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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’.
‘Infodemic’ and ‘Covid myopia’ pose risks to global workforce
Risks facing the global workforce have reached their highest level since 2016, with a growing ‘infodemic’ and mental health issues among significant challenges.
Employee sacked for using Hitler meme wins pay out
A BP employee in Australia who lost his job after sending colleagues a Hitler meme parodying the company’s wage negotiations...
Downfall of BP worker averted after appeal victory
Australian BP employee wins on appeal after mocking pay negotiations with well known Hitler meme from the film Downfall.
Australia rejects visa-free immigration deal with UK
The Australian government is not keen on the idea of an influx of unskilled UK labour heading Down Under after Brexit.
CPD: On the right tracks – how a New Zealand railway company has taken toxicity out of its workplace
The links between engagement, performance and health and wellbeing are increasingly well-recognised. Maryan Street outlines the key lessons that New...
Germany lags behind as gender pay gap narrows
The UK’s slight gender pay gap narrowing means it is in step with other economically similar nations. But Germany has...
Australian employment law: 10 key features
Generous leave entitlements and a unique legal framework characterise Australian employment law. Qian Mou highlights 10 interesting aspects of workplaces...
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