Black and white sketch of a sculpture of a man sitting on a rock with his chin resting on his hand, in a thoughtful pose, on a rectangular base.
The word 'The Ponderer' written in bold black letters on a white background.
Drawing of a statue of a thoughtful man sitting on a rock with his hand on his chin, placed on a rectangular base.
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What Germany’s administration could learn from Microsoft

Microsoft decided its work is changing and its payroll has to follow. Germany has digitised for a decade, added 22,000 posts to central administration and never asked the same question. With 30% of municipal staff retiring by 2030, we can decide what the state stops doing or refill every post by reflex.

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