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Myanmar's military government has asked the international community for aid after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the country. We hear from rescue workers in the Mandalay area, close to the earthquake's epicentre. Also on the programme: US Vice President JD Vance visits Greenland, without an invitation from the Greenlandic government; and the singer Dua Lipa is cleared of accusations of plagiarising elements of her song ‘Levitating'. (Picture: People look at damaged house in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, 28 March 2025 Credit: NYEIN CHAN NAING/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

In the big picture of things, the great blessing is to be numbered among the elect - the people of God.

In dieser Episode des Kassenzone.de Podcasts habe ich mit Christian Hammer, dem CEO und Gründer von PicturePeople, gesprochen, der die größte Fotostudio-Kette Deutschlands betreibt. Wir haben uns in einem seiner Studios in Düsseldorf getroffen, um zu ergründen, welches Geschäftsmodell hinter der Erfolgsgeschichte von Picture People steckt, insbesondere in einer Zeit, in der Smartphones und AI die Fotografie revolutionieren. Trotz dieser technologischen Entwicklungen ist die Kette weiterhin gewachsen, was Fragen über die Zukunft der klassischen Fotostudios aufwirft. Ein zentraler Bestandteil unseres Gesprächs war die Frage, warum es noch immer Bedarf für Fotostudios gibt, obwohl viele Menschen in der Lage sind, mit ihren Smartphones qualitativ hochwertige Bilder zu machen. Christian erklärte, dass das Angebot an professionellen Fotos, insbesondere für Familien, nach wie vor stark nachgefragt wird. Die Studios bieten eine Umgebung, die es ermöglicht, Erinnerungen in einer professionellen Qualität festzuhalten, was gerade in Zeiten von Social Media und persönlichen Erinnerungen einen hohen Wert hat. Wir haben diskutiert, wie Picture People es geschafft hat, die klassischen Fotostudios aus den Hinterhöfen in die modernen Einkaufszentren zu bringen und so eine breitere Zielgruppe zu erreichen. Ein weiterer interessanter Punkt war die Diskussion um das Bürgergeld, in dem Christian seine Erfahrungen und Beobachtungen als Unternehmer schilderte. Wir haben darüber gesprochen, wie sich das Bürgergeld auf die Fluktuation in seinem Unternehmen auswirkt und welche Herausforderungen dies für Arbeitgeber mit sich bringt. Christian äußerte sich klar kritisch über die Leichtigkeit, mit der Menschen in das Bürgergeld-System rutschen können und verwies auf die Herausforderungen, die dies für die Personalverfügbarkeit und Arbeitsmoral mit sich bringt. Im Herzen des Gesprächs stand jedoch die Entwicklung von Picture People. Christian gab Einblicke in die Marktanalysen, die seinem Unternehmen zugrunde lagen, und wie er auf Veränderungen im Kundenverhalten reagiert hat. Neben der Diskussion über Pass- und Bewerbungsfoto-Dienstleistungen haben wir auch Möglichkeiten erörtert, wie Picture People durch digitale Konzepte und die „Uberisierung der Fotografie“ innovativer werden möchte. Partner in der Folge: https://linktr.ee/kassenzone Community: https://kassenzone.de/discord Feedback zum Podcast? Mail an alex@kassenzone.de Disclaimer: https://www.kassenzone.de/disclaimer/ Kassenzone” wird vermarktet von Podstars by OMR. Du möchtest in “Kassenzone” werben? Dann https://podstars.de/kontakt/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes_kassenzone Alexander Graf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergraf/ https://twitter.com/supergraf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KassenzoneDe/ Blog: https://www.kassenzone.de/ E-Commerce Buch 2019: https://amzn.eu/d/5Adc1ZH Plattformbuch 2024: https://amzn.eu/d/1tAk82E

The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, has told the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan that to double down on the use of fossil fuels is "absurd" and that the "clean energy revolution" has arrived. However, the host, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, described his country's reserves of oil and gas as "a gift from God". We speak to a woman in Canada's Nova Scotia province whose six-year-old son was killed by flash floods linked to climate change. Also in the programme: the leader of the Anglican Church - the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby - has resigned, after a report found he failed to do enough to stop a prolific child abuser; and the female magician who tricked her way into Britain's all-male Magic Circle club, but who has since disappeared.(Picture: People embrace as they stand near damage to a road, after the heaviest rain to hit the Canadian province of Nova Scotia in more than 50 years triggered floods on July 23, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/John Morris)

Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake has been found not guilty of the murder of Chris Kaba. Blake shot the 24-year-old dead during a police stop in Streatham, south London in 2022. Kaba's family said the verdict was "painful proof that our lives are not valued by the system". We're joined by Chris Kaba's local MP, Bell Ribeiro-Addy. Also tonight: US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken heads to Israel as part of his eleventh visit to the Middle East since the October 7th attacks. Nine years after one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, a mass civil claim begins at the High Court in London. We speak to one of the claimants.And as a New Zealand airport introduces a limit of three minutes per hug, we ask how long a good hug should last. (Picture: People gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, October 21, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Jaimi Joy)

