Trials of reduced working hours have led to new employment contracts for many people in Iceland. The post ‘Four-day week’ trials transform Icelandic employment appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »
Global skills report makes uncomfortable reading for UK businesses and may affect plans to implement hybrid working. The post UK skills lag behind Europe in business and tech appeared first on Personnel... Read more »
The deadline for EU workers and their families to apply for permanent residency in the UK has focused attention on the need for employers to safeguard workers. The post EU Settlement Scheme:... Read more »
New figures show 37% fall in work-related visas. The post Brexit and Covid combine for steep decline in work visas appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Brewing giant Heineken has announced plans to cut nearly 10% of its global workforce as the coronavirus pandemic badly affects sales. The post Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs worldwide appeared first on... Read more »
Food delivery firm Just Eat is hiring 4,500 of its delivery workers on permanent contracts in France, with benefits including holiday pay and pensions. The post France: Just Eat to hire workers... Read more »
UK workers could be laid off as businesses set up new companies within the EU. The post ‘Set up businesses within EU’ government advisers tell firms appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »