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UE: Commission proposes measures to facilitate “fair” worker mobility across the Union
The info. On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a series of measures aimed at encouraging “fair” worker mobility within the EU. It wants to remove the administrative...
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- News brief
16 September 2026
The rise of Germany’s far-right AfD, which could soon gain influence over migration policy in Saxony-Anhalt and, following elections on September 20, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well, is...
- HR
- News
- News brief
15 September 2026
Denmark: introduction of a professional ID card for construction site workers
The news. On 3 September, the Danish Parliament adopted a bill introducing a mandatory professional ID card for people working on large construction sites. The card will include, among other...
- HR
- News brief
15 September 2026
Netherlands: towards a ban on housing cost deductions from migrant workers’ wages
The news. On September 10, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Hans Vijlbrief (centre-left) sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating that he intends to prohibit employers...
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- News brief
14 September 2026
United States: Government seeks to eliminate 60-Day grace period allowing foreign workers to find new employment
The news. On September 10, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed eliminating the grace period that allows certain foreign workers to remain legally in the United States for up to...
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14 September 2026
AI: uneven integration but a global challenge for the world of work
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business is profoundly transforming the world of work, and some occupations are now under threat. However, the full extent of its effects remains...
- HR
- Essentials
11 September 2026
France: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
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- News
- News brief
3 September 2026
EU: the Commission will set up an Expert Group on the impact of AI in the world of work
The news. On 22 July 2026, the European Commission published a progress report on the EU-27’s achievements regarding the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights, reinforced by the...
23 July 2026
Germany: Berlin steps up efforts to cut “bureaucracy” in the workplace
The news. On 15 July 2026, the German federal government adopted a package of measures aimed at “reducing bureaucracy” in the workplace. The package primarily targets labour law...
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16 July 2026
EU: companies soon required to provide prior notification for posted workers
The news. On 7 July, the European Parliament definitively adopted the revision of the regulation on the coordination of national social security systems. The text notably clarifies which state is...
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8 July 2026
Chile: Government aims to create 50,000 jobs by October
The news. The Interministerial Employment Committee—bringing together the Ministries of Economy, Women and Gender Equality, Labour and Social Welfare, as well as the Undersecretariat for...
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- News brief
3 July 2026
Sophie Mouhieddine (PwC) : “We are going to create an observatory on the evolution of jobs due to AI”
A few months ago, the advisory and audit firm PwC France and Maghreb (7,000 employees) redefined its “employee value proposition”. The company places the issue of both technical and behavioural...
- HR
- Analysis
2 July 2026
EU: Irish Presidency aims to support quality jobs
The news. Ireland, which takes over from Cyprus as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026, has presented the priorities for its six-month...
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- News brief
2 July 2026
Germany: demographic outlook for the labor market darkens (survey)
The news. In a report published on June 15, the Cologne-based German Economic Institute (IW) warns about the combined effects of declining immigration, falling birth rates, and the mass retirement...
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- News brief
15 June 2026
Michael Fossat (Schneider Electric France): “Post-retirement employment meets a real need”
Along with five other HR directors from major corporations—Ludovic Demierre (Vinci), Caroline Gonin (Transdev), Jean-Claude Le Grand (L’Oréal), Louis-Maxime Negre (Sopra Steria), and Jean-Manuel...
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10 June 2026
EU : the Commission integrates the issue of quality jobs into the European Semester
The info. On 3 June, the European Commission published the spring package of the European Semester, the EU’s community economic and fiscal governance framework incorporating recommendations...
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- News brief
8 June 2026
France: reduction in the duration of unemployment benefits following a mutual termination agreement
The news. On June 2, the French Parliament definitively adopted the bill transposing the February 2026 agreement concluded between the social partners into the Labour Code. This text reduces the...
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3 June 2026
Croatia: stricter language requirements for foreign workers
The news. On May 19, the Croatian Parliament adopted a bill on foreign workers introducing a mandatory language test for those seeking to renew their work permits. The legislation also provides...
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- News brief
1 June 2026
Spain: a new flexible retirement scheme to combine pension and resumption of work
The news. The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a royal decree on 26 May introducing new incentives to combine a partial pension with a return to professional activity. It will enter into...
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- News brief
28 May 2026
Germany: Insurer VHV Gruppe to offset departures linked to ageing with increased use of AI
A leader in life and motor insurance, German insurer VHV Gruppe recently announced that faced with the upcoming departure of the large baby-boom cohorts, the group's companies would step up the...
27 May 2026
United Kingdom: Standard Chartered cuts 8,000 jobs to restructure around AI
The bank Standard Chartered has announced a sweeping restructuring plan to cut nearly 8,000 jobs by 2030. The decision forms part of a global automation strategy driven by artificial intelligence...
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26 May 2026
In the UK, AI will reshape jobs, not necessarily reduce headcount
The news. A report by the Financial Services Skills Commission, submitted to the UK Treasury, estimates that AI will profoundly transform finance-related jobs in the United Kingdom. Up to 50% of...
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22 May 2026
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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: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
3 September 2026
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AI: uneven integration but a global challenge for the world of work
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business is profoundly transforming the world of work, and some occupations are now under threat. However, the full extent of its effects remains...
11 September 2026
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Netherlands: towards a ban on housing cost deductions from migrant workers’ wages
The news. On September 10, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Hans Vijlbrief (centre-left) sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating that he intends to prohibit employers...
14 September 2026
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Germany: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt raises concerns over labour supply and workplace cohesion
The rise of Germany’s far-right AfD, which could soon gain influence over migration policy in Saxony-Anhalt and, following elections on September 20, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well, is...
15 September 2026
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UE: Commission proposes measures to facilitate “fair” worker mobility across the Union
The info. On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a series of measures aimed at encouraging “fair” worker mobility within the EU. It wants to remove the administrative...
16 September 2026
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Denmark: introduction of a professional ID card for construction site workers
The news. On 3 September, the Danish Parliament adopted a bill introducing a mandatory professional ID card for people working on large construction sites. The card will include, among other...
15 September 2026