Tag #Labor Market

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Sachsen-Anhalt Faces Rising Unemployment Despite High Job Demand

In Sachsen-Anhalt, unemployment rose 2.6% in 2024 and is projected to increase another 2.3% this year, despite high demand (around 20,000 open positions) for skilled workers; a large skills gap exists, with 61% of unemployed being unskilled while 81% of job openings require skilled labor; foreign wo...

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SIAE to Trial Four-Day Workweek in 2025

SIAE, an Italian authors and publishers society, will trial a four-day workweek for 610 of its 1007 employees from March 1st to December 31st, 2025, adjusting work hours and vacation days based on the month and complementing existing smart working.

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zeit.de
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Declining Birth Rates Force Saxony-Anhalt Daycares to Reduce Staff and Capacity

Declining birth rates in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, are forcing daycare centers to reduce staff and capacity due to decreased demand; the state is assessing the situation but faces budget limitations.

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Quality Education
forbes.com
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Benefits Communication Shifts in 2025: A More Selective Approach

Indeed's 2025 U.S. Jobs And Hiring Trends Report reveals that while job postings mentioning employee benefits surged to 61% in October 2024, they are predicted to stabilize around 55-60% in 2025, reflecting a shift in employer strategies and increased importance of candidate-driven negotiation.

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Boomerang Employees: A Valuable Asset in a Shifting Job Market

Amid a shifting job market, companies are increasingly welcoming back "boomerang employees," or former workers who return, viewing them as a valuable talent pool who bring institutional knowledge, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of commitment.

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Study: Two-Thirds of German Youths in Transition Programs Could Start Apprenticeships Immediately

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals that nearly 250,000 German youths annually enter transition programs; however, approximately two-thirds could start apprenticeships immediately, highlighting a potential solution to the skilled worker shortage.

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elpais.com
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Spain's "Becario Statute" Delayed Amid Funding Dispute

Spain's "Becario Statute," designed to protect unpaid student interns, is delayed due to internal government disagreements over funding for intern expenses; universities fear bearing the costs if companies refuse, jeopardizing internship programs for over 600,000 students annually.

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kathimerini.gr
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Greek Tax Law Disparities in Employee Benefits

Greek tax law allows employers to provide various employee benefits (company cars, childcare, food), but assisting with housing costs is heavily taxed, creating a policy disparity that impacts employee welfare and potentially exacerbates income inequality.

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sueddeutsche.de
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German Housing Shortage Hinders Refugee Integration

A study of over 2400 refugees in Germany between 2015 and 2019 reveals that a housing shortage forces refugees into high-unemployment areas, hindering their integration; prosperous regions show little refugee population increase, despite labor shortages.

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European CEO Pay Gap Reaches 110x Average Worker Salary

A Mercer report reveals that in 2023, CEOs of Europe's top 100 companies earned a median total compensation of €4.15 million—110 times the average EU worker's salary—with significant variations across countries and a call from the ETUC for fairer compensation.

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US Year-End Bonuses Up 2% in 2024

Year-end bonuses for employees in US small- to medium-sized businesses averaged \$2,503 in December 2024, a 2% increase from 2023, reflecting a strong economy but with variations across sectors.

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Spain Debates Expanding Foreign Worker Recruitment Amidst High Unemployment

Spain's Social Security Minister proposes expanding foreign worker recruitment to address labor shortages, sparking debate about potential impacts on domestic employment and wages, with concerns raised about worker exploitation.

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