Agency at the airport demonstrates the competence of Elco

The model "Aerotop SG" is one of the best-selling products of the heating system supplier Elco. The design classic has been technically enhanced without losing its shape. Now the new model has been launched to Swiss heating installers by means of a direct mailing developed by the airport agency. For the mailing, the creatives from Altenrhein-based agency Sanktgaller used the independent [...]

Airport agencyThe "Aerotop SG" model is one of the best-selling products from heating system supplier Elco. The design classic has been technically enhanced without losing its shape. The new model has now been launched among Swiss heating installers with a direct mailing developed by the agency at the airport. For the mailing, the creative minds at the Sanktgaller agency in Altenrhein adopted the unique shape of the classic design. A rotor was incorporated into the mailing to demonstrate Aerotop SG's quietly running fan. The rotating rotor reveals the further developments of the new device. The mailing was sent out in winter 2021/2022. Airport agency Airport agency
Responsible at Elcotherm: Markus Schlageter (Solution Center Senior Manager, Member of GL), René Grosswiler (Marketing Services Manager), Linda Meyer (Marketing Services Senior Specialist). Responsible at agency at the airport: René Eugster (Creative Direction), Dominique Rutishauser (Art Direction), Ketil Eggum (Graphics), Miriam Egli (Consulting/Text).

Studio Thom Pfister realizes appearance for Sabine Schoch Consulting

As a basis for the visual appearance, Studio Thom Pfister worked with Sabine Schoch to develop the brand story and the brand experience. The signet, a striking brushstroke that includes both the two "S" of Sabine Schoch and the "B" of consulting, shapes the hand-illustrated figurative mark. The logo is intended to convey the spontaneity, power, energy and agility of [...]

Studio Thom PfisterAs a basis for the visual appearance, Studio Thom Pfister worked with Sabine Schoch to develop the brand story and the brand experience. The signet, a striking brushstroke that includes both the two "S" of Sabine Schoch and the "B" of consulting, shapes the hand-illustrated figurative mark. Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister The logo should reflect the spontaneity, power, energy and agility of the person Sabine Schoch as well as the nature of her work. The developed imagery with its symbolism and the corresponding color moods support the signet and comprehensively round off the new appearance. Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister Studio Thom Pfister

Comprehensive Rebranding: Foundry Shows "The Power of Axpo

Over the last 100 years, the Axpo Group has established itself as one of the leading energy companies in Europe and is currently the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy. Foundry was commissioned to develop the new brand identity and a communication platform together with Axpo. For the new appearance, the Swiss roots of the energy company were built upon. In addition, [...]