A gunman opened fire at Apalachee High School in the state of Georgia, and the authorities say one person has been arrested. US President Joe Biden says he is "mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short due to more senseless gun violence."Also on the programme: Seven people have been killed in Ukraine's western city of Lviv during a fresh wave of Russian strikes. We speak to the city's mayor, Andriy Sadovyi, about the scale of the attack. And, a Japanese island has finally eradicated rabbit-killing mongooses after almost 25 years. (Picture: People leave the scene of the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, on 4 September 2024. Credit: ERIK S LESSER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says at least 71 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike near the southern city of Khan Younis. Israeli defence sources are reported to have described the incident as a "very significant" strike with reports a senior Hamas commander, Mohammed Deif, was the target.Also in the programme: Russia spies arrested in Australia; and Captain Flinders is buried again.(Picture: People mourn at Nasser hospital, following the killing of Palestinians in an Israeli strike at a tent camp, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip July 13, 2024. Credit: Reuters)

South Africans go to the polls today in what is predicted to be the most competitive election since the end of apartheid. Also in the programme, Delhi hits record-level temperatures and South Korea's clean-up effort after North Korea sends hundreds of balloons of rubbish that land across the country(Picture: People wait in line to cast their votes in Johannesburg, South Africa. Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

There's been a warning that Sudan's Darfur region is at growing risk of genocide. A United Nations expert, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, told the BBC that the Rapid Support Forces, who are at war with the army, were targeting communities based on their ethnicity.Also in the programme: International Court of Justice rules on Israel's Gaza operation; and The Boss honoured in London.(Picture: People fleeing the violence in West Darfur, cross the border into Adre, Chad, August 4, 2023. Credit: Reuters)

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has insisted that it will complete the elimination of Hamas in Gaza, including in Rafah where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge. He said Israel was ‘one step away from victory'. We speak to former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert, a US congressman calling for arms sales to Israel to be halted, and a Palestinian lawyer involved in previous peace negotiations.Also in the programme: We reflect on the genocide in Rwanda that began 20 years ago; and why a small town in Canada is gearing up for a big celebration for tomorrow's eclipse. (Picture: People hold pictures of victims during a demonstration marking the six month anniversary of the attacks on Israel by Hamas near the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Credit: Kena Bentancur/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

The Israeli military has recovered the body of a hostage in Gaza. It accused the Islamic Jihad group of murdering Elad Katzir, who was snatched from a kibbutz in southern Israel during the Hamas attacks in October. His sister blamed the Israeli government for his death, saying it had failed to strike a second ceasefire deal to allow his release. There have also been protests in Israel demanding the release of all the remaining hostages in Gaza. It's six months since the beginning of the war in Gaza – we speak to our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet in Jerusalem. Also on the programme: Ecuador sparks international outrage by storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito; and why boxing icon Muhammed Ali's shorts might sell at auction for six million dollars.Picture: People attend protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, calling for the release of the hostages in Gaza. Credit: Hannah McKay/Reteurs)

Russian investigators say the number of people killed in the attack by gunmen on a concert hall near Moscow on Friday has risen to 115. They said more bodies had been found in parts of Crocus City Hall where the ceiling had collapsed because of a huge fire. Eleven suspects have been arrested. Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attack.Also in the programme: a new national security law, known as Article 23, has come into force in Hong Kong; and we speak to Phil Manzanera, guitarist for the English rock band Roxy Music.(Picture: People lay flowers at a makeshift memorial to the victims of a shooting attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the Moscow. Credit: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)

Dozens of US citizens have fled the chaos and violence of Haiti on a government-chartered plane. More than 10 bodies were removed on by ambulance on Monday from Petion-Ville on the outskirts of the capital. The BBC's Will Grant reports from the port city of Cap-Haitien.Also in the programme, the Israeli military says it has taken control of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City in what it called an operation to "thwart terrorist activity"; and the Gambia considers repealing a ban on female genital mutilation.(Picture: People gather on a street where several bodies were found in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 18 March 2024. Credit: Johnson Sabin/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

A market and shopping district in the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine has been hit by shelling. Officials there blamed Ukraine saying the attack had killed twenty-seventy people and wounded twenty-five others.Also in the programme: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump; and we examine the impact of the war in Gaza on pregnant women and newborns. (Picture: People remove debris at a food market following, what local Russian-installed authorities say, was a Ukrainian military strike in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donetsk. Credit: Alexander Ermochenko/REUTERS)

Houthis say that all US and British ships are targets - so is there a diplomatic solution to the mounting tensions in the Red Sea?Also on the programme: we hear from the US state of Iowa, where the first big electoral test is taking place ahead of this year's presidential election; and we head to Iceland where two women tell us what it's like to live with the fear of the ground opening up under their feet.(Picture: People hold up weapons and a poster depicting the Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi during a protest against a multinational operation to safeguard Red Sea shipping following US and UK airstrikes on Houthis military sites, in Sana'a, Yemen. Credit: Yahya Arhab/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

