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Underestimated career help: Why networking can be your greatest asset

17.11.24

In today's working world, a strong network is essential for identifying professional opportunities and increasing your own employability . Networking is more than just collecting contacts - it requires strategic commitment, authenticity and continuous maintenance.

competence-Need a boost? How to continuously improve your skills with micro-learning

23.10.24

Further training is often time-consuming - but there are still ways to develop continuously without having to schedule long learning blocks. Micro-learning offers you precisely this flexibility. It means building up knowledge in small learning units when and where it suits you. And this is how the method works!

How to find time for lifelong learning despite a full-time job

15.10.24

Lifelong learning is the key to staying relevant in the fast-paced job market and developing personally. But how can you balance learning with a (full-time) job? Here are 7 tips and strategies to help you continuously strengthen your skills despite a busy schedule.

The influence of artificial intelligence on the skill set of employees and managers

24.6.24

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of work at a rapid pace. companies around the world are integrating AI technologies to optimize processes, increase productivity and secure competitive advantages. But what impact is this transformation having on the skills of employees and managers?

Skilly Award 2024 - Apply now!

12.6.24

Also this year skillaware awards the Skilly Award. An award in three categories for special projects in the field of competence- and HR development. Apply quickly and easily now!

Skills shortage: What could help us solve the problem

10.6.24

The shortage of skilled workers is a pressing problem in Switzerland - no question about it. However, the causes are complex. They need to be considered from different angles. In other words, both employers and employees must take responsibility. You can find out what this means in concrete terms in the article.

Skilly Award 2023 - The "Change Agents Network": This is how New Work works !

20.2.24

"For the best future ever" - with this purpose, GKB is setting important signals for the future, including for the topic of New Work. It wants to be seen as a pioneer in this field and has implemented this with an interesting approach. This year, GKB was awarded the Skilly Award "Overall Bank Development Program".

Skilly Award 2023 - The "second half of the working life" initiative

19.2.24

A shortage of skilled workers, demographic change and the ambition to show special appreciation to long-serving employees have led BLKB to launch a special program. It was therefore awarded the Skilly Award 2023 in the team project category for its "Second half of the career" initiative competence development,

Skilly Award 2023 - These are our development heroes

19.2.24

This year, our award in the Development Heroes category goes to four banks and 13 bank employees as well as their HR managers and executives. Find out what they have in common in the article!

These are our top topics for 2024

28.1.24

skillaware goes 2024! And, as always, with the latest topics and trends in our luggage. This year, we are focusing on artificial intelligence and explaining what AI has to do with competence development . You will also gain insights into best practice examples for employee development and Career design.

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Bruno's story: Eternity doesn't last forever

17.11.23

In the 80s, Bruno switched from retail to banking. For 35 years, he shaped the "Banking Operations" area as a processing specialist. He feels comfortable and confident in his field. But the digitisation comes - faster than expected. And it brings consequences. Bruno soon faces the biggest challenge of his life.

Skilly Award 2023 - Apply now!

20.7.23

Also this year skillaware awards the Skilly Award. An award in three categories for special projects in the field of competence development. Apply quickly and easily now!

Skilly Award 2022 - Silvia Wehrli has got the hang of it!

23.2.23

It's winter 2019, retirement is looming on the horizon as the next big milestone, when Silvia Wehrli first has the thought that will turn her life upside down and put traditional career models to the test.

Skilly Award 2022 - What's behind the Swiss Academy of BNP Paribas

22.2.23

With an unconventional but all the more successful approach, the Learning & Development team succeeded in creating a culture of continuous development at BNP Paribas in Switzerland. Find out how this was achieved.

Skilly Award 2022 - How GKB is doing pioneering work in employee development

19.2.23

Graubündner Kantonalbank has done pioneering work in the area of further training in recent years. It is taking matters into its own hands with an innovative certificate course and is taking an active and forward-looking approach to the development of its employees. That is why it is also our winner of the Skilly Award 2022.

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - PART 4

8.1.23

Discover exercises and food for thought that you can easily implement in your everyday life. In the last part of the series, we take a closer look at the following category: competences in industry-led and digital methods.

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - PART 3

6.1.23

Discover exercises and food for thought that you can easily implement in your everyday life. In part 3 of the series, we look at the category: entrepreneurial action and implementation competences

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - PART 2

5.1.23

Discover exercises and food for thought that you can easily implement in your everyday life. In part 2 of the series, we look at the category: social and organisational networking competences

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - Part 1

4.1.23

Discover exercises and food for thought that you can easily implement in your everyday life. In part 1 of the series, we start with personal and self-management skills

Sandra's story: An IT expert takes unexpected paths

1.11.22

banking sector was a lifeline for the young Sandra. She was able to express herself as a programmer there. But now customer contact seems essential and other skills are also in demand. Her new boss only means well, but Sandra feels overwhelmed by her upcoming role.

Daniel's story: The HR expert's daily balancing act

1.10.22

In today's world, HR expert Daniel faces the daily challenge of finding the balance between the unique needs of employees and the strategic goals of the company. This balancing act requires expertise, sensitivity, creativity and an overview of current trends. Will he succeed?

Skilly Award 2021 - Development hero Vera Würsch: a role model for the young generation

24.2.22

Taking care of your own professional career and advancing your own competence development is not just for older employees. Development hero Vera Würsch has impressively demonstrated what this looks like. Read for yourself.

