2025

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Entrepreneurship and unemployment insurance

(06.08.2025) What happens when difficulties arise and you are running a small business or working as a self-employed professional? Under what conditions are entrepreneurs covered by unemployment insurance? Here are some explanations and key points to consider.
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Flexible work models: how to combine agility and efficiency

(02.07.2025) Flexibility, increasingly sought after by employees, has become a key lever for companies aiming to attract and retain top talent. But how can organizations gain agility without compromising on performance? Bridging theory and practice, Stefan Planzer, founder of the Zurich-based agency Addvanto, and Gudela Grote, professor of organizational psychology at ETH Zurich, offer their guidance.
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Older workers: How Switzerland can tap into this valuable resource

(04.06.2025) Switzerland will face a shortfall of over 460,000 workers within the next ten years. In the face of this labor shortage, ensuring the employability of older workers – up to retirement age and beyond – is becoming an increasingly important challenge for businesses.
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Five tips for effectively integrating AI into your business

(07.05.2025) How can SMEs develop an effective strategy to implement artificial intelligence tools? How can they make the most of these technologies while protecting themselves from the associated risks? Here’s what the experts say.
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Can planning your company’s end lead to greater success?

(02.04.2025) Half of all SMEs in Switzerland don’t make it past five years. To boost their chances of success, some entrepreneurs are challenging the taboo around failure by considering – from the early stages – how their startup might one day come to an end.
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Scale-up: the challenges of rapid growth

(05.03.2025) Many entrepreneurs dream of rapid expansion, but it comes with major challenges. Should businesses scale at all costs, or is it wiser to pursue controlled growth? Here’s an analysis with expert advice.
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Cybersecurity: how deepfakes threaten businesses

(05.02.2025) Boosted by AI, imaging techniques can imitate reality with extreme precision. Their malicious use makes businesses particularly vulnerable to scams and cyberattacks. Experts share their advice on preventing these risks.
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How to reduce digital stress within your company?

(08.01.2025) By blurring the line between private and professional life, digital tools can have subtle yet harmful effects on employees' well-being and health, potentially leading to burnout. Two experts share their insights on how to mitigate these impacts.

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