Hays and Shell cut Russia ties but for other firms withdrawal is complex

Hays recruitment and Shell latest to sever ties with Russia, but other companies wrestle with difficult ethical decisions and complex choices. The post Hays and Shell cut Russia ties but for other... Read more »

McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to halt operations in Russia

Food and drink giants will pay wages of staff in Russia while operations are halted. The post McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to halt operations in Russia appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Ikea latest business to shut down in Russia

The Swedish furniture giant – one of the largest western European employers in Russia – has closed its 17 outlets there. The post Ikea latest business to shut down in Russia appeared... Read more »

CIPD asks businesses to support employees over Ukraine conflict

Employers asked to increase flexibility over working hours, compassionate support including bereavement leave, and wellbeing checks. The post CIPD asks businesses to support employees over Ukraine conflict appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Ukraine: ‘I don’t care if I’m fired. You have to do something’

With so many workers from eastern Europe working for international firms in the UK and elsewhere, tensions between employees over the invasion are inevitable. The post Ukraine: ‘I don’t care if I’m... Read more »

Thousands of Saudi women apply for 30 train driver jobs on high speed line

A loosening of restrictions on female employment in Saudi Arabia has seen 28,000 women apply for 30 posts as train drivers. The post Thousands of Saudi women apply for 30 train driver... Read more »

Age discrimination: IBM accused of calling older staff ‘dinobabies’

IBM has been accused of attempting to force out older workers in order to shift the age profile of its workforce. The post Age discrimination: IBM accused of calling older staff ‘dinobabies’... Read more »

Google adds London offices and aims for 10k headcount

On top of the vast building under construction in King’s Cross, the web giant has now bought 408,000 sq ft of offices in Bloomsbury. The post Google adds London offices and aims... Read more »

Ursula von der Leyen to press for EU-wide female board quotas

EU moves to establish more female boardroom representation in larger companies is set to be revived. The post Ursula von der Leyen to press for EU-wide female board quotas appeared first on... Read more »

Technicality sees European court reject ‘gay cake’ appeal

The European Court of Human Rights stated that Gareth Lee’s ‘gay cake’ case had failed to exhaust domestic remedies. The post Technicality sees European court reject ‘gay cake’ appeal appeared first on... Read more »
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