Minimum Wage Increases Across US States and Localities
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, with some cities and counties independently setting significantly higher minimums; for instance, several Washington and California localities have minimum wages above $20 per hour, while others are approaching that mark, according to t...
Minimum Wage Increases Across US States and Localities
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, with some cities and counties independently setting significantly higher minimums; for instance, several Washington and California localities have minimum wages above $20 per hour, while others are approaching that mark, according to t...
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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
Oregon's Largest Healthcare Strike: 5,000 Workers Walk Out
Around 5,000 healthcare workers, including doctors, launched Oregon's largest-ever healthcare strike on Friday at eight Providence hospitals due to a year of failed contract negotiations over staffing, pay, and benefits.
Oregon's Largest Healthcare Strike: 5,000 Workers Walk Out
Around 5,000 healthcare workers, including doctors, launched Oregon's largest-ever healthcare strike on Friday at eight Providence hospitals due to a year of failed contract negotiations over staffing, pay, and benefits.
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Spain Considers Tax Change That Could Offset Minimum Wage Increase
The Spanish government is considering not adjusting the personal income tax to offset a planned increase in the minimum wage (SMI) of 3.4% to 4.4%, which would leave minimum wage earners with around 42% less of the increase, sparking opposition from the UGT union, which threatens to withdraw from ne...
Spain Considers Tax Change That Could Offset Minimum Wage Increase
The Spanish government is considering not adjusting the personal income tax to offset a planned increase in the minimum wage (SMI) of 3.4% to 4.4%, which would leave minimum wage earners with around 42% less of the increase, sparking opposition from the UGT union, which threatens to withdraw from ne...
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Canada's Unexpected Job Boom Fuels Debate on Interest Rates
Canada's economy added 91,000 jobs in December 2016, exceeding expectations significantly, lowering the unemployment rate to 6.7 percent and sparking debate about the Bank of Canada's interest rate policy amidst concerns about U.S. tariffs and a potentially weakening Canadian dollar.
Canada's Unexpected Job Boom Fuels Debate on Interest Rates
Canada's economy added 91,000 jobs in December 2016, exceeding expectations significantly, lowering the unemployment rate to 6.7 percent and sparking debate about the Bank of Canada's interest rate policy amidst concerns about U.S. tariffs and a potentially weakening Canadian dollar.
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Housing Crisis Fuels Recruitment Crisis in Dublin and London
Soaring housing costs in Dublin and London are causing recruitment crises, forcing companies like Ryanair and Supermacs to purchase housing for staff, costing millions, while public sector recruitment also suffers due to unaffordable rents and lagging pay increases.
Housing Crisis Fuels Recruitment Crisis in Dublin and London
Soaring housing costs in Dublin and London are causing recruitment crises, forcing companies like Ryanair and Supermacs to purchase housing for staff, costing millions, while public sector recruitment also suffers due to unaffordable rents and lagging pay increases.
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German Job-Switching Willingness Decreases Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A recent Indeed survey reveals that 55 percent of German employees want to change jobs, down from 61 percent last year, primarily due to economic uncertainty and fear of job losses in a declining job market. The survey, conducted by Appinio, involved 549 employees aged 18-65.
German Job-Switching Willingness Decreases Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A recent Indeed survey reveals that 55 percent of German employees want to change jobs, down from 61 percent last year, primarily due to economic uncertainty and fear of job losses in a declining job market. The survey, conducted by Appinio, involved 549 employees aged 18-65.
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44% Bias Score
Soft Quitting: A Stealth Threat to Workplace Productivity
Soft quitting, a subtle form of workplace disengagement, manifests as decreased enthusiasm and emotional disconnect, unlike quiet quitting's overt reduced effort; it's linked to broader trends like the "lying flat" movement and Gallup's findings on workforce disengagement.
Soft Quitting: A Stealth Threat to Workplace Productivity
Soft quitting, a subtle form of workplace disengagement, manifests as decreased enthusiasm and emotional disconnect, unlike quiet quitting's overt reduced effort; it's linked to broader trends like the "lying flat" movement and Gallup's findings on workforce disengagement.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Job Growth Accelerates, Defying Expectations and Potentially Halting Fed Rate Cuts
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, exceeding expectations and lowering unemployment to 4.1%, leading to speculation that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates; this follows concerns about potential inflation under the incoming Trump administration.
U.S. Job Growth Accelerates, Defying Expectations and Potentially Halting Fed Rate Cuts
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, exceeding expectations and lowering unemployment to 4.1%, leading to speculation that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates; this follows concerns about potential inflation under the incoming Trump administration.
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Strong December Jobs Report Dashes Hopes for January Fed Rate Cut
The December 2024 U.S. jobs report revealed a 256,000 net increase in non-farm payrolls, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1% and significantly reducing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in January 2025 due to elevated inflation and a strong labor market.
Strong December Jobs Report Dashes Hopes for January Fed Rate Cut
The December 2024 U.S. jobs report revealed a 256,000 net increase in non-farm payrolls, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1% and significantly reducing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in January 2025 due to elevated inflation and a strong labor market.
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US Job Growth Soars in December, Defying Expectations
The US added 256,000 jobs in December 2023, defying analysts' predictions and lowering unemployment to 4.1%, exceeding expectations after a Boeing strike and hurricanes, and showing strong wage growth exceeding inflation.
US Job Growth Soars in December, Defying Expectations
The US added 256,000 jobs in December 2023, defying analysts' predictions and lowering unemployment to 4.1%, exceeding expectations after a Boeing strike and hurricanes, and showing strong wage growth exceeding inflation.
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U.S. Job Growth Strong Despite Tech Layoffs
Despite exceeding expectations with 2.32 million new jobs in 2024 and a 4.1% unemployment rate in December, the U.S. job market faces significant layoffs in tech and finance due to AI, impacting white-collar workers; however, job growth in healthcare and retail remains strong.
U.S. Job Growth Strong Despite Tech Layoffs
Despite exceeding expectations with 2.32 million new jobs in 2024 and a 4.1% unemployment rate in December, the U.S. job market faces significant layoffs in tech and finance due to AI, impacting white-collar workers; however, job growth in healthcare and retail remains strong.
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40% Bias Score