09.12.2021
EXTENDED DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION UNDER MEASURE 60/40
The Employment Agency informs the employers who wish to receive funds under the measure 60/40 for the months of November and December 2021 and meet the conditions of the Council of Ministers № 151/03.07.2020, (amended and supplemented with the Council of Ministers № 322/07.10.2021) that the deadline for submitting application documents has been extended as follows:
- For November - the documents are submitted no later than 31.12.2021.
- For December - the documents are submitted no later than January 31, 2022.
The Employment Agency draws attention to the fact that employers must comply with the set deadlines for application, as the documents submitted after them are not subject to verification and evaluation by the commissions in the labor offices.
The change in the application deadlines was made on the basis of §6 and §7 of the Additional Provisions to the Council of Ministers № 322/2021 and in connection with the decision of the European Commission to extend the EU Temporary Framework for Economic Support under COVID- 19, by the order of which the funds under the measure 60/40 are provided.
The updated materials for information of employers and application procedure, containing the conditions, requirements, procedure and manner of application, are published on the website of the Employment Agency, in the section "Financial incentives to maintain employment". Those who are acquainted with the published documents can get additional information in any directorate "Labor Office" in the country.
09.12.2021
THE IDEAL SPACE FOR A HOME OFFICE
Remote work is here to stay, but even at home we must continue to pay attention to disinfection and care for our work space. If you have not yet built a comfortable and appropriate space in your home for work, now is the perfect time to pay special attention to it and learn how to keep it clean.
The first thing you will need to do is choose the place where you will set up your "home office". Various factors will help you make a successful choice. Try to organize it in an isolated and quiet place in the house, where you will not be interrupted often and where there is good ventilation. Ideally, the work area should be located next to a window to provide you with fresh air.
Ventilating the space in which you work is essential. The air should be refreshed every morning for 10 or 15 minutes and then several times throughout the working day.
You should avoid facing the light so as not to damage your eyesight, and with your back to it to avoid reflections on the computer screen.
When working long hours in front of a computer, it is important to maintain a good posture and try to avoid bad habits that cause back or neck pain. To achieve this, you need to have a wide table of medium height and preferably of wood, on which you feel comfortable and on which you can place the computer, keyboard, mouse, headphones, notebook, pen and water. Make sure it's all at your fingertips. This way you will avoid getting up often and wasting time looking for items or documents that you will need.
Provide an ergonomic chair with wheels that can be adapted to your body (height, arms, backrest, etc.). This element of your workspace is key to taking care of your back. It is recommended to rest your legs on the floor, keep your back straight without tension and keep your hands relaxed on the table or armrests of the chair.
Maintaining the order of all elements of the workspace, cleaning and disinfecting the table, chair and equipment that you are in constant contact with, such as computers and mobile phones, is key to maintaining a healthy environment. 400 times more bacteria accumulate on the keyboard of our computer than in the toilet. For this reason, it is vital to clean it frequently with a damp disinfectant cloth and to vacuum all the dirt that accumulates between the keys with a hand-held vacuum cleaner.
Pay special attention to decorations and other elements that ensure your productivity and efficiency, including plants, motivational phrases on the wall or paintings that fill you with vitality and positivity. Other decorative items such as shelves or boxes can be really useful for storing items or work documents and they are generally not distracting.
The color of the room will also help you in this process, as light tones usually work very well. Therefore, white, beige and pearl gray can be good choices. It is enough to apply these simple tips to easily build the perfect space for remote work.
09.12.2021
THE BUSINESS WILL TRAIN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN A NATIONAL PROGRAM
Students and teachers will get acquainted with the innovations in the technology sector by participating in seminars and practical trainings organized by the business. The initiative includes 147 state and municipal schools, which will receive nearly BGN 300,000 under the National Program "Business Teaches".
Representatives of enterprises will participate in the learning process in 122 schools. The specialists will acquaint the children with the practical applicability of the technologies in the subjects they study. The aim is to motivate students to study professions and profiles in the field of entrepreneurship and STEM competencies. BGN 232,294 are provided for this module.
This year, 155 teachers from 25 schools will increase their knowledge and skills in a real work environment. Teachers will get acquainted with the development of technology and modern requirements of the labor market. A total of BGN 67,671 has been allocated for these activities.
Funds from the program are provided for business trips of guest lecturers, for the provision of materials and consumables for training and for the purchase or rental of technical equipment for training purposes. The number of companies that have refused state funding and will participate in the trainings free of charge is increasing.
The expansion of "Business Teaches" provides an opportunity to include schools that teach students in primary and lower secondary school. The companies from the IT sector are also most interested in the topics "Robotics", "3D printing" and "Virtual reality". More professional and specialized high schools work together with companies in the field of tourism, accounting, entrepreneurship, marketing, construction and others.
