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German Unemployment Stagnant Despite Slight Decrease

Germany's unemployment rate held steady at 6.4 percent in February, despite a slight decrease in the number of unemployed; however, seasonally adjusted figures reveal a 5,000 increase, reflecting the economic slowdown and challenging job market conditions.

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German Wages Outpace Inflation in 2024

German collective bargaining wages increased by 4.8 percent in 2024, exceeding the 2.2 percent rise in consumer prices due to inflation compensation bonuses and higher collective bargaining agreements; however, growth varied across sectors.

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Indonesia to Revitalize Vocational Training to Boost Worker Productivity

Yassierli, speaking at the KSPSI's 52nd anniversary on February 27th, 2025, highlighted Indonesia's low competitiveness compared to ASEAN nations, announcing a revitalization of vocational training centers to improve worker productivity and adaptability to Industry 4.0, aiming to make Indonesian wor...

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German Real Wages Surge 3.1% in 2024, Highest in 16 Years

German employees experienced a 3.1% real wage increase in 2024, the highest in 16 years, due to lower inflation (2.2%), tax-free inflation compensation premiums up to €3000, and collective bargaining agreements; however, the premium's expiration is expected to impact 2025.

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Record High Resignations in Spain Highlight Workplace Dissatisfaction

Rosa Sánchez's resignation exemplifies a growing trend in Spain: over 3.1 million people voluntarily left their jobs in 2024, a 49% increase since 2021, driven by factors like low salaries, lack of career progression, and poor work-life balance.

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Record Number of Business Closures in the Netherlands in 2024

In 2024, a record 153,000 businesses in the Netherlands ceased operations, representing 6% of all businesses; 90% were sole proprietorships, reflecting the growing trend of self-employment, while stricter regulations on disguised employment may impact future closure rates.

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Women's Role Crucial to NRW Employment, but STEM Gap Remains

In North Rhine-Westphalia, women constitute 45.8% of the workforce, significantly contributing to employment growth over the past 15 years; however, they remain underrepresented in STEM fields (15.9%), posing a challenge for future economic development.

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German Companies Relocate Production to Poland Amid Economic Crisis

Due to Germany's declining economic attractiveness, 22% of surveyed companies plan to relocate production to Central and Eastern Europe; Knorr Bremse is moving two-thirds of its Dresden production (40 job losses) to Poland, citing lower costs and faster permitting processes in Poland compared to Ger...

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Moscow Employers' Club Addresses Labor Shortages with Innovative Solutions

The Moscow Employers' Club, a collaboration between Avito Rabota and the Moscow Center for Innovative Personnel Services, held its first meeting on [Date], bringing together over 100 executives to address labor market challenges and share best practices, aiming to find innovative solutions for adapt...

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UK Faces Renewed Lorry Driver Shortage

Britain is facing a renewed shortage of approximately 20,000 lorry drivers, primarily due to an aging workforce and less attractive pay relative to the rising minimum wage, coupled with long and unpredictable working hours.

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DBS to Cut 4,000 Jobs Amidst AI Automation

Singapore's DBS bank will cut up to 4,000 jobs over three years due to AI automation, affecting contract and non-permanent staff, while creating nearly 1,000 new AI-related roles; permanent staff unaffected.

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Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Workweek Amidst Productivity Concerns

Spain's council of ministers approved a bill to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, aiming to increase worker productivity, despite data showing stable average hours over the last decade and a recent study suggesting that similar reforms in Europe did not lead to significant productivity increases.

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