adesso Blog
13.02.2024 By Johannes Bayerl and Tobias Kirsch
Volunteering and its parallels in day-to-day IT work
Volunteering is an important pillar of our society. As we see it, volunteering cultivates skills that can also come in handy in software development and IT consulting. Especially in the context of agile approaches and frameworks, you can develop a variety of soft skills by doing volunteer work that can also be put to use in your everyday work. We will describe these in our blog post.
Read more10.01.2024 By Oliver Kling
IT security: how can I deal with hundreds of security requirements?
In my blog post, I discuss two approaches to dealing with IT security requirements: traditional requirements engineering for end-to-end documentation and an iterative approach that speeds up IT security integration by carrying out risk assessments early on in the process. Addressing the requirements in an early phase and continuous improvement are prioritised over full and immediate integration. Using suitable tools and continuous monitoring minimise the risks prior to implementation.
Read more12.12.2023 By Ellen Volkert
Unlock Your Full Potential – my experiences and what I learnt in the adesso Group’s talent management programme
Unlock Your Full Potential is the name of the adesso Group’s talent management programme. The aim of the programme is to help you become aware of your strengths, build on your personal brand and learn how to get the most out of both. I was one of 42 adesso employees who took part in the first round of the programme. In this blog post, I will take you on my personal journey through this programme.
Read more11.12.2023 By Manfred Specht
A brief introduction to the Working Out Loud (WOL) method
WOL will revolutionise the way we work and collaborate in the future. Rather by chance, I came across a course called ‘Working Out Loud (WOL)’ on the adesso eCampus, which really excited me and still does today. In my blog post, I will present the WOL method in greater detail and demonstrate the concrete benefits for employees and companies.
Read more04.10.2023 By Sissy-Christin Lorenz
Does having a dog at the office promote a healthy, stress-free workplace?
Dogs are man’s best friend. This applies just as well at home as at the workplace as demonstrated by adesso, which has dog-friendly policies at many of its offices across Germany. In this blog post, I will present the advantages and challenges of having a four-legged friend as the newest member of the team who you can spend time with between project meetings or when you are off on a coffee break.
Read more05.09.2023 By Oliver Kling
Security professionals and the brain surgeon paradox
What does brain surgery have to do with IT and application security? At first glance, not much. Nevertheless, I would like to look into this comparison in my blog post, because it strongly illustrates the importance of expertise and experience in complex areas.
Read more04.08.2023 By Erik Langnickel
ChatGPT – does it represent the future of recruiting?
The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 generated an unprecedented level of hype around AI. It took only five days to hit the one-million-user mark, this number having since grown to more than 100 million (as of June 2023). In this blog post, I would like to demonstrate how we use ChatGPT in recruiting and DirectSearch at adesso.
Read more28.07.2023 By David Mattin
At the heart of our experience as innovators — and as humans — is change
Innovation and human experience are at the heart of the ever-changing world we live in. Identifying meaningful trends that align with fundamental human needs enables innovators to thrive in this fast-paced environment. In this blog post, I will discuss three key trends highlighted at adesso's Digital Day in June 2023 - The Genesis Moment, Simulated Everything and Public Goods.
Read more17.07.2023 By Stefanie Ehrlich
From full-time mother to full-time employee – re-entering the workforce after parental leave
The transition from parental leave back to work is a challenging time for many young mothers. When you are a few months out from making your planned return to full-time work, there are a few concerns that go through your mind. In my blog post, I will be describing my experience when I re-joined adesso in a full-time role after seven months on parental leave.
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