April 11, 2022
HR
Hybrid working trends are changing when and where we work
Employees want meaningful work with employers whose purpose makes sense to them. They also want to feel valued, cared for and like they can progress.
April 11, 2022
HR
Hiring activity in India – steady growth
India Inc’s hiring activity recorded a 16% year-on-year growth in March amid removal of restrictions and a pick-up in business momentum prompting employers to strengthen their search for manpower, according to latest data from online job portal Naukri.com.
April 11, 2022
Moving
Transport infrastructure – gender biased
Transport infrastructure and services regularly overlook the traveling patterns and mobility needs of women, evidence shows. The underfunding of bus stop lighting is one example of transport planners not considering the safety of women traveling at night. This appears to stem from the fact that it is mainly men making policy and investment decisions.
April 8, 2022
Technology
ESI assesses Europe’s skills systems and their convergence
‘The new release comes at a time when Europe is going through the digital and green transitions while being further challenged by the coronavirus pandemic. Building solid skills systems can be the answer to these transitions,’ Cedefop expert, responsible for developing the ESI, Ilias Livanos points out.
April 8, 2022
HR
Automobile Dacia must extend flexible work programme
Romania’s economy minister said that the flexible work programme at car maker Automobile Dacia must be extended in a move to keep jobs amid difficulties caused by the pandemic, semiconductors shortage and the war in Ukraine.
April 8, 2022
Immigration
Permanent residence applications fees increased in Canada
Canada’s fees are oftentimes less expensive than countries with similar immigration systems, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
April 7, 2022
HR
MEPs advocate for gender pay transparency in EU companies
MEPs want the Commission to create a dedicated official label to award to employers whose organisations do not have a gender pay gap
