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AMP Launches 10-Year Interest-Only Home Loan Amid Affordability Concerns

AMP launched a new 10-year interest-only home loan for pre-retirees and first-home buyers, despite warnings about the risks, particularly for owner-occupiers; Canstar modeling shows a \$600,000 mortgage could accrue nearly \$150,000 in extra interest over the life of the loan.

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John Lewis Chairman's ยฃ1.3m Pay Increase Amidst Cost Cuts

John Lewis Partnership chairman Jason Tarry's pay will exceed ยฃ1.3 million this year, a substantial increase from his predecessor's compensation and 53 times higher than the average non-management worker's pay, despite a 7.4% pay rise for hourly workers and cost-cutting measures.

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forbes.com
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Work Ethic Trumps Talent: A 20-Year Business Perspective

A seasoned entrepreneur reveals that while talent is valuable, a strong work ethic is the most critical factor for long-term employee success, citing two contrasting examples to illustrate the point.

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40% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Financial Advisors Drop Designations Amidst Rising Costs and Shifting Client Priorities

Financial advisors are abandoning multiple professional designations due to high renewal costs and time-consuming continuing education requirements, prioritizing client relationships and outcomes over credentials.

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AI in Recruitment: A Double-Edged Sword

48% of UK recruitment agencies use AI for candidate sourcing and screening; AI tools offer potential for more inclusive hiring practices but raise concerns about bias; companies like Skillvue, HireVue, Maki and Test Gorilla are rapidly expanding, showcasing investor confidence in AI-driven recruitme...

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Employers Shift Hiring Focus from Degrees to Aptitude and Engagement

A poll found that 60% of employers fired college graduates within a year due to poor communication and work ethic, prompting a shift towards valuing on-the-job experience, aptitude, and engagement over degrees, leading to more inclusive hiring practices.

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56% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Perth's Housing Crisis: Even High-Income Earners Priced Out

Soaring Perth property prices since 2019 have priced out even high-income earners, with new data showing that single individuals in 17 professions couldn't save enough for a 20% deposit, and only three out of seventeen analyzed couples could, highlighting the urgent need for housing policy changes.

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U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Expectations Despite Slow Private Sector and Rising Layoffs

The U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April 2025, exceeding expectations, but private sector growth lagged at 62,000, and layoffs increased by 63% year-over-year, with nearly half related to DOGE.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Market Volatility Prompts Reconsideration of CPP Benefit Timing

Facing market downturn pressures, some Canadian retirees are considering taking CPP benefits early, despite financial planners advising against it as a short-term fix due to significant long-term payment reductions, while others suggest alternative strategies.

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lexpress.fr
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French Railway Strike Disrupts Regional Train Services

French railway workers launched a strike on May 8th, impacting regional train services due to demands for better pay and scheduling. The strike caused significant disruptions to local trains, particularly in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais and รŽle-de-France regions, while high-speed lines mostly operated nor...

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44% Bias Score

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themarker.com
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Israeli Teachers Strike Over Salary Cuts Amidst War and Economic Crisis

Israeli teachers are striking following the government's decision to revoke a recently negotiated salary increase, highlighting systemic underfunding of the education system and the impact on teacher well-being and the quality of education amidst a war and economic crisis.

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56% Bias Score

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Record High Unemployment and Underemployment for 2025 College Graduates Amidst Economic Uncertainty

The unemployment rate for recent college graduates in March 2025 was 5.8%, up from 4.6% the previous year, while underemployment hit 41.2%, as the Trump administration restarts student loan repayments and economic uncertainty mounts.

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52% Bias Score

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