There are reports from the Hamas-run health ministry that more than 70 people were killed in an explosion at a refugee camp in the centre of Gaza. Hamas claims it was an Israeli air strike. The Israeli military says it's looking into the incident. In his first public statement since Hamas attacked Israel in October, its leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, says the group is facing a “fierce, violent and unprecedented battle.” Also in the programme: Police in Indian-administered Kashmir say they've launched an investigation into the deaths of three civilians, who were reportedly detained by security forces; and the Newshour presenters compete in a quiz of the year, including a mystery guest.(Picture: People in Al-Aqsa Hospital after the reported air strike. Credit: AP)

Czech police are trying to establish the motive behind the country's worst mass shooting which killed 14 people at Charles University in Prague – we speak to a survivor. Also in the programme: the US says it's ready to support the latest draft of a Security Council resolution on Gaza; and some environmentalists in France say it's time to end the intensive farming of Christmas trees. (Picture: People react at a memorial during a vigil following a shooting at one of Charles University's buildings in Prague. Credit: Reuters)

The pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a new deal with Hamas on hostages is increasing. Mr Netanyahu said the fighting in Gaza would continue. We hear from Sharon Lifshitz, her mother was taken hostage by Hamas and freed a month ago but her father remains captive and she calls for a change of strategy from the Israeli government. Also on the programme: a Vatican court has sentenced a cardinal to five years for embezzlement; and the indirect consequences of Israel's war on Hamas are making the world's biggest shipping companies suspend sailings through the Red Sea. (Picture: People rally for the release of hostages kidnapped on the deadly October 7 attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. Credit: REUTERS/Amir Goldstein)

The Israeli army says three hostages killed in Gaza by the Israeli military had been holding up a white cloth on a stick. Also, we hear from a war crime expert on allegations of genocide in Gaza. Plus, we'll look at the legacy of the leader of Kuwait, Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who's died at the age of 86; and the breakthrough in understanding what causes sickness in pregnancy, and how it could lead to treatment for the 1% of mothers who get the severe form which can be deadly.(Picture: People prepare the grave during the funeral of Samer Talalka, a member of Israel's Bedouin Arab minority who was mistakenly killed by the Israeli military while being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Credit: Clodagh Kilcoyne/REUTERS)

The World Health Organisation says it needs urgent safe passage to send supplies as people are 'dying unnecessarily from a lack of water and medical care'. President Biden and other world leaders have called on Egypt to open the border known as the Rafah crossing as tonnes of aid piles up. Sam Fenwick discusses this and more business news from around the world with Tony Nash, chief economist at Complete Intelligence, in Texas, and Rachel Cartland, author, writer and expert on Hong Kong. (Picture: People load a humanitarian aid convoy for the Gaza Strip, parked in Arish, Egypt, 16 October 2023.Credit: STR/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

The Moroccan army has cleared one of the main roads to the areas worst affected by Friday's earthquake, allowing vital assistance to reach people. A landslide had blocked the road to the small town of Asni in the Atlas mountains. Video footage shows ancient hilltop villages reduced to rubble and dust by the quake. More than 2,000 people have died in the earthquake. Also in the programme: US President Joe Biden has arrived in Vietnam's capital Hanoi to sign a partnership agreement; and we hear from the actor Louis Garrel who has been a star of French cinema for 20 years. (Picture: People inspect a destroyed building, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in the town of Amizmiz. Credit: Nacho Doce/Reuters)

Gabon's President Ali Bongo appeals for help after the army deposed him in a coup and put him under house arrest. Army officers appeared on TV to say they had taken power. They say they have annulled the results of Saturday's election in which Mr Bongo was declared the winner, but the opposition claims it was fraudulent.    Also on the programme: a report from the front line in north-east Ukraine where modest Russian advances are costing Ukrainian lives; and hurricane Idalia batters the Gulf Coast of Florida. (Picture: People celebrate in support of the military coup in a street in the capital of Gabon, Libreville Credit: REUTERS/Scott Ngokila)

Spain's entire coaching staff from their World Cup win, except for manager Jorge Vilda, has resigned over the Luis Rubiales scandal. Spanish FA president Rubiales was suspended on Saturday by Fifa after kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women's World Cup final victory over England in Sydney – a kiss she says was non-consensual. Also in the programme: spate of looting of stores and supermarkets around Argentina has led to dozens of arrests; and we hear from San Francisco, where driverless taxis are now in operation. (Picture: People protest outside the Spanish Soccer Federation. Picture credit: REUTERS/Isabel Infantes)