A list of schools approved for funding under the NP "Business Teaches" can be seen HERE.
09.12.2021
FROM TODAY THEY PAY THE HEATING AID
As of today, the payment of social assistance for heating in the post offices of Bulgarian Posts EAD starts.
The funds are paid once, according to the way chosen by the people - by bank transfer or through post offices, from which they can be received until December 23, inclusive.
Their collection cannot be postponed until next year, warn Bulgarian Posts.
The assistance provided by the Social Assistance Agency is granted in order to overcome the consequences of the increased fuel prices, as well as the emergency epidemic situation.
08.12.2021
HOW WILL THE WORK ON THE HOLIDAYS BE PAID?
Due to the coincidence of December 25 and 26, 2021 with the weekends and January 1, 2022 with Saturday, the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays will be a total of three days more.
It should be borne in mind, however, that a minimum double wage is paid only for work on public holidays, and if the work on these days is overtime, the wage is fourfold. This was announced by the press center of the Executive Agency "General Labor Inspectorate" (GLI).
For the work of the so-called Absentee days, which compensate for the coincidence of holidays with weekends, a higher salary is paid only if the work is overtime, an increase of 75%.
For those working under an employment contract on a non-standard working day, working on a holiday, holiday or absenteeism is always overtime. Extraordinary these days is the work for the workers in the daily reporting of working hours. In these cases, the employer must assign the work with a special overtime order issued at least 24 hours in advance, which the employee is aware of against a signature.
If the employer has introduced summary reporting of working hours, the work on holidays and working days, laid down according to a schedule, is not overtime and is not paid with an increase.
In this case, workers are entitled to a higher wage only for their work on public holidays, which must be at least double, added the GLI.
07.12.2021
NON-WORKING DAYS IN 2022
In 2022, 248 days are working days and 16 are public holidays. Here is the current calendar of public holidays and weekends in 2022:
According to the Labor Code, when public holidays, with the exception of the Easter holidays, coincide with Saturday and/or Sunday, the first or first two working days thereafter are absent.
Employers are obliged to allow employees who profess a religion other than the Eastern Orthodox one to use part of the annual paid leave or unpaid leave for the days of the respective religious holidays, but not more than the number of days for the Eastern Orthodox religious holidays. The days for the religious holidays of the denominations, other than the Eastern Orthodox one, are determined by the Council of Ministers on the proposal of the official leadership of the respective denomination.
07.12.2021
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: 20 HABITS THAT PREVENT US FROM GETTING RICH
Most of us have bad habits that stop us. If you can get rid of them, you should be able to understand that becoming a millionaire is not as far from reality as you think, writes serial entrepreneur John Rampton at Entrpepreneur.com. We all want to be like that.
Sleep until noon and work 12 or more hours to catch up. Rampton says he fully understands this because he has had the same problem for years. We are not all active in the morning, and he says he still stays in bed on cold and rainy mornings.
Successful people get up early, usually before everyone else in the home, so they can start early, catch up on the news, answer emails and play sports without sacrificing their time with family.
"When it comes to health, habits can be bad," Thomas Corley wrote in his book, "Change Your Habits, Change Your Life."
When you are not in good health, you are tired, less productive and more stressed, which makes you much more likely to get sick. How can you focus on your health if you fight these factors every day?
People with money invest the time and effort needed to expand their knowledge to be informed about what is happening in their industry, learn from others and take responsibility for continuing to innovate.
People with a lot of money have several sources of income. This means that those of us who want to be rich must invest part of our income to cover our debts and set aside funds for pensions and investments.
That doesn't mean you have to find a second job while you wait for the results (which isn't really a bad idea if you don't have another option). This can be something you enjoy, such as writing about technology. You can do it on a blog and start earning passive income from the market.
Everyone has to make a budget and stick to it, but unfortunately there are many people who do not. Because they cannot see if they are spending more than they are earning, this often leads to financial problems. If this is the case for you, you need to start limiting unnecessary expenses and talking to a financial advisor.
"According to my research, 95% of the poor do not save, and most of them accumulate debts to finance their way of life. As a result, they have no money for their pensions, their children's education or the opportunities they have. are opening up, "writes Tom Corley in his book.
Just as Corley says, "Failure to save and spend more than you earn creates a long-term poverty from which there is no hope of escape."
You may think that if you spend money on coffee every day, it will not affect your wallet. The same goes for the monthly fitness card, which you rarely use. Despite the fact that on a large scale these are small costs, they accumulate quickly.
For this reason, the budget can be particularly useful. It helps you manage these small expenses so that you can focus on the important things. Remember to keep only the subscriptions you actually use.
