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Newsletter April, 2024

Carrefour announces new strategic plan to promote diversity

April, 2024
  • On 5 March 2024, Carrefour unveiled its strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.
  • The Company has initiated a four-pillar action plan aimed at transforming the Company's diversity landscape by 2026.
  • It includes comprehensive anti-discrimination and unconscious bias training, establishing a community of role models, enhancing recruitment from diverse origins, and promoting employees from diverse backgrounds, especially women.

European Union: Council confirms agreement on platform workers

April, 2024
  • On 11 March 2024, European Union (EU) employment and social affairs ministers confirmed the provisional agreement on the platform work directive reached on 8 February 2024 between the Council's presidency and the European Parliament's negotiators.
  • The agreement sets a precedent for regulating algorithmic management and ensuring fair labour practices in the digital labour market.

Africa: White paper on Artificial Intelligence in migrant population

April, 2024
  • Talenteum, the HR Fintech Startup that matches Talents from Africa willing to work remotely with international companies, recently published a white paper highlighting AI's crucial role in recognising migrant skills and fostering digital inclusion.
  • According to the paper, the effective use of AI in integrating migrant talent presents a unique opportunity to enhance workforce diversity, drive innovation, and promote social responsibility.
  • The presented challenges and solutions offer a roadmap to more effectively leveraging migrant talent, ensuring that businesses remain competitive and socially responsible in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Ireland: Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Right to Request Remote and Flexible Working published

April, 2024
  • Following the request from the Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adopted a Code of Practice on the Right to Request Flexible Working and Remote Working, as per the Workplace Relations Act 2015 and the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023.
  • WRC consulted with various stakeholders, including trade unions, employer representative bodies, and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, aiming to provide a practical guide for employers and employees on implementing flexible and remote working arrangements, fostering a more inclusive, adaptable, and satisfying work environment.

Hong Kong: Labour Advisory Board announced changes in the 418 Rule

April, 2024
  • The Labour Advisory Board (LAB) in Hong Kong has agreed to relax the "418" requirement, using aggregate working hours of four weeks with a 68-hour threshold.
  • This review is part of the labour support initiatives from the Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address.