Insurance for home-based workers
Home office: Which insurance do I need as a home worker?
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Working from home is becoming possible in more and more industries. But how are you actually insured as an employee when working from your home office? Find out what you should know about home office liability insurance, when it pays to have insurance, and how you should behave in case of an accident in your home office.

Home office: Which insurance do I need as a home worker?
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
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
Ergonomic workspace
Ergonomic workspace for healthy working
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An ergonomic workspace is an important pillar of the healthy work life. But many people are missing the know-how to create a more ergonomic environment. Illness, discomfort, and a lack of motivation can be the consequence. And yet, an ergonomically-designed workstation is easy to put into practice. We’ll show you the top tips for more ergonomic working.

Ergonomic workspace for healthy working
Getting Things Done (GTD)
Getting Things Done: a productivity system for all areas of life
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Getting Things Done (GTD) is a productivity and time management system that was developed in 2001 by David Allen and now has a large community of followers. What’s so special about the GTD method? You can apply it to all areas of life to prevent important to-dos from falling through the cracks. That being said, this time management method isn’t right for everyone.

Getting Things Done: a productivity system for all areas of life
Elevator pitch
Elevator pitch: How to convince in just a few minutes
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Nowadays, an elevator pitch rarely takes place in an actual elevator. But the fact remains that we often face situations in everyday life where we need to present ourselves in a brief and compelling way. Could you pique the interest of a potential employer or investor in under two minutes? Here's a guide on how to give a perfect elevator pitch.

Elevator pitch: How to convince in just a few minutes
Saying no at work
Saying no at work: How to politely say now and defend your choices
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Saying no at work is a balancing act. On the one hand, it is important to show team spirit and sometimes to take on additional tasks even in stressful situations. On the other hand, people need to stay within their own limits so they can remain productive and motivated over the long term. With the right approach, you can do both.

Saying no at work: How to politely say now and defend your choices
5S Methodology
5S Methodology: Increasing workplace productivity
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Whether in a workshop or an office: Things don’t always go as planned. The 5S methodology can help us carry out tasks more efficiently and make better use of available resources. Invented in Japan, it has already revolutionized the corporate world there. What’s behind the method, and how can its individual steps be integrated into daily working life?

5S Methodology: Increasing workplace productivity
How to conduct an interview
Conducting an interview - the right way to do it
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An interview is not an easy situation - neither for the applicants, nor for you as the employer, who ultimately decides who to accept and who to reject. If you have to conduct an interview, you should do it in such a way that you can get as detailed a picture of the candidate as possible. A structured process and open, credible communication will make this process a lot easier for you.

Conducting an interview - the right way to do it
Job references: how to write and understand them
How to write or understand job references
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Generally speaking, you are under no legal obligation to provide a job reference for an employee if they ask you for one. If you do make a reference as an employer, you must be fair and accurate. How do you write a job reference that is fair and accurate for a terrible employee? Does this put you at risk of being sued? Read on about how to write and understand fair job references, without putting...

How to write or understand job references

Productivity

Productivity plays a leading role in running a successful business. From relevant tools, to project management and collaboration, including self-motivation and time management, this section gives employers and employees a wide selection of tips on nurturing productivity in the workplace.