American Express has developed a programme called Blue Work, which marries various work styles with appropriate work spaces. This programme helps the company manage not only the new work preferences of different generations, but is also cost-effective and increases productivity and employee engagement.
A December 2009 survey of almost 500 mothers and fathers run by Dad.info and Netmums showed that 4 out of 10 fathers do not take paternity leave. 72 percent of those who did not take leave gave the reason that they could not afford to take it, while 14 percent said that they didn’t have […]
Research by Gloria Moss has found that the glass ceiling complained of by professional women does not exist in Latvia. She has written the book, ‘Profiting from Diversity: The Business Advantages and the Obstacles to Achieving Diversity’ which shows that Latvia is the best place in Europe to get ahead as a woman. In 2006,
On the 17th of October, Hindus worldwide celebrated the Diwali, which commemorates the victory of good over evil, when Lord Rama defeated Ravana and rescued his wife Sita from his custody. For this celebration, many European Hindus flocked to the Sri Kamadchi Ampal temple in Hamm, Germany.
Management Today has released their 2009 list of the ‘35 Most Powerful Women under 35’ (UK). Although the average age remains the same as last year – 31 – the youngest-ever to appear on this year’s list is 19. The 2009 leaders have succeeded in every kind of business with representatives from advertising, management consultancy, […]
For many, retirement will come later than would have a few years ago. Given the economic downturn, more employees in their 60s are delaying retirement for least two to three years, and some are even planning on working beyond 70. Those over 50 who lost 40% or more in investments are about twice as likely […]
Ursula Burns is the first African American woman to lead a major U.S. corporation and the first female CEO to take the reins from another woman. A mechanical engineer by training, Burns has a strong understanding of the business and its challenges. She came to the company as a summer intern in 1980, and joined […]
At a meeting in Stockholm on the 16th October, ministers responsible for gender equality, finance and economics discussed, ‘Does gender equality boost economic growth?’. The conference discussed how and why gender equality is important in achieving long-term, sustainable economic growth in the EU also with a view to the future shape of the EU’s strategy […]
The successful integration of third-country nationals legally residing in the Member States of the European Union is vital to strengthening freedom, security and justice in Europe. In response to this, the European Commission, Directorate General for Justice, Liberty and Security has launched a website on Integration.
In Stuttgart, Germany, the 24th of September marked the first meeting of Daimler Group’s new GL@D network, which stands for the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Network of Daimler. The goal of the network is to address homosexuality in the workplace.
