It pays to be a cross-culture vulture: Globalisation means employers want staff to learn about other cultures. What does this involve? Ross Bentley reports.
Global HR
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The Police Federation has slammed government proposals to cut 1,500 jobs from the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the next...
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Trade unions across the world have warmly welcomed the signing of a new labour rights deal with communications giant France...
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has received almost 1,000 applications from Polish people in its latest recruitment campaign....
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Amicus to link with unions in Germany and the US to create global super-union
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe union Amicus has signed a deal with three international unions in a move to create a global trade union....
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Cost of out-of-hours cover for GPs hits primary care trusts’ budgets
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherThousands of foreign doctors are cashing in on the UK’s GP shortage by providing out-of-hours cover at expensive rates, it...
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A major drive to take UK HR jobs to South Africa was launched last month as the country bids for...
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TUC to call for ‘social agreement’ to protect migrant workers from exploitation
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMany migrant workers in the UK are over-qualified, work in dangerous conditions and are exploited by employers, the TUC will...
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Northern Ireland BMA chairman welcomes anti-smoking laws as a breath of fresh air
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Northern Ireland has welcomed the government’s announcement that legislation banning smoking in...
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The European Parliament has approved the Services Directive, which makes it easier for a wide range of service providers to do...
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One British-based company and four US-owned organisations appear in a ranking of the top 10 best companies to work for...
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Worker satisfaction survey highlights divide between old and new European states
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEuropean workers are satisfied with their working conditions, due largely to improved job security, a positive working atmosphere and good...
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Employers failing to keep top talent as increasing numbers of expats walk out after return to UK
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCompanies that send employees on international assignments are failing to capitalise on this investment and losing talented staff through inadequate...
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Protesters march over exposure to asbestosMore than 3,000 people joined a protest in Paris last month in support of the...
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Women in Northern Ireland earn almost £100 a week less then their male colleagues, a government report revealed.
The average income...