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Interview with Niklas.on.fire
10/07/2025
Interview with Dr. Urs Schneider Niklas Röder, known on social media as Niklas.on.fire, is a professional firefighter in Dresden and one of Germany’s most recognized influencers in the fields of emergency services, personal protective equipment (PPE), and outdoor activities. His Instagram community counts around 140,000 followers, with an impressive engagement rate exceeding 13 %.
Innovative seating solutions – An interview with Bimos
10/07/2025
An interview with Bimos Those who must provide precision every day in industry or laboratory settings need a work environment that promotes health and concentration – not just from an organizational but also from an ergonomic point of view.
The Future of Work is WOW… if we do it right
30/06/2025
In a joint study, VDMA Software and Digitalization Association and Strategy& showed that the targeted use of GenAI (generative AI) could increase the profit margin in machinery and plant engineering by up to 10.7%. In terms of numbers, this means an increase in turnover by 28 billion euros for the industry in Germany.
Interview with Dr. Urs Schneider
21/05/2025
Interview with Dr. Urs Schneider Editorial Team: Dr. Schneider, musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of work disability worldwide. Why is this topic so relevant, especially for young workers?
EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY EVENT AS A STRONG KICK-OFF FOR A+A 2025
16/05/2025
Düsseldorf, April 2025: The countdown for A+A – the world’s leading trade fair for safety, health, and sustainability at work – has started. A+A and Belgian workwear specialist DASSY made a bold statement under the powerful guiding theme “People matter”.
NEW WORK x NEW WORKWEAR
09/04/2025
The way we work has changed fundamentally. Automation, digitalisation, globalisation, gender equality and demographic change are shaping the term that originated in the late 1970s: New Work. The COVID-19 pan-demic was the booster... all new, and strongly in line with the needs and values of employees.
Neurodiverse staff in SMEs: A conversation with Dr. Judith Rommel, founder of BZND
02/04/2025
For the successful British businessman Sir Richard Branson, his dyslexia had never been a weakness but a gift because “it helped me learn the art of delegation, focus my skills and work with incredible people.”
THE FUTURE OF WORK: THESE TRENDS WILL CHANGE THE WAY WE WORK
26/02/2025
The world of work is seeing a historic transformation, and the question is no longer if but how fast companies need to adapt. The "XING Future Work Report 2025" provides valuable insights into the trends SMEs should keep in mind to stay competitive in a changing world. Digital transformation in SMEs flexible work models and new employee demands are at the heart of the discussion.
The future of autonomous firefighting
06/02/2025
State-of-the-art, remotely operated fire-fighting vehicles can extend the reach of fire-fighting operations while significantly improving the safety of personnel. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) could make even greater autonomy possible in the future.
Sustainability in PPE: Highlights from the A+A Webinar Series "Expert Talks"
23/01/2025
Sustainability and innovation – two buzzwords that are revolutionizing the future of personal protective equipment (PPE). On November 5, 2024, the A+A webinar series "Expert Talks" focused entirely on this forward-looking topic. The event provided new impulses and demonstrated that sustainable PPE is not only feasible but also essential.