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U.S. Job Growth Surges in March, but Manufacturing Remains Sluggish

The March 2025 jobs report showed 228,000 jobs added, exceeding expectations, with growth concentrated in service sectors while manufacturing saw minimal gains; the unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2% due to rounding.

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Aging Workforce Cripples Greek Retail Sector

According to the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship's 2024 Annual Report, the average age of Greek retail employees has risen from 38.9 years in 2008 to 42.8 years in 2024, with fewer young people entering the sector and part-time employment falling below 7 percent.

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London Companies Struggle to Fill Skilled Roles Amid Skills Gap and Attitude Issues

A study reveals London companies struggle to fill professional roles due to skills gaps (qualifications, experience) and attitudinal issues; 63% cite difficulty filling professional roles, 61% cite attitude as a rejection reason, and 72% cite lack of experience. This highlights a need for educationa...

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March Jobs Report: Strong Numbers Mask Underlying Economic Weakness

The March jobs report showed 228,000 jobs added, exceeding expectations, but this followed downward revisions for January and February, and federal employment fell by 4,000. Strong employment in healthcare and leisure and hospitality masked the underlying uncertainty.

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Colombian Liberal Party Proposes Labor Reform Bill Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Colombian Liberal Party submitted a four-article bill to the Senate, proposing increased nighttime work pay and weekend/holiday surcharges, similar to President Petro's failed labor reform, aiming to improve workers' rights and gain electoral support ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Greek MPs Demand Increased Employment Slots for Unemployed Citizens Over 55

Eleven Greek MPs from New Democracy urged the government to increase employment program slots for unemployed citizens over 55 after only about 3,800 of 6,000 positions were filled by March 28th, 2025, leaving most municipalities excluded and sparking widespread criticism.

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Santander Eases UK Mortgage Rules, Increasing Borrowing Limits

Santander loosens UK mortgage affordability rules, increasing borrowing limits by £10,000-£35,000 for many applicants, potentially enabling more home purchases but raising concerns about increased house prices and financial stability. Other lenders are expected to follow.

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Coalition softens work-from-home stance, impacting only Canberra public servants

The Coalition, initially mandating a return to office for all Australian public servants, has revised its policy to only affect Canberra-based employees (36.9% of the workforce) after negative polling and internal criticism, resulting in a policy that is now more aligned with flexible work arrangeme...

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Social Mobility Barriers Cost Europe Billions

A McKinsey study reveals that over a third of Europeans face significant social mobility barriers, leading to lower employment, productivity, and career advancement compared to wealthier counterparts; improving this could boost European GDP by 3-9 percent and address skills shortages.

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Social Mobility Barriers Costing Europe Billions in GDP

A McKinsey study finds that over a third of Europeans face social mobility barriers, leading to lower employment and productivity; improving mobility could boost Europe's GDP by 3-9% and address skills shortages by 2030.

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Rising Unemployment Benefit Costs in Spain Despite Falling Unemployment

Despite a 9% year-on-year decrease in unemployment benefit recipients to 1.7 million in February 2025, Spain's monthly unemployment benefit expenditure reached €2.18 billion—a 7.8% increase—due to higher salaries and improved coverage, resulting in an average cost of €1,299.54 per recipient.

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Economic Uncertainty Fuels Professional Stress, Shifting Workplace Dynamics

Current economic uncertainty is causing widