The new Mediation Act came into force on 1 September, 2012. Until now, mediation regulation has been absent in Czech law. However, this does not mean that mediation did not occur or was illegal; instead, there was merely no regulation governing mediation, which has raised a number of issues as to the duties of mediators, […]
This running season is almost over, so it's perhaps the right time for its evaluation. The number of kilometres and time in finish are important, but for us, it's not the main thing. For the third year already we have been, in cooperation with The Prague International Marathon, involved in a series of charity runs, […]
Volunteer activities, help to children in Africa, support of teenagers leaving children's homes, ecology - in one word social responsibility. Along with sustainable growth, these are a natural and integral part of how Business Lease operates. Business Lease, the leasing company, is not only a leader in the area of socially responsible mobility, but it […]
On one of the Prague’s main boulevards, developer LORDSHIP and IMMOFINANZ Group as investor are with the help of Tebodin preserving the impressive façade of a former bank while building office and retail space for the 21st century. The wide boulevard Na Příkopě, running eastward from the famous Wenceslas Square, features some of the most […]
In the school year of 2011/2012 AFS Mezikulturní programy, o.s. sent 72 Czech high school students on study programs abroad. Students returned home with lot of unforgettable experiences and knowledge. Veronika also belongs among this year AFS alumnis and we are bringing you her article on life in Japan here. Japan is a lifelong […]
Fairs with Albert is a project that gives children in orphanages the basic business skills. These will make it easier for them, once they leave their orphanage, to find a place on the labor market. The project is implemented by Albert Foundation and the civic association Spolu dětem. The first training, a part of the […]
RGM households with income of more than USD 30 thousand to more than double by 2020 overtaking US and Eurozone GDP of the Czech Republic is forecast to decline by 1.4 per cent in 2012 according to Ernst & Young Economic expansion in the 25 leading rapid-growth markets (RGMs) including the Czech Republic has started […]
KPMG International has moved up to the top spot, leading this year’s rankings of The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®). Last year KPMG ranked second on the IAOP® list, which is comprised of 20 advisory firms. The independent judging panel organised by the IAOP® evaluated applications based on […]
TNT Express presented its new packaging line at the Sustainable Purchasing and Supply Summit in London at the end of April. New envelopes, satchels and corrugated boxes ensure higher resistance to damage due to innovative folding methods and stronger glue, are more cost efficient to produce, and underline TNT’s commitment to sustainability. New packaging will […]
In July the Chamber of Deputies dealt with two amendments to the VAT Act. The first amendment forms a part of the bill on changes to tax, insurance and other laws in connection with reducing the public budget deficit. The bill was passed by the Chamber of Deputies in the third reading and now goes […]
