Employment and skills development

The news. On May 18, the Swedish Parliament voted on a bill raising the salary threshold required to obtain a work permit for third-country nationals. This will increase from 80% to 90% of the...

20 May 2026

Switzerland: the popular initiative to curb immigration is worrying economic and scientific circles

The Swiss popular initiative aimed at sharply limiting immigration — if necessary by questioning the agreement on the free movement of persons with the EU — is sparking debate in economic...

12 May 2026

ILO proposes a roadmap to strengthen vocational training

The news. In a report published on 5 May, the International Labour Organization outlines the necessary steps to strengthen lifelong learning systems in the face of the skills gap. These are...

5 May 2026

ILO adopts first-ever conclusions on AI, focusing on industry

The news. On 21 April, governments, employers, and trade unions from the manufacturing sector adopted the International Labour Organization’s first-ever conclusions on AI, decent work, and a...

28 April 2026

Netherlands: Government proposes job retention scheme to tackle crises

The news. The Dutch Council of Ministers unveiled a bill on 24 April designed to support companies facing an exogenous crisis that results in an activity downturn of at least 20% over a two-month...

28 April 2026

Germany: a large-scale study finds a 16% AI gender gap in favor of men

The Institute for Employment Research (IAB), in collaboration with Initiative D21—a prominent association of institutions and companies dedicated to tackling the digital divide—has released a...

27 April 2026

France: an “AI Month” to accelerate technology adoption within Kiabi

Last March, the ready-to-wear group Kiabi (10,000 employees across 37 countries) organised an “AI Month” dedicated to staff at its head office near Lille, in France. The programme included...

22 April 2026

France: Safran deploys global plan to upskill employees in generative AI

On 22 January, the industrial and technology group Safran (45,000 employees in France) and trade unions signed a new five-year agreement on training and skills development. The text provides for...

16 April 2026

How agentic AI will reshape adtech roles

The rise of agentic AI is sparking widespread debate over task simplification and automation, often alongside internal restructuring and headcount reductions. mind Media examined how adtech...

7 April 2026

EU: social partners publish recommendations to tackle skills mismatch

The news. In February, European social partners—including the European Trade Union Confederation and BusinessEurope for employers—published around ten recommendations to “improve...

3 April 2026

Germany: launch of the “WE-Fair” alliance for binational training of skilled foreign workers

Germany continues to expand and diversify its initiatives to attract skilled foreign labour from outside the EU. In mid-March 2026, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development...

26 March 2026

Spain: a bill to regulate internships

On 3 March, the Council of Ministers approved the bill on the “Status for persons undergoing non-professional practical training in companies”. The text limits the number of interns a company can...

13 March 2026

Block to slash workforce by nearly half

The news. In his latest shareholder letter, Jack Dorsey, CEO of payment service provider Block (formerly Square), announced plans to slash the company’s workforce “by nearly half, from...

6 March 2026

Netherlands: new government seeks to “control” social costs

In his government policy statement to Parliament on 25 February, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced several measures designed to "control" social costs. Notably, he proposed raising the...

5 March 2026

EU: co-legislators aim to pivot European Globalisation Adjustment Fund towards restructuring anticipation

On 25 February, the Council of the EU and the Parliament reached an agreement on the Commission’s proposed regulation to expand the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). Under the...

2 March 2026

France: LinkedIn reveals most sought-after HR skills

LinkedIn is revealing the most sought-after HR skills in 2026 in a study to be published on 24 February, which mind RH is previewing. Internal communication, training planning, occupational health...

24 February 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

France: Crédit Agricole to tighten remote work rules

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

France: Orange submits gender equality agreement – including AI provisions – for union approval

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

mind RH analysis – Initial findings from CSRD social indicators

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

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

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

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

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

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