Crisis management plan
Crisis management plan: structure and content
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For many companies, a crisis management plan is at least as important as a solid business plan. It ensures that corporate governance is maintained during critical times and a business can respond to an existential threat more efficiently. But how do you create a crisis management plan and what else do you need to know? Find out in this article.

Crisis management plan: structure and content
Crisis management
Crisis management: here’s how to manage a crisis
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Crises or emergencies can affect any company. However, a well thought-out crisis management plan helps your company get back on track. To safely navigate through tough times, a company needs a competent crisis team which can examine the reasons, make decisions, and coordinate the right steps to take.

Crisis management: here’s how to manage a crisis
Work sharing
Work sharing: the most important facts for employers and employees
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When businesses face a shortage of work for their staff, they may be able apply for government aid as part of a work-sharing program instead, often also referred to as short-time working. As an employee, this means that you would be working fewer hours but at a reduced pay. To replace partially lost wages, staff can claim some unemployment benefits. Here’s what you need to know about work sharing...

Work sharing: the most important facts for employers and employees
Furlough: employer rights
Furlough: what’s allowed and when
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Employees are generally given a certain number of vacation days which they are free to use as they please. There are certain situations, when an employer can intervene and put staff on unpaid leave. Find out what the conditions for furlough are, when it can be ordered, and how many days employees can be furloughed for.

Furlough: what’s allowed and when
Starting a charity
Starting a charity: An overview of costs, requirements, and procedures
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The decision has been made: You want to start a charity and make your money work for a good cause. But: Right from the start you’re confused by the different legal requirements. Don’t worry though, these rules are pretty straight forward once you get your head around them. Apart from this, the process of starting a charity is almost the same everywhere. We’ll explain to you how it works.

Starting a charity: An overview of costs, requirements, and procedures
Home office tax deduction
How to deduct working from home from your taxes
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Whether you’re self-employed or employed – a growing number of professionals are working from home and many even set up a dedicated space to perform their job duties. To reduce any resulting financial burden, the costs for working from home can be deducted from your taxes. However, certain conditions need to be met for you to qualify and only some expenses can be claimed.

How to deduct working from home from your taxes
What is a charity?
What is a charitable organization? Definition and types
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When starting a business that aims to educate people or help them with religious guidance, the appropriate form for your business may be a charity. Charitable organizations are types of businesses that have a clear aim, and that are funded publicly. This article explains what a charity is and what differentiates it from other types of businesses.

What is a charitable organization? Definition and types
Crisis communication
Crisis communication: the right way to deal with critical situations
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What is crisis communication? Many companies make the mistake of remaining silent during a crisis. Instead of addressing issues head-on, they are swept under the carpet – creating a perfect breeding ground for rumors that have the potential to damage a company’s reputation further. Businesses that don’t react well and initiate good crisis communication can damage their image long-term.

Crisis communication: the right way to deal with critical situations
Start working from home
Start working from home: A successful implementation
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Starting a work from home policy can be a real challenge. Business owners and employees must take into account a variety of technical and human details and then implement them appropriately. Choosing the right software and leadership methods can be critical. We tell you what to pay particular attention to, and how to ensure your employees stay motivated long-term when they start working remotely. ...

Start working from home: A successful implementation
Hard skills
Hard skills: definition and list
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Practical skills, professional skills, and technical knowledge: All this can be summarized as hard skills. At present, these skills are in demand in the course of digitalization, and are becoming more and more important. But traditional hard skills are by no means outdated. What exactly are hard skills, which kinds exist, and how do they differ from soft skills?

Hard skills: definition and list