.

What truly drives employee motivation? This lecture debunks common myths and reveals how motivation actually works. It provides psychological insights and practical approaches that foster long-term motivation, making it clear why extrinsic incentives often have less impact than expected.