employee secondment

Alternatives to traditional employee secondment: virtual teams, local recruitment.

In a globalised world, there are alternatives to the traditional secondment of employees. These include virtual teams and local recruitment. What are the alternatives to traditional employee secondment? This article presents some of these options and shows how they support companies. In this way, companies can achieve their goals and increase their efficiency. Employee secondment vs. virtual teams The traditional [...]
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subcontractor mediation

Professionals from abroad-Intercultural communication and cooperation

The integration of skilled workers from abroad opens up a wide range of opportunities for companies. However, it also harbours challenges in the area of intercultural communication and cooperation. Through targeted intercultural training, clear and open communication, team-building activities and flexibility, companies can help to bridge cultural differences. This creates an inclusive and integrative working environment. All employees have [...]
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A1 certificate

Posting abroad: Carrying an A1 certificate is mandatory

The so-called A1 certificate is an important document when employees are posted to work in other EU countries. Here you can find out more about the purpose of the A1 certificate, who needs it, which countries it applies to and where the certificate must be applied for. Employees are generally subject to the social security regulations of the country in which they are employed. But how [...]
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construction workers from eastern europe

The advantages of subcontractors in the construction industry: efficient outsourcing for your construction projects

The construction industry is constantly faced with the challenge of realising projects efficiently and cost-effectively. This is where the use of subcontractors offers a strategic solution. The use of subcontractors in construction can offer a variety of benefits, ranging from cost savings to specialised expertise. In this article, we discuss the key benefits of subcontracting. In [...]
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co-operation with subcontractors

Consequences of digitalisation for subcontractors from Eastern Europe

In the past, many tasks were carried out manually, but with the advent of digital technologies, many processes have been automated. This can have both positive and negative effects. In recent years, digitalisation has had a profound impact on various industries and business models worldwide. This change has not left subcontractors from Eastern Europe untouched. In this [...]
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Legally compliant contracts for work and services - What you should bear in mind when concluding contracts for work and services

When contracts are awarded to external companies, this is often done on the basis of a contract for work and labour. Read about the rights and obligations of the client and the contractor, what regulations a contract for work and labour should contain and how the contract for work and labour differs from other contract models. For certain activities, it makes sense not to have them carried out by your own staff, but to [...]
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subcontractors from eastern europe

Liability risks when using subcontractors from Eastern Europe

The use of subcontractors from Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, etc.) in Germany can offer many advantages for companies. They can save costs and access skilled labour that may not be available in Germany. However, companies should also bear in mind the liability risks associated with using Eastern European subcontractors. In this article [...]
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subcontractors from eastern europe

Employing subcontractors from Poland - questions about the contract for work and labour

Employing subcontractors from Poland can be an attractive option for companies in Germany to flexibly access labour and reduce costs. However, when working with Polish subcontractors, it is important to consider the legal and contractual aspects, especially with regard to the contract for work and labour. In this article, we will answer some important questions [...]
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A1 certificate

The A1 certificate for subcontractors from abroad

Let's start with the good news: If you have your company in an EU member state, you have unrestricted freedom to provide services. You may operate temporarily in Germany without a branch and may post employees to Germany. Employees from countries outside the EU or the European Economic Area can be temporarily posted to Germany. To do so, they must be properly registered in their [...]
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