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The Junta de Andalucía will request the incorporation of the UME to put out the Huelva fire

The forest fire declared this Monday in the area of ​​Los Turbios, in Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva), remains active and presents a very complex evolution. The acting Emergency Minister, Antonio Sanz, announced late this Tuesday the elevation of the emergency plan to operational situation 2 and the request of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) due to the worsening of the situation due to the strong gusts of wind, higher than expected, and the risk of a change in the direction of the air this Wednesday.Continue reading

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The Mercat de les Flors orchestrates a great dance bath for the new season that La Veronal will open in Tinell | News from Catalonia

The Mercat de les Flors in Barcelona, ​​which faces a long period of rehabilitation works on the building, will finally be able to have its headquarters until May next season, which was presented this morning. However, the municipal theater, whose director, María José Cifuentes, sees the forced closure for renovations as an opportunity to expand the center to other areas, will now begin its deployment in foreign spaces. In fact, the opening of the season itself, made up of forty shows and with a budget of 7 million euros, will be on September 18 at the Saló del Tinell, dependent…

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Watching the World Cup at work: Is that allowed?

The World Cup, which begins on Thursday, will be an issue in the workplace. But how closely can employees watch the games during their working hours? And what should HR regulate? The World Cup begins this Thursday in the USA, Canada and Mexico. In many places, at least when the German team plays, there is a group “watching” together again – including in companies. What should please employers and most fans is that many games take place outside of their regular working hours – namely in the (later) evening hours or at night. For the few exceptions (such as fans…

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Why the active pension is an employer branding tool – Human Resources

People retire in Germany every day. Project managers with 30 years of industry knowledge. Sales professionals who carry customer relationships. Masters who hear when a machine is not running smoothly. People who know what is written in the manual and how it actually works in practice. They are deeply rooted in the company. They know processes, customers, conflicts, shortcuts and the small details on which everyday collaboration depends. The active pension: More than a tax issue But an employment relationship doesn’t just end. The question also arises as to whether and how this experience could continue to have an impact.…

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Visit of Pope Leo XIV, live | The Pope meets with Illa this afternoon before the massive event at the Olympic Stadium

Pope Leo XIV is now in Barcelona for the second leg of his trip through Spain. At the Prat airport, Prevost was received by the Minister of Finance, Arcadi España; he president from Catalonia, Salvador Illa; and the president of the Parliament of Catalonia, Josep Rull. He then moved to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia for a homily. During his speech in Catalan and Spanish, he called for unity: “In a world torn by wars and divisions, in an increasingly fragmented and individualistic society, we want to be ‘martyrs’, that is, witnesses and prophets of unity.”…

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How adesso stays close to 10,000 employees

More locations, more teams, more decision-making levels – and suddenly fewer real conversations. How do companies manage to stay close to their employees even as they grow? Kristina Gerwert, Human Resources Director at adesso SE, explains which dialogue and listening formats have proven themselves and what is really important when implementing them. Executive Summary Employee dialogue in growing companies The challenge: With every new location, team and hierarchy level, the risk of losing direct contact with employees increases. Information leaks out, moods are recognized later and the exchange between the workforce and management becomes more difficult. The solution: Companies need…

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Miguel Ángel Gallardo, at the end of the trial of Sánchez’s brother: “They have already won. They have socially condemned us”

The former president of the Badajoz Provincial Council, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, reiterated this Tuesday his “innocence” and insisted that his “only guilt” is “not having the same ideas as the popular accusation.” “They have already won the social trial, regardless of what comes out in this room. It is clear that they have socially condemned us,” he said. This is how he spoke during his turn to have the last word in the trial being held in the Provincial Court of Badajoz for alleged irregularities in the creation and awarding of a senior management position in 2017 to David Sánchez,…

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Pay Transparency Act: Statista CHRO Annika in der Beek explains why the roll-out can fail

The deadline by which Germany should have incorporated the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law passed on June 7th. But companies should know: The contents of the EU directive also apply if they have not yet been incorporated into national law. It is also to be expected that courts will make EU-friendly rulings when it comes to lawsuits regarding pay transparency. Despite the long announcement, not all companies are well prepared for pay transparency. In an interview, Annika in der Beek, CHRO at Statista, explains how her company prepared and what quick wins there are now for unprepared companies.Human…

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