Columbia, a country located in the Northwest portion of South America, with a population of approximately 46 million, has started to overcome its reputation for drug trafficking and violent crime and has transitioned to a place many large international employers, such as Facebook, Starbucks, Google and Microsoft, are flocking to do business. According to the International Monetary Fund, Columbia’s economic growth is expected to triple in size from a decade ago and has become […]

After last night’s unexpected election result with the Conservatives winning a small, but outright, majority we look at their key proposals based on their manifesto and key pledges:
Employment

Exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts will be banned at a date to be decided
Industrial action will require a turnout of at least 50% of union membership and support from a minimum of 40% of those entitled to vote in strike ballots in respect of core public […]