Global – A global perspective on Europe’s new data protection law (Staffing Industry Review)

Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, comes into force May 25. It increases regulation on business and adds rights for individuals. It also increases penalties for noncompliance. “But the biggest impact for businesses lies in the heightened emphasis on transparency and the requirement...

UK – LinkedIn report notes decreased hiring from major EU markets

The UK has become less attractive as a destination for international talent, according to LinkedIn’s April UK Workforce Report. In the first quarter, the UK lost more professionals to the 27-member EU than it gained from them. Migration has been steadily falling since the UK voted for Brexit, and LinkedIn’s...

Greece – Economy improving, labour market reforms helping

Greece’s economy is making strides to recover from its economic crisis, and labour market reforms have improved competitiveness and are helping create jobs, according to a new report by the OECD. GDP growth is also picking up steam and is projected to remain above 2% this year and next.

The report highlights...

Ireland – Job vacancies rise by 9% (BreakingNews.ie)

Irish job vacancies rose by 9% year over year in the first quarter, BreakingNews.ie reported citing data from Irishjobs.ie. Growth occurred across multiple sectors. Science pharmaceuticals and food rose 23% year over years while medical professionals and healthcare rose 15%. However, vacancies in sales...

UK – Hermes’ courier case could have ‘major ramifications’ on labour rights in gig economy (The Guardian)

Courier company Hermes faced an employment tribunal which began in Leeds on Monday in a case that could have major ramifications on labour rights in the growing gig economy, The Guardian reported. Eight couriers at Hermes — which delivers packages for retailers such as Next, Asos, John Lewis,...

Spain – Grupo Norte president calls for new labour model for country, also announces firm’s sales rose 7%

Grupo Norte President José Rolando Álvarez last week called for a new labour model in Spain that allows for temporary agencies to intermediate contracts of indefinite duration with the aim of raising employment. The Madrid-based provider of staffing and other services also reported sales rose by 7%...

Switzerland – Temporary workers’ hours up 15% over year in Q1

The number of hours worked by temporary workers in Switzerland was up 15.3% year over year in the first quarter, according to Swissstaffing’s Staffingindex released last week.

This is the first time there has been a double-digit increase, according to the organisation. It’s driven by increased demand...

Belgium – Growth in hours worked by temps maintained in March

Compared to March last year, the Belgian staffing sector recorded an increase of 5.81% in the number of hours worked by temporary agency workers. This compares to a 6.23% increase seen in February 2018 compared to February 2017. The seasonally and calendar-adjusted data is provided by Federgon, the organisation...

Switzerland – Randstad names Swiss International Air Lines as most attractive employer

Randstad named Swiss International Air Lines as the most attractive employer in Switzerland. It was followed by Zurich Airport in second place and Patek Philippe in third place.

“It is important to us that we establish a strong employer brand which allows us not only to retain our talented personnel...

Spain – Country should do more to give workers the right skills, report says

Spain must ramp up vocational education and training, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Skills demands in Spain are more polarized than in many OECD countries with a high share of jobs requiring either very low or very high skills.

While the government...