Dirndl & Desk Stories
Welcome to ”Dirndl and Desk Stories,” your go-to podcast for everything you need to know about working in Austria! Join us as we dive into Austrian labor law, share stories from professionals across various industries, and explore the rich culture that makes working in Austria an experience like no other. Tune in and let’s navigate Austrian work life together!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2024
Kids & Kernöl
In this episode of Dirndl & Desk Stories, we dive into the essential labour law insights every parent and parent-to-be in Austria needs to know. Plus, we celebrate Kernöl and its starring role in tra…
Taxes & Thermen
In the 9th episode of our podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories”, we break down the essentials of salary taxes in Austria, from understanding deductions and allowances to knowing your rights as an employee.…
Collective Agreements & Café
In the 8th episode of our podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories”, we dive into the system of Austria's collective agreements. We explain the system behind the legally binding contracts between employers’ or…
Arbeiterkammer & Austropop
In this episode of our podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories”, we dive into the role of Austria's "Arbeiterkammer" (Chambers of Labour), exploring the free services they offer, from legal and financial advi…
Social Security & The Sound of Music
In this episode of Dirndl & Desk Stories, Anna and Kathrin explore the Austrian Social Security system, breaking down its essential facts and explaining the key pillars of this comprehensive model. I…
Onboarding & Ötzi
In the 5th episode “Onboarding & Ötzi” Anna and Kathrin of the podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories” take us to the first period in a new company. What should the onboarding process contain and what are th…
Insolvency & Inländer Rum
In the episode “Insolvency & Inländer Rum” Anna and Kathrin are talking about the effects insolvency procedures have on employees. As they are both personally affected by it, they share their experie…
Recruiting & Ramsau am Dachstein
In the 3rd episode of the podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories” Anna and Kathrin are talking about the contract negotiations for a job. What are the mandatory items in an employment contract and what needs…
Blau Machen | BONUS Episode
In this short bonus episode Kathrin explains the saying “Blau machen” which would literally translate to “to make blue” and means to call in sick – without really being sick.
Recruiting & Radler
In this episode of Dirndl & Desk Stories Anna and Kathrin are tackling the topic of the job interview. They talk about the traditional procedure of a job interview in Austria and bring examples of wh…
Recruiting & Rindssuppe | BONUS Interview
In this bonus episode, Kathrin interviews Petra Rasser-Spiegel, a recruiting expert from APS Personal in Vorarlberg. Petra explains the current job market situation in Vorarlberg and offers valuable …
Recruiting & Rindssuppe
Welcome to our first episode! In the first part of our three-part series on recruiting, we discuss how to find a job in Austria and we share one of Austria's most beloved comfort soups called "Rindss…
I am from Austria
Hello and welcome to "Dirndl & Desk Stories"! Check out our trailer to get to know us, find out what inspired us to make this podcast and to get a glimpse into the topics we want to cover.
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