HR Knowledge: Recruiting Insights for the DACH Mid-Market
Blog, podcast, videos and downloads on recruiting, recruitment marketing and hiring.
mana HR brings together recruiting know-how for HR leaders in the DACH mid-market. The blog covers recruiting, hiring and recruitment marketing in depth. The Talent WG podcast delivers practical insights from recruiting professionals every two weeks. On top of that you get video tips, free downloads, webinar recordings and the cost-of-vacancy calculator.
Blog: Practical Knowledge for Your Day-to-Day Recruiting
The 5 Best Recruiting Software Tools of 2026 Compared
A detailed comparison of the leading recruiting software providers for the DACH mid-market. Features, pricing ranges, DACH focus and implementation time side by side.
Read articleHow to Set Up Individual Onboarding Paths
Why a generic onboarding process falls short and how to set up role-based paths for engineering, marketing, sales and HR.
Read articleFacebook & Instagram: The Underrated Drivers for Job Postings in Mid-Sized Companies
How social media job ads work, which platforms perform when, and what to keep in mind for budget and targeting.
Read articleMore than 39 articles on the topics that matter to HR leaders in mid-sized companies. From job posting optimization and candidate experience to recruiting strategy and onboarding.
Tool: What Does an Unfilled Role Cost You?
With the cost-of-vacancy calculator you can find out what open roles actually cost your company. It is based on data from the German Federal Employment Agency and tailored to your industry and role profile. It also calculates your potential savings across all open roles.
More resources (in German)
Our podcast, videos, downloads and webinar recordings are produced in German. They are linked below on their German pages.
Talent WG Podcast (in German): New Insights Every Two Weeks
Every two weeks, Dominik Becker talks with changing guests about recruiting, recruitment marketing and hiring. More than 170 episodes of practical know-how from recruiting professionals across the DACH region. The podcast is in German.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and Amazon Music.
Go to the podcast (in German) → · All episodes (in German) →
What Listeners Say
Dominik and Manuel deliver incredible value in HR, especially in recruiting.
The podcast offers a broad range of very interesting, up-to-the-minute HR topics. With their calm and matter-of-fact style, the two draw out the expertise of their varied guests. A wonderful addition to the HR podcast landscape!
Authentic, honest and to the point. The podcast brings clarity to many areas of HR work. Critical topics are addressed too. Every two weeks I look forward to the next subject and can hardly wait to hear the new episode.
I usually don't enjoy podcasts. But what can I say. Unexpectedly, this HR podcast has become something I can't imagine my life without. It makes me think, sometimes makes me smile, and gives me new ideas that I discuss with my team. I can recommend it to you 100%.
Great input on interesting HR topics that are always right on the pulse of the times. Thanks to Dominik and Manuel's entertaining style, even complex scenarios become a delight.
A fresh, informative podcast with relevant topics from everyday HR that keep giving me new ideas and interesting approaches!
Videos (in German): Recruiting Tips in Short Form
5 Onboarding Must-Haves You Can't Forget (in German)
Includes a downloadable checklist.
Watch video (in German)The KPI That Separates Good Recruiters (in German)
The one metric that truly measures successful recruiting work.
Watch video (in German)Is Candidate Experience Overrated? (in German)
What really matters and where to focus. With a checklist.
Watch video (in German)More than 54 short videos with practical tips for everyday recruiting. From job posting optimization and candidate experience to talent pool management.
Downloads (in German): Checklists, Guides and Templates
Recruiting Automation Guide (in German)
Simple starting points for automation in recruiting.
Go to download (in German)Recruiting Software Guide (in German)
Guidance for choosing the right recruiting software.
Go to download (in German)Recruiting KPI Checklist (in German)
The key metrics for your recruiting reporting.
Go to download (in German)Free resources for everyday recruiting. From the onboarding checklist to the recruiting software guide.
Webinar Recordings (in German): Expert Knowledge on Demand
Our webinars with guest experts are available as recordings. Each session runs about 45 minutes and delivers insights you can apply right away. The webinars are held in German.
TA LiveCast Series
Employer Branding: How to Put It into Practice (in German)
With Katharina Baehr. Employer branding strategy for mid-sized companies and large enterprises.
Watch recording (in German)Recruiting Strategies & Data (in German)
With Tim Verhoeven. Which data makes the difference in recruiting.
Watch recording (in German)ChatGPT Hacks for Your Recruiting (in German)
With Wolfgang Brickwedde. AI-assisted recruiting in practice.
Watch recording (in German)The Art of Candidate Communication (in German)
With Sarah Böning. Golden rules and closing techniques.
Watch recording (in German)HR Connect & SkillUp Series
Designing a Career Page and Winning Quick Wins (in German)
What a career page needs to include and what to watch out for when building it.
Watch recording (in German)Recruiting Hacks & Practical Insights (in German)
With Nathalie Marie Pérez Sievers. Making strategic recruiting a reality.
Watch recording (in German)Tips & Best Practices for International Recruiting (in German)
With Nicole Wendt-Herbst. International recruiting in mid-sized companies.
Watch recording (in German)People Experience: A New Understanding of HR? (in German)
With Katharina Baehr. What people experience can achieve in companies.
Watch recording (in German)Designing a Career Page: 3 Elements That Make the Difference (in German)
The building blocks of the perfect career page, with best-practice examples.
Watch recording (in German)Community: 10,000+ HR Professionals Connecting
The Talent WG community on LinkedIn connects more than 10,000 HR professionals across the DACH region. Exchange with industry peers, free and curated.
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Want to know what makes mana HR the recruiting software for the DACH mid-market? The Why page covers everything about features, support and what sets us apart from other providers.