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 »

Pressure to end teachers’ exemption from NI fair employment rules grows

The exemption of teachers from fair employment legislation in Northern Ireland could be scrapped if a proposal made in private members’ bill is taken forward. The post Pressure to end teachers’ exemption... Read more »

Care leavers in Wales to take part in basic income pilot

Young people leaving care in Wales will be offered the chance to participate in a basic income pilot scheme. The post Care leavers in Wales to take part in basic income pilot... 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 »

Wales shorter week trial would create thousands of jobs, report finds

There is significant support for a shorter working week in Wales, with 57% of the public stating that they would support a four-day week. The post Wales shorter week trial would create... Read more »

Tesla faces California court fight over race discrimination

Tesla alleged to have kept black workers in the lowest level roles and paid them less than white colleagues. The post Tesla faces California court fight over race discrimination appeared first on... Read more »
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