Replace the toxic and negative people in your life with those who are optimistic, motivating and supportive. "You will only succeed in life if you surround yourself with the right people," says Corley.
It's one thing to say you want to be a millionaire, it's another to start working in that direction. If you want to get out of financial stagnation, then you need to take action as soon as possible. If you use the services of a financial specialist to adjust your budget, this would be a great step in the right direction instead of just thinking.
"There is no such thing as getting rich quick"; "Financial success requires time and initiative, as well as tireless efforts"; "People who gamble are deluded that there is a short cut to success," Corley wrote.
Instead, millionaires "get used to pursuing their dreams and goals."
On the other hand, excessive alcohol consumption prevents you from getting rich because it impairs your memory, ability to think clearly and your health. This does not mean that you can not drink from time to time. However, do not make alcohol consumption a habit.
"Rich people have small TVs and big libraries. Poor people have small libraries and big TVs," says Zig Ziglar.
Don't get me wrong. Rampton says he also enjoys watching Netflix from time to time. However, as Corley says, the rich prefer to read, play sports or get an education instead of wasting time watching TV. "The productive use of time is a hallmark of millionaires."
"The waste of time belongs to the poor," says Corley.
Rampton says he is sure that if he had a mentor years ago, he would have gotten richer by then. He says this because he believes he would have learned from the successes and failures of someone who has developed in a particular field, and the advice he received would have prevented many of his mistakes.
Instead of looking for a mentor, you can just look around. They are everywhere. You can get advice from a university lecturer or from your parents.
Taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone is worrying. Rampton says he understands this, but you will not be financially successful until you make that leap. This is a habit that works very well with Bill Gates, Larry Ellison and Warren Buffett.
"The pursuit of happiness requires risk, and most people don't take risks and are therefore not rich," says Corley.
You don't know everything. Set your ego aside for a moment. This is bad news, but it is a fact and will prevent you from getting rich until you do something about it, writes Rampton.
He says he has learned the hard way that trying to know the future leads to failure and bad decisions. If you are unsure about an investment or idea for your business, do not hesitate to seek feedback and advice.
Entrepreneurs carry failure as a sign of honor. That doesn't mean they like it or want to fail. Going bankrupt and losing almost everything you have is bad, but these obstacles in life are necessary to become as strong as possible.
Don't get this advice wrong. Failure is terrible, but you must not let it stop you. Take risks, and if you fail, learn from your mistakes and move on.
Rampton says one of the best habits he's learned in recent years is to write down his goals every morning. This inspires him and encourages him to achieve them.
He claims that setting goals on a daily basis helps him prioritize them.
"Long-term success is only possible if you have a positive attitude," Corley wrote.
Here are some examples of the most common negative thoughts that most people can overcome:
- You doubt yourself. Training, education and mentoring can change this thinking.
- You believe that your goals cannot be achieved. Focus on achieving your daily goals and motivate yourself.
- You have bad grades. Grades do not determine success. Ask Richard Branson, who overcomes dyslexia.
- The competition is too great. You will never know until you try.
- Lack of concentration. If you lead a healthy life and set goals, it will keep you focused.
"Work will never make you rich. Nor saving money in a piggy bank. How then does wealth accumulate?"
This is achieved through tangible assets such as a profitable business, an increase in the investment portfolio or real estate investments.
Remember that your car and toys are responsibilities that take away income from your future wealth. Focus on acquiring things that will bring you money in the long run.
Apologies were one of the biggest obstacles between me and wealth, Rampton said. Making excuses is easy when you're trying to figure out why you have so many debts and if you don't have a six-figure income. To say that we want to "live for the moment" is an excuse not to work and not to create a better future. Stop making excuses and start working.
Popular entrepreneur and author Jim Ron has a simple formula for amassing wealth.
"Once you pay your taxes, learn to use 70% of your income for basic necessities and those considered luxury. It's important to see how you distribute the remaining 30% afterwards," says Ron.
He proposes that one third of them be donated to charity, one third to go to equity investments and one third to savings. At first you won't feel anything, but "let five years pass and the differences will be visible. 10 years later they will be completely serious."
07.12.2021
PIN IN BULSTAT REGISTER IS CONVERTED INTO A 9-DIGIT CODE FROM JANUARY 4, 2022.
The personal identification number in the BULSTAT register is converted into a 9-digit code from January 4, 2022.
This change does not require users to submit documents or applications, explained the Registry Agency.
From there they pointed out that the new 9-digit codes will provide protection of personal data of individuals registered as self-insured in BULSTAT, whose code is currently 10 digits and matches their PIN.
The change affects more than 300,000 people in Bulgaria.
It is in implementation of the General Regulation on Data Protection and the latest amendments to the BULSTAT Register Act.
