Laws Governing Paid Study Leave (Bildungsurlaub) for Employees
To take part in professional training course, one needs to get permission from the boss but for the paid study leave, the law stands behind the Read More
Child Support: Who Pays for a Child’s Education?
Most times you meet men who’ve been forced to pay child support, many will be quick to call it “theft”. Well, prepare yourselves because the Read More
Nanjira Sambuli, Martha Chumo and Other Kenyan Techies in Berlin for Re:publica 2014
Re:publica is the “innest” tech event on this side of the Meridian. It started as a blogger’s conference and has evolved to attract innovation hub managers, Read More
5 Tips To Getting Your Money Faster From Your Tax Declaration
Doing your tax declaration is no one’s idea of fun, but it’s helpful to do so. Most of us assume doing the tax declaration will Read More
Danger of a Single Email: Don’t Give Up Yet
So yesterday I stumbled upon a guy who was very upset with me. In his words I ignored him when he needed help to publicize Read More
New Point Sytem at Flensburg and other New Traffic Rules From May 1st
The one law coming into practice this month is the conversion of the Flensburg point system and this is causing some people sleepless nights. So Read More
Types of Professional Training Courses (Berufliche Fort/Weiterbildung)
With professional training there are different types, but a major distinction has to be made between training to help you fit into your current position Read More
Kenyan’s Death Under Investigation in Cottbus
A Kenyan man identified as Nicholas Njoroge has passed away in Cottbus, a city in the northeastern part of Germany. He died from a heart Read More
Top 10 Companies to Work for in Kenya and Germany
Which companies are the best to work for? Different consultancy firms around the world run surveys each year to release a list of the Read More
Information on Parental Benefit (Elterngeld) in Germany
Parental benefit is an important source of support for families in the first twelve (or fourteen) months of their child’s life. The benefit cushions the Read More
Laws, Dos and Don’ts of the Probation Period (Probezeit)
Employers have the choice whether or not to stipulate a probation period (probezeit) for new employees or not BUT for Tariff and Ausbildung contracts the Read More
Germany Ranks Badly in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index
INSEAD, in partnership with Singapore’s Human Capital Leadership Institute and Adecco, has created the first ranking of 103 countries on their ability to attract and Read More
Norway to Unveil a Human Zoo Featuring African People as Exhibits
Honestly, you read some things and you have to lay down and reread it to make sure neither your eyes are playing tricks on you, Read More
VISION 2030’s Director General Coming to Germany to Meet With Kenyans
The head of Kenya’s blueprint to long-term development, Prof. Gituro Wainaina will be visiting Germany to talk to the Kenyan Diaspora in Germany. Prof. Gituro Wainaina, replaced Mugo Read More
