Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions

•    Groupe PSA’s management and the unions discussed the nature of the measures to be implemented under the 2018 DAEC•    The 2018 DAEC will be in line with the measures provided under the New Momentum for Growth performance agreement covering the period 2017 – 2019 The New Momentum for Growth agreementt, signed in July 2016… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions

Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions to Negotiate the 2018 Jobs and Skills Alignment System (DAEC)

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): The New Momentum for Growth agreement, signed in July 2016 with five trade unions representing 80% of employees, aims to reconcile the performance objectives of Groupe PSA’s France-based operations with the protection of employees’ best interests. As part of the agreement, the Group defined and set up a responsible… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions to Negotiate the 2018 Jobs and Skills Alignment System (DAEC)

SEAT closes 2017 with 185 more employees

2017 was a very positive year for job creation at SEAT. In the past 12 months, the SEAT Group workforce has grown by a total of 185 employees, mainly for the production lines at the Martorell factory and for strategic projects related with car connectivity and the company’s digitisation, as well as for the large… Continue reading SEAT closes 2017 with 185 more employees

New dimensions of comfort

laif VyP – the new generation of breathable artificial leather sets standards for comfortThe innovative surface is impressive with excellent technical characteristics The new product can be used anywhere people sit for an extended period of time Hannover, January 9, 2018. The Benecke-Hornschuch Surface Group will present its new products in the upholstery branch at the… Continue reading New dimensions of comfort

PSA targets 1,300 collective collective breaks in 2018

The PSA Human Resources Department has taken the tool to the test. The automaker projects at least 1,250 collective collective breaks in France for the year 2018, as part of its secure external mobility devices and professional transition passport. At these departures “RCC” must be added 900 senior leaves. In total, PSA intends to obtain… Continue reading PSA targets 1,300 collective collective breaks in 2018

Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9

Photo credit: James / Wikimedia Commons Here’s a wrap of the day’s top tech headlines. Social media Grindr picked up by Kunlun (China/US). Chinese gaming company Kunlun has acquired the remaining 37 percent stake of gay dating app Grindr in a US$152 million deal. It purchased around 62 percent of the US-based firm’s shares in… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9

China’s Baidu Plugs `Apollo 2.0′ Self-Driving Platform in Vegas

Baidu Inc. unveiled a souped-up version of its open self-driving platform, declaring rapid progress with partners from Microsoft Corp. to TomTom NV in developing autonomous cars for China and beyond. China’s largest search engine used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to announce an upgrade for its Apollo software, which it says will allow… Continue reading China’s Baidu Plugs `Apollo 2.0′ Self-Driving Platform in Vegas

Short-time work for 6 months: Opel presses with all means against dismissals

09/01/2018 Short-time work for 6 months Opel is using all means against dismissals REUTERS Opel in Rüsselsheim: At the headquarters, the administration and development of short-time work is affected Fewer temporary workers, earlier retirement and from now six months short-time working – Opel tries everything to avoid redundancies. In the UK, on ​​the other hand,… Continue reading Short-time work for 6 months: Opel presses with all means against dismissals

Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community By Marcy Klevorn, Ford Executive Vice President and President, Mobility From subway systems and bus lines to taxi fleets, ride-hailing services and personal vehicles, cities offer lots of ways to get around. This abundance of choice must make life easier,… Continue reading Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community