Global HR

Multinationals plan to focus on controlling spiralling costs of pensions.

Colombia has continued to live up to its reputation as being the world's most dangerous place for unionists

Car maker General Motors (GM) is to cut $15bn (£8.5bn) from its workers' healthcare plan.

Northern Ireland is to ban smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces.

Emma Sanderson, solicitor in the employment group at Withers LLP, offers guidance about employing workers from across the Atlantic, including contracts and tax implications

As many as 5,000 people die every day as a result of work-related accidents or illnesses, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said.

Unemployment levels in the US have risen dramatically as a direct result of the impact of hurricane Katrina.

I saw your coverage of the Deloitte report on HR practices in central Europe mirroring the west (PersonnelToday.com, 23 August)....

The European Parliament has voted to reform its much-maligned remuneration system, although a number of crucial exemptions may extend the 'gravy train' image of politicians in Brussels and Strasbourg. Ross Wigham reports

When we say the words 'public sector', we all think of well-paid staff, luxurious workplaces and the happy smiles of a million joyous employees serving the state for the good of their fellow man

Like most people, Guru claims to have a certain percentage of Scottish blood. Any doubter about the authenticity of this claim can pop around to the Manor and check - it's in a jar in the pantry

Victoria Petrova is at the forefront of Russian HR practice. Mike Berry takes a look at her achievements

Deloitte's The State of HR in Central Europe report looks at how HR is evolving in six countries. Kirstie Redford takes a closer look.

In an increasingly violent society, domestic abuse is not just occurring in the home. Joel Ceausu reports on why staff protection is becoming a high priority for corporate America