Can Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Survive in the Market?
According to the spokesperson for small and medium-sized enterprises, Agnieszka, Majewska, the increase in the minimum wage, which is expected to be more than PLN 4,600 gross from 1 January 2025, will make it impossible for many small companies to afford to hire employees. The increasing burden of ZUS, increased health care contributions, and higher […]
The Role of HR in Managing Employee Health and Well-being
Modern organizations increasingly recognize that employee health and well-being are crucial to the company’s success. The HR department plays a vital role in this process by implementing and managing programs and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for employees. Why Are Health and Well-being Important? Employee health directly impacts their productivity, engagement, and […]
International Self-care day
Our times require us to live at higher speeds, we live faster, we do more and in less time than our ancestors. In a hurry, we run to work, we perform official duties, we finish projects, we do shopping in order to finally return home. That’s why the idea of “self-care” has become increasingly important. Self-care might […]
How to plan an effective vacation? Here are a few tips!
Holiday rest is becoming increasingly important not only for employees, but also for employers. Therefore, it is worth consciously planning your vacation in order to rest effectively. Here are a few practical tips: Start with “how,” not “where”: Begin your vacation planning by considering how to truly disconnect from everyday life. Changing your environment, engaging […]
Effective listening – how to learn a new skill?
Communication accompanies people every day on many levels, our times provide a sginificant number of opportunities to communicate through social media, communicators, Teams or by phones. However, undoubtedly useful devices causes problems among people and their lower their ability to listen. Why can’t we listen? The largest problems are our human mentality and the tactics […]
New Obligations for Digital Platforms: DAC-7 Directive
As of July 1, 2024, the amended law on the exchange of tax information with other countries, in accordance with the DAC-7 directive, has come into force. Here are the key changes: Data Sharing Obligation: Digital platforms must now share data on sellers’ incomes to combat tax evasion. Increased Data Availability: Tax administrations will have […]
Replacing CIT and PIT Reliefs with Grants: New Directions in Tax Policy
In response to the business community’s feedback, the Ministry of Finance in Poland plans to introduce changes to the current tax relief system. The aim of these changes is to avoid exposing entrepreneurs to the new global tax being introduced in 2025. What exactly does replacing CIT and PIT reliefs with grants mean? Here are […]
Project to introduce new rules for determining health insurance contribution
On 25 June 2024, a parliamentary draft was submitted to the Parliament to introduce new rules for determining the amount of health insurance contributions from 2025. It is proposed to introduce three flat rates, the value of which will depend on annual income, salaries, emoluments or benefits. The changes will apply to all those paying […]
New Whistleblower Protection Act Approved by the President
On June 19th, President Andrzej Duda approved a new law aimed at protecting whistleblowers – individuals who report irregularities related to employment, acting in the public interest and in good faith. A whistleblower can be an employee, former employee, officer, professional soldier, contractor, trainee, or volunteer. Purpose of the Act The act aims to build […]
Workation: The Modern Combination of Work and Vacation
Workation is an innovative way to combine remote work with vacation relaxation, allowing people to work from anywhere in the world. It can also extend a vacation – one week is spent relaxing on the beach or in the mountains, and the next, without formal leave, combines work with leisure. This approach supports the idea […]
