Workers feel hybrid arrangements don’t suit their preferences

Only 28% of employees feel that the hybrid work models offered by their organisation suit their preferences, despite most offices… The post Workers feel hybrid arrangements don’t suit their preferences appeared first... Read more »

Portugal set to pass worker status legislation

The Portuguese government has approved a bill that would see gig economy workers treated as employees with formal contracts and benefits. The post Portugal set to pass worker status legislation appeared first... Read more »

Dominic Raab: ‘Give asylum seekers wider rights to work’

Raab said that asylum seekers could help alleviate the UK’s labour shortages and that employment would help them integrate into society once granted asylum. The post Dominic Raab: ‘Give asylum seekers wider... Read more »

Thousands of health workers in France suspended for not taking Covid vaccine

Despite rollout success and low Covid case rates, vaccine-hesitant health workers have been suspended without pay. The post Thousands of health workers in France suspended for not taking Covid vaccine appeared first... Read more »

EU jobseeker numbers begin to recover

The number of European workers looking for roles in the UK has risen since pandemic restrictions were eased, but remains… The post EU jobseeker numbers begin to recover appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Employers warned over flaws in Home Office digital residency system

Problems with digital residency permits has led to EU nationals living in the UK being rejected by landlords, employers and mortgage lenders. The post Employers warned over flaws in Home Office digital... Read more »

Bank staff who don’t want vaccine told they can stay at home

Multinational bank UBS has told staff that they can continue to work from home if they haven’t yet chosen to be vaccinated against Covid. The post Bank staff who don’t want vaccine... Read more »

Demand for skills prompts Helsinki to consider English as an official language

English could join Swedish and Finnish as an official language in Helsinki, says its mayor, as tech skills shortfalls bite. The post Demand for skills prompts Helsinki to consider English as an... Read more »

Italian firm offers vaccine refusers six months’ paid leave

The move by Italian high-end design firm Brunello Cucinelli is designed to protect workers who have been vaccinated. The post Italian firm offers vaccine refusers six months’ paid leave appeared first on... Read more »

European court allows employers to ban religious clothing

The ban was justified, said the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, by an employer’s need to present a neutral image. The post European court allows employers to ban religious clothing appeared... Read more »