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Averted Strike Averts German Cash Crisis

A potential strike by 10,000 German cash transport workers was averted after reaching a wage agreement (6.5%-8.4% increase) and a new 5-year contract; despite 50% of transactions still being in cash, businesses expect minimal disruption due to the increasing use of cards.

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French Construction Industry Faces Steep Decline, 100,000 Job Losses Predicted

France's construction industry faces a projected 6.6% activity drop in 2024 and 5.6% in 2025, driven by decreased new construction due to inflation and high interest rates, potentially resulting in 100,000 job losses in 2025 if government aid fails to materialize. New housing construction fell by 21...

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Transparency in Job Interviews: A Better Approach

Adriane Schwager, CEO of GrowthAssistant, advises job candidates to be transparent about interviewing with other companies to ensure a better fit, improve the hiring process, and avoid mismatched expectations.

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UK House Prices Rise 3.4% Annually Despite Recent Regional Falls

UK house prices increased by £10,000 annually to £292,000 by October 2023, driven by lower mortgage rates, but recent price falls in some regions signal a potential slowdown due to rising inflation and interest rates.

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Mortgage Rates Rise, Demand Dips

Last week's increase in the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to 6.75% led to a 0.7% decrease in total mortgage applications, the first decline in five weeks; however, purchase applications increased by 1%, exceeding last year's numbers.

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CGT Union Threatens Iryo High-Speed Rail Strike During Christmas

A strike by the CGT union threatens to disrupt Iryo's high-speed rail services in Spain from December 23-25 and 30-31 and January 1 due to disagreements over night shift pay and meal allowances; however, minimum services will ensure 73% of operations.

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Germany Extends Short-Time Work Benefits to 24 Months

The German Cabinet extended short-time work benefits to 24 months until December 31, 2025, to counter rising unemployment (268,000 in September 2024, 76% more than last year), primarily affecting manufacturing sectors like machinery and automotive production, aiming to support businesses and retain ...

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Germany Extends Short-Time Work Program to 24 Months

Germany extends its short-time work program to 24 months until the end of 2025 to help businesses in struggling industries, such as automotive, machinery, steel and chemicals, to avoid mass layoffs, saving an estimated 2.2 million jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Surge in Housing Benefit Recipients

The number of households in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern receiving Wohngeld (housing benefit) almost doubled to 46,360 in 2023 due to the Wohngeld Plus reform, impacting nearly 6% of all households, with pensioners making up the largest group.

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Maximizing Internship Networking for Career Success

Interns can significantly improve their career prospects by actively networking with professionals, leveraging internal resources, and using strategic methods like the "snowball" approach to expand their contacts; this results in increased job opportunities and valuable career guidance.

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Schön Clinics Delays Job Cuts Amidst Union Pressure

Schön Clinics in Rendsburg and Eckernförde will not issue January termination notices to approximately 250 employees, but job cuts remain likely, prompting upcoming negotiations between the clinic group and the works council.

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Amazon Workers Threaten Holiday Season Strike Over Contract Negotiations

Thousands of Amazon workers in New York, Chicago, and Atlanta are threatening a strike starting December 15, 2024, demanding contract negotiations after their union's victory at a Staten Island warehouse in March 2022 and citing concerns about pay, safety, and job security, especially in light of a ...

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