France

A Day in the Life of an HR Manager in France

November 13, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

What day-to-day HR responsibilities are there for SMEs in France? As HR consultants with clients on both sides of the Channel, we are often asked this question. To answer it, ... Read more

French Employment Definitions: CNAM, CPAM, and CARSAT

November 6, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Policies, Recruitment

When a British company decides to employ people in France, they may suddenly find themselves faced with a confusing host of employment-related acronyms and jargon (as is the case in ... Read more

Healthcare and Mandatory Health Insurance in France: explained

October 12, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Recruitment

Understanding the French healthcare system is crucial for employers, as there are certain legal obligations that they must fulfil. One such obligation is the provision of mandatory health insurance for ... Read more

What Are the Legal Grounds for Redundancy in France?

October 9, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Recruitment

In the event of major business change, employers may consider cutting costs through planned staff redundancies. However, redundancies are less common in France than the UK. This is for the ... Read more

What Happens When a French Employee Takes Sick Leave?

September 18, 2023March 3, 2025 France, International, Leadership, Policies, Wellbeing

First, it is important to note that managing sickness absence in France differs from the UK in the following key areas: Reporting sickness absence in France There are several steps ... Read more