10ZiG, a leader in endpoint hardware and management software for VDI and Cloud, has kicked off 2021 with its most powerful device ever – the 6100 Thin & Zero Client Series. LEICESTER, UK – 10ZiG is welcoming into its comprehensive and diverse product line of Thin & Zero Clients, the most powerful one yet, known […] More
ZURICH – Today, over 90 senior leadership figures worldwide called on U.S. President Joe Biden to lift those economic sanctions that kill, displace, impoverish and otherwise harm the civilian population of Syria, as called for by the UN Special Rapporteur for Unilateral Coercive Measures, Prof. Alena Douhan. The UN Special Rapporteur declared in a statement […] More
New CBO brings 20 years of international results-driven experience to leadership team as company expands and engages new markets London, January 21, 2021 – Leading international mobile technology company, Upstream, has appointed Fernando Bortman as its new Chief Business Officer. He will be responsible for driving Upstream’s global revenue growth and business acceleration as it […] More
Have questions about the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials? In every issue, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Have additional questions? Send them to SHRMCertNews@shrm.org. Q: What is a verification review? A: In order to protect the integrity of the SHRM certification program, SHRM conducts verification reviews of a […] More
What is the most effective way to learn how to drive a car? You could attend a classroom lecture about the rules of the road. You could watch a video about how to merge into highway traffic. You could read about the mechanics of using a manual transmission. All these types of learning will support […] More
Stay interviews can be truly valuable to any organization at the start of a new year. The stay interview is a structured discussion between a leader and an employee, by which the leader discovers specific opportunities to strengthen engagement and retention within the organization. Considering the challenges we have all faced in 2020, a stay […] More
BYonkruud / Shutterstock.com Unilever will require all of its suppliers to pay their staff a ‘living wage’, and has committed to developing the skills of millions of people in its own workforce and beyond. The company, which is behind major brands including Marmite and Dove, will require anyone that provides goods and services to the […] More
Shutterstock Earlier this week, business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed that the government was looking at changes to workers’ rights now that the UK did not need to follow EU directives – after having initially denied any such move. The story was sparked by news reports that some workers’ protections and rules brought in under the […] More
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the further extension would mean “certainty” for millions of jobsDavid Cliff/NurPhoto/PA Images Rishi Sunak is mulling over an extension to the government’s furlough scheme beyond the end of April, and could announce the move in his 3 March Budget. The chancellor is looking at options to extend the job retention scheme […] More
Aviva has announced the closure of offices across the UK alongside plans to allow staff to work from home, beyond Covid restrictions. The investment company, which employs 16,000 people in the UK, said the plans would not lead to job cuts and offices would still be available for staff on a rotation basis. It said […] More
“Proof of productivity has been reduced to attendance at back-to-back Zoom calls.”Shutterstock Being productive at work in many organisations means how many video calls you’ve attended. But as we move forward into a new era of work, HR can be the force for common sense, bringing back those water-cooler chats and “unproductive moments” that can […] More
Press Release Market launch also in France with successful digital sales model Feu Vert committed to service Aiways U5 (model year 2020) now available at attractive conditions Online orders via www.aiwayscars.fr Munich, 20 January 2021 – Aiways, the Shanghai-based start-up for electric mobility, is expanding its presence in Europe. With its market entry in France, […] More
