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Manpower Australia’s 2009 survey on CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility is gaining acceptance in Australia and New Zealand as a business tool and as a way to contribute to society, says a survey report by Manpower Australia titled Corporate Social Responsibility: Current Trends in Australia and New Zealand. (Research Reports, 28 Oct 2009, 4 pages) More | Article

UK wants employers to ease up on medical notes

Employers in the United Kingdom are being asked to relax their employee medical certification requirements during the swine flu pandemic to ease the burden on general practitioners. However, no formal changes have been made to existing rules. (Select News, 28 Oct 2009) More

New Zealand proposes fees for financial sector

Proposed fees for New Zealand’s financial service providers and advisers have been released. The fees are being imposed in the process of implementing 2008 financial services legislation. Comments are due on the proposal by 13 November. (Select News, 27 Oct 2009) More

Health care strategies offer employer opportunities

Sustainable financing for health care is a pressing issue in most countries. This article reviews potential actions employers can take to implement collaborative strategies for improvement, as outlined in the World Economic Forum’s 2009 report. (Mercer, 27 Oct 2009) More | Article

HRadio: Irish economy climbing out of the abyss

Per capita income in Ireland has plummeted in the last 12 to 15 months and for some sectors the future still looks grim. Paul O’Faherty of Mercer Dublin gives HRadio’s Richard Klein an overview of the current situation and employer responses. (Podcast, 26 Oct 2009) More

HRadio: Changing retirement strategies in Brazil

What impact has the economic downturn had on the retirement strategies of Brazilian employers? Mercer’s Francois Racicot provides HRadio listeners with an overview of considerations for employers in the recovering economy. (Podcast, 26 Oct 2009) More

HRadio: As economies recover, change is in the air

As economies begin to recover, what changes can employers expect? HRadio’s Richard Klein leads a roundtable discussion with Mercer experts Cameron Hannah, Jacques Goulet and Piia Pilv. (Podcast, 26 Oct 2009) More

IASB cancels pension discount rate proposal

IASB has rescinded its proposal to change the discount rate used to value pension, retiree health and other post-employment benefits in countries without deep corporate bond markets. The proposal had been on track to take effect for 2009 year-end. (GRIST, 26 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

Australia mulls employer super contributions rise

Increasing employers’ superannuation contributions above the current 9 percent was suggested by Australia’s superannuation minister, to bring greater certainty to policy, rejuvenate the system, and start a dialogue on retirement adequacy. (Select News, 26 Oct 2009) More

UK issues employer guidance on flexible working

New employer guidance on flexible working has been released by the United Kingdom’s Equality and Human Rights Commission. It is aimed at “improving employee productivity, lowering business costs and meeting the needs of modern families.” (Select News, 26 Oct 2009) More