Infos EU: steel industry social partners commit to sustainable transition In a joint statement, the social partners – industriAll Europe and the European Steel Association (Eurofer,) which represents virtually the entire European steel industry – have committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the sector.…
Infos Italy: new collective agreement in banking sector focuses on well-being at work The agreement signed on 23 November by the Italian Banking Association (ABI), Italy's leading bank Intesa Sanpaolo and the trade unions provides for a record pay rise of €435 and a reduction in working time of half an hour per month. Some 270,000 employees are affected by this new collective agreement, which will harness consultation to deal with the changes brought about in particular by digitalisation.
Infos Nearly 15% of employees use generative AI at work without their employer’s permission (study) A survey of over 14,000 employees worldwide (across 14 countries) by software company Salesforce reveals that more than a quarter (28%) are using generative AI at work,…
Infos Cyprus: bill to prevent long hours of work in a standing position On 28 November, the labour committee of Cyprus’ House of Representatives approved a bill amending the country’s workplace health and safety act (Article 27).…
Infos EU: Commission to retake control over telework After negotiations came to a definitive halt on 27 November, the European Trade Union Confederation is calling on the Commission to propose a legislative initiative.…
Infos France: Lidl trials the four-day week in shops Lidl has revealed in a press release that, since September, it has been trialling new ways of organising work in its supermarkets in order to promote a better work-life balance and attract talent.…
Infos Canada: bill tabled to ban replacement of workers on strike On 9 November, the Canadian government tabled a bill in the House of Commons prohibiting employers from using replacement workers during strikes or lockouts.…
Analyses Leslie Dehant (KPMG France) “The talent experience must meet the objectives of a mission-driven company” KPMG's French business became an 'entreprise à mission' (mission-driven company) under local law in May 2022 and is now stepping up the implementation of a "differentiating" talent experience, in line with the objectives of its new status. Leslie Dehant, who was appointed Director of Human Resources and Talent Experience at 11,000-strong audit and consultancy firm KPMG France in April to support this development, tells mind RH exclusively about the main thrusts of its HR strategy.
Infos United States: White House wants to set up workers’ rights diplomacy On 16 November, the US Presidency published an action plan designed to protect and strengthen workers’ rights at home and abroad. In this memorandum,…
Infos Spain: new government targets working time cut to 37.5 hours a week Spanish labour minister Yolanda Díaz was confirmed in her post by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez when the new government was formed on 21 November. Four major projects are on her agenda, including hiking the minimum wage and reducing working hours to 37.5 by 2025.
Infos United Kingdom: Deliveroo riders not entitled to ‘worker’ status, Supreme Court says On 21 November, the UK's highest court ruled that, unlike Uber drivers, Deliveroo delivery staff do not have the right to be represented by a trade union in order to organise pay negotiations. In so doing, the five judges charged with deciding this landmark case reaffirmed that the delivery riders are indeed self-employed.
Infos Axa signs worldwide charter to promote role of older workers On 16 November, Axa’s European Works Council (CEG Axa) and Thomas Buberl, CEO of the insurance group, signed a charter aimed at enhancing the role and position of employees aged over 50 within the company and helping them to remain in employment.…
Infos Free France: Thales signs group agreement on working time The management of French defence and aerospace group Thales and the trade unions signed an agreement on working time on 20 November, following three years of negotiations. The agreement provides for a new group-wide fixed working day, monitors workloads and takes account of difficult working conditions.
Analyses France: La Poste steps up efforts to train employees and apprentices on data and AI Launched in 2022, La Poste Group's data and AI school is continuing to grow. The first intake of employees retrained internally in these two fields have already graduated, and the school is also recruiting work-study students. The aim is to support the group's digital transformation, thanks to learners who are trained and in tune with its corporate culture.
Infos Germany: bill adopted to provide a better framework for remuneration of works council members On 1 November, Germany’s federal government adopted a bill designed to clarify the remuneration of works council members, which until now has been determined mainly by case law.…
Infos EU: building industry social partners call for “fair” reconstruction in Ukraine On 21 November, the employers’ and trade union organisations in the construction industry – respectively the European Construction Industry Federation and European Federation of Building and Woodworkers – signed a memorandum of understanding for the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine.…
Infos L’Oréal expands Share & Care global social protection programme To mark the 10th anniversary of its Share & Care programme, which guarantees a minimum level of social protection for all its 88,000 employees worldwide,…
Infos Cyprus: law to regulate remote work Parliament has unanimously adopted a new law governing remote work. The text imposes an obligation on employers to cover costs borne by employees as a result of teleworking and to respect the right to disconnect.
Infos United Kingdom: equal treatment rights introduced by EU case law to be preserved On 7 November, the government brought before parliament a draft amendment to the Equality Act 2010 to enshrine in national law the rights arising from EU case law.…
Infos Ireland: website set up to help companies introduce paid leave for victims of domestic violence The new paid leave allowance for employees in Ireland who are victims of domestic violence,…