Skilly Award 2021 - Two impressive and innovative development projects

22.2.22

Last year, the Julius Baer Academy launched two innovative and special projects programs to support employees in their competence development work. Both have now been awarded the Skilly Award 2021 prize.

Skilly Award 2021 - What's behind Societe Generale's "Trio Gagnant"

21.2.22

Societe Generale Private Banking (Suisse) SA has won the Skilly Award 2021 award in the overall bank development program category with its "Trio gagnat" program. In this interview, Brice Rattez and Clara Maréchal talk about what is behind the initiative and what it has achieved.

Skilly Award 2020 - Nicolas Ludin tells of an unexpected development journey

14.12.20

Nicolas Ludin wins the Skilly Award 2020 in the "Development Hero" category. His development story shows neither a profound journey nor an extraordinary drama, but a quick, precise intervention against the negative spiral that seized him at the beginning of the first corona lockdown.

Skilly Award 2020 - What's behind the give.take.learn initiative

14.12.20

The HR team at Zürcher Kantonalbank has launched an innovative learning initiative that supports all employees in their individual competence development development. This is why the team was awarded the Skilly Award prize. Find out what is behind this commitment in the interview with Head of HR Boris Billing.

Skilly Award 2020 - How sustainable employee development works

14.12.20

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) demonstrates an outstanding commitment to competence development and promotes both employees and managers in a holistic and forward-looking manner. This is why BLKB was awarded the Skilly Award prize this year.

Getting off to a good start again in your mid-40s

1.12.20

Getting your career off to a flying start in your mid-40s. Realize your own ambitions, fulfill a long-cherished wish and set up your own business companies . Many people consciously work their entire professional life towards such a goal. But there are also people who don't have a long time to prepare, but have to react.

7 quick questions for...career coach Dr. Ulrike Stedtnitz

20.8.20

skillaware is innovative and forward-looking, says psychologist and career expert Ulrike Stedtnitz. Read how she comes to this conclusion in this short interview.

7 quick questions for...career coach Helene Ducret

15.7.20

We asked career coach and career consultant Helene a few questions about our offer. And this was her verdict...

7 quick questions for...running coach Caroline Perroud

14.7.20

We asked career coach and career consultant Caroline a few questions about her involvement with skillaware. And this is what she told us...

What bank employees can learn from alpacas

6.7.20

The skillaware mascot is called Skilly and is not a cheeky alpaca by chance. The deeper meaning of the furry four-legged friend and what we humans can learn from alpacas when it comes to development.

How does digital consultation succeed?

26.5.20

Career or skills advice at a distance - is that even possible? What was almost a glimpse into the future until a few months ago has developed into a new daily routine in Corona times.

The recipe for success behind Lebensgestalter:innen

18.5.20

world of work 4.0 offers opportunities and scope for people who want to actively shape their career and biography. Training and further training, also in the form of informal but regular skills training, are important in order to maintain and further develop one's own employability .

skills@home: Competence training in Podcast format

5.5.20

Do you dream of always being up to date with the latest employee development, leadership, competence development and career trends? We make the dream come true with our new Podcast format "skills@home". Stream now for free wherever there are podcasts!

"The ability to suffer is the wrong goal"

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Underestimated career help: Why networking can be your greatest asset

competence-Need a boost? How to continuously improve your skills with micro-learning

How to find time for lifelong learning despite a full-time job

The influence of artificial intelligence on the skill set of employees and managers

Skilly Award 2024 - Apply now!

Skills shortage: What could help us solve the problem

Skilly Award 2023 - The "Change Agents Network": This is how New Work works !

Skilly Award 2023 - The "second half of the working life" initiative

Skilly Award 2023 - These are our development heroes

These are our top topics for 2024

Bruno's story: Eternity doesn't last forever

Skilly Award 2023 - Apply now!

Skilly Award 2022 - Silvia Wehrli has got the hang of it!

Skilly Award 2022 - What's behind the Swiss Academy of BNP Paribas

Skilly Award 2022 - How GKB is doing pioneering work in employee development

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - PART 4

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - PART 3

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - PART 2

SERIES: Simple tips and tricks for training 16 relevant basic competences - Part 1

Sandra's story: An IT expert takes unexpected paths

Daniel's story: The HR expert's daily balancing act

Skilly Award 2021 - Development hero Vera Würsch: a role model for the young generation

Skilly Award 2021 - Two impressive and innovative development projects

Skilly Award 2021 - What's behind Societe Generale's "Trio Gagnant"

Skilly Award 2020 - Nicolas Ludin tells of an unexpected development journey

Skilly Award 2020 - What's behind the give.take.learn initiative

Skilly Award 2020 - How sustainable employee development works

Getting off to a good start again in your mid-40s

7 quick questions for...career coach Dr. Ulrike Stedtnitz

7 quick questions for...career coach Helene Ducret

7 quick questions for...running coach Caroline Perroud

What bank employees can learn from alpacas

How does digital consultation succeed?

The recipe for success behind Lebensgestalter:innen

skills@home: Competence training in Podcast format

"The ability to suffer is the wrong goal"

"Knowledge alone is not enough."

Preventive check-up "orientation meeting"

Actively shaping professional development

Strengths can also be strengthened

How bankers can maintain their professional fitness

Now there's a digital fitness test for Swiss bankers

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