There are ways to help employees adjust to working from home that do not involve practical guides and factsheets. In France the University of Lorraine developed, for example, an educational game in which players become a manager. In addition, the podcast Télébox, produced by a multidisciplinary inter-ministerial team, hosts experts who provide useful insight and advice.

Unions and the Spanish government recently set a timetable for a new round of negotiations on pay rises. The decision to hold negotiations comes as consumer prices have been skyrocketing over the last few months. Such topics as digital transformation, internal promotion, mobility, career development and retirement will also factor into the agreement.

The primary remit of the Australian Merit Protection Commissioner, an independent statutory office holder, is to ensure that promotions and other workplace decisions comply with the legislation. The official conducts reviews in various public service departments, investigates complaints and assists HR professionals. A website provides resources such as case studies explaining the reasoning for their final recommendations.