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Germany: ‘partial’ vocational training, a challenge with a brilliant future ahead
In the dual training world, a new trend is taking shape: ‘partial’ training. The idea is to offer ‘lighter’ training (1-3 years) than traditional work-study training, based on funding from the...
14 April 2014
Denmark: government reforms international recruitment regulations to attract highly skilled professionals
On April 10, the government presented its draft reform of international recruitment aiming to strengthen the country’s attractiveness and Danish businesses’ competitiveness, by making it easier to...
14 April 2014
Great Britain: overview of recently negotiated wage increases
According to pay analysts, after rising from 2 to 2.5%, the median pay settlement remains at this level, while inflation remained at 2.8%. In spite of the union campaign organized by the TUC to...
14 April 2014
Tunisia: CONECT, the employers’ organization, launches a CSR label
On March 28, in Tunis, the 3rd international conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) took place on the following theme: “Public-private partnerships” (PPP), the vectors to develop...
Japan: employment market and ageing society
According to the latest statistics released by the authorities, Japan is still the country that employs the most seniors. As the government keeps increasing retirement age, a lot of businesses...
10 April 2014
FerroAtlantica: new agreement introducing a European Works Council
FerroAtlantica, whose headquarters are in Spain, operates in the field of electrometallurgy, energy, mining and photovoltaic solar power. The group has production centers in Spain, France...
10 April 2014
Teleste Group: establishment of an EWC
On March 4, the Finnish company specialized in broadband video and data communication systems and services, Teleste Group, signed an agreement establishing a European Works Council. An example...
10 April 2014
EU: draft reform of governance in listed businesses pushes for better link between average remuneration of directors and average remuneration of employees
On Wednesday, April 9, Michel Barnier, European Commissioner for Internal Market, presented a roadmap on corporate law and governance in Europe. The goal is to review the Directive on...
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10 April 2014
Italy: the Renzi administration’s labor law reforms will aim to introduce “single contract with gradual forms of protection”
In the 2014 Economic and Financial Document (DEF) adopted by the Council of Ministers on April 8, which will be sent to the European Commission within the framework of the new economic governance...
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9 April 2014
Great-Britain: HR managers encouraged to check senior workers’ CVs to avoid degree fraud
According to the UK’s fraud prevention services (CIFAS), reported cases of applications containing fake information went up by 70 percent in 2013. HR associations are calling on HR managers to...
9 April 2014
Unisys: new EWC agreement
On April 1, 2013, Unisys, the American information technology company, signed a new agreement for the operation of the European Works Council (17 EU/EEA countries + Switzerland). We are providing...
9 April 2014
Metro: new agreement for the Euro Forum (EWC)
On April 3, the management of Metro, the big German retail group, and the Select Committee of its EWC (Euro Forum) signed a new agreement to adapt the structure to the recast directive and to the...
9 April 2014
Siemens Italia completely transforms its offices with a groundbreaking flexible working time system
“New Siemens Office” was launched in Italy in 2011. In 212, it won the Buone Pratiche HR award, handed out by the Italian Association for Personnel Management (AIDP). Now covering 1,700...
9 April 2014
United States: humble decree on equal pay between men and women
Barack Obama can’t do much without Congress’ support, but he can act alone to enact regulations applying to Federal Government providers. Whereas the Paycheck Fairness Act is stuck at the House...
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9 April 2014
Coca-Cola: European trade unions adopt Manifesto for a socially sustainable Coca-Cola system
Working together for several years within the Coordination Group, Coca-Cola’s European trade unions adopted, on March 21, a “Manifesto for a socially sustainable Coca-Cola system.” It condemns...
8 April 2014
Bulgaria: the vocational education and training reform lays down the foundation for a German-style apprenticeship system
The Bill, introduced by MPs from the socialist party (in power) and the largest opposition party, passed the procedure of the “first reading” by the Parliament at the end of March. This reform...
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8 April 2014
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France: La Poste to launch negotiations for an AI agreement
Following the lead of firms such as Axa, Syensqo globally, and more recently CDC Habitat, La Poste group management will open negotiations on an AI regulation agreement during the first half of...
5 March 2026
Crédit Agricole is to adopt stricter rules on remote work from mid-March onwards. The rules will be tightened for employees, but the maximum number of days working remotely will remain unchanged.
29 January 2026
The three representative trade unions at Orange France have until 10 December to validate an agreement on gender equality, work–life balance and anti-discrimination measures. While the text...
8 December 2025
In 2025, for the first time, the universal registration documents of major European companies contain the sustainability reporting required by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
31 October 2025
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France: Cabinet adopts pay transparency bill
After several months of delay beyond the European deadline of 7 June 2026, French Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou finally presented the bill transposing the Pay Transparency Directive to the...
10 September 2026
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Germany: IG Metall demands 5% pay rise amid severe pressure
Despite the crisis hitting the automotive industry, the leadership of the German trade union IG Metall announced on Wednesday 23 September that it would be asking for a 5% pay increase as well as...
23 September 2026
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Italy: Crédit Agricole introduces a handbook on managerial behaviour
The document adopted in mid-July by Crédit Agricole Italia and the main banking trade unions goes beyond the proper use of meetings and emails. This six-point handbook aims to foster constructive...
3 September 2026
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Slovakia: 6% increase in the minimum wage from 1 January 2027
The news. As Slovakia’s social partners failed to reach an agreement during tripartite negotiations, Labour Minister Erik Tomas has decided to increase the minimum wage by 6% from 1 January...
1 September 2026
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Spain: government revisits its draft decree on salary transparency
The Spanish Ministry of Labour has opened a consultation on the transposition of the European directive on salary transparency and the reduction of the gender pay gap. This decision follows a...
8 September 2026
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EU: Commission proposes a list of worker-related criteria for public procurement
The news. On 9 September, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation aimed at unifying European public procurement law, which accounts for 15% of European GDP. It is notably set...
17 September 2026