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Crackdown on Sham Self-Employment in Netherlands Impacts Freelancers

The Dutch tax authority is cracking down on sham self-employment, with new contract clauses requiring freelancers to pay fines if their status is challenged; this affects about 13% of the Dutch workforce and has already resulted in freelancers losing jobs for refusing to sign such clauses.

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Economic Uncertainty Drives Surge in SBA 7(a) Loan Demand

Despite record-high small business sentiment in November 2024, rising uncertainty and inflation are impacting financing decisions, leading to increased demand for SBA 7(a) loans, which totaled $31.1 billion in funding in 2024, exceeding 2023's $XX billion.

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Audi to Cut 7,500 German Jobs by 2029

Audi announced 7,500 job cuts in Germany by 2029, primarily in administration and development, to improve efficiency and avoid compulsory redundancies until 2033, despite a previous proposal for 12,000 job cuts. Employee profit sharing will be reduced to offset costs.

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Starmer's "Project Chainsaw": Controversial Civil Service Reform Plan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan, "Project Chainsaw," to reform the civil service, announced at Reckitt Benckiser's campus, has caused controversy due to its aggressive rhetoric and contrasts with civil servants' willingness to collaborate for improved service delivery. The government's creatio...

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U.S. Side Hustle Surge: 68.6% of Workers Hold Multiple Jobs

A study by Jooble reveals that 68.6% of U.S. workers hold multiple jobs, primarily for financial reasons; 44% of new U.S. businesses in 2023 started as side hustles, demonstrating their role in entrepreneurship.

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Slight Rise in German Startups Driven by Part-Time Entrepreneurship

In 2024, Germany experienced a 3% rise in new businesses, totaling around 585,000, primarily driven by part-time entrepreneurs seeking additional income due to a challenging job market; this contrasts with a long-term decline since 2018, raising questions about the health of the German economy.

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England's Stamp Duty Deadline: Higher Property Choice, Increased Tax Burden

In England, homebuyers face a March 31 stamp duty deadline, resulting in 25,000 first-time buyers paying an extra £142 million in taxes; however, they'll find the largest property selection since 2015 due to increased competition among sellers.

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Transferable Skills: A Strategic Guide for Career Advancement

LinkedIn's 2024 report reveals high demand for soft skills like communication and leadership, yet many professionals struggle to effectively communicate these transferable skills to potential employers; this article provides a step-by-step guide to building a compelling narrative showcasing these sk...

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German Jobcenters Face Reform Calls Amidst Inefficient Funding Allocation

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals German Jobcenters spent 6.5 billion Euros on administration in 2023, a 39% increase over 10 years, while only 3.8 billion Euros were allocated to job placement efforts, resulting in low employment rates and calls for reform. The total budget was 10.7 billion Euro...

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Dutch Caregivers: Open Communication Key to Balancing Work and Care

In the Netherlands, a quarter of employees provide care for loved ones, often secretly; experts advise open communication with employers for workplace adjustments to avoid burnout, while many working caregivers don't discuss their situation due to fear of being perceived as less capable.

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Belarus Eliminates Pension Restrictions for Working Retirees

Belarus lifted restrictions on pension amounts for working pensioners on January 1, 2025, leading to approximately 10,000 retirees returning to the workforce; previously, 110,000 faced deductions up to 500 rubles (140 euros).

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UK Welfare Reform Aims to Curb Soaring Benefit Costs

Britain's long-term sickness and disability benefit claims have more than doubled in 40 years, costing £66 billion annually and projected to reach £100 billion by 2030, prompting welfare reforms to reduce costs and boost employment, despite internal political opposition.

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