Global HR

Employers warned of perils of sending staff to danger zones
Employers must think more carefully about sending staff to dangerous...

The UK's productivity performance continues to be lower than that of France and the US, official figures reveal.

EU waters down cross-border working proposals to allay union fears over jobs.

Staff fears in police mergers; BA pilots prepare for strike; UK is shining example

House of Lords ruling gives overseas employees the rightto claim unfair dismissal. By Melanie Russell, head of litigation know-how,
Olswang

Nine out of ten foreign-born executives believe that working in London has benefited their career and increased their understanding of global business

China’s explosive economic growth means that more executives will be heading to the country this year, new research shows. According...

The use of performance-related pay is growing on a global scale

UN health agency threatens to sack disgruntled employees; Total U-turn as oil giant offers compensation to villagers; Strikes fail to deter Spanish government's labour reforms; Restructuring responsible for Europe's job losses

Former councillor accuses Northern Ireland political party of sexual discrimination over a failed job application.

Increasing numbers of UK graduates are being recruited by Indian call centres, according to union officials

The Norwegian government has threatened to close down companies that fail to meet proposed boardroom quotas for women.

Telecoms giants agree 'transfer fee' for Motorola's former president and chief operating officer.

Virgin feeling blue as older applicants win discrimination case; Rapid recruitment benefits; Overseas views a world apart; HR's worldwide influence

Storms land US with major unemployment headache as thousands forced onto benefits.