Tens of thousands of Israelis opposed to a judicial overhaul sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marched to Jerusalem on Saturday, as pressure mounts to scrap a bill that would curtail the Supreme Court's powers. Also in the programme; ethnic violence has plunged the small Indian state of Manipur into what many have dubbed a state of civil war as the two largest groups battle over land and influence, and thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on the Greek island of Rhodes due to wildfires. (Picture: People take part in a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 22, 2023. Picture credit: Reuters/Corinna Kern)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the alleged incident shameful. We speak to governing BJP spokesperson Anila Singh about the footage. Also on the programme: a deal between Russia and Ukraine, allowing cargo ships to take grain onto world markets, comes to an end; and Newshour speaks to the current Miss America and student of nuclear engineering, Grace Stanke, about watching both Barbie and Oppenheimer on release day. (Picture: People in Bangalore hold a vigil for the victims in Manipur. Credit: EPA)

Starting out as a teen working the Picture People store at the mall to a thriving family photography business, Leah O'Connell's photography journey has spanned 20 years. The lessons collected along the way are something we all could learn from. Leah talks about what she learned from her past that has made her the success she is now. Leah O'Connell is a lifestyle family photographer and educator based in Charlottesville, VA who has been developing her style and systems in the industry for over 10 years. She is passionate about creating heartwarming images of families that feel both wild and true while running her business from a place of joy. Pulling from her original love of teaching and master's degree in education, Leah now also guides family photographers through building a streamlined virtual sales experience and foundational business skills in her online course, The Workflow Launchpad. Leah is a wife of 11 years, a mom to 3, and writes about the swirl between art and family through her weekly newsletter, The Firefly Letters. You can connect with her in her private Facebook community for family photographers, or on Instagram @fireflyphoto_leah. Website: www.lofirefly.com Social: https://www.facebook.com/fireflyphoto.leah https://www.instagram.com/fireflyphoto_leah/ Education:Mentoring - https://www.lofirefly.com/educationThe Workflow Launchpad (course) - https://lofirefly.com/workflow-launchpad Facebook group for family photographers -https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyphotogs.behindthescenes/

After a many months of discussions, Pakistan has won final approval to borrow $3 billion from the International Monetary Fund. The deal will unlock long-awaited funding from other lenders that should help ease the nation's dire need for cash and rescue its economy. (Picture: People are busy selling goods for Independence day. Picture credit: Getty Images)

Let's continue thinking about perspective.  When we're experiencing hardship, it's helpful to zoom out and try to look at the bigger picture. When we do that, we gain a clearer understanding about what is happening around us. Here is why that can be helpful. In the midst of difficulty, our view can become limited. We … Continue reading Being big picture people

The price of goods and services in the US remains high but inflation was slightly weaker than forecast in April, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve's interest rate increases are taking effect. (Picture: People at a food bank in the US. Credit: Getty Images.)

For the first time since Covid restrictions eased, thousands of delegates will gather in Beijing over the weekend for the annual National People's Congress. The meeting will set out some of the key goals for the world's second largest economy, with the biggest government reshuffle in a decade expected. Discussions are also expected to be held around continued trade tensions with the US and challenges for businesses as the country reopens. (Picture: People cross a street near office towers in the Lujiazui financial district, ahead of the National People's Congress (NPC), in Shanghai, China, February 28, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Aly Song TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Nir Barkat, Israel's minister for economics, joins us to defend his governments proposed judicial reforms as well as the current relationship between Israel and Palestine. Also on the programme; a former Russian army officer says he's witnessed his fellow soldiers torturing Ukrainian prisoners. And why Amazon's drone deliveries just can't get off the ground. (Picture: People in Tel Aviv protest the proposed judicial reforms in Israel. Credit: Reuters / Kern)

It's the biggest single one-time movement of people on Earth, as Chinese citizens travel across the country to celebrate the Lunar New Year with friends and family. As the FTX trial continues we find out what it means for those who have lost their money and if there's any chance they could get it back. Roger Hearing discusses this and more business news with Stephanie Hare, researcher of technology and politics in London and Peter Lewis, Director of the Australia Institute's Centre for Responsible Technology in Sydney. (Picture: People walk along the Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, China, 20 January 2023 Credit: Photo by MARK R CRISTINO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

I am convinced that helping employees to see, understand and interact with their organisation's 'Big Picture' is a significant enabler in creating an engaging and purposeful work experience for them. Since 1999, The Big Picture People has helped hundreds of large and blue chip clients share their big pictures with their people. Our unique approach combines visualisation, gamification, social learning and conversation. We create ‘lightbulb moments' of realisation for employees as they are fully immersed in their organisation's big picture, often for the first time. The result is employees who are more engaged, feel more passionate about their work, make better decisions and ultimately contribute more. Book a call with Craig https://bookme.name/CraigSmith/30-min-face-to-face-meeting

We get the latest from China as the world's second largest economy is rocked by rising Covid cases after the country's strict rules were eased. Business owners and economists tell us about the situation and what the year ahead looks like. We find out how the situation in China is affecting other nations in the region. and how the re-opening will boost tourism. And we get the latest from Las Vegas as one of the world's largest technology shows continues. (Picture: People walk past an alley amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Beijing, China January 6, 2023 Credit: REUTERS/Tingshu Wang)

