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CHRO Global Surveys and Reports

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The Future of Unions is Activism

This new report explores a key paradox: trade union membership is declining dramatically but employee activism is rising. What does this mean for unions and their influence in the workforce? And what should CHROs and companies do in response? We share three possible scenarios for the future of trade unions. Plus, a six-step framework to get ahead of it. You will learn how to read your employee climate before it turns, resolve individual grievances before employees organize, and pressure-test your entire workforce for the issues that spark a campaign.
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EU Pay Transparency Pulse Report

The EU Pay Transparency Directive aims to close the gender pay gap and enforce the principle of equal pay for equal work. The deadline was June 7, 2026, and but only 4 countries (Italy, Slovakia, Malta and Lithuania) have met the deadline. The directive demands a large-scale analysis of pay data, job levels and many multinational employers feel as though they are left to interpret that complexity on their own. Our new EU Pay Transparency Pulse Report is designed to support that work. The report reflects what members are currently thinking, where they are seeing the most uncertainty, and actions they are taking right now.
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Negotiating AI Works Agreements in Germany

Deploying AI in Germany requires more than a technology strategy—it requires a negotiation strategy. This toolkit from Gernot N. Brenscheidt walks CHROs and global HR leaders through the mechanics of German co-determination, where works councils hold a legal veto over AI deployments that touch employee monitoring, performance, or hiring. From navigating pre-internet labor laws to closing the AI literacy gap at the negotiating table, the toolkit covers the four most common pressure points in AI works council negotiations—and offers practical, CHRO-tested guidance for structuring agreements that hold up as the technology evolves.
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Global City Meeting Resources - Bengaluru, India

CHRO Global held its one-day members meeting in Bengaluru (Bangalore) on June 16, 2026. The event featured presentations from the CHRO leadership team, member company representatives, and external legal experts. Find PDFs of the presentations and other resources here.
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Global City Meeting Resources - Singapore

CHRO Global held its one-day members meeting in Singapore on June 11, 2026. The event featured presentations from the CHRO leadership team, member company representatives, and external legal experts. Find PDFs of the presentations and other resources here.
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Managing Supply Chain and Gig Workforce Risk

Not my employee—not my problem? Think again. Extended workforce models—across supply chains and the gig economy—are now central to how companies operate. But legal, regulatory, and reputational pressures are rapidly expanding accountability beyond employees to the full workforce ecosystem. This paper outlines what’s driving the shift and the eight steps CHROs should take now to assess and manage workforce risk across their organizations.
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Iran Conflict Roundtable: Stay Operational, Communicate Frequently, and Adapt Quickly

The 2026 Iran Conflict Member Survey captures how global employers are responding to the evolving Middle East conflict, with a focus on workforce safety, operational continuity, mobility, and crisis management. Conducted among CHRO Association member companies, the survey explores organizational actions, evacuation planning, communication strategies, duty of care, and broader workforce impacts across regions. The findings provide practical benchmarking insights into how multinational employers are balancing employee protection with business continuity during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
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Five Global AI Challenges

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how work is designed, managed, and delivered. Yet much of the conversation remains domestically focused. For multinational employers, AI adoption presents a far more complex set of leadership challenges. In this discussion for the Center on Workplace AI, Ani Huang sits down with Alan Wild to explore five global challenges CHROs must navigate to successfully lead AI-driven transformation.
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EU Pay Transparency Series Resources

2025 EWC Directive - A Field Guide

The 2025 European Works Council Directive

A new European Works Council (EWC) Directive became law on December 31, 2025, and every existing EWC will need to change. For organizations with European operations—particularly U.S.-headquartered companies—this is not a theoretical issue. The question is not if your organization will be affected, but how prepared you are when employees initiate a review.
Managing Changes, Leading HR Work in Asia Pacific

Managing Changes, Leading HR Work in Asia Pacific

Learn HR strategies for 11 major Asian countries to help navigate emerging labour laws and enhance employee experiences.
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The Evolving Role of Global Employee Relations and Labor Relations Leaders

In the summer of 2024, HR Policy Global conducted a survey with 87 member responses. Combined with 10 interviews with leaders who currently hold this position, this report offers a
unique insight into the evolving role of Global Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) leaders. The report highlights the historical and new challenges the role has faced and offers solutions. More importantly, it guides CHROs on building and developing the talent and team needed to support their businesses.
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Leading HR Work In Asia Pacific - 2024

As major Asian countries undergo policy, cultural, and demographic shifts, global companies operating in the region must embrace these changes and their implications.

This report, inspired by our Asia Pacific Regional Summit in May, offers key information for effective HR strategies for 11 major Asian countries, to help navigate emerging labour laws and enhance employee experiences within the organization.
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Enduring Risk in Canadian Employment Law – 2024

The report will provide HR Policy Global members with the essential tools for managing their workforce in Canada. Employers should plan ahead and ensure their organizational policies and employment agreements comply with new legislation.
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Mexico's Labor Landscape: Past, Present, and Future

“Mexico’s Labor Landscape: Past, Present, and Future” provides practical tools for HR leaders to manage the new labor challenges by enhancing positive employee relations experience.
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National Labor Relations Act vs. Mexican Labor Legislation Post-USMCA

In 2019, Mexico implemented its landmark labor reform to change the country’s “protection union” labor regime, allowing more independence and transparency of union organizing. The modifications corresponded to the government’s commitments to the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) Article 23 and Annex 23-A and to the execution and ratification of Convention 98 of the International Labor Organization regarding the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining. Notably, the U.S. has not ratified the Convention due to a “direct conflict” to its national labor law – the National Labor Relations Act.
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Understanding the Hybrid Workforce in the Post-Covid Era

Earlier this year, HR Policy Global actively surveyed our members across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Our aim was to comprehend the shift in work model arrangements post-COVID and the driving forces behind it. We gathered 119 responses - 54 from Europe, 45 from Asia, and 20 from Latin America.

Our findings reveal that, after enduring three-year disruptions from COVID, companies' work arrangements have finally stabilized. The majority of these companies, spanning all regions, have opted for a hybrid work model.

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Employer European Works Council Survey Report

Earlier this year, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for potentially fundamental and profound amendments to the current legal framework on European Works Council (EWC). To test the effectiveness of the proposed EWC Directive (Directive), HR Policy Global and BEERG conducted a comprehensive survey in September 2023 and received 96 results from large global companies. The report is one of the few surveys regarding EWCs representing employers and practitioners’ views.
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