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German Collective Bargaining at Record Low Amidst Political Debate
In 2024, only 49% of German employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements, a record low, with significant variations across sectors and regions, highlighting the ongoing debate about the future of worker rights and the effectiveness of legislative interventions.
German Collective Bargaining at Record Low Amidst Political Debate
In 2024, only 49% of German employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements, a record low, with significant variations across sectors and regions, highlighting the ongoing debate about the future of worker rights and the effectiveness of legislative interventions.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Labor Market Shows Surplus in Production, Secretarial Roles
Despite a Netherlands-wide labor shortage, a surplus of production workers and secretaries exists, according to a 2016-2024 UWV data analysis, revealing a mismatch between available skills and employer demands.
Dutch Labor Market Shows Surplus in Production, Secretarial Roles
Despite a Netherlands-wide labor shortage, a surplus of production workers and secretaries exists, according to a 2016-2024 UWV data analysis, revealing a mismatch between available skills and employer demands.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Workers Face Wage Stagnation Amidst Rising Living Costs
A survey of Greek private sector employees reveals that 60% had no salary increase last year, 88% cut essential food spending, and 58% of renters spend over 40% of income on rent and heating; only 29% are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Greek Workers Face Wage Stagnation Amidst Rising Living Costs
A survey of Greek private sector employees reveals that 60% had no salary increase last year, 88% cut essential food spending, and 58% of renters spend over 40% of income on rent and heating; only 29% are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
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44% Bias Score
Audi to Cut 7,500 German Jobs by 2029
Audi announced 7,500 job cuts in Germany by 2029, primarily in administration and development, to improve efficiency and avoid compulsory redundancies until 2033, despite a previous proposal for 12,000 job cuts. Employee profit sharing will be reduced to offset costs.
Audi to Cut 7,500 German Jobs by 2029
Audi announced 7,500 job cuts in Germany by 2029, primarily in administration and development, to improve efficiency and avoid compulsory redundancies until 2033, despite a previous proposal for 12,000 job cuts. Employee profit sharing will be reduced to offset costs.
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44% Bias Score
High German Rents Hamper Companies' Quest for Skilled Workers
A PwC survey of 4,000 German professionals reveals that high rents in major cities are a significant obstacle for companies seeking skilled workers, with 35 percent considering job changes due to housing costs and 10 percent having already relocated for this reason.
High German Rents Hamper Companies' Quest for Skilled Workers
A PwC survey of 4,000 German professionals reveals that high rents in major cities are a significant obstacle for companies seeking skilled workers, with 35 percent considering job changes due to housing costs and 10 percent having already relocated for this reason.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Sick Leave Surge: A 44.9% Increase Between 2019 and 2024"
Between 2019 and 2024, common contingency sick leaves in Spain increased by 44.9%, totaling over 290 million days, impacting nearly 950,000 workers; this rise is attributed to recurrent cases, increased psychiatric leaves, and longer durations of prolonged absences, straining the healthcare system.
Spain's Sick Leave Surge: A 44.9% Increase Between 2019 and 2024"
Between 2019 and 2024, common contingency sick leaves in Spain increased by 44.9%, totaling over 290 million days, impacting nearly 950,000 workers; this rise is attributed to recurrent cases, increased psychiatric leaves, and longer durations of prolonged absences, straining the healthcare system.
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36% Bias Score
Post-Retirement Employment Soars in Greece
In Greece, over 200,000 retirees continue working after retirement due to a law change eliminating pension cuts; those choosing employment face a 10% tax withholding, while self-employed retirees face a 50% increase in social security contributions, with additional tax burdens arising from combined ...
Post-Retirement Employment Soars in Greece
In Greece, over 200,000 retirees continue working after retirement due to a law change eliminating pension cuts; those choosing employment face a 10% tax withholding, while self-employed retirees face a 50% increase in social security contributions, with additional tax burdens arising from combined ...
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36% Bias Score
Brandenburg Raises Public Contract Threshold to Boost SMEs
Brandenburg will raise the threshold for direct awards of public contracts for construction and services to €100,000, from €1,000, to help SMEs and reduce bureaucracy, despite concerns about potential wage reductions.
Brandenburg Raises Public Contract Threshold to Boost SMEs
Brandenburg will raise the threshold for direct awards of public contracts for construction and services to €100,000, from €1,000, to help SMEs and reduce bureaucracy, despite concerns about potential wage reductions.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Contractors Face Unenforceable Contract Clauses Shifting Financial Risk
In the Netherlands, independent contractors (ZZP'ers) increasingly face contract clauses that unfairly shift financial risks, like fines for misclassified employment, onto them; these clauses, while often legally invalid, are creating fear and uncertainty, particularly within the ICT and business se...
Dutch Contractors Face Unenforceable Contract Clauses Shifting Financial Risk
In the Netherlands, independent contractors (ZZP'ers) increasingly face contract clauses that unfairly shift financial risks, like fines for misclassified employment, onto them; these clauses, while often legally invalid, are creating fear and uncertainty, particularly within the ICT and business se...
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40% Bias Score
Belarus Eliminates Pension Restrictions for Working Retirees
Belarus lifted restrictions on pension amounts for working pensioners on January 1, 2025, leading to approximately 10,000 retirees returning to the workforce; previously, 110,000 faced deductions up to 500 rubles (140 euros).
Belarus Eliminates Pension Restrictions for Working Retirees
Belarus lifted restrictions on pension amounts for working pensioners on January 1, 2025, leading to approximately 10,000 retirees returning to the workforce; previously, 110,000 faced deductions up to 500 rubles (140 euros).
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56% Bias Score
High German Rents Fuel Job Mobility Crisis
A PwC survey of 4,000 German professionals reveals that high rents in major cities are pushing 10% of respondents to change jobs and influencing another 35% to consider it; the difficulty of finding affordable housing is considered a matter of 'pure luck' by almost 90%.
High German Rents Fuel Job Mobility Crisis
A PwC survey of 4,000 German professionals reveals that high rents in major cities are pushing 10% of respondents to change jobs and influencing another 35% to consider it; the difficulty of finding affordable housing is considered a matter of 'pure luck' by almost 90%.
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44% Bias Score
German Business Startups Rise Slightly, But Trend Remains Sideways
Germany saw a 3 percent rise in business startups in 2024, reaching 585,000, but this follows a sideways trend since 2018, with many founders preferring part-time ventures due to a difficult job market; however, the number of businesses closing still outnumbers new ones.
German Business Startups Rise Slightly, But Trend Remains Sideways
Germany saw a 3 percent rise in business startups in 2024, reaching 585,000, but this follows a sideways trend since 2018, with many founders preferring part-time ventures due to a difficult job market; however, the number of businesses closing still outnumbers new ones.
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40% Bias Score
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