Economic Growth Doesn't Translate to Improved Employee Well-being
In 2024, despite positive economic indicators such as lower unemployment and higher consumer spending, over half of Americans experienced burnout, prompting analysis into workplace unhappiness and suggesting a disconnect between macroeconomic trends and employee well-being.
Economic Growth Doesn't Translate to Improved Employee Well-being
In 2024, despite positive economic indicators such as lower unemployment and higher consumer spending, over half of Americans experienced burnout, prompting analysis into workplace unhappiness and suggesting a disconnect between macroeconomic trends and employee well-being.
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44% Bias Score
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
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24% Bias Score
AI and Healthcare Jobs Boom While Diversity Roles Slow
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows artificial intelligence engineer and consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by physical therapist; however, diversity and inclusion roles have slowed significantly.
AI and Healthcare Jobs Boom While Diversity Roles Slow
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows artificial intelligence engineer and consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by physical therapist; however, diversity and inclusion roles have slowed significantly.
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48% Bias Score
Record Business Applications Drive Growth, Underscoring Branding Importance
Between 2021 and 2023, a record 15 million business applications were filed in the US, with Black business ownership experiencing its fastest growth in 30 years, creating a dynamic small business environment and highlighting the importance of effective branding and legal compliance for new businesse...
Record Business Applications Drive Growth, Underscoring Branding Importance
Between 2021 and 2023, a record 15 million business applications were filed in the US, with Black business ownership experiencing its fastest growth in 30 years, creating a dynamic small business environment and highlighting the importance of effective branding and legal compliance for new businesse...
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24% Bias Score
US Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in December, Exceeding Expectations
The US unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, exceeding expectations, with notable decreases for Black women (to 5.4%) and Black men (to 5.6%), potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 256,000 jobs.
US Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in December, Exceeding Expectations
The US unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, exceeding expectations, with notable decreases for Black women (to 5.4%) and Black men (to 5.6%), potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 256,000 jobs.
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32% Bias Score
US Job Growth Surges in December, Led by Health Care and Retail
December's job report showed stronger-than-expected growth, with health care and social assistance adding 69,500 jobs, retail trade adding 43,400, and leisure and hospitality adding 43,000; manufacturing jobs decreased by 13,000.
US Job Growth Surges in December, Led by Health Care and Retail
December's job report showed stronger-than-expected growth, with health care and social assistance adding 69,500 jobs, retail trade adding 43,400, and leisure and hospitality adding 43,000; manufacturing jobs decreased by 13,000.
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44% Bias Score
Acciaierie d'Italia Receives Bids: Foreign and Domestic Companies Vie for Assets
Three foreign (Baku Steel, Jindal Steel, Bedrock) and seven Italian companies bid to acquire Italy's Acciaierie d'Italia; foreign bids target the entire group, while Italian bids focus on individual plants, creating uncertainty for nearly 3,000 workers currently on reduced hours.
Acciaierie d'Italia Receives Bids: Foreign and Domestic Companies Vie for Assets
Three foreign (Baku Steel, Jindal Steel, Bedrock) and seven Italian companies bid to acquire Italy's Acciaierie d'Italia; foreign bids target the entire group, while Italian bids focus on individual plants, creating uncertainty for nearly 3,000 workers currently on reduced hours.
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40% Bias Score
Five Key 2025 Workplace Trends
The Top Employers Institute's 2025 workplace trends report reveals five key shifts: transforming employee experience for all workers, building sustainable workplaces, fostering a new sense of belonging, adopting neuroinclusive design, and integrating AI-powered leadership; these trends are predicted...
Five Key 2025 Workplace Trends
The Top Employers Institute's 2025 workplace trends report reveals five key shifts: transforming employee experience for all workers, building sustainable workplaces, fostering a new sense of belonging, adopting neuroinclusive design, and integrating AI-powered leadership; these trends are predicted...
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28% Bias Score
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
AI and Healthcare Lead Fastest-Growing Jobs; Diversity and Inclusion Roles Decline
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by Physical Therapist; however, Diversity and Inclusion roles show decreased growth compared to previous years.
AI and Healthcare Lead Fastest-Growing Jobs; Diversity and Inclusion Roles Decline
LinkedIn's analysis of job growth from January 2022 to July 2024 shows Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Consultant as the top two fastest-growing jobs, followed by Physical Therapist; however, Diversity and Inclusion roles show decreased growth compared to previous years.
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52% Bias Score
Gig Economy Firm Accused of Exploiting Workers with Controversial Payment System
YoungOnes, a UK gig economy firm, implemented a controversial new payment system charging retail assistants fees for faster wage payouts, sparking outrage among workers who claim it exploits their financial vulnerability and lack of employment rights; the government is investigating.
Gig Economy Firm Accused of Exploiting Workers with Controversial Payment System
YoungOnes, a UK gig economy firm, implemented a controversial new payment system charging retail assistants fees for faster wage payouts, sparking outrage among workers who claim it exploits their financial vulnerability and lack of employment rights; the government is investigating.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Raises Maximum Annual Insurance Contribution Limit to 2,759,000 Rubles
Russia's maximum annual insurance contribution limit rose to 2,759,000 rubles on January 1st, 2025, impacting pension calculations and benefit amounts for both contributors and future retirees; higher earnings lead to higher pension points up to a limit, with excess funds still contributing but not ...
Russia Raises Maximum Annual Insurance Contribution Limit to 2,759,000 Rubles
Russia's maximum annual insurance contribution limit rose to 2,759,000 rubles on January 1st, 2025, impacting pension calculations and benefit amounts for both contributors and future retirees; higher earnings lead to higher pension points up to a limit, with excess funds still contributing but not ...
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44% Bias Score