Hays and Shell cut Russia ties but for other firms withdrawal is complex

Hays recruitment and Shell latest to sever ties with Russia, but other companies wrestle with difficult ethical decisions and complex choices. The post Hays and Shell cut Russia ties but for other... Read more »

McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to halt operations in Russia

Food and drink giants will pay wages of staff in Russia while operations are halted. The post McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to halt operations in Russia appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Ikea latest business to shut down in Russia

The Swedish furniture giant – one of the largest western European employers in Russia – has closed its 17 outlets there. The post Ikea latest business to shut down in Russia appeared... Read more »

CIPD asks businesses to support employees over Ukraine conflict

Employers asked to increase flexibility over working hours, compassionate support including bereavement leave, and wellbeing checks. The post CIPD asks businesses to support employees over Ukraine conflict appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Ukraine: ‘I don’t care if I’m fired. You have to do something’

With so many workers from eastern Europe working for international firms in the UK and elsewhere, tensions between employees over the invasion are inevitable. The post Ukraine: ‘I don’t care if I’m... Read more »

Ursula von der Leyen to press for EU-wide female board quotas

EU moves to establish more female boardroom representation in larger companies is set to be revived. The post Ursula von der Leyen to press for EU-wide female board quotas appeared first on... Read more »

Technicality sees European court reject ‘gay cake’ appeal

The European Court of Human Rights stated that Gareth Lee’s ‘gay cake’ case had failed to exhaust domestic remedies. The post Technicality sees European court reject ‘gay cake’ appeal appeared first on... Read more »

City relocations due to Brexit fall over pandemic

Brexit-related changes such as relocating staff or establishing new EU offices in the financial services sector has remained subdued over… The post City relocations due to Brexit fall over pandemic appeared first... Read more »

Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals

The UK’s labour shortage could be exacerbated by the number of rejections from the EU Settlement Scheme. The post Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals appeared first on... Read more »

Low number of sick days in UK a sign of ‘outdated legacy attitudes‘

UK’s average of 5.8 days sick leave last year indicative of how ‘fear and control’ holds sway at many organisations. The post Low number of sick days in UK a sign of... Read more »