Where do trade unions stand now? Trade union membership worldwide has been going down over time, despite a number of bright spots in certain African or Latin American countries where membership increased. Different factors come into play in this overall decrease: Think of the shift from manufacturing to service jobs, the outsourcing of unionized jobs, […]
COVID-19, the challenge of leading in times of crisis Depending on geography and sector, companies are at different stages in the fight against the outbreak. However, regardless of this factor, the performance of CEOs must be similar when facing a crisis of this nature. We have identified five key qualities of resilient leadership that a […]
The importance of employee participation in the company Being part of a company does not only imply going to the office every day, but it also implies being part of the organisation. This is something that the administrative body of the company has to take into account. Involving workers in the running of the company […]
Employee participation in the company María Escat Cortés Worker participation must be understood from two points of view: Participation as motivation: it is rare for people not to feel motivated when they are consulted about actions that affect them by “taking part in the act”. Moreover, most people at the centre of an operation are knowledgeable […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AT WORK ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN UNION Becoming a healthy company is much more than a fad for employers who want to improve their business image. Workplace health promotion (WHP) is a concept that involves the participation not only of the company and management but also of the employees, the authorities […]
Importance of employee participation in health and safety in the workplace Every year, the European Union registers around 5600 deaths as a result of an accident at work. In addition, almost 160,000 people die as a result of work-related illnesses. While certain accidents cannot be prevented, many of the situations that lead to the death […]
2021 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF HEALTH AND CARE WORKERS The World Health Organisation has declared 2021 the International Year of Health and Care Workers. With the theme “Protect. Invest. Together”, this campaign highlights the need to recognise and acknowledge the dedication of these workers to the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic beyond applause. Protect the people […]
CSIT UNIÓN PROFESIONAL (Spain) calls for improved employment conditions in the care and health sector for posted workers The demand for care for the elderly, of which home care is an important part, will inevitably increase in the coming decades, from four people of working age today to two in 2050. In several countries, home […]
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