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How to treat Germany's workplace blues
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How to treat Germany's workplace blues

There is widespread agreement that “burn-out” is a major issue affecting Germans in the workplace. A new research project is looking into how workers can be better protected from its effects.
France or Germany: The best country to work in?
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France or Germany: The best country to work in?

With a group of employees in northern France having been left outraged after being given an ultimatum to either relocate to Germany or lose their job, The Local looks at which country is the best place to work - France or Germany?
'Give it a try' says data company founder
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'Give it a try' says data company founder

In our weekly feature series, The Local looks into a successful entrepreneur's life - the story behind his successes, major challenges and how being an entrepreneur changed him forever. This week, Sparsh Sharma talks to Martin Blumenau of Datapine, a young innovative company located in the heart of Berlin.
'You need to learn to manage emotions'
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'You need to learn to manage emotions'

In a new feature, The Local will look into a successful entrepreneur's life each week - the story behind their successes, major challenges and how being an entrepreneur changed their life forever. Kicking things off from Berlin this week AUPEO! co-founder and CEO Holger Weiss.
How should expats invest in Germany?
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How should expats invest in Germany?

Lucky enough to have something left over from wages each month? Would it be best to put it in property or start a pension? In this week's Job Talk we asked a financial adviser about the options in Germany.
Swedes snub German apprentice scheme
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Swedes snub German apprentice scheme

Swedish students have turned a cold shoulder to the offer of apprenticeships in Germany, a scheme widely credited for keeping youth unemployment low in Sweden's neighbour to the south.