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Japan Unemployment Rate Hits Two-Year Low Amid Labor Shortage
Japan's fiscal 2024 average unemployment rate fell to 2.5 percent, a two-year low, due to a persistent labor shortage resulting in 67.93 million employed individuals—the highest since 1953—despite a slight March increase to 2.5 percent from 2.4 percent the previous month.
Japan Unemployment Rate Hits Two-Year Low Amid Labor Shortage
Japan's fiscal 2024 average unemployment rate fell to 2.5 percent, a two-year low, due to a persistent labor shortage resulting in 67.93 million employed individuals—the highest since 1953—despite a slight March increase to 2.5 percent from 2.4 percent the previous month.
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28% Bias Score
Electric Boat Workers Threaten May 18th Strike
Around 2,500 Electric Boat shipyard workers in Groton, Connecticut, threaten a May 18th strike due to a contract dispute with their employer, impacting the construction of U.S. Navy submarines, following a union vote and despite a recent $12.4 billion contract award.
Electric Boat Workers Threaten May 18th Strike
Around 2,500 Electric Boat shipyard workers in Groton, Connecticut, threaten a May 18th strike due to a contract dispute with their employer, impacting the construction of U.S. Navy submarines, following a union vote and despite a recent $12.4 billion contract award.
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40% Bias Score
UK Resident Doctors Ballot for Strike Action Over Pay
Thousands of resident doctors in England are being balloted for strike action over pay, with the British Medical Association (BMA) citing the government's failure to commit to fair pay negotiations for 2025-26, despite a 22.3% pay rise agreed last September.
UK Resident Doctors Ballot for Strike Action Over Pay
Thousands of resident doctors in England are being balloted for strike action over pay, with the British Medical Association (BMA) citing the government's failure to commit to fair pay negotiations for 2025-26, despite a 22.3% pay rise agreed last September.
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44% Bias Score
German Academics Lead in Home Office Work: Global Survey Shows Wide Variation
A new Ifo Institute study reveals German academics work from home 1.6 days/week, exceeding the global average of 1.2 days for university graduates; this contrasts with significantly lower rates in some Asian countries, indicating cultural influences on work patterns.
German Academics Lead in Home Office Work: Global Survey Shows Wide Variation
A new Ifo Institute study reveals German academics work from home 1.6 days/week, exceeding the global average of 1.2 days for university graduates; this contrasts with significantly lower rates in some Asian countries, indicating cultural influences on work patterns.
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16% Bias Score
Prioritization at Work: Overcoming the Urgency Trap
Asana's Anatomy of Work report reveals that 74% of workers feel pressured to prioritize productivity over strategic thinking, negatively impacting performance and innovation; effective prioritization requires clear goals, emotional intelligence, and intentional decision-making.
Prioritization at Work: Overcoming the Urgency Trap
Asana's Anatomy of Work report reveals that 74% of workers feel pressured to prioritize productivity over strategic thinking, negatively impacting performance and innovation; effective prioritization requires clear goals, emotional intelligence, and intentional decision-making.
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12% Bias Score
French May Day Protests Highlight Unemployment, Social Unrest
Widespread protests across France on May 1st, 2024, driven by rising unemployment and ArcelorMittal's planned job cuts, attracted 100,000-150,000 participants, with clashes in Nantes resulting in arrests, while left-wing political figures participated in the demonstrations.
French May Day Protests Highlight Unemployment, Social Unrest
Widespread protests across France on May 1st, 2024, driven by rising unemployment and ArcelorMittal's planned job cuts, attracted 100,000-150,000 participants, with clashes in Nantes resulting in arrests, while left-wing political figures participated in the demonstrations.
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44% Bias Score
EU Workplace Accidents Decrease, but Inspector Shortages Raise Concerns
In 2022, the EU reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal workplace accidents, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; men comprised two-thirds of non-fatal accidents; manufacturing, health, and construction sectors reported the most incidents; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises safety concer...
EU Workplace Accidents Decrease, but Inspector Shortages Raise Concerns
In 2022, the EU reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal workplace accidents, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; men comprised two-thirds of non-fatal accidents; manufacturing, health, and construction sectors reported the most incidents; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises safety concer...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's High Home-Office Rate Exceeds Global Average
A new Ifo Institute survey reveals that German academics work from home an average of 1.6 days a week, higher than the global average of 1.2 days, with flexible work models gaining prominence despite some companies' efforts to return to in-office work.
Germany's High Home-Office Rate Exceeds Global Average
A new Ifo Institute survey reveals that German academics work from home an average of 1.6 days a week, higher than the global average of 1.2 days, with flexible work models gaining prominence despite some companies' efforts to return to in-office work.
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40% Bias Score
Moët Hennessy to Cut 10% of Workforce Amidst Sales Decline
Moët Hennessy, facing an 11% revenue drop in 2024 to €5.9 billion due to slowing global demand and post-Covid market normalization, will cut 10% of its workforce (1000-1200 jobs) via attrition, avoiding layoffs, to return to 2019 staffing levels.
Moët Hennessy to Cut 10% of Workforce Amidst Sales Decline
Moët Hennessy, facing an 11% revenue drop in 2024 to €5.9 billion due to slowing global demand and post-Covid market normalization, will cut 10% of its workforce (1000-1200 jobs) via attrition, avoiding layoffs, to return to 2019 staffing levels.
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40% Bias Score
German Academics Lead in Home Office Work, International Study Shows
A new Ifo Institute study of 40 countries reveals that German academics work from home 1.6 days a week, above the 1.2-day global average for university graduates, with Canada leading at 1.9 days and South Korea trailing at 0.5 days; the study spanned November 2024 to February 2025.
German Academics Lead in Home Office Work, International Study Shows
A new Ifo Institute study of 40 countries reveals that German academics work from home 1.6 days a week, above the 1.2-day global average for university graduates, with Canada leading at 1.9 days and South Korea trailing at 0.5 days; the study spanned November 2024 to February 2025.
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16% Bias Score
Querino's 1918 Essay Challenges Brazil's 'Whitening' Policies
Manuel Querino's 1918 essay, "O colono preto como fator da civilização brasileira," countered Brazil's "whitening" policies by highlighting Black Brazilians' essential role in the nation's economic development, a perspective that remains relevant in light of recent racist incidents.
Querino's 1918 Essay Challenges Brazil's 'Whitening' Policies
Manuel Querino's 1918 essay, "O colono preto como fator da civilização brasileira," countered Brazil's "whitening" policies by highlighting Black Brazilians' essential role in the nation's economic development, a perspective that remains relevant in light of recent racist incidents.
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16% Bias Score
Large-Scale May Day Protests in France Amid Rising Unemployment and Geopolitical Concerns
Over 300,000 people protested across France on May Day, driven by rising unemployment, concerns over global instability, and opposition to job cuts at ArcelorMittal; clashes erupted between protesters and police in several cities, including Paris and Nantes.
Large-Scale May Day Protests in France Amid Rising Unemployment and Geopolitical Concerns
Over 300,000 people protested across France on May Day, driven by rising unemployment, concerns over global instability, and opposition to job cuts at ArcelorMittal; clashes erupted between protesters and police in several cities, including Paris and Nantes.
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44% Bias Score
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