Tesco’s China Christmas story reveals modern slavery vulnerability

The vulnerability of UK supermarkets’ supply chains to inhumane labour practices has once again been demonstrated by the news that… The post Tesco’s China Christmas story reveals modern slavery vulnerability appeared first... Read more »

UK slips down global gender equality rankings

The UK is falling behind in a global index of gender equality according to the World Economic Forum. In 2019 the UK ranked 21st in the WEF global index… The post UK... Read more »

Businesses find themselves in modern slavery limbo

With legal action hovering over British American Tobacco, and G4S shares being blacklisted by an investment fund, it’s clear that… The post Businesses find themselves in modern slavery limbo appeared first on... Read more »

Real pay growth in Europe lagging far behind Asia

Real salary growth across Europe is expected to slow in 2020, with wage increases lagging far behind pay awards seen… The post Real pay growth in Europe lagging far behind Asia appeared... Read more »

FTSE 100 firm faces landmark modern slavery legal challenge

Legal challenge over child labour used on farms in Malawi hangs over British American Tobacco. The post FTSE 100 firm faces landmark modern slavery legal challenge appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Global mobility and HR summit comes to London

London hosts the Forum for Expatriate Management’s 2019 Global Mobility Summit next month with Brexit and immigration high on the… The post Global mobility and HR summit comes to London appeared first... Read more »

Worker exploitation commonplace in supermarket supply chains

Poor pay, exploitative working conditions and human rights abuses are commonplace in the supply chains for major supermarkets The post Worker exploitation commonplace in supermarket supply chains appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

10,000 jobs to be cut at HSBC

A huge cost-cutting exercise is planned at HSBC as reports suggest the bank is planning to axe 10,000 jobs worldwide…. The post 10,000 jobs to be cut at HSBC appeared first on... Read more »

Five paradoxes of global remote working

As workforces become more dispersed and global, it’s easy to assume employees can manage on their own and take charge… The post Five paradoxes of global remote working appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Johnson hints at Australian-style immigration system

New prime minister Boris Johnson has indicated he may introduce an Australian-style points system for skilled overseas workers after Brexit…. The post Johnson hints at Australian-style immigration system appeared first on Personnel... Read more »