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4-Day Workweek in the Blue-Collar Sector

Daria Efremova 16. December 2024 No Comments

The growing labor shortage is forcing companies to fundamentally rethink their working conditions to stay competitive in attracting new talent. This pressure is especially high in the blue-collar sector, where…

Why Move to the Countryside? The Benefits of Life Away From the City

Daria Efremova 5. December 2024 No Comments

Germany’s countryside and smaller towns offer a unique blend of opportunity, affordability, and quality of life, making them an excellent choice for blue-collar workers considering relocation. Unlike the hustle and bustle of large cities, rural…

Demographic Change in Companies? Time to Act!

Daria Efremova 26. November 2024 No Comments

Birth rates are falling, life expectancy is rising: In Germany, the aging population due to demographic change impacts not only society and politics but also the labor market and team structures in…

Navigating Work Models and Employment Contract Types in Germany

Daria Efremova 15. November 2024 No Comments

Understanding employment models and contract types in Germany is crucial if you’re planning to work here. German labor laws offer extensive protections and benefits, but the distinctions between full-time, part-time,…

How to Register Your Apartment in Germany: A Guide for EU Citizens

Daria Efremova 11. November 2024 No Comments

In Germany, all residents are required to register their place of residence, regardless of nationality. For EU citizens relocating for work, this registration is essential, as it’s needed for various…

Sozialversicherungsnummer or Social Insurance Number

How to get your Social Insurance Number in Germany

Daria Efremova 8. October 2024 No Comments

The Sozialversicherungsnummer or Social Insurance Number, used by the Deutsche Rentenversicherung (German Pension Insurance), is a unique identifier for individuals in Germany. It is a unique number assigned to you by…

Siesta and Hard work: More working hours in Souther and Eastern Europe

Southern & Eastern European Workers: Higher Working Hours Than in Northern Europe

Daria Efremova 4. October 2024 No Comments

When comparing working hours across Europe, it becomes clear that there is a significant variation in both the annual working hours and the expected duration of working life between Southern,…

Embracing European Diversity: Boosting Innovation and Collaboration in Your Business

Daria Efremova 2. October 2024 No Comments

Whether in our personal or professional lives, we live in a globalized world. Here in Germany, we watch American TV shows, eat at Italian restaurants, wear French clothing, buy Greek…

EU Free Movement of Capital and Double Taxation: A Guide for Expats

Daria Efremova 2. September 2024 No Comments

The free movement of capital is essential for the functioning of the Single Market. It is one of the four fundamental freedoms guaranteed by EU law and enables the integration…

Vocational Training or Ausbildung in Germany

Start Vocational Training (Ausbildung) in Germany: Learn a profession while earning money

Daria Efremova 26. August 2024 No Comments

Are you a “learning by doing” type of person? Do you want to combine work and study? German companies are offering free vocational training (Ausbildung) for over 350 professions, while…

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