Jessica Agache-Gorse

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United Kingdom: more and more companies break the menopause taboo in the workplace

An increasing number of companies in the UK are taking menopause-related symptoms into account in the workplace, with measures such as flexible work, manager training, consultation with experts...

27 February 2024

United Kingdom: occupational health taskforce launched

On 21 February, the UK government unveiled the Occupational Health Taskforce, which is being launched to reduce occupational illness, combat inactivity and raise awareness among employers of the...

23 February 2024

United Kingdom: ‘fire and rehire’ code of practice to come into force this summer

A year after launching a consultation on 'fire and rehire', the much-criticised practice of dismissing an employee only to rehire him or her on a less favourable contract, the UK government has...

21 February 2024

United Kingdom: investigation into sexual harassment in the City

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, has ordered more than 1,000 banks, insurance companies and brokers to detail how many cases of sexual harassment...

20 February 2024

United Kingdoms: employers divided between returning to the office and maintaining telework

While consultant EY is now monitoring its employees' badges to check that they are sticking to their set working days at the office, a study by arbitration service Acas shows that 30% of the...

2 February 2024

United Kingdom: two in 10 employees affected by burn-out (study)

Some 20% of employees missed work last year due to stress, according to ‘The Burnout Report‘ published by Mental Health UK. “Simply put, the UK is rapidly becoming a...

25 January 2024

United Kingdom: companies abandon the Real Living Wage

Financial services group Capita and pub chain BrewDog have decided to stop paying the “Real Living Wage”, as they grapple with tightening financial constraints. Created by the Living...

18 January 2024

United Kingdom: Standard Chartered offers “green” cars to employees

All UK employees of the banking group (more than 2,500 people) can take advantage of a leasing offer for a hybrid or electric vehicle as part of a "salary sacrifice scheme". Under this scheme...

14 December 2023

United Kingdom: PwC rolls out staff training on neurodiversity

Professional services giant PwC has rolled out an online training programme, open to its 32,640 UK employees, to help them understand neurodiversity. More than 1,000 employees have already...

13 December 2023

United Kingdom: Asos ditches diversity-linked bonuses

Faced with financial difficulties, online fashion retailer Asos has opted to shift attention from diversity, equity and inclusion by once again linking management bonuses solely to financial...

7 December 2023

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...

23 November 2023

United Kingdom: watered-down version of law on workplace sexual harassment adopted

After more than a year of debate the Worker Protection Act has just been given royal assent, but it is a watered-down version that has been criticised by the unions. The law no longer makes...

30 October 2023

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France: sectors feel economic slowdown to differing degrees

The latest data on France’s occupational sectors (branches professionnelles), covering the year 2023, show how employment trends are shaping workplace dynamics. After a more favourable period for...

19 December 2025

United Kingdom: Parliament finally passes Employment Rights Bill

The UK Labour government's flagship reform of employment rights was passed by both houses on 16 December after a turbulent parliamentary process. The bill introduces numerous changes to labour...

18 December 2025

EU: social partners in telecoms sign joint statement on AI

On 16 December, the social partners in Europe's telecommunications sector unveiled a joint statement on artificial intelligence. They propose an action plan for skills and commit to raising...

18 December 2025

EU: MEPs demand directive on algorithmic management

Members of the European Parliament have called for a directive on algorithmic management. Such legislation would introduce obligations for companies to inform employees, assess health and safety...

17 December 2025

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Spain: new terms and conditions for in-company training contracts

On 25 November, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a regulation on training contracts. This text defines the terms and conditions for hosting work-study students and interns doing professional...

1 December 2025

EU: Commission issues first recommendation on human capital as part of European Semester

In parallel with the European Semester adopted on 25 November, which proposes guidelines to member states on economic policies for the coming year, the European Commission has adopted an...

25 November 2025

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19 December 2025

Germany: apprenticeship openings fall sharply in manufacturing and chemicals

From 1 January 2026, Dutch collective agreements for temporary employment agencies will alter the employment conditions of temp workers. Agencies will be required to pay these workers at least the...

15 December 2025