Day: 12 July 2022

European Parliament votes in favour of all new cars and vans sold from 2035 to be zero emissions

Stuart Mitchell

The European Parliament voted in favour of revised regulation on C02 standards requiring that all new cars and vans sold from 2035 must be zero emissions. This puts Europe closer on track to be net zero emissions by 2050 and fulfil its obligations under the Paris Agreement. It is a win for climate, air quality and is what EV100 members have been calling for to allow them to invest in Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) with confidence. Effort from groups to the right of the political spectrum to cut the 2035 mandate…

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New ILO Database Highlights Labour Market Challenges Of Persons With Disabilities

Stuart Mitchell

There are an estimated 1 billion persons with disabilities around the world, or 15 per cent of the global population. Most of them are of working age. New labour market indicators are now available on ILOSTAT that reveal the many challenges faced by persons with disabilities compared with persons without when it comes to the world of work. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2006, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities enshrines “the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis…

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PR salaries go up to help employees meet rising cost of living – PRCA Confidence Tracker

Stuart Mitchell

More than two-thirds (67%) of PR agencies around the world are increasing salaries to help staff meet the rising cost of living, according to the latest PRCA ICCO Confidence Tracker research published today. 139 CEOs, Directors, and Department Heads took part in the latest PRCA and ICCO quarterly Confidence Tracker, which assesses market confidence in public relations around the world. Additionally, four out of 10 (40%) said they did so for ‘talent retention purposes’. The study – conducted by Question & Retain – also reveals that 40% of PR consultancies…

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Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Inclusion for Transformation – The Elsie Initiative Fund Shares Results of Funded Projects in its 2021 Annual Report

Stuart Mitchell

The Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) launched its 2021 Annual Report: “Diversity. Inclusion. Transformation” – English version, highlighting initial results and the impact of pilot projects. The report features eleven projects that contribute to the meaningful participation of uniformed women to United Nations peace operations. Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Inclusion for Transformation – The Elsie Initiative Fund Shares Results of Funded Projects in its 2021 Annual Report Of note, Senegal – the largest police contributing country – deployed its first ever woman Formed Police Unit commander and two gender-strong…

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Royal Mail seeks new national charity partner

Stuart Mitchell

Royal Mail is looking for a new national charity partner for 2022-2026 and applications are now open. Royal Mail is looking to partner with a charity over the next four years that is focused on heart health. Positive heart health is important to Royal Mail as poor heart health is one of the leading causes of absence at Royal Mail. National charity partners will benefit from a four-year partnership with Royal Mail. Employees will be encouraged to raise money, volunteer and provide pro bono support for the charity selected. Employees…

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