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The Power of Axpo The Power of Axpo Over the past 100 years, the Axpo Group has established itself as one of the leading energy companies in Europe and is currently the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy. Foundry was commissioned to develop the new brand identity and a communication platform together with Axpo. The new identity was based on the energy company's Swiss roots. In addition, Axpo's growing international presence was to be reflected. The Power of Axpo The Power of Axpo Axpo's redefined strategy and vision served as a creative springboard for Foundry: a new brand identity that aligns with the core of the company and specifically addresses the needs of the different B2B target groups, stakeholders and employees. "Axpo has a vision that requires innovation, collaboration and expertise across the organization. This includes customers, employees and various partners working together," explains Foundry founder and CEO Sacha Moser. "When we experienced this collaborative spirit in action, we came up with the idea of an endless flow of energy and the platform 'The power of...', which unites Axpo's various energy sources." The result is a digital brand platform that captures the essence of Axpo's driving force. "Axpo's modernized identity reflects both the exciting development of Axpo and our strategy to ensure the success of our employees, customers and stakeholders in an increasingly complex and evolving energy future," says Christoph Brand, CEO of the Axpo Group, about the new look. The Power of Axpo The Power of Axpo The Power of Axpo The Power of Axpo Foundry commissioned the production company MyGosh to create an image film that conveys "The Power of Axpo". "To make a film about Axpo's many strengths, we wanted to capture the beauty of real employees, real Axpo plants and real places. Our partners at MyGosh developed an international shooting schedule and executed it flawlessly despite a global pandemic. And all within a very tight timeframe. Just as it takes a well-rehearsed band to play flawlessly on demand, it takes a well-rehearsed team to develop a brand across all touchpoints in a short space of time," explains Foundry CEO Moser. The Power of Axpo The Power of Axpo The Power of Axpo
Responsible at Axpo: Henriette Wendt (COO); Alena Weibel (Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs); Patricia Walter (Wunderbox Marketing- External Project Management for Axpo); Isabelle Grabolus (Senior Manager Branding & Marketing - Deputy Project Manager); Daniel Paredes (Senior Manager Digital Communication); Anabel Rodriguez (Senior Manager Branding & Marketing); Stefan Wehrle (Digital Content Manager); Angelina Hoeppner (Wunderbox Marketing - Ext. PM & Graphics). Responsible at Foundry: Executive Creative Team: Eugenia Kubas (Art Direction & Digital), Nitin George (Copy & Strategy), Sacha Moser (Founder & Creative Partner); Susann Kompa, Hugo Bosio (Project & Account Lead); Ruben Lopez, Pascal Baumann, Gabriel Mesquita (Art Direction); Andrea Egidi, Arseniy Sahalchyk (Motion, 2D & 3D Design, Editor); Gregor Wollenweber , Dan Diaconu, Lea Kutz (Design & Production); Nitin George, Alexander Sistenich (Copy); Eugenia Kubas, Mariusz Karluk, Sam Bolleter (Digital Design & Development). Partner: Kompost TVGian Klainguti (Design Thinking & 3D Animation); MyGosh Production: Nabile Senhaji (Director), Michel Van Der Veken (Producer), Lamar Hawkins (Lead Producer), Julie Quintard (Editor); Aixsponza: Julian Fischer (Producer), Christian Tyroller (Producer), Marco Fontan (3D Design & Animation), Simon Breithofer (3D Design & Animation); Gotomo: Oliver Stäker (UX/Digital Design); Fabulatorij Experiential Design & Events: Anja Rebek (Client Service Director), Sanja Martinec (Senior Project Manager), Vid Greganovic (Strategic Consultant). The post Comprehensive Rebranding: Foundry Shows "The Power of Axpo appeared first on Advertising week m&k.

Hans-Dieter Seghezzi, the doyen for quality management, is dead

On February 7, 2022, just a few weeks before reaching the age of 89, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Dieter Seghezzi. He was probably the most important mastermind of quality management in the German-speaking world. Active in industry, research and teaching Hans-Dieter Seghezzi, born in Besigheim, Germany, on March 23, 1933, first studied physics at the University of Stuttgart and obtained [...]

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Important thought leader for quality management deceased: Hans-Dieter Seghezzi, 23.3.1933 - 7.2.2022. (Image: Thomas Berner)
On February 7, 2022, just a few weeks before reaching the age of 89, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Dieter Seghezzi. He was probably the most important pioneer of quality management in the German-speaking world.

Active in industry, research and teaching

Hans-Dieter Seghezzi, born in Besigheim, Germany, on March 23, 1933, first studied physics at the University of Stuttgart, where he obtained his doctorate in 1959. He then worked at the Max Planck Institute and subsequently in the Research & Development Department at Hilti AG in Schaan, Liechtenstein, becoming a director in 1968 and Executive Vice President of the company from 1976. From 1977 to 1987, he was a professor at the University of St.Gallen, where he reformed the Chair of Technology. In connection with this task, he also founded the Institute for Technology Management ITEM.

Hans-Dieter Seghezzi: Thought leader in quality management

A defining element of his life in industry and research was quality management. Based on this motivation, Hans-Dieter Seghezzi founded the Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS), which he also headed from 1983 to 2003. He was also president of the European Organization for Quality from 1986 to 1988 and a pioneer of IQNET, the global network for management system certification. With the book "Integrated Quality Management", Seghezzi and his co-authors created a standard work in which the trend-setting St.Gallen management approach is combined with quality management.

Committed to quality even in retirement

The Seghezzi Prize, which is awarded every two years by the Swiss Foundation for Quality Research and Training (SFAQ), is also named after him and will be awarded for the last time in 2021. Unfortunately, Seghezzi, who was still a regular guest at SQS and SAQ events such as the "Swiss Quality Day" in his old age, was no longer able to take part in this event for health reasons. Now the voice that always stood up for the topic of "quality" throughout his life has fallen silent forever. Hans-Dieter Seghezzi is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. The article Hans-Dieter Seghezzi, the doyen for quality management, is dead first appeared on MQ Management and Quality.

