Many small and medium companies are turning to migrant labour because of the “shockingly low opinions” employers have “of the skills, experience and productivity” of British-born workers, according to a survey published today. The study by the British Chambers of Commerce said a shortage of suitably qualified and committed British workers was storing up problems […]
Germany’s interior minister has called for an EU-wide dialogue with Muslims in an effort to integrate them better. Wolfgang Schaeuble suggested that the EU should promote the training of imams to encourage Muslim leaders who were comfortable with European values. He compared
Integrating new location-aware computer networks with old-fashioned human networks, researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have developed an innovative solution to the problem of isolation that faces women in the academic science and engineering workforce.
Migrants are playing a vital part in overcoming one of the biggest barriers to business expansion by making up for a shortage of skilled workers, employers say. The comments from the CBI, based on a survey of the London job market, contradict claims by opponents of an “open door” policy that east European immigrants are […]
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has officially been adopted by the UN General Assembly. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities represents a historical moment for the European disability movement.
From 6 April, 2007 carers will join parents of children under six (or disabled children under 18) in acquiring the right to request to work flexibly. This means their employer has to take their request seriously and follow a laid down procedure and timescale. Flexible working can include
Greece announced that it would take part in a program that aims to tackle illegal immigration by offering jobs to migrants on short-term contracts and providing them with greater financial rewards if they return to their homelands.
Clerks and representatives of NGOs from Prague learn to work with immigrants more efficiently in a special course. The course is held within the project “Be In During Integration,” which is covered from the European Social Fund and the state budget. Some 310,000 foreigners live legally in the Czech Republic, making up 2.5%t of inhabitants.
Flexible working is central to the way McDonald’s Restaurants does business. All hourly-paid employees choose their availability on a weekly basis, there’s a part-time scheme for restaurant managers and office staff can work compressed summer hours to get more from their weekends. Also,
A December Eurobarometer survey shows attitudes towards homosexuality vary widely across EU Member States. An average of 44% of EU citizens believe that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. Acceptance levels range from 82% in The Netherlands to 12% in Latvia. Marriage – or a similar legal union – is currently possible in the […]
