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Uber has signed a landmark agreement with the GMB union that allows the union to represent its approximately 70,000 within the UK. This landmark deal marks a departure from the ride-hailing...

27 May 2021

Germany: the Allianz ‘Global accelerator program’ concentrates on internal retraining in IT and organization management

In 2019, the German insurer identified that it was running the risk of not having enough managers specialized in IT and organization management over a five to ten year horizon. Instead of...

26 May 2021

Great Britain: employers’ confederation advocating a green jobs focus

In its report released on 23 May, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is inviting UK employers to mobilize as soon as possible towards the "green economy". The CBI’s report: ‘Seize the...

26 May 2021

Italy: generational renewal programs pick up the pace at corporate giants TIM (ex Telecom Italia) and Enel

Telephony giant TIM, which has set up a major voluntary early retirement program (c.f. article No.12419), is now committed to making 750 new hires during 2021 and 2022. The bulk of the recruitment...

25 May 2021

Italy: second “Sostegni” decree frees up additional €4.2 billion for jobs and combatting poverty

Italy’s second support decree – the “Decreto Sostegni Bis” – was adopted by the Council of Ministers, the Italian government’s executive organ, on 20 May. With a view to redoubling efforts to aid...

21 May 2021

United Kingdom: Boohoo aligns executive bonuses to CSR targets

Having been rocked by the scandal surrounding poor practices at its suppliers last year (see article n°12051), UK online clothing retailer Boohoo is looking to restore its image and has decided...

21 May 2021

France: Korian and Monoprix harness government-backed retraining scheme

Following in the footsteps of cleaning firm Derichebourg, Monoprix (part of the Casino group) has signed a partnership with Korian and joined its 'Passerelles' crossover programme. The agreement...

20 May 2021

Germany: new World of Work Council produces controversial initial report

The new council of ‘independent’ experts, set up in 2020 by the Ministry of Labour to advise the federal government on issues relating to the world of work, presented its first report on 18 May...

20 May 2021

Great Britain: Standard Life Aberdeen seeks to reduce the environmental impact of teleworking

The Scottish asset management company plans to accelerate its carbon neutrality policy by reducing carbon emissions a further 50% by 2025. On 18 May the company announced a new plan of attack that...

20 May 2021

Australia: a delivery driver secures official ‘employee’ recognition and successfully claims against Deliveroo for wrongful dismissal

On 18 May, Australia's Fair Work Commission (industrial relations tribunal) found Deliveroo guilty of wrongful dismissal. In doing so, the commission found that the former delivery worker was an...

19 May 2021

Germany: Porsche signs an agreement providing for 12 mobility days per month and 40% fewer in-office spaces

On 16 May, the social partners at Germany’s high-end car manufacturer Porsche announced they had signed a company agreement on ‘mobile work’. Among other things, this agreement provides for the...

18 May 2021

Greece: labor law reform facing strong opposition

On 12 May, the Greek government detailed a wide-ranging reform of labour law that encompasses working time, teleworking, the right to disconnect, paternity leave, strike action and platform...

18 May 2021

India: companies supporting employees and their families as they face the sheer intensity of the health crisis

The second wave of Covid-19 is sweeping across India like a tsunami. On 12 May, 348,421 new cases and 4,205 deaths were recorded for just one day. Companies are redoubling their efforts and...

12 May 2021

Spain: ‘Riders’ law recognizes employee status for home delivery platform workers

Spain’s government has approved the so-called ‘Riders’ Law, which frames the status of home delivery platform workers. The text, published as a decree-law in the Official State Bulletin (BOE) on...

12 May 2021

Great Britain: the government calls on companies to mobilize against loneliness

On 08 May, the UK government published fresh guidance with good practices for employers to better combat employee loneliness. The report urges companies to automatically include the issue of...

11 May 2021

Workplace Covid-19 vaccinations: seven country comparative table

Only a few countries allow businesses to take control of Covid-19 vaccinations. Planet Labor has sought to compare how various states are organizing employee vaccinations and has taken a snapshot...

11 May 2021

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