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Havas: New appearance for e-sports team BDS

A wide variety of players from a wide variety of countries cavort in the gaming industry - a heterogeneous target group. This includes the BDS fans, the LEC fans or the fans of the individual players. What unites this heterogeneous target group is a passion for gaming. For the positioning of Team BDS, Havas Switzerland worked its way into a complex matter. The agency has [...]

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HavasThe gaming industry is home to a wide variety of players from different countries - a heterogeneous target group. This includes BDS fans, LEC fans and fans of individual players. What unites this heterogeneous target group is a passion for gaming. For the positioning of Team BDS, Havas Switzerland delved into a complex subject matter. The agency tried to develop an inspiring story that would come across credibly in a wide variety of areas. Specifically, Team BDS competes in seven games with different worlds and target groups. In order to function in the different contexts - i.e. to find the ideal positioning - Team BDS relied on the help of Havas Sports & Entertainment, whose expertise lies in the gaming and e-sports sector. Havas Havas Havas Havas The basic idea was to identify what sets Team BDS apart from all others. This was the only way to achieve a unique positioning in a universe in which teams are often characterized by very similar values. The DNA of Team BDS was therefore examined and "Team BDS: Challenge The Game" was developed. This positioning should stand for the skillful and attentive strategists who make unconventional decisions. Team BDS retains the original blue and pink colors in the design. The logo and lettering have been modernized. 3D assets, merchandising and communication items, backgrounds and other patterns were developed in a visual world focused on "challenge" and the character of BDS. Havas Havas An initial rollout of this signature and the new graphic identity took place via a new brand book. This means that all Team BDS employees based in Geneva and Berlin can already use the new visual identity. To celebrate the entry into the LEC appropriately, the new visual identity was officially unveiled at the end of December 2021 on all of the brand's social platforms and on the official website. Havas Havas The post Havas: New appearance for e-sports team BDS appeared first on Advertising week m&k.

Bosch Rexroth is working on the factory of the future

Bosch Rexroth, a specialist in drive and control technologies, defines the "Factory of the Future": "From our point of view, the factory of the future is highly transformable. Only the walls, floor and ceiling have their fixed place - everything else is mobile. The assembly lines are modular, and the machines can change as needed to form new [...]

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Model factory of Bosch Rexroth in Ulm. (Image: zVg / Bosch Rexroth)
Bosch Rexroth, a specialist in drive and control technologies, defines the "Factory of the Future": "From our point of view, the factory of the future is highly transformable. Only the walls, floor and ceiling have their fixed place - everything else is mobile. The assembly lines are modular and the machines can reform into new lines as needed. Everything is wirelessly connected and communicates via 5G. Power is supplied by an inductive charging system via the floor," explains Thomas Fechner, Head of Business Unit Automation & Electrification Solutions at Bosch Rexroth.

Bosch Rexroth's commitment to the Smart Electronic Factory

Such a vision thrives on consistent research and development work. That is why Bosch Rexroth is also involved in overarching centers of competence. For example, the company is a member of the SEF Smart Electronic Factory e.V. This is an Industry 4.0 initiative of research institutions and renowned companies that want to jointly pave the way to digitalization for Germany's industrial SMEs. SEF Smart Electronic Factory e.V. is an association founded in 2015 that develops Industry 4.0-capable solutions with a focus on the requirements of SMEs. In the Smart Electronic Factory, an electronics factory in Limburg a. d. Lahn (Germany), Industry 4.0 scenarios and applications are developed and tested under real production conditions. Thomas Fechner explains: "SEF Smart Electronic Factory e.V. brings together the expertise of companies with different specializations to create holistic solutions. Particular attention is paid to ensuring that companies can achieve rapid digitalization benefits with the solutions - with an eye on the big picture."

Industry 4.0: not a question of "if," but "how

Bosch Rexroth sees itself as a pioneer when it comes to solutions for the digitalized factory. One focus is factory automation. For example, the company has developed the automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION, heralding a paradigm shift. The platform overcomes the traditional boundaries between machine control, the IT world and the Internet of Things. It has open standards throughout, app programming technology, enables web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection. Apps from Bosch Rexroth and partners are available for all automation tasks via the ecosystem. Bosch Rexroth also offers numerous other products, solutions and services for digital transformation in the factory, helping manufacturers to make their production more flexible and future-proof. "Digitalization will continue to significantly change the world of production. Bosch Rexroth and all the other members of our Industry 4.0 Association have made it their mission to support companies with solutions that do not require additional digitalization expertise, but instead ease the burden and remove hurdles. It is no longer a question of whether Industry 4.0 will be implemented, but how. And we want to make a valuable contribution to this," explains Maria Christina Bienek, Managing Director of SEF Smart Electronic Factory e.V. The contribution Bosch Rexroth is working on the factory of the future first appeared on MQ Management and Quality.

