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Bangladesh Railway Strike Paralyzes Nation

A nationwide railway strike in Bangladesh, prompted by railway staff demanding higher pensions and benefits, has halted train services, impacting 65 million annual passengers and the $38 billion garment export industry, causing significant disruption to the national economy.

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Israel Railways Negotiates Collective Bargaining Agreement Amidst Internal Power Struggle

Israel Railways is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with its workers' committee, aiming to resolve labor disputes and improve operational stability. The agreement includes a doubled welfare budget (to 20 million NIS annually), a one-month strike notice period, and allows management ...

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Sharp Rise in French Unemployment in Q4 2023

French unemployment saw its sharpest rise in a decade (excluding COVID) during Q4 2023, with a 3.9% increase in category A job seekers (3.138 million), 8.5% among those under 25 in metropolitan France. Hiring declarations also decreased 2.4% in Q4.

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Scottish Water Staff to Vote on Strike Action After Pay Talks Collapse

Scottish Water staff are to vote on strike action after pay talks with Unite union collapsed due to the company's insufficient pay offer, executive bonuses, and a flawed job evaluation process; potential industrial action could severely impact water services.

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200 UK Firms Adopt Permanent Four-Day Workweek

Two hundred UK companies, employing over 5,000 people across various sectors, have adopted a permanent four-day workweek without pay cuts, driven by a desire to improve employee well-being and productivity, and reflecting a growing movement to modernize work patterns.

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\"French Unemployment Surges, Reaching 3.1 Million in Category A at Year's End\"\

France's unemployment rose sharply at the end of 2024, with 3,138,200 in category A and 5,495,100 in categories A, B, and C, increases of 3.9% and 1.7% respectively over the quarter. Youth unemployment increased most significantly, indicating a potential economic downturn. The Insee projects unemplo...

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Increased Mortgage Demand Expected in Greece Due to "My Home 2" Program

Greek credit institutions expect a significant increase in mortgage loan demand during Q1 2025 due to the "My Home 2" program; 71,374 applications have already been submitted, half for incomes under €24,000, and half between €24,000 and €36,000.

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French Unemployment Surges 3.9% in Q4 2024, Highest in a Decade

French unemployment in category A rose by 3.9% in Q4 2024, reaching 3.138 million, the largest increase in a decade excluding the Covid-19 crisis, driven by decreased hiring and rising bankruptcies, impacting particularly the youth (8.5% rise).

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Employee Engagement Crucial for Successful Business Transformations

A survey reveals that 53% of global workers feel overwhelmed by workplace changes, while McKinsey research shows that transformations involving at least 7% of employees are twice as likely to succeed; this highlights the importance of effective communication and employee engagement in successful bus...

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France's Teacher Shortage: The Rise of Contract Educators

France faces a teacher shortage, with contract teachers now comprising 10% of secondary school staff—a 40% increase since 2012—due to the profession's declining attractiveness and over 3,000 unfilled positions in 2024. This has led to concerns about educational standards and teacher morale.

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UK Workforce Divides: Flexible Work Benefits Office Staff, Leaving Frontline Workers Behind

A new report reveals a growing divide in UK workplace flexibility, with office workers benefiting from hybrid work while frontline staff, comprising 10.5 million people, face unchanged conditions, hindering work-life balance and potentially exacerbating labor shortages.

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Working From Home Criticism Sparks Anger

Former M&S and Asda boss Lord Rose's criticism of working from home as unproductive sparked anger, with over 350 people contacting the BBC to share their experiences of increased productivity and improved well-being while working remotely; data shows 25% of British adults are now hybrid workers and ...

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