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German Undertaking Training Center in Münnerstadt Sees Rise in Female Apprentices, Calls for Increased Regulation

Germany's national training center for undertakers in Münnerstadt, Bavaria, is experiencing a surge in female apprentices and a comprehensive curriculum covering various skills from casket construction to event management, yet lacks regulation and requires a master craftsman certification.

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Trump Layoffs Hamper Federal Recruitment

The Trump administration's sweeping federal layoffs are causing significant recruitment problems, discouraging young professionals and skilled individuals from seeking federal careers, potentially harming government effectiveness for years to come.

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German Overtime Crisis: 44% Work Extra Hours, Over Half Unpaid

A recent DGB survey reveals that 44% of German employees regularly work overtime, with over half of it unpaid; this is linked to remote work, higher qualifications, and increased work pressure; the government's potential plan to incentivize overtime is criticized for harming workers' health.

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Asda Launches Aggressive Price War, Sparking Market Volatility

Asda, facing declining market share after a 2021 takeover, launched a price war yesterday, cutting prices on 1,500 items by up to 45 percent to regain customers, despite concerns about profitability and operational issues.

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East German Representation in Thuringian Ministerial Leadership

In Thuringia, 49.4% of ministerial leadership positions are held by East Germans, with the highest representation (73.5%) in the Ministry of Education and the lowest (31.4%) in Justice and Interior Ministries; the State Chancellery attributes this to post-reunification hiring and ongoing natural shi...

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Duisburg Steel Job Cuts to Trigger 55,000 Job Losses Across Germany

A study reveals that 11,000 job cuts in Duisburg's steel industry will trigger a domino effect, endangering 55,000 more jobs nationwide, causing a €5.6 billion GDP reduction, primarily affecting the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors; transition to climate-neutral production is key.

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Return-to-Office Trend Reverses Remote Work Dominance

Companies are increasingly mandating a return to in-office work, reversing the trend of widespread remote work adoption that followed the COVID-19 pandemic; this shift is driven by concerns about productivity, collaboration, and company culture, impacting employee flexibility, office real estate, an...

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Tesla Faces Backlash for Withholding Wages from Sick Employees in Germany

Tesla is withholding wages from sick employees in its Grünheide factory, demanding access to medical records, and facing legal action from the IG Metall union, which has already recovered almost half a million euros in withheld wages for Tesla workers.

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Economic Uncertainty Spurs Shift Toward High-Yielding Funds

Amidst mixed economic signals—including softening consumer confidence but steady retail sales growth—high-yielding closed-end funds, PTA and GHY, offer diversification benefits and stable income streams as the market shows potential for further pullback.

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Spain combats engineer unemployment among older professionals

In Spain, programs like Talento50+ and Tales are addressing unemployment among experienced engineers over 50 by offering professional reinvention and entrepreneurship training, respectively, due to a mismatch between available talent and employer needs, impacting economic growth.

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East German Representation in Thuringian Ministerial Leadership

February data from the Thuringian State Chancellery reveals that 49.4% of leadership positions in Thuringian ministries are held by East Germans, with significant variations across ministries and leadership levels, prompting discussions about diversity and inclusion.

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Future of Jobs Report Highlights Resilience and Adaptability as Crucial Skills

The World Economic Forum's latest "Future of Jobs" report forecasts significant labour market changes by 2030, driven by technological advancements, geopolitical instability, and economic volatility; resilience is highlighted as a crucial skill, and employer focus on employee well-being is identifie...

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