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Solutions for a world without cookies

Almost all digital marketing, analytics and personalization solutions work with cookies. Particularly affected by the change are solutions that collect user data across domains, such as affiliate marketing, data management platforms, programmatic advertising, retargeting, and search engines. These solution providers need the cookies to establish a connection between the placement of advertising and the success of the measure with their customers [...].

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CookiesAlmost all digital marketing, analytics and personalization solutions work with cookies. Solutions that collect user data across domains, such as affiliate marketing, data management platforms, programmatic advertising, retargeting or search engines, are particularly affected by the change. These solution providers need cookies to be able to establish a connection between the placement of advertising and the success of the measure with their customers, or to target customers who have responded to certain advertisements, visited a certain website and are to be retargeted based on their behavior there. Different approaches to solutions There are various solutions and providers for the time without cookies. Google in particular has developed a number of solutions to meet the new requirements. The "Privacy Sandbox" in Google Chrome is designed to allow users to determine which advertisements they want to see via their browser. A so-called token system is also intended to ensure that a user's behavior on various websites is that of a real person, not a machine, in order to prevent fraud. The new "Google Topics" compiles an interest profile in the Chrome browser based on the pages actually visited locally on the user's computer, which can then be used to display advertising in a more targeted manner. In combination with the new, browser-based "Fledge" technology from the Privacy Sandbox, Google can thus transfer the familiar auction market for search terms on Google Search to the user's computer via the Chrome browser, so that bids can be placed without further integration of third-party solutions or cookies. In Google Analytics 4 (GA4), the anonymization of the data is already preset. As personal data is still processed in the background and sent to US servers, a Consent Management Platform (CMP) should also be used when using GA4.

Server-side tracking

Server-side tracking is currently less affected by the browser blocking of cookies. The data is transmitted to a central server, which then sends this information to the connected servers or solutions such as Google Analytics. Data such as the IP address of the incoming request or a user agent that is also sent can be removed before forwarding. For Google Analytics, this option is already offered in the predefined tags. For example, the server-side Google Tag Manager (GTM) offers the option of anonymizing or removing the IP address of the client before the request is received on the desired endpoint. It is also possible to check and remove PII data on the server-side GTM in a more scalable manner. If third-party scripts are no longer executed on the website, but the functionality is mapped via the Google Tag Manager, there is more control when setting cookies - especially third-party cookies.
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Graphic: Functionality of Serverside GTM. (Source: Mohrstade)

Customer Data Platform

With the help of a customer data platform (CDP), advertisers can store the first-party data of their own website and app visitors in a customized format, merge it with data from other data sources and use it for the cross-channel real-time personalization of user targeting. By using first-party cookies and their own keys for matching user data, advertisers can counteract the loss of information from third-party cookies and are less dependent on the profile information of the large networks. The issue of data protection plays a central role in the use of a CDP. Simple consent management as part of the collection of first-party data is not enough here. As already described, a CDP aims to link online usage data and personal data from user profiles. Separate information and consent from the user is required for the collection, linking, processing and use of sensitive data. This requires clearly defined permission management that defines the scope of data collection under data protection law on the basis of the architecture plot. As part of the consent process, users must be informed transparently about what data is collected and for what purposes it is used. The following key questions should be considered:
  • How is the data processed in the CDP?
  • Does the processing of the data comply with the applicable data protection conditions?
  • How are identifiers passed to the different marketing tools processed in the respective marketing tools?
  • What purposes do I pursue with my CDP use cases?
  • What permissions must be obtained from the user for these purposes (collection, processing and use of personal data)?
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Graphic: How CDP works. (Source: Mohrstade)

Conclusion

Current developments mean that the internet will change fundamentally. Companies must develop new strategies to close their growing data gaps. Those who fail to do so will have to pay dearly for access to their customers on the major platforms. In the current situation, companies are therefore well advised to rely on permissions, first-party data and server-side tracking in order to continue to operate, measure and optimize targeted and personalized online advertising.
* Patrick Mohr is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at the marketing technology consultancy Mohrstade. In 2017, he established Trakken's Munich office. In parallel, he works as a lecturer at universities. Furthermore, he is co-organizer of Analytics Community "Analytics Pioneers" with over 6'000 members.Cookies The post Solutions for a world without cookies appeared first on Advertising week m&k.

