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A consultation has been launched into whether workforce reporting on disability should be introduced for U.K. employers with 250 or more employees.

When organizations make perfunctory or symbolic efforts to give the appearance of inclusiveness, employees (and candidates) from marginalized or under-represented groups…

New restrictions in Italy apply to more than just offshoring situations. Employers that are planning layoffs in Italy should carefully consider the new provisions.

Amid the latest COVID-19 surge, employers and employees across Europe have pushed back return-to-work plans with government encouragement.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government recently announced a new workweek for all public-sector employees.

As employers strive to make their workplaces more inclusive, they shouldn’t overlook first-generation professionals (FGPs). Also known as As employers strive to make…

Ontario recently became the first Canadian province to bar employers from entering into noncompete agreements with employees.

Diversity and inclusion have taken on greater prominence for companies in India in recent years, with more firms wanting to build an equitable workplace.

Countries throughout Latin America have been re-examining and revising their laws as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a threat to public health.

An internship at American Express in 2021 led to an offer for a full-time job when college student Mausam Mehta graduates in May, and taught her the importance of…

The role of HR professionals has evolved significantly amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but more change is expected in the year ahead, according to HR experts speaking at the…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have announced that for public-sector employees, the workweek will be reduced to four-and-a-half days, with the weekend…

Recent news stories have highlighted the role whistleblowers played in curbing international financial crimes, bringing to light alleged financial mismanagement and the…

​Peering into the swirling mists of the new year, HR leaders share their predictions for organizational and employee development; diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I);…

New practical guidance was recently released on hybrid working in the UK. The guidance covers recruitment, health and safety, and ensuring policies and practices are…

A report that found most companies are ‘going through the motions’ of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts was the top SHRM Online DE&I article in 2021. Read…

Officials in Ontario, Canada, recently extended temporary COVID-19 safety measures through July 30, 2022.

Allowing women to advance further in their careers will require shifts at many levels, and any initiatives must address discrimination in education, hiring processes and…

As many people work from home to avoid the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has passed legislation to help workers disconnect from their…

While Christmas carols, movies and commercials fill our screens and radios, not everyone celebrates the holiday or wants to be off work on Dec. 25. Here are examples of…