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.
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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32% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sickness Rate at Record High
Data from the Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reveals Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest sickness rate in Germany in 2024, with 230 sick leave reports per 100 members, a 60% increase since 2019, driven by factors including electronic reporting, increased respiratory infections, and mental healt...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sickness Rate at Record High
Data from the Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reveals Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest sickness rate in Germany in 2024, with 230 sick leave reports per 100 members, a 60% increase since 2019, driven by factors including electronic reporting, increased respiratory infections, and mental healt...
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48% Bias Score
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
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40% Bias Score
AI and Healthcare Jobs Boom While Diversity Roles Slow
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows artificial intelligence engineer and consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by physical therapist; however, diversity and inclusion roles have slowed significantly.
AI and Healthcare Jobs Boom While Diversity Roles Slow
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows artificial intelligence engineer and consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by physical therapist; however, diversity and inclusion roles have slowed significantly.
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US Job Growth Surges in December, Led by Health Care and Retail
December's job report showed stronger-than-expected growth, with health care and social assistance adding 69,500 jobs, retail trade adding 43,400, and leisure and hospitality adding 43,000; manufacturing jobs decreased by 13,000.
US Job Growth Surges in December, Led by Health Care and Retail
December's job report showed stronger-than-expected growth, with health care and social assistance adding 69,500 jobs, retail trade adding 43,400, and leisure and hospitality adding 43,000; manufacturing jobs decreased by 13,000.
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US Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in December, Exceeding Expectations
The US unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, exceeding expectations, with notable decreases for Black women (to 5.4%) and Black men (to 5.6%), potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 256,000 jobs.
US Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in December, Exceeding Expectations
The US unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, exceeding expectations, with notable decreases for Black women (to 5.4%) and Black men (to 5.6%), potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 256,000 jobs.
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32% Bias Score
EU Unemployment Rate Falls, But Youth and Refugee Unemployment Remain High
The EU unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in November 2024, but youth unemployment rose to 15.3%, and 265,000 Ukrainian refugees remained unemployed. Spain and France had the highest unemployment numbers.
EU Unemployment Rate Falls, But Youth and Refugee Unemployment Remain High
The EU unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in November 2024, but youth unemployment rose to 15.3%, and 265,000 Ukrainian refugees remained unemployed. Spain and France had the highest unemployment numbers.
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20% Bias Score
Healthcare Dominates Top 2025 Job Rankings
Indeed's 2025 job ranking reveals that six of the top 25 positions are in healthcare, driven by high salaries (e.g., $385,000 for radiologists), at least 20% job growth over three years, and an aging U.S. population increasing healthcare needs.
Healthcare Dominates Top 2025 Job Rankings
Indeed's 2025 job ranking reveals that six of the top 25 positions are in healthcare, driven by high salaries (e.g., $385,000 for radiologists), at least 20% job growth over three years, and an aging U.S. population increasing healthcare needs.
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40% Bias Score
Economic Growth Doesn't Translate to Improved Employee Well-being
In 2024, despite positive economic indicators such as lower unemployment and higher consumer spending, over half of Americans experienced burnout, prompting analysis into workplace unhappiness and suggesting a disconnect between macroeconomic trends and employee well-being.
Economic Growth Doesn't Translate to Improved Employee Well-being
In 2024, despite positive economic indicators such as lower unemployment and higher consumer spending, over half of Americans experienced burnout, prompting analysis into workplace unhappiness and suggesting a disconnect between macroeconomic trends and employee well-being.
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44% Bias Score
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
AI and Healthcare Lead Fastest-Growing Jobs; Diversity and Inclusion Roles Decline
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by Physical Therapist; however, Diversity and Inclusion roles show decreased growth compared to previous years.
AI and Healthcare Lead Fastest-Growing Jobs; Diversity and Inclusion Roles Decline
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by Physical Therapist; however, Diversity and Inclusion roles show decreased growth compared to previous years.
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52% Bias Score
Minimum Wage Increases Across US States and Localities
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, with some cities and counties independently setting significantly higher minimums; for instance, several Washington and California localities have minimum wages above $20 per hour, while others are approaching that mark, according to t...
Minimum Wage Increases Across US States and Localities
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, with some cities and counties independently setting significantly higher minimums; for instance, several Washington and California localities have minimum wages above $20 per hour, while others are approaching that mark, according to t...
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48% Bias Score