Seyfarth Synopsis: Global employers have had to become adept at re-arranging the ways in which their employees work over the past two years, both domestically and internationally, with varying modes of mobility....more
On 16 April 2021, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) published its consultation paper on upgrading the Corporate Governance Code and changes to the Listing Rules. A key recommendation of the paper is the establishment of...more
Organizations benefit from actively fostering kindness. In workplaces where acts of kindness become the norm, the spillover effects can multiply fast. When people receive an act of kindness, they pay it back, research shows —...more
For many private employers around the world, it might be too soon to know what COVID-19 passports, if any, they will recognize, encourage, or even require. They see far more risks than benefits in being early adopters given...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: “I can’t wait for things to return to normal.” We’ve all heard (and most of us have spoken) those words since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Now, as the employer community inches closer to the...more
“I can’t wait for things to return to normal.” We’ve all heard (and most of us have spoken) those words since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Now, as the employer community inches closer to the time we longed...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: With the announcement of the roll out of the Pfizer/BioNTec COVID-19 vaccine commencing in the UK last week (week of December 7, 2020) and vaccination roll out to commence in the US in due course,...more
With the announcement of the roll out of the Pfizer/BioNTec COVID-19 vaccine commencing in the UK last week (week of December 7, 2020) and vaccination roll out to commence in the US in due course, international employers are...more
Our work as advisers to some of the world’s largest businesses gives us a unique perspective on the way in which employers are beginning to recover from the initial crisis management phase of the COVID-19 pandemic....more
5/27/2020
/ Business Opportunities ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Employee Retention ,
Financial Crisis ,
Multinationals ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Recovery Plans ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Strategic Planning ,
Supply Chain ,
Workplace Safety
The disruption already caused by COVID-19 is immense, and it is only getting started. HR and Legal departments are being deluged with conflicting information. ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The global market for wearable devices continues to grow and has been embraced not only by consumers but organizations as well. Wearables use in the workplace is here to stay, but employers should consider...more
3/20/2018
/ Best Practices ,
Data Collection ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employee Tracking ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Location Data ,
Mobile Apps ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Technology ,
Wearable Technology