US job recovery slower than hoped, despite stimulus

President Joe Biden’s $1.9tn stimulus package has had initially disappointing results, say economists, as US employers hired fewer workers than expected last month. The post US job recovery slower than hoped, despite... Read more »

UK and India sign talent and mobility agreement

The UK and India have signed a migration agreement that will support people to live and work in both countries. The post UK and India sign talent and mobility agreement appeared first... Read more »

Nestlé to axe 600 jobs in North East despite ‘huge profits’

Unions and local MP angry at giant multinational over job losses at Fawdon and York confectionery plants. The post Nestlé to axe 600 jobs in North East despite ‘huge profits’ appeared first... Read more »

Covid-19 blow to firms recruiting Indian workers

Health services, finance businesses and IT firms likely to miss out on highly skilled Indian workers. The post Covid-19 blow to firms recruiting Indian workers appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Ireland must rethink its approach to the gig economy

Dublin’s binary approach to the gig economy has created a zero-sum game for platform operators and contractors. It’s time for a rethink. The post Ireland must rethink its approach to the gig... Read more »

HR investigated after man skipped work for 15 years

Two HR professionals are under investigation after a hospital ‘worker’ in southern Italy was found not to have shown up for a shift in 15 years. The post HR investigated after man... Read more »

Firms warned over return of Right to Work fines

For much of 2020, with the UK in the grip of the Covid pandemic, the Home Office did not issue any Right to Work fines but in the final quarter of last... Read more »

Transitioning at work: Aoife Martin talks to Oven-Ready HR

This powerful, moving and uplifting interview on Oven-Ready HR shines a light on the extraordinary journey and bravery shown by Aoife Martin. The post Transitioning at work: Aoife Martin talks to Oven-Ready... Read more »

EY drops appeal against whistleblower judgment

EY has dropped its appeal against a judgment ordering it to pay $10.8m to a whistleblower who raised money laundering concerns. The post EY drops appeal against whistleblower judgment appeared first on... Read more »

Disney drops dress requirements in inclusion drive

Disney has incorporated inclusion into the values that guide workers’ roles at its theme parks. The post Disney drops dress requirements in inclusion drive appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »