Spain to trial four-day working week

The Spanish government has agreed to trial a four-day working week for companies interested in the idea. The post Spain to trial four-day working week appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Health and social care staff in Wales to get one-off bonus

More than 200,000 NHS health workers and social care staff in Wales are to receive a £735 bonus from the government. The post Health and social care staff in Wales to get... Read more »

Nokia to slash global workforce by up to 10,000

Nokia plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide, including almost 100 in the UK, in order to generate funds that can be used for research and development. The post Nokia to... Read more »

Could a blockchain health record help HR handle the pandemic?

There could be a need for employees to share health credentials once the pandemic recedes. IBM is one of the companies developing secure ‘health passports’.  The post Could a blockchain health record... Read more »

Spain to be first in EU to give gig economy workers employee rights

Platform workers to be given employee status while unions will be given the right to access algorithms used by gig firms. The post Spain to be first in EU to give gig... Read more »

Modern slavery statement registry launched

The Home Office has launched a central registry for modern slavery statements to enable scrutiny and improve transparency. The post Modern slavery statement registry launched appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Budget introduces elite visa to lure tech entrepreneurs

The UK government is set to introduce an ‘elite points-based visa’, a further component of its drive to revamp the immigration system post-Brexit. The post Budget introduces elite visa to lure tech... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35

Can employers insist their staff have a coronavirus vaccination? What is IR35? Last month’s big HR questions answered by XpertHR… The post Top 10 HR questions February 2021: Vaccination and IR35 appeared... Read more »

European Commission to consult over future of gig economy

The European Commission has begun its consultation on the rights of gig economy workers whose labour is governed by digital platforms. The post European Commission to consult over future of gig economy... Read more »

Most US firms ‘just going through the motions’ on inclusion

Diversity and inclusion policies must be part of business strategy and deeply embedded if they are to be effective, finds Josh Bersin study. The post Most US firms ‘just going through the... Read more »
Subscribe to our Newsletter