Link study: Corona continues to negatively influence fears and worries

After two years, the Covid 19 pandemic remains an omnipresent issue in society. In addition to the impact on the economy and the healthcare system, the population has also experienced impairments in the area of mental health since the beginning of the pandemic. In order to investigate this, particularly through observations in their own immediate environment, in January 2021 Link [...]

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Link StudyTwo years on, the Covid-19 pandemic is still an omnipresent topic in society. In addition to the impact on the economy and the healthcare system, the population has also experienced adverse effects on mental health since the start of the pandemic. In order to investigate this, in particular by observing people in their own immediate environment, Link conducted a study on the mental health of the population during the pandemic in January 2021. A second wave of the population-representative survey, which was conducted in January 2022, provides information on how Swiss people experience and assess the current situation.

Still strong impact on mental health

Among other things, the study participants were asked what developments they had observed in their own environment over the past twelve months. This shows that a large proportion of the population still observes, for example, increasing self-isolation or a deterioration in mental health. Link Study Growing aggressiveness is currently perceived even more strongly than in the first survey in 2021 - currently by 22 percent of respondents. These results show particularly clearly how strongly the pandemic has affected and continues to affect the mental health of the population. Link Study If the results are split according to the age of the respondents, it becomes apparent that increasing self-isolation, for example, is perceived by about one third of all age groups in their own environment. A deterioration in mental health is perceived especially by 15- to 29-year-olds, with 37%, as are increasing depression (26%) or considerations of going to a psychiatrist (19%). These results may be an indicator that younger generations in particular are more vocal about mental health issues. Link Study

Just under a third report an increase in fears and worries

Fears and worries about oneself continue to be reported more frequently, but at 31% this year, the figure is lower than in the first wave. This trend is evident in all age groups. At 37%, 15 to 29-year-olds are currently reporting the greatest increase in fears and worries. Parents and grandparents as well as children in their own environment are also still experiencing more fears and worries, although these figures are lower than in last year's survey. Link Study

Jyounger generation: Strong increase in digital media consumption

A particularly significant increase was perceived in the area of digital media consumption - by 44 percent of respondents. Although the perceived increase here is lower than in wave 1, it is still most clearly perceived by 15-29 year-olds - at 51 percent, more than half of them report a perceived increase in digital media consumption in their own environment. Link Study

Professional aspects

Although people who work together with other people generally see a greater improvement in all the factors surveyed, such as the productivity of colleagues or their own productivity, than in the previous survey, the proportion of respondents who notice a deterioration in all aspects remains high. For example, 29% of respondents noted a deterioration in the mood of their superiors, and 35% perceived the working atmosphere to be worse. When asked in general about their own quality of life, respondents reported a balanced picture, but a substantial proportion of participants still reported a deterioration in all three areas of nutrition, sleep and relationships. Link Study
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New head of materials technology at the Swiss Safety Center

The Swiss Safety Center, part of the SVTI Group, also has recognized expertise in the fields of materials engineering and science, metallurgy, materialography, and corrosion as part of its loss prevention and fire protection responsibilities, and prepares damage analyses, expert reports, and expert opinions. To this end, the Swiss Safety Center carries out a wide range of non-destructive material tests, either stationary in its own testing laboratory or mobile [...]

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Arnulf Hörtnagl, that's the name of the new head of materials technology at the Swiss Safety Center. (Image: zVg)
The Swiss Safety Center, part of the SVTI Group, also has recognized expertise in the fields of materials engineering and science, metallurgy, materialography, and corrosion as part of its loss prevention and fire protection responsibilities, and prepares damage analyses, expert reports, and expert opinions. To this end, the Swiss Safety Center carries out a wide range of non-destructive material tests, either stationary in its own testing laboratory or mobile on site.

