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Western style benefits on rise in Middle East 24/04/2008

Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options. read more

HR European news roundup - March 2008 14/03/2008

Our regular human resources management news roundup from across Europe from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE). Includes: Denmark: New bill on restrictive clauses, ECJ/France: No powers to rule on CNE, EU: ETUC fears the right to strike undermined. read more

Longer life may mean a later retirement 04/03/2008

State retirement ages worldwide look set to increase, spurred on by the twin pressures of increasing social security costs and lower mortality rates. read more

New trends in approaches to global benefits 03/03/2008

A new guide from Mercer to help global companies more effectively assess, compare and provide retirement and medical benefits to their employees reveals a move to defined contribution and 'hybrid' approaches. read more

Bring in the knowledge: The impact of expats in 2008 15/02/2008

Companies are aware that knowledge workers are key to the success of the Dutch economy and, focusing on this growing community, a new congress 'The Impact of Expats' aims to cover everything which companies in the Netherlands bringing knowledge workers into the country need to know. read more

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