Claire Keogh examines the positives and negatives of the current weak US dollar and strategies for assisting employees abroad who are feeling the pinch. read more

According to a study by Mercer, global salaries are expected to rise by an average of six percent in 2008, 1.9 percent above inflation, which may suggest a turning of the tides for outsourcing labour. read more

A study by Mercer shows that six of the world’s ten highest paying counties for information technology (IT) managers are in Western Europe. The 2007 'Pay Around the World' survey compared total annual cash compensation and remuneration information for IT staff of 6,545 companies in 35 different countries. read more

In an effort to address unrest among the labour force and to create a more “harmonious” society, China has proposed new labour and union legislation. read more

While Central Eastern Europe is coming into its own by realising the value of intellect in business, South Eastern Europe continues to develop more slowly. We look at what this means for people managers working in the region. read more