Beijing's Covid Zero strategy leads to weeks of unrest in the Zhengzhou facilities of Apple's main supplier, Foxconn. We take a look at the impact this will have on the production of the latest iPhone. We also hear from a Beijing resident about growing discontent with lockdowns and mass testing. Also in the programme, former Ukrainian finance minister Natalie Jaresko tells us about the damages to the country's energy grid caused by the latest wave of Russian strikes. And we explore whether a quick nap break in the office could make us all more productive. Sam Fenwick discusses these and more business news throughout the show with guests on opposite sides of the world: freelance journalist Karen Percy, in Australia, and Hayley Woodin, Executive Editor of BIV News, in Canada. (Picture: People look at iPhone 14 models at an Apple store at a mall in Beijing, China, 03 November 2022. Picture credit: EPA)

Police have fired on crowds gathered to mourn Mahsa Amini in Iran, 40 days after she died in custody. Protests swept across the country following her death. Also in the programme: We hear from the wife of a detained Russian opposition activist and; Lebanon has begun repatriating Syrian refugees. (Picture: People march toward the cemetery where Mahsa Amini is buried, near Saqez, Iran. Credit: REUTERS)

Aus Bochum in die Welt: Angefangen als Start-up hat die Fotostudiokette Picture People mittlerweile 70 Filialen in Deutschland und im Ausland. Die Geschäftsidee von Picture People kommt ursprünglich aus den USA: Kunden sollen spontan für ein Shooting vorbeischauen und wenig später ihre Bilder bekommen. Der Sitz des Familienunternehmens liegt in Bochum, von dort steuern Christian und Ricarda Hamer die Geschicke ihrer rund 500 Mitarbeitenden. Im WAZ-Podcast „Die Wirtschaftsreporter“ spricht das Paar mit Redakteur Ulf Meinke über den Werdegang ihrer Firma, sorgenvolle Monate in der Corona-Zeit – und das eine oder andere graue Haare, das bei Christian Hamer dazugekommen ist. Wer selbst über einen Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit nachdenkt, erhält außerdem Tipps der erfahrenen Gründer. „Ich war damals in der Situation, dass fast niemand gesagt hat, das ist eine gute Idee, sich mit Fotostudios selbstständig zu machen. Da war nur kollektives Kopfschütteln“, erinnert sich Christian Hamer. Er glaubt, die Entscheidung zur Selbstständigkeit sei heute sehr viel akzeptierter. Diese Folge ist auch eine Premiere: Erstmals besucht ein Unternehmer-Paar die Wirtschaftsreporter. Gastgeber Meinke nutzt die Chance und fragt die Familienunternehmer: Lassen sich Familie und Unternehmen überhaupt trennen? Christian Hamer wählt eine - wie er es formuliert - diplomatische Antwort: „Wir bemühten uns sehr.“ +++ Fragen, Themenwünsche, Anregungen zum Podcast? Schreiben Sie uns gerne eine Mail an wirtschaftsreporter@funkemedien.de Ein Podcast der Westdeutschen Allgemeinen Zeitung - WAZ - www.waz.de „Die Wirtschaftsreporter“, das sind Stefan Schulte, Ulf Meinke und Frank Meßing aus dem Wirtschaftsressort der Westdeutschen Allgemeinen Zeitung. Mehr Wirtschaftsnachrichten aus NRW gibt es auf waz.de/wirtschaft. Moderation und Redaktion der aktuellen Folge: Ulf Meinke; Produktion: Martin Kels

Craig Smith owns The Big Picture People. He and his team help companies to get their employees better engaged and to communicate better. Sounds like bridge building to me! His team does this by gamification. He is also the host of the Engaging Internal Comms (of which I will be a guest in July 2022), where he talks with people doing the same. In this episode, we talk about his obsession with Star Wars and the original action figures from the 70's. He even backed a book on Kickstarter that weighs about 11 pounds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

The Turkish minimum wage is increased by 50%, but will spiralling inflation simply cancel it out? Also on the programme; the UK Health Security Agency has said today that the R value for the Omicron variant is between three and five. Even a fraction above one is considered extremely bad. And the President of Tunisia suspends parliament for another year. (Picture: People wait to exchange money at a currency exchange in Istanbul Credit: Reuters / Senkaya)

Covid passes must be shown from Wednesday to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in England. Politicians also voted to bring back compulsory face coverings in indoor settings, and to make vaccinations compulsory for public healthcare workers. We get reaction on the critical vote in Parliament from Rob Watson, our political reporter. The highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic has been confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk last June. Zachary Labe is a climate scientist at Colorado State University in the US and he tells us what this reveals about the rate of climate change. And with many companies cancelling Christmas parties for the second year running because of the pandemic, our regular workplace commentator Peter Morgan tells us why he thinks that's a blessing in disguise. Sasha Twining is joined throughout the programme by Sarah Birke, The Economist's bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean, from Mexico City, and by Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner at TSMP Law in Singapore. (Picture: People in a nightclub. Credit: Getty Images

