El momento crítico en los procesos de selección suele estar en la negociación salarial. Históricamente, este proceso ha estado marcado por la confidencialidad corporativa y la capacidad de negociación individual. Sin embargo, la arquitectura de las relaciones laborales en Europa se encuentra inmersa en una reconfiguración profunda que cambiará las reglas de la captación de […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Nitaqat program is a core part of the country’s broader Saudization policy, the national initiative to increase the employment of Saudi nationals in the private sector. Introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Nitaqat classifies companies based on the percentage of Saudi nationals they employ […]
Employee benefit plans do not always operate on a 12-month cycle. New plans, terminated plans, mergers, or fiscal year changes all can result in a short plan year. In these situations, the Short Plan Year Rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) can provide meaningful relief by allowing sponsors to defer […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted substantial reforms to the Nafis (meaning “to compete” in Arabic) programme, part of the «Projects of the 50.» The reforms include the removal of child allowance caps, new and expanded salary support schemes for Emiratis in the private sector, and extended coverage for Emirati mothers and families. These […]
New changes and challenges for employers and payroll tax professionals. This Alert highlights a few recent developments in Employment Tax related to federal withholding and reporting requirements for state PFML programs, considerations for employers that are facing a 27-pay period year, and additional guidance from the IRS on the qualified overtime compensation deduction. Accede […]
The Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) issued a draft Decree on 27 March 2026 seeking public feedback on the implementation of the new PIT Law No. 109/2025/QH15. The new PIT Law was approved by the National Assembly on 10 December 2025 and will take effect from 1 July 2026, but certain provisions relating to business income […]
GLP-1 medicines for weight loss are increasingly popular in the U.S., prompting employers to consider coverage for employees. While not as common yet globally, GLP-1s spark a broader discussion around using data and analytics to identify health risks and address obesity as a disease. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Aon
Amid rising costs and a desire for more health data insights, companies are increasingly turning toward captive arrangements for their employee benefits. Here are the drivers of this movement, and how employers can decide if a captive is right for their employee benefits. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Aon
Stress has become one of the most pervasive and costly challenges facing today’s global workforce. As organisations navigate economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and increasingly complex ways of working, employees across regions are reporting heightened pressure — at work and beyond. As a global healthcare insurer working closely with employers, we see firsthand how workplace […]
Investing in gender equality is a proven driver of performance and a competitive advantage. This year’s Women in Business research shows that mid-market firms who are maintaining their gender equality initiatives and plan to implement new ones were the most likely to report significant growth in revenue and staff numbers. Investors are looking for gender-balanced […]