Our regular human resources management news roundup from across Europe from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE). Includes: Czech Republic: Denial or sickness benefit unlawful, EEA: Growth of labour costs, Netherlands: Cutbacks in childcare support. read more

Denmark will be the best place in the world to conduct business over the next five years, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest business environment rankings. read more

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

Technology correspondent, Andy Goldberg, discovers that many workers are feeling drained by the constant flood of communications in the digital age. read more

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