Coronavirus cases have risen sharply in Germany in recent weeks. Several of the worst-hit states, including Saxony and Bavaria have introduced new restrictions on unvaccinated people at indoor public venues. We get a sense of the changing picture in Munich from Rachel Preece, a writer and editor who has lived there for more than a decade. And we hear about the impact on business from Bernd Ohlmann, who is the head of Munich's association of retailers. Also in the programme, campaign group the Tax Justice Network estimates that countries are losing $483bn in tax a year because of what they term "global tax abuse". Rachel Etter-Phoya is senior researcher for the Network, and brings us the details. Plus, a sinister cybersecurity threat has emerged in the form of stalkerware - monitoring apps used for cyberstalking through the victim's smartphone or computer. The BBC's Ivana Davidovic reports on what the tech companies doing about it and how users can avoid becoming victims. Today's edition is presented by Rob Young, and produced by Clare Williamson and Elizabeth Hotson. (Picture: People wait outside a vaccination centre in Munich. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

Taliban leaders have told the BBC that the only Afghans who should be going to Kabul airport are those cleared by the United States and its allies. Also on the programme: British study finds that protection from Pfizer and AstraZeneca decreases after 5-6 months; and why it's now easier for Belgians to retrieve a stray ball or pet from their neighbour's garden. (Picture: People who have been evacuated from Afghanistan arrive at Melsbroek military airport in Belgium. Credit: Reuters/Johanna Geron)

The Chinese authorities have moved nearly 400,000 people to safer ground in Henan province following deadly floods; we hear what happened to one resident of the city of Zhengzhou. Also: on the tenth anniversary of the mass shooting at Utøya in Norway, we'll speak to one of the survivors; and two sisters prepare for their first Olympics. (Picture: People wade through floodwaters at a residential compound following heavy rainfall in Zhengzhou, Henan province Credit: Reuters/Aly Song)

The Cuban opposition says that dozens of activists have been arrested since Sunday, when thousands of people joined the biggest protests in decades against the island's Communist government. We speak to one activist in Havana and hear the view from the US. Also in the programme: the South African government deploys the military to tackle the rioting and looting after former president Jacob Zuma was sentenced to jai; and the team of scientists working at warp speed to develop a blood test for long Covid. (Picture: People with Cuban flags outside the national headquarters of the Union of Young Communists in Havana. Credit: EPA/Ernesto Mastrascusa)

What if the church was more than a building? What is church was God's plan all along to bless the world? Well, it's not a what-if, it is.The Bible is a confusing topic sometimes. You could ask three people what the Bible is and you would probably get four answers. It's the best-selling book of all time, but we seem to be divided and confused about it. What is the Bible all about? Is it a bunch of unrelated statements and moral sayings? Or is there an overarching theme that holds it all together? In this series, we are going to look at what the purpose of the Bible is and the difference it can make. Study Questions

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Half Size Up Podcast. We're a Weekly podcast for Sneaker News, UK releases, global sneaker trends & all things in between. This week we talk about what we had on feet this week, the Former North American Nike VP - Ann Hebert, The Cactus Jack British Khaki & we have our third Half Size Up guest feature with Craig Dean aka @CDDean84. He shocks us with the pairs he talks about and what he's got in the vault. Catch us on Social Media: Instagram: @HalfSizeUpPod @MerkleMoeMan_ @AshBashSneakers @DeanSt1ll Youtube: Youtube.com/MerkleMoeMan Youtube.com/AshBashSneakers In assocation with:- The Pink Miracle Cleaner www.ThePinkMiracle.com Use our Code "HalfSizeUp15" for 15% off your next online Order.

We're looking at why levels of blood donation in Africa are so low compared with other parts of the world. From Nigeria we hear about hospitals having to ask patients and family members to give blood to ensure there is enough for their relatives if they require treatment. From Somalia we look at how the continuing violence and unrest has brought into sharp focus the need for an organised system of blood donation – currently there is only one donor centre – for the whole country, run by volunteers. And in Kenya we meet people who refuse blood transfusions, believing they might take on the characteristics of the person donating the blood. Health workers and religious leaders are coming together to try to change these beliefs. Presented by Priscilla Ngethe with contributions from Bella Sheegow, Charles Mgbolu and Dayo Yusuf. (Picture: People donating blood in Kenya. Credit: Getty Images)

We’re looking at why levels of blood donation in Africa are so low compared with other parts of the world. From Nigeria we hear about hospitals having to ask patients and family members to give blood to ensure there is enough for their relatives if they require treatment. From Somalia we look at how the continuing violence and unrest has brought into sharp focus the need for an organised system of blood donation – currently there is only one donor centre – for the whole country, run by volunteers. And in Kenya we meet people who refuse blood transfusions, believing they might take on the characteristics of the person donating the blood. Health workers and religious leaders are coming together to try to change these beliefs. Presented by Priscilla Ngethe with contributions from Bella Sheegow, Charles Mgbolu and Dayo Yusuf. (Picture: People donating blood in Kenya. Credit: Getty Images)

A challenge to step outside the lines of comfort and do something for God.

