On September 25, 2022, the people and cantons approved the AHV 21 reform and the federal decree on the additional financing of the AHV through an increase in VAT. The revision of the AHV came into force on January 1, 2024.
In the circular economy, raw materials are used as efficiently as possible and continuously reused, which benefits people, companies and the environment.
Smaller companies are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain loans from banks. One of the reasons for this is that the granting of small and short-term loans is increasingly considered unattractive. Banks shy away from the effort involved and therefore refrain from doing business. Crowdlending can be a sensible alternative for SMEs, but there are a few things to bear in mind.
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the upheaval in office design. This is also driving the demand for more sustainable, yet more recyclable office furnishings. More and more second-hand furniture is also being used.
Confidence prevails among Swiss fleet managers: Nine out of ten companies expect the size of their company fleet to remain stable or expand within the next three years. And more and more companies are opting for combined mobility solutions for their employees.
Superior services lead to customer loyalty and therefore to competitive advantages. However, this is only true if service excellence is not just one of many campaigns, but if the entire company is geared towards service excellence. Three service experts explain what organizations should consider on the path to service excellence and what potential artificial intelligence offers.
The revised Data Protection Act (DPA) has been in force in Switzerland since September 2023. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the question arises as to how they can comply with the legal requirements.
In order for digitalization to fully exploit its strengths for greater sustainability, investments in data centers are needed. And as a location, Switzerland has good prospects in this respect compared to other European countries, as a study shows.
Unfriendly service in restaurants, being addressed as "du" in stores without being asked: time and again, service providers are criticized for their lack of manners. Are decency and manners less important today than they used to be? A new study shows interesting results.
In today's fast-paced business world, the ability to manage customer relationships efficiently is more crucial than ever. However, an optimal customer relationship management (CRM) system is more than just a data management tool.
A construction company in Graubünden that makes sustainability and the circular economy part of its DNA and puts these ideas into practice is exceptional. This commitment and entrepreneurial spirit were recently honored with the Prix SVC Ostschweiz 2024.
Whenever buttons, keyboards and operating elements are involved, it has to do with the company EAO in Olten. The Swiss family business was founded in 1947 and is a global provider of human-machine interfaces.
