Shallow hierarchies, pals with the boss, working hours adapted to family life and as much holiday as you want. Is that a hipster's pipe dream? Or the corporate future? We ask some young entrepreneurs in Berlin.

The head of Germany's Confederation of Trade Unions Reiner Hoffmann shares his thoughts with us on the future of labor, and the working conditions of what he calls a new digital proletariat. He wants to see fair play for independent contractors.

What's that about? Digital jobs are distributed on Internet platforms. They've given rise to an entirely new terminology. Cloudworker. Crowdworker. Gig worker or Clickworker. Here’s a rundown of what they mean.

Self-empowered or exploited? Millions of people in Germany now struggle to make ends meet. Many are self-employed in ‘creative’ professions with no benefits or job security - modern day-laborers.

Beauty treatments are not reserved for humans. DW visits a beauty pageant for dairy cows, and talks to a stylist who makes his clients udderly beautiful. The winners are not just cute but also very valuable as great mothers and milk machines.

Why do so many people choose to go to plastic surgeons? Some go for major facelifts or body reshapes, others for a quick fix with botox. But why not just age naturally? DW's Ben Fajzullin found out more about the business of beauty enhancement.

Several studies show that people considered good-looking are more likely to get ahead in their careers and earn more than others. They are often taken to be more capable and trustworthy.

Markus Hilzinger and Isabella Hamann design interiors for hotels, restaurants and private residences. Their training in architecture and knowledge of art history inform their work.

Self-presentation on social media has become very important for many people. There are apps that tweak images and videos and thereby distort reality. The ad industry has long promoted unrealistic and oppressive visions of beauty and coolness.

Several studies show that people considered good-looking are more likely to get ahead in their careers and earn more than others. They are often taken to be more capable and trustworthy.