Particularly well networked in the SME scene

After already recently a new quality manager was presented for the entire SVTI Group, there is another personnel development to report at the Swiss Safety Center: As of November 2021, Dr. Arnulf Hörtnagl is now the new Head of Materials Technology. He is a mechanical engineer with further specializations in manufacturing technology and materials science. His scientific activities led to a doctorate and a specialization in the fields of corrosion, tribology and stainless steels. Thanks to his professional activity, in various internationally active laboratories, he expanded his know-how in the direction of plastics technology and acquired his skills in sales as well as in the management of R+D projects. In passing on specialist knowledge, he brings experience from his two years as a lecturer in materials science. His excellent networking in the Swiss "SME scene" ideally complements his profile, according to the Swiss Safety Center.

Further expansion of materials technology capabilities

In his new position, he is responsible for the testing laboratory, which has its core competence in the area of materials testing and damage analysis on primarily metallic materials. His goal is to expand the range of services to include testing and analysis of stainless steels and the area of plastics technology, as well as to deepen the electrochemical corrosion measurements. He sees the testing laboratory as a competence center and partner for individual examinations through to complex problems for SMEs of all sizes, from a wide range of industries, both nationally and internationally. Source and further information: Swiss Safety Center The contribution New head of materials technology at the Swiss Safety Center first appeared on MQ Management and Quality.

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The pandemic elevates employer branding to an economic factor

Challenges of the 21st century - such as climate change or digitalization - confront the younger generations with a comprehensive uncertainty about the future. Many young people now want to take this future into their own hands. Almost every second German, for example, says that he or she would like to work for a large company in order to participate in larger [...]

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Employer BrandingChallenges of the 21st century - such as climate change or digitalization - confront the younger generations with a comprehensive uncertainty about the future. Many young people now want to take this future into their own hands. Almost one in two Germans state that they would like to work for a large company so that they can work on larger and more influential projects. This is followed by around a third who would prefer to found their own start-up in order to have full control over career content and the impact of their business. The young striving to create meaning and shape the world is equally reflected in the fact that more than one in three would like to work in a low-paid job that is meaningful to them. More than half of young Germans also state that they would prefer to work less and devote their time to problems that are important to them. In a generational comparison, two thirds of respondents from the baby boomer generation disagree with this - a social paradigm shift.

Principles put to the test

However, the younger generations' desire for change is not only driven by content; it also does not stop at the established rules of the game in working life. Whereas a university degree was previously considered unavoidable, three-quarters of the 18- to 34-year-olds surveyed now believe that careers and a successful life are possible even without such an educational qualification. The absolute majority, around 90 percent of young respondents, also say they would support an unconditional basic income for their generation - motivated first and foremost by the generation's increased need for security, but also flexibility, so that they can invest time in the issues that are important to them.

Investment in employer branding important

"Young generations have not only had to forfeit essential experiences during the global health crisis, they have also witnessed how little has been done for them during these times. As a logical consequence, this gives rise to an increased need for security with a desire for their own control over their lives and an aspiration to help shape the world around them in a meaningful way," explains Sandra Onofri, Havas Germany Group Strategy Director. "Companies that can't or don't want to meet these demands, just like companies that don't have a compelling purpose to show for it, will lose key talent in the competitive labor market. This makes investments in employer branding, for example, an indispensable economic factor for any company."
The Generation Covid" study was created by Havas and conducted as an online survey by Market Probe International. Around 17,500 people in 32 countries took part in the study. The report is available at Havas website. The post The pandemic elevates employer branding to an economic factor appeared first on Advertising week m&k.

Four books that might interest you

Online Teamhacks Impulses and Tools for Online Collaboration. Author: Brigitte Berscheid and Kathrin Strehlau Publisher: managerSeminare Verlag, 2021 Pages: 272 ISBN: 9783958910980 Online collaboration from the home office is effective and saves time. However, the digital opportunities for online teams require managers and employees to learn new ways of working, processes, and skills. This book explains in great detail [...]

