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UK – High Court rejects union bid to overturn Deliveroo worker rights decision (Reuters)

2 May 2018

The High Court rejected an application by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain to review a decision not to allow it to represent food courier Deliveroo’s riders in Camden as it pushes for workers’ rights in the gig economy, Reuters reported. Britain’s Central Arbitration Committee rejected...


UK – Harvey Nash transformation nearly done, 2017 revenue up 9% in constant currency

1 May 2018

Harvey Nash (HVN: LSE) reported revenue rose 9.2% in constant currency in 2017, but operating profit fell 40.3%, according to preliminary results released last week. The London-based global IT recruitment and services firm also reported wrapping up its transformation program, and looking ahead.

“We’ve...


UK – Executive search firms fear exposure to fines under GDPR, but not all is ‘doom and gloom’

1 May 2018

Two-thirds of executive search firms fear they could be exposed to significant fines under the General Data Protection Regulation, according to research released by Invenias, an executive search software platform.

The survey found 65% of global executive search professionals consider their biggest GDPR-related...


UK – One-third expect legal challenges to IR35 public sector reforms

1 May 2018

Legal challenges to the controversial IR35 public sector reforms seem likely, according to a survey released by Freelancer and Contractor Services Association.

The survey queried intermediaries who support about 33,500 workers in public sector roles about the level of IR35 compliance testing undertaken...


UK – McDonalds workers strike over zero hour contracts

1 May 2018

A small number of McDonald’s workers in Manchester, Watford, Crayford and Cambridge took May Day as an opportunity to strike in a dispute over zero-hours contracts and working conditions. The Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union are also asking for a choice of fixed-hour contracts, a £10 per hour...


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

1 May 2018

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

30 April 2018

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

30 April 2018

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)

30 April 2018

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)

30 April 2018

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,...