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Hands-on knowledge for HR departments and business leadership: AI adoption, HR operations and interim management, written by a former Head of People.

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Separation management

How to Conduct a Termination Meeting in Germany

What has to be finished before you sit down, how the twenty minutes should run, and which deadlines start the moment the letter changes hands.

September 10, 2026 · 17 min read

AI & HR

AI-Generated Employment References in Germany: What Is Allowed

Can HR draft a German Arbeitszeugnis with AI? What the draft may do, what a human must decide, and the rules from trade law, data protection, works councils and the AI Act.

September 10, 2026 · 15 min read

AI & HR

Why AI projects in HR fail: it's the processes, not the technology

Most AI projects in HR fail because the process groundwork is missing, not the tool. A former Head of People explains the pattern and the sequence that holds.

August 13, 2026 · 10 min read

AI & HR

The Prompt Kit for HR: Six Building Blocks Against Generic AI Answers

Six prompt building blocks that turn generic AI output into something usable: set up once in 30 minutes, then combine them for every HR writing task.

August 11, 2026 · 6 min read

HR Consulting

HR Interim Management for Mid-Sized Companies: When a Bridge Solution Pays Off

Parental leave, a resignation, or a growth spurt? When HR interim management genuinely is the right answer for mid-sized companies, and when it isn't.

August 08, 2026 · 6 min read

HR Consulting

Interim HR Manager or Permanent Hire: What Pays Off, and When

When an interim HR manager pays off compared to a permanent hire: the honest full-cost comparison, five typical triggers, and the selection criteria.

August 04, 2026 · 7 min read

AI & HR

AI Consulting for HR: What Actually Matters When You Adopt It

What good AI consulting for HR teams actually delivers: process, pitfalls, and where AI genuinely fits. From a former Head of People.

July 30, 2026 · 7 min read