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Four booksOnline Team Hacks Impulses and tools for online collaboration.
  • Author: Brigitte Berscheid and Kathrin Strehlau
  • Publisher: managerSeminare Verlag, 2021
  • Pages: 272
  • ISBN: 9783958910980
Online collaboration from the home office is effective and saves time. However, the digital opportunities for online teams require managers and employees to learn new ways of working, processes and skills. This book explains in detail how digital collaboration works and what tools are really needed. It also offers downloadable job aids and an overview and evaluation of different programs. A practical guide for anyone who wants to find their way around the confusing market of digital tools - clearly laid out and easy to implement. Four books The customer-centric company A practical handbook.
  • Author: Dirk Johannsen and Werner Katzengruber
  • Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2021
  • Pages: 240
  • ISBN: 9783527510894
Amazon and Apple are leading the way: They have perfected customer centricity with products that are tailored to customers and their wishes, and with excellent service. This practical handbook is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps. The authors explain in detail which strategies, structures and culture are needed to become truly customer-centric. Unfortunately, they are too stingy with practical examples. These would have made the material easier to digest - for the benefit of the customer, in this case the reader. Four books Meaning is the New Marketing A source of inspiration for brands, organizations and people who seek meaning in their work.
  • Author: Yousef Hammoudah and Nico Zeh
  • Publisher: Campus Verlag, 2021
  • Pages: 256
  • ISBN: 9783593514697
Forget classic marketing tools, because they no longer work, say Yousef Hammoudah and Nico Zeh. The secret to success, they believe, lies in sustainable, value-based brand communication. The two authors have developed a model for this, which they present with passion and euphoria. The book is peppered with excursions into a wide variety of theories and delves deep into the authors' biographies. Above all, however, it whets the appetite for a different kind of marketing that contributes to an open, fair and sustainable society. Four booksPost bureaucratic organizing Forms and consequences of agile ways of working.
  • Author: Judith Muster, Finn-Rasmus Bull and Jens Kapitzky (eds.)
  • Publisher: Vahlen Verlag, 2021
  • Pages: 248
  • ISBN: 9783800663767
So-called post-bureaucratic management approaches such as agility or Scrum are supposed to help overcome the problems of rigid bureaucracies and hierarchies. This anthology presents the experiences of several companies with post-bureaucratic methods. These are often dismissed as "management fads." Here, the book goes further than others by reflecting on post-bureaucratic approaches from a theoretical perspective as well. Of particular interest is the criticism of management fads expressed in several contributions.Four books The post Four books that might interest you appeared first on Advertising week m&k.

Personal certification: Higher requirements for bank customer advisors

The important topic of sustainability has been represented in the Body of Knowlegde (Overview of Knowledge Requirements) of the Person Certification for Bank Customer Advisors, which is authoritative for the content, since its inception. In this year's revision of the requirements, SAQ and the banking industry have given additional attention to this element. The topic of sustainability has been further explored in all respects and the requirements for [...]

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Personal certification
The important topic of sustainability has been represented in the Body of Knowlegde (Overview of Knowledge Requirements) of the Person Certification for Bank Customer Advisors, which is authoritative for the content, since its inception. In this year's revision of the requirements, SAQ and the banking industry have given additional attention to this element. The topic of sustainability was further deepened in all respects and the requirements for client advisors were additionally increased.

Sustainable Finance as a Competitive Factor for the Swiss Financial Center

Thanks to the collaboration with Swiss Sustainable Finance on the revision of the sustainable knowledge requirements, the goals set have now been achieved and multi-layered benefits can be created, according to a statement to the media. The advisors are equipped for the challenges ahead. Bank customers benefit from optimal advice on all aspects of their needs for sustainable financial services. For the banks, this means even greater certainty that their advisors will be able to find their way around the ever-growing range of sustainable products and provide needs-based advice in the interests of the customer. The increased requirements for bank client advisors on sustainable finance topics meet with approval from the Swiss Bankers Association. "The SBA welcomes the fact that sustainability topics are at the forefront of this important certification. This will make another significant contribution to the high quality of client advice in Switzerland," said a statement from the association. "The Federal Council considers the integration of Sustainable Finance in financial education and training to be a quality feature as well as a significant competitive factor for the Swiss financial center," the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN also said. "The FOEN supports Sustainable Finance education initiatives and enjoys this important development, which allows SAQ certified client advisors* to play an active role in the federal government's efforts to develop a sustainable Swiss financial center."

Complete knowledge level for next person certification

The adapted Body of Knowledge is valid since 1.1.2022 and must be implemented in the certification exams within one year. For existing certificate holders, a wide range of re-certification trainings around the topic of sustainability is available. The SAQ Swiss Association for Quality, the Swiss Bankers Association, Swiss Sustainable Finance and the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN recommend that all persons with an SAQ Certificate Client Advisor Bank update their knowledge on the topic of sustainability as part of the next recertification. Source and further information: www.saq.ch The contribution Personal certification: Higher requirements for bank customer advisors first appeared on MQ Management and Quality.

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