France’s Labor Minister, a wealthy business exec, presses changes on unions
As France’s labor minister, and its wealthiest Cabinet member, Muriel Pénicaud has been handed the reins to carry out the divisive task of overhauling France’s...
Britain aims to close gender pay gap with transparency and shame
Under new reporting requirements, British companies with 250 or more employees must publish salary differences between men and women every year. The push is one...
‘My baby almost died’: Formula scandal sends shudders through France
The massive recall and the missteps along the way have exposed corporate lapses and regulatory gaps that allowed tainted products to make their way into...
Scorned by Europe, Greece embraces China’s patronage, but at what price?
While Europe was busy squeezing Greece, the Chinese swooped in with bucket-loads of investments that have begun to pay off.
Equal pay for men and women? Iceland may audit employers to prove it
The thinking behind the proposed legislation is that unless the laws are applied more forcefully, the imbalance may never really close. Half a century after...
Nearing full employment, Denmark struggles to find enough workers
Denmark is one of a few countries that can boast of nearing a golden era of full employment, meaning that almost everyone who is able...
Bleak times for marooned migrants in Greece
Seven months after the European Union shut the doors to large numbers of newcomers, Greece remains Europe’s de facto holding pen for 57,000 people trapped...