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Retirement? No, thanks – working in old age
Young, cheap and highly qualified – for a long time these were the typical requirements that most companies made of potential employees. Yet things seem to be gradually changing – increasingly often it is specifically members of the older generation that are being taken on (again). A clear win-win situation for all those involved.
Cash-free payments – Time to cash in on cash-free?
From a technological perspective, cash has not been necessary for years. But Germans in particular love it. Hardly any other country pays as much with notes and coins: credit cards are only used for roughly 1 in 20 payments. Only Spain and Italy use them less. But what benefits do cash-free payments hold and how will it develop in the future?
It is far from ideal for companies when employees are absent due to sickness. But is it better to turn up at work sick? What initially sounds like exemplary commitment is actually detrimental to all involved.
The tedious subject of base interest rates – The ECB and its financial policy
In the middle of June, the European Central Bank announced that it would leave the base interest rate in the Euro zone at the record low of 0.0 %. There is no change in sight before the summer of 2019. With this relaxed financial policy, the ECB Council around President Mario Draghi wants to stimulate inflation in the Euro zone since 2016. But wait a minute – didn't they always teach you at school that inflation is bad?
Digital health – How digitalization impacts the healthcare industry
The trend towards digitalization is affecting all areas of life more and more. New technologies subsumed under the moniker of digital health are now also moving into the healthcare industry. But what does that actually mean, and how good are all the apps, trackers and digital services? And what else is possible in the future?
Work-life balance – Will the 30-hour work week be the new normal?
Harmonizing their careers and personal lives is becoming increasingly important to employees. However, this is often easier said than done. It helps when the government supports flexible working hour models. The latest edition of the OECD’s "Better Life Index" shows in which countries this works the best.
Why are most people so afraid of stocks and funds?
When dealing with money, Europeans prefer to stay on the safe side , as the GfK association’s investment barometer 2017 confirms. Especially younger generations are not in the mood for risk. However, investing in shares and funds as a provision for later makes perfect sense, especially in times of low interest rates.
Generation Y – The demanding children of affluence?
They are young, confident, and demand more than the older age groups: the so-called Gen Y is turning the labor market upside down with its high demands. But how consistent is this phenomenon? More a whim of affluent nations or actually an attitude change of a whole generation?
All your finances under one roof: Why comprehensive financial consulting makes sense
Let's face it: it is not easy to control one's finances and make reasonable plans for the future. With so many providers with different products it is difficult to make the right decisions. All the better when you get help from a specialist who can advise you on all subjects.
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