Users will be able to get information about their new 9-digit code on the website of the BULSTAT register - www.bulstat.bg, in the "References" section after January 4, 2022.
07.12.2021
IN WHICH SECTORS ARE THEY LOOKING FOR WORKERS
In November, the number of job advertisements continued to decrease, as compared to October it was by 5.9% less, it is clear from the monthly analysis of the dynamics of the labor market in our country on a job placement platform. The total number of offers on job sites in the country in November was just over 40,000, and compared to November 2020 they are as much as 86% more.
The downward trend is observed in almost all sectors, with growth only in the Accounting, Auditing, Finance (8%) and IT (1%) sectors.
In other sectors the number of advertisements decreased as follows: "Health and pharmacy" (-0.4%), "Marketing and advertising" (-1%), "Administrative and service activities" (-3%), "Manufacturing" (-6%), Hotels and restaurants (-7%), Trade and sales (-8%), Construction (-12%) and Logistics and transport (-12%).
Reporting on an annual basis
Compared to November 2020, however, the picture is quite different - there is a double-digit and even three-digit growth in job advertisements in each of the sectors. We remind you that during this period in 2020 we reported one of the lowest levels of published ads since the beginning of the pandemic, surpassed only by those in March 2020.
Although in the last 6 months there has been a slight but steady decline in ads in the hotel and restaurant sector, their number compared to November last year was as much as 249% higher.
Compared to 2020, the growth of proposals in the sectors "IT" (126%), "Accounting, Auditing, Finance" (115%) and "Administrative and Service Activities" (109%).
The annual growth of ads in other sectors is: "Trade and sales" (92%), "Marketing and advertising" (81%), "Production" (72%), "Logistics and transport" (65%), "Health and pharmacy" (56%) and "Construction" (52%).
In the share distribution of job advertisements, the Trade and Sales sector is still leading with 21%. The share of the IT sector continues to grow and in November the number of proposals in it was 19% of the total number of ads in the country. In third place is "Production" with 15%, followed by "Administrative and service activities" (11%), "Hotels and restaurants" (9%) and "Logistics and transport" (8%).
For the first time, the number of advertisements in the Accounting, Auditing, Finance sector (5%) exceeds that in the Construction sector (4.8%) and so they exchange eighth and ninth place in the share distribution. Last in it are the sectors of Health and Pharmacy (4%), Marketing and Advertising (3%) and Art (1%).
Work from home
Proposals for work from home and/or telecommuting increased by 3% compared to October. Their share in the total number of ads is 14.8% or 1 in every 7 ads already gives us the opportunity to work remotely.
These proposals are most numerous in the IT sector (67%), work from home is also offered in the field of "Administrative and service activities" (14%) and the outsourcing industry (13%) and "Trade and sales” (5%).
In October, we mentioned the appearance of a green certificate (certifying the completed cycle of vaccination against COVID-19 or its recovery), as a requirement in some job advertisements.
Although their number increased in November, they still account for only 0.4% of all offers in the country. The advertisements in which this requirement is present are mainly in the sectors "Hotels and restaurants", "Services" and "Trade and sales".
Offering by cities
Half of all proposals in the country are concentrated in the capital, and together with those in other leading regional cities account for 75% of all ads. The proposals are distributed as follows: Sofia (50%), Plovdiv (10%), Varna (7%), Burgas (3%), Ruse (3%) and Stara Zagora (2%).
07.12.2021
NEW PROGRAM FOR BGN 150 MILLION TO HELP BUSINESSES IN THE COVID CRISIS
The National Guarantee Fund (NGF) of the Group of the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) and the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTB) signed an agreement on a new guarantee instrument to support small and medium-sized businesses in Bulgaria in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. of the Ministry of Finance.
This agreement will provide a resource of BGN 150 million to hundreds of small and medium enterprises in various sectors with reduced security requirements and lower interest rates.
The signing ceremony was opened by Deputy Finance Minister Monika Dimitrova-Beecher, who is also Bulgaria's manager at the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank.
"As Governor of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank for Bulgaria, I am confident that the agreement is in good hands and the beneficiaries will benefit from the guarantee instruments provided," said Deputy Minister Beecher.
The program will be implemented through commercial banks, guaranteeing 80% of the loans provided. The National Guarantee Fund is about to send invitations to all banks in Bulgaria, and the guarantee limit will be distributed according to the submitted applications. The deadline for their inclusion is the next two years. The warranty will remain valid for another 36 months after its expiration.
The Executive Director of the National Guarantee Fund Todor Todorov and the President of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Dmitri Pankin stressed that this is the first joint guarantee instrument for risk sharing between the two institutions and the first with a shared guarantee in the NGF portfolio.
