• The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) has published a new policy paper highlighting the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business.
• This document provides strategic guidance for employers on the effective adoption and management of AI technologies.
• Key Takeaways: 

- AI as a Catalyst for Change: AI can optimise processes, enhance customer experiences, and provide competitive advantages.

- Balancing Benefits and Risks: Managing AI's impact on employment, data privacy, and ethical considerations is crucial.

- Strategic Adoption: Employers must proactively implement AI strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

• Eramet, a pioneering force in the mining industry, has signed its first global agreement to establish a comprehensive social protection solution for its employees worldwide.
• Known as Eramet Global Care, this agreement underscores the company's commitment to employee welfare and corporate social responsibility. It ensures that employees receive consistent benefits regardless of their location and promotes equity and solidarity within the organisation.

• The Italian Data Protection Authority has recently issued an updated version of its guidelines on managing workplace email and metadata processing.
• This update, formalised in Measure No. 364 on 6 June 2024, revises the previous guidelines (document no. 642 of 21 December 2023) and provides crucial clarifications for employers.
• It follows the 30-day public consultation launched by the Supervisory Authority after the publication of the first guidelines.

• Honduras has taken a significant step towards reducing the gender inequality gap in the workplace by implementing a new labour inspection protocol through AGREEMENT No. SETRASS-160-2024.
• This initiative aims to address gender discrimination in employment and occupation, reinforcing the country’s commitment to fair labour practices.

• The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has released a new guide titled "Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework."
• The PCPD's Model Framework offers employers a structured approach to managing AI technologies while safeguarding personal data privacy.

• On 18 July 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) successfully launched the Formalization Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean, known as FORLAC 2.0.
• The initiative represents a significant step towards tackling labour informality in Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers a structured approach to fostering economic growth, social protection, and decent work opportunities in the region.

• The European Social Partners in the banking sector have released a new Joint Declaration addressing the employment aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• European Social Partners emphasise the importance of social dialogue, including collective bargaining, as essential tools for addressing the impacts of new technologies, including AI, on the workplace.
• They commit to ongoing monitoring and analysis of these impacts and stress the role of social dialogue in guiding the transformation of work and work organisation in response to technological advancements.

• On 27 May 2024, the Labour Appeal Court decided the case National Union of Food Beverage Wine Spirits and Allied Workers v Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
• The judgement offers crucial insights for employers on the fairness of retrenchments.