Slipping grip of family firms

Article Abstract:

Family run dynasties in Europe are facing stress. Global competition and an increase in the value of the Euro, both of which have encouraged European Union economic growth have put pressure on family businesses to gain scale. Seccession rights also come into play as in the resignation of Lachlan Murdoch at News Corp. and the divestment of the French Taittinger family's hotel and champagne interests.

Europe, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Industry Overview, European Union, Family-owned business enterprises, Family-owned businesses, Family corporations, Industry forecasts

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French test affirmative action

Article Abstract:

France has initiated an affirmative action program that offers subsidized education at the prestigious Sciences Po university in Paris, France, to better integrate its growing influx of immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa. Other universities are offering similar programs. Immigration is changing the face of Europe and becoming a necessity with decling birth rates.

Immigrants, Training, Multiculturalism, Education policy

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France seeks path to workplace diversity: employers, politicians wrestle with traditions that make it difficult to integrate minorities

Article Abstract:

France is actively recruiting minorities in order to increase workplace diversity, an asset in today's global marketplace. Increased minority hiring could also help remedy the economic disparities that were a major cause of last year's riots. However, France's egalitarian social policies and laws are proving to be an impediment to the diversity efforts.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Social policy, Recruiting, Minorities, Industry hiring, Workplace multiculturalism, Workplace diversity, Minority employees

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