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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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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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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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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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Gen Z's 'Career Catfishing' and 'Revenge Quitting' Shake Up Corporate World

Gen Z job seekers are increasingly engaging in "career catfishing" (accepting jobs and not showing up) and "revenge quitting" (abruptly leaving jobs), driven by dissatisfaction with corporate culture and valuing work-life balance; over one-third of Gen Z admits to career catfishing.

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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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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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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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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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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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Dutch Wage Growth Outpaces Productivity, Impacting Competitiveness

A Rabobank study reveals a growing gap between wage increases and productivity growth in the Netherlands, impacting international competitiveness; while wages have risen faster than in the Eurozone, productivity growth lags, making Dutch exports 22% more expensive than US products but 13% cheaper th...

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