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Study: Most German Transition-Sector Youths Could Begin Training Immediately

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study shows that nearly two-thirds of the 250,000 German youths annually in transition-sector programs could begin vocational training immediately; however, a lack of suitable apprenticeships hinders this potential solution to the country's skilled labor shortage.

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Madrid Hotels: Soaring Profits Amid Stagnant Worker Salaries

Madrid's hotel industry shows a stark contrast between booming profits—with revenues tripling and prices increasing by 61.5% since 2021—and stagnant worker salaries, which only saw a 10% rise, prompting crucial wage negotiations affecting 16,000 employees and potentially influencing other Spanish re...

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Spanish SMEs' Strong Financials Defy Claims of Reduced Workweek Inviability

Data from the Bank of Spain and AEAT shows Spanish SMEs' profitability and productivity have increased significantly since 2019, refuting claims that a reduction in working hours to 37.5 is economically unfeasible; low debt levels and increased productivity support the change.

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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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NSF's ExLENT Program Funds Work-Based Learning in Emerging Technologies

The National Science Foundation's ExLENT program funds partnerships between educational institutions and organizations to create work-based learning opportunities in emerging technology fields, addressing a critical skills gap by providing students with hands-on experience and employer connections.

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lefigaro.fr
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French Regional Newspaper Le Courrier Picard Announces 20% Job Cuts

Le Courrier picard, a French regional newspaper, announced a plan to cut 18 jobs (20% of its staff) in January 2024, eliminating its editing department and impacting other areas due to industry challenges and competition, despite current profitability.

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Sydney Train Strike Causes Hundreds of Service Delays

On January 15th, hundreds of Sydney train services were delayed or canceled due to a strike by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) over a pay dispute, causing significant disruptions for commuters and prompting calls to avoid travel.

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en.yna.co.kr
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South Korea's Employment Growth Slows Sharply in 2024

South Korea's employment growth slowed to 159,000 jobs in 2024, a sharp decrease from 816,000 in 2022; construction, retail and business services suffered significant job losses, while employment among those aged 60 and older rose by 266,000.

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Sydney House Prices Fall Amidst High Interest Rates

Sydney house prices fell 0.1 percent in December, marking the first back-to-back quarterly decline in two years due to high interest rates and reduced borrowing capacity; however, unit prices reached a record high.

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Spain Limits Minimum Wage Increase to 4.4%

Spain's Ministry of Labor proposes a maximum 4.4% minimum wage increase for 2025 (50 euros monthly), rejecting union demands for a higher rise, but remaining open to negotiation with employers within the expert-recommended range of 3.3%-4.4%.

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Targeted Networking Strategy Boosts CFO Job Search Success

A CFO seeking a new position can significantly improve their job search by using a targeted networking strategy that prioritizes key individuals such as board members, venture capital firms, private equity firms, professional service providers, retained search firms, and peers depending on whether t...

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theglobeandmail.com
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Toronto Real Estate Sees Unexpectedly Active Start to 2024

The Toronto-area real estate market is experiencing an unexpectedly active start to 2024, with increased seller activity and listings in various areas, driven by sellers' proactive approach in anticipation of potential market stagnation and spurred by recent interest rate cuts and loosened mortgage ...

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