Outlook of Employment in Norway

Possible impacts on Norway’s economy with unemployment rates at 4%

Based on continued dropping unemployment rates, it appears that immigration and work opportunities in Norway may be a possibility for foreign workers.

Mental Health in the Workplace in 2019

With over 2.77 billion social media users as of 2019, the workplace looks very different in comparison to the one from 10 or more years ago. According to Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, 40% of adults looked at their phones within five minutes of waking up — with nearly 66% of those under 35 saying they did the same. Most participants said their social media habits interrupted face-to-face conversations with friends and family. Other studies, including one conducted by The Pew Research Center, a US think-tank, found that 25% of American adults were “almost constantly” online.

An Analysis of Brexit – Part 2: How should the HR Industry Respond to the Changing Labor Market

With the impending and proposed changes to the UK labor market due to Brexit, there are a variety of ways that HR departments will need to prepare themselves. The first, and most prominent, issue will be the potential loss of many low-skilled migrant workers. Many jobs that require fewer skills – and hence get paid less – are not seen as an attractive option for native-born British workers.

An Analysis of Brexit – Part 1: How the HR Industry in the UK and EU have been affected by Brexit

Following the referendum held in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, it was determined, by majority vote, that the UK would no longer be a part of the European Union (EU). Now the two-year ratification process is coming to a close and major changes will be taking place shortly, unless another extension for the process is granted. It is hoped that the full transition period will be complete by the year 2021.

Advocating for Diversity and Inclusion Training Plans

It’s 2019 and diversity and inclusion seem to be hot topics on everyone’s mind. With a variety of different organizations advocating in the workforce, a large majority of operating organizations in North America are now offering specific diversity and inclusion training seminars. Does this training really make an organization’s workforce more inclusive? Does it change years of latent stereotypes? Are there certain industries that are benefiting more than others?

A New Outlook for the Japanese Foreign Labor Market

Starting in April 2019, Japan will release a new foreign worker visa permit, which is certain to change how business has been conducted in the country up until this point. The proposed visa structure has been revised to accommodate and cope with the nation’s impending severe labor shortages.