This week marks one year since the world’s first Covid lockdown started and the Chinese government confined almost 60 million people to their homes in Wuhan and the surrounding province. Our China correspondent, John Sudworth, reports from the city that is now remembered in China as the scene of a great victory. Also in the programme: Australia's prime minister says he will not respond to threats, after Google said it would disable its search engine if it was required to pay for news content in the country; and as President Biden and Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, discuss the cancellation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, we debate the pros and cons of such projects. (Picture: People wearing face masks in Wuhan the day before the first anniversary of the lockdown in the city. Credit: EPA/Roman Pilipey)

Tensions are rising in the Middle East on the first anniversary of the killing by US forces of Iran's top military commander, Qasem Soleimani. Iran has announced that it intends to start enriching uranium to a level beyond what it agreed to in the 2015 nuclear deal, while the US military has sent more B-52 bombers to the region as a warning signal to Tehran. Also in the programme: America's top infectious diseases expert says he does not agree with the UK’s plan to delay giving people the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine; and how a Kurdish lullaby is helping pregnant women in northern Yemen. (Picture: People visit the grave of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in his hometown of Kerman. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters)

In this week's episode, we start things off with some love sent to our hoop family from Holmes and give a plug to some local businesses such as E&B Lawn Care and The Picture People in Riverpark. The Pat McAfee Show spawns one of our host's interest in Tim Allen's sketchy past as a man moving a little more weight than he can handle. Tyler Perry's recent tweet has the ladies just throwing themselves at the man. The rollout to Playboi Carti's upcoming project Whole Lotta Red is discussed. Tom Cruise shows us how much C-19 means to him. Clifford Harris (along with 21 Savage) stops by to share his thoughts on father-daughter time. Chris Webby also stops by to perform one of his greatest hits.

Russia is deploying hundreds of peacekeeping troops to Nagorno- Karabakh and surrounding territories, after Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to end six weeks of war. The peace deal has prompted wild celebrations in Azerbaijan, and angry scenes in Armenia. Also on the programme; A reflection on the life of the late Palestinian academic and negotiator Saeb Erekat; and we learn more about the hundreds of internationally important rare books that were stolen in a heist in London and have just been returned to their rightful owners (Picture: People celebrate in Baku, following the signing of a deal to end military conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region Credit: Reuters)

People pay tribute to Samuel Paty, the teacher murdered in a Paris suburb yesterday as France's anti-terrorism prosecutor identifies the killer as an 18-year-old Russian citizen of Chechen origin. Also in the programme: the aftermath of a rocket attack in Ganja, Azerbaijan; and we preview Bolivia's presidential election. (Picture:People gather in front of the Bois d'Aulne college after the attack in the Paris suburb of Conflans St Honorine, France)

Security forces in Belarus have rounded up more prominent opposition members in a bid to end protests and strikes against President Lukashenko's contentious re-election. Also in the programme: an update from the US Republican party convention and the impact of corruption in South Africa's fight against Covid-19. (Picture: People attend a protest against the results of the presidential elections in Belarus. Credit: EPA/TATYANA ZENKOVICH)

Opposition supporters in Belarus have held a mass rally in the capital Minsk, two weeks after a disputed election gave President Alexander Lukashenko another term in office. Also in the programme: US-led coalition troops withdraw from Iraq's Camp Taji base; and South Korea's records its largest number of daily covid cases since early March. Picture: People march during an opposition demonstration to protest against presidential election results, in Minsk, Belarus August 23, 2020. Credit: REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko.

Pastor Ken Wilde talks to us about what it means to keep a perspective that is focused on the big picture.

In one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the residents of Mumbai’s Dharavi slums have little recourse to practice the social distancing required to avoid coronavirus, as we hear from many residents of Dharavi in their own words, and from Vinod Shetty who runs Acord, a local aid agency. Meanwhile, many people around India are falling through the cracks in the government’s promised food scheme, as Radhika Kapoor from the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations explains. And India’s problems might be yours too. Stefan Vogel, international food strategist at Rabobank, describes how the coronavirus hit to India affects global agricultural supply chains. Producer: Frey Lindsay. (Picture: People carrying out food items in Dharavi slum in Mumbai, India. Photo credit: Getty Images)

In the fourth episode of our series on behavior styles, we explore the wants, needs and expectations of Conductors. Mike and Ethan open up about their own growth opportunities with the way they show up in the workplace (and in life) since they are both Conductors. We call Conductors our “air traffic controllers” – they have a knack for seeing the big picture, which allows them to charge ahead with a vision of the end result. Because of this, they get past obstacles, take on big challenges and make tough decisions. Due to these abilities, they often find themselves in leadership roles. But as you'll see, these qualities don't come without some challenges. If Conductors aren't careful, they may end up making people feel like pieces on a chessboard, which can be especially damaging if you're in a management role. Join in as the Nash team dissects all the great things Conductors bring to the workplace, as well as growth opportunities they see for this behavior style. Have topics you'd like for the Nash team to tackle? Drop us an email with your questions and they'll take a stab at it! Contact@nashconsulting.com Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting's monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just once a month. Pinky swear. For more information on Nash Consulting, visit their website at www.nashconsulting.com

When Mena Gamil and Makarious Mesak were assigned a project in their freshman seminar at LEAD Academy, they wanted to finish the quarter with a good grade. But the teens were swept away by a big idea: solar sidewalks. They led the class in a project proposal that got the attention of the local leaders, and learned that even as teenagers, they could have a voice in how the city grows. Betsy Littrell, an architect and sustainability advocate, interviews Mena and Makarious and takes us on a tour of her tiny urban farm. 

"Big Picture People" - With Special Guest - Dr. Tim Hill (Ribbon Cutting Service) by Bethesda Church

Abbreviated books, short-form TV, time-management gurus - has the cult of speed gone too far and is it time to slow everything down?Ed Butler speaks to two business people hoping to cash in on our ever more hectic lives: Holger Seim co-founded Blinkist, which offers boiled down versions of long-form non-fiction books, while Perrin Chiles runs Adaptive Studios, which produces TV mini-dramas squeezed into slots that can be as short as 10 minutes.But rebellion is afoot in the form of Carl Honore, whose unabbreviated book, In Praise of Slowness, pushes back against our culture's supposed need for speed.(Picture: People rush through Manhattan, New York City; Credit: Georgijevic/Getty Images)

People queue all night to get filthy notes in a country which is running out of cash. Lesley Curwen visits Harare, the country's capital and talks to those who have to spend all night outside the bank and who then often don't manage to get any cash. And also when they do it's so dirty that it's not accepted outside the country. Plus Monica de Bolle of the Petersen Institute research group in Washington tells Manuela Saragosa about the economic similarities between Venezuela and Zimbabwe.(Picture: People queue outside a bank in Harare; Credit: Zinyange Auntony/AFP/Getty Images)

Booray deals with a sensitive issue in his Facebook group, Picture People go out of business and Gary returns home with news of an incredible opportunity overseas for single male photographers.

China's economy is still growing at a respectable rate - but how long can that last? Ed Butler reports from China on the problems caused by increasing amounts of debt. Ed hears from students taking on debt they don't understand and finds out about the extent of Shanghai's property bubble. He is joined back in the studio by a panel of experts on China to ask whether high levels of debt could sink the country's booming economy. Contributors: Linda Yueh, Adjunct Professor of Economics at London Business School and Fellow in Economics at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University; Steve Tsang, Director of SOAS China Institute; Geoffrey Yu, Head of UK Investment Office at UBS Wealth Management. (Picture: People visit a shopping mall complex in Shenyang, Liaoning province, as the authorities seek to revive the recession-hit industrial region. Credit: AFP/Getty images)

A new Rapid Recommendation from The BMJ suggests that for pregnant women, they may wish to avoid certain antiviral treatments for HIV. This recommendation differs from the WHO's, and to discuss why that is, and what makes that difference important, we're joined by Reed Siemieniuk, a physician and methodologist from McMaster University, and Alice Welbourn, campaigner for gender and sexual and reproductive health rights, in the context of HIV and violence against women. Read the full rapid recommendation: http://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j3961 And Alice Welborn's opinion article: http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2017/09/11/alice-welbourn-who-and-the-rights-of-women-living-with-hiv/

Pastor Guy Sheffield

Technology has shaken up working culture. Large multinationals are rethinking the ways they let their staff work. While for many people outside the structure of big companies, work is increasingly freelance and insecure. We'll hear from those who say the traditional eight-hour working day is on its way out. But what is replacing it? Join Manuela Saragosa and guests as they debate how to make work pay fairly for everyone. Manuela hears from Guy Standing, author of "The Precariat" ; Edward Conard, from the American Enterprise Institute and author of "The Upside of Inequality", and Douglas Rushkoff, author of "Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus". Picture: People walk outside the New York Stock Exchange. Credit:Spencer Platt/Getty Images

“My brother was killed. He died in atrocious conditions, alone, without us.” In France, the death of Adama Traore, a young black man, while he was in police custody sets off protests. Also, the Maker Movement, which began in California, comes to China; subway cars, made in China, come here to Boston; and an ultra-popular Norwegian TV show, about knitting, comes to Netflix. Plus, the US gets its first offshore wind farm. Etienne Charles, a Trinidad jazz trumpeter, closes out the show. Picture: People hold a banner reading 'Justice for Adama' as they attend a march organised in tribute to Adama Traore in Beaumont-sur-Oise, Credit: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images

This week Maria speaks with many different companies that all offer great solutions to Moms that help to balance work and family life. The companies she speaks with are: Backpack Toys, Chiquita Brands/Fresh Express, Femalemedcare, LLC, Picture People, Sweet Success Enterprises, Sylvan Learning, Inc., TriElements Nutritional Supplements, Western Research Laboratories.