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One year after the first complaint lodged by an employee fired because he criticized his employer on Facebook, the American government wants to use this social network as an instrument to combat...

25 October 2011

United States: revival of the debate over the importance of applicants’ financial background during recruitment procedures

One year after the federal agency on professional equality held a public meeting on the subject, about 30 unions and associations* revived the debate on discrimination during recruitment...

14 October 2011

Germany: discounter Kik launches advertising campaign to improve its image as an employer

For three months, the employees of the German clothing discounter Kik will explain, in commercials on TV and in theaters, why they feel good in their company. This campaign, launched by the...

22 September 2011

Germany: employees’ good ideas helped businesses save EUR 1.37 billion in 2010

of August by the German Institute for Business Management (Deutsche Institut für Betriebswirtschaft, DIB) reports on the management of ideas in German businesses in 2010. In the 176 companies...

1 September 2011

Great Britain: the private sector is hiring but needs more talent

Recruitment picks up. For this study, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) interviewed the human resources managers of 1,100 businesses in Europe and in the US. Recruitment forecasts in 2011 are twice...

9 December 2010

Google: search engine follows HR to fight against “brain drain”

or user of highly-skilled workers, brain hunt is a daily sport, sometimes dangerous for the businesses affected. To limit the risks of loosing in creativity and competitiveness in the long run...

2 July 2009

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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...

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British bank Barclays cuts 5,000 jobs to invest in AI

Banking group Barclays has announced the cutting of 5% of its global workforce by the end of the year. Beyond disappointing quarterly results, Barclays primarily intends to free up the funds...

28 October 2026

Germany: non-EU recruitment remains marginal despite skilled immigration reform

The news. Nearly a year and a half after the entry into force of the “Skilled Immigration Development Act”, only 4% of businesses have recruited at least one employee directly from a...

28 October 2026

EU: several social texts promised for 2027

The news. On 4 November, the European Commission presented its work programme for 2027. While the focus is once again on simplification, several social texts have been announced. The European...

4 November 2026