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German Working Hours Fall Despite Employment Rise
In 2024, Germany saw a 0.1% decrease in total working hours to 61.4 billion, despite a 71,000 increase in employment, due to fewer full-time jobs, less overtime, more short-time work (up 60,000 to 300,000), and fewer self-employed individuals. The industrial crisis is cited as the main cause.
German Working Hours Fall Despite Employment Rise
In 2024, Germany saw a 0.1% decrease in total working hours to 61.4 billion, despite a 71,000 increase in employment, due to fewer full-time jobs, less overtime, more short-time work (up 60,000 to 300,000), and fewer self-employed individuals. The industrial crisis is cited as the main cause.
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32% Bias Score
Widespread Layoffs Hit US Companies in March
Nearly 100 companies, including major retailers and tech firms, plan March layoffs affecting 10-500 employees each, driven by rising interest rates, shareholder pressure, and AI-driven automation, potentially weakening employment and consumer spending.
Widespread Layoffs Hit US Companies in March
Nearly 100 companies, including major retailers and tech firms, plan March layoffs affecting 10-500 employees each, driven by rising interest rates, shareholder pressure, and AI-driven automation, potentially weakening employment and consumer spending.
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44% Bias Score
UK Low-Wage Workers to Receive 80% Sick Pay from Day One
The UK government will entitle over one million low-paid workers to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from day one of illness, starting in 2024, as part of the Employment Rights Bill, despite concerns from businesses about increased absenteeism and potential impact on their profitability.
UK Low-Wage Workers to Receive 80% Sick Pay from Day One
The UK government will entitle over one million low-paid workers to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from day one of illness, starting in 2024, as part of the Employment Rights Bill, despite concerns from businesses about increased absenteeism and potential impact on their profitability.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Property Market Rebounds Amid Interest Rate Cut Expectations
Sydney's median house price increased 0.3% in February to \$1.464 million, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, while Australia's best-performing markets showed more subdued growth due to already high prices and reduced immigration.
Sydney Property Market Rebounds Amid Interest Rate Cut Expectations
Sydney's median house price increased 0.3% in February to \$1.464 million, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, while Australia's best-performing markets showed more subdued growth due to already high prices and reduced immigration.
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44% Bias Score
Financial Advisors Help High-Earners Prepare for Potential Recession
Threatened U.S. tariffs are causing anxiety among high-earning clients, prompting financial advisors to recommend strategies like increasing emergency savings, decreasing discretionary spending, and consulting labor lawyers to prepare for potential job losses and economic recession.
Financial Advisors Help High-Earners Prepare for Potential Recession
Threatened U.S. tariffs are causing anxiety among high-earning clients, prompting financial advisors to recommend strategies like increasing emergency savings, decreasing discretionary spending, and consulting labor lawyers to prepare for potential job losses and economic recession.
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20% Bias Score
UK Manufacturing Job Cuts Surge Amid Economic Downturn
British manufacturers cut staff at the fastest rate in almost five years in February, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a 14-month low of 46.9 amid declining new orders, supply chain issues, and upcoming tax and minimum wage increases.
UK Manufacturing Job Cuts Surge Amid Economic Downturn
British manufacturers cut staff at the fastest rate in almost five years in February, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a 14-month low of 46.9 amid declining new orders, supply chain issues, and upcoming tax and minimum wage increases.
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40% Bias Score
Volga Region Sees 30% Surge in Entrepreneurs Aged 36-45 in 2024
In 2024, the Volga region experienced a 30% increase in entrepreneurs aged 36-45, registering about 15,500 new businesses, mainly in retail (91%), using Sber's services; Orenburg, Penza, and Volgograd regions showed the highest growth.
Volga Region Sees 30% Surge in Entrepreneurs Aged 36-45 in 2024
In 2024, the Volga region experienced a 30% increase in entrepreneurs aged 36-45, registering about 15,500 new businesses, mainly in retail (91%), using Sber's services; Orenburg, Penza, and Volgograd regions showed the highest growth.
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32% Bias Score
Long COVID Impacts Dutch Workforce: 12,000 on Disability, Thousands More Affected
Five years after the first COVID-19 case in the Netherlands, approximately 450,000 people have long COVID, with over 12,000 receiving WIA benefits due to work disability, although patient organizations estimate a much higher number of severely affected individuals, highlighting the long-term societa...
Long COVID Impacts Dutch Workforce: 12,000 on Disability, Thousands More Affected
Five years after the first COVID-19 case in the Netherlands, approximately 450,000 people have long COVID, with over 12,000 receiving WIA benefits due to work disability, although patient organizations estimate a much higher number of severely affected individuals, highlighting the long-term societa...
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36% Bias Score
Thuringia's Public Sector Job Market: High Demand Despite Planned Budget Cuts
Thuringia's public sector jobs remain popular despite planned budget cuts, with 200 applications for 25 administrative positions in 2024, highlighting job security and attractive compensation. However, the state government intends to significantly reduce personnel in the coming years, creating new p...
Thuringia's Public Sector Job Market: High Demand Despite Planned Budget Cuts
Thuringia's public sector jobs remain popular despite planned budget cuts, with 200 applications for 25 administrative positions in 2024, highlighting job security and attractive compensation. However, the state government intends to significantly reduce personnel in the coming years, creating new p...
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44% Bias Score
Miners' Strike: Women's Unexpected Rise to Power
The 1984-85 UK miners' strike, lasting a year, unexpectedly empowered women, who took on crucial organizing and leadership roles in supporting striking miners, ultimately leading some women to successful political careers.
Miners' Strike: Women's Unexpected Rise to Power
The 1984-85 UK miners' strike, lasting a year, unexpectedly empowered women, who took on crucial organizing and leadership roles in supporting striking miners, ultimately leading some women to successful political careers.
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20% Bias Score
Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure
Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.
Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure
Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.
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56% Bias Score
Ten Actionable Ways to Support Laid-Off Friends and Colleagues
This article outlines ten ways to support those who have recently been laid off, including offering specific help, opening one's network, and providing employee referrals, emphasizing the importance of tangible actions over mere sympathy.
Ten Actionable Ways to Support Laid-Off Friends and Colleagues
This article outlines ten ways to support those who have recently been laid off, including offering specific help, opening one's network, and providing employee referrals, emphasizing the importance of tangible actions over mere sympathy.
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16% Bias Score
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