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Family businesses acquire efficiently, but are not (yet) innovative

December 21, 2023

Ann-Christine Schulz from the Institute for Digital Transformation & Strategy (IDS) and Maija Worek from the Management & Entrepreneurship Study Programs present the results of an empirical analysis of 18 European family businesses in the Austrian Management Review […]Read more on Family businesses acquire efficiently, but are not (yet) innovative

Side visits, discussions, jury member – the expertise of Endowed Professor Anna-Vera Deinhammer is in demand!

December 21, 2023

Anna-Vera Deinhammer has been an Endowed Professor for Sustainable Real Estate Development in the construction and property industry since June 2023. She is also active in the World Green Building Council on behalf of the ÖGNI (Austrian Society for Sustainable Real Estate Development) and Vice President "Director for Circular Cities and Regions" of the Circular Economy Forum Austria. The expertise… […]Read more on Side visits, discussions, jury member – the expertise of Endowed Professor Anna-Vera Deinhammer is in demand!

Will everything stay different? GenZ’s expectations of the job market.

December 13, 2023

Current career starters and employees aged 18 to 39 differ less dramatically from previous generations than one might assume based on current discussions. A study by FHWien der WKW in cooperation with Siemens Energy Austria questions the "differences" of Generation Z in the job market. […]Read more on Will everything stay different? GenZ’s expectations of the job market.

How can sustainability be managed systematically?

December 12, 2023

Thanks to a typology developed at the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy (IBES), managers can now take a more targeted approach to managing companies' sustainability strategies. The spectrum of strategic positioning ranges from efficiency gains at company level to extensive systematic transformation. […]Read more on How can sustainability be managed systematically?

Sustainability Transitions for Better Business

December 7, 2023

Inspired by the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy’s (IBES) current research project “TransformS”, this winter semester’s “Responsible Management Lectures” presented their “Ideas for Better Business” under the heading of “Sustainability Transitions”. The role of corporate leadership On October 25, 2023, Barbara Kump, Associate Professor at the University of Twente, shared insights into her […]Read more on Sustainability Transitions for Better Business

Inaugural lecture by endowed chair Anna-Vera Deinhammer

November 24, 2023

At her inaugural lecture on November 16, 2023, Dr. Anna-Vera Deinhammer presented her focus areas and research methods for the next five years to an audience of students, real estate experts and colleagues. […]Read more on Inaugural lecture by endowed chair Anna-Vera Deinhammer

AI has to build trust to support HR processes!

October 24, 2023

The HR Inside Summit, the largest HR event in the DACH region, gathered more than 2,000 participants at the Hofburg Vienna to discuss the latest HR trends with top international experts. […]Read more on AI has to build trust to support HR processes!

“Acquiring, Founding and Transforming” at the “G-Forum”

October 19, 2023

Ann-Christine Schulz from the Institute for Digital Transformation & Strategy (IDS) and Maija Worek from the Management & Entrepreneurship Study Programs gave several presentations at the largest German-speaking conference on entrepreneurship and family businesses in Darmstadt. […]Read more on “Acquiring, Founding and Transforming” at the “G-Forum”

Austrian industry has subdued expectations and takes steps for sustainable value creation

October 18, 2023

The fifth IndustriePANEL survey conducted by TU Wien in cooperation with FHWien der WKW shows the high value of human labour despite the high degree of automation. […]Read more on Austrian industry has subdued expectations and takes steps for sustainable value creation

Successful EuroCHRIE Conference 2023 at FHWien der WKW

October 17, 2023

With the motto "Changing Realities. New Opportunities", over 220 delegates from 35 countries and 133 hotel & tourism educators met at FHWien der WKW from October 3rd to 6th. With top speakers, exciting presentations, an extensive social program and final award ceremony in the Vienna City Hall, the event was a complete success. […]Read more on Successful EuroCHRIE Conference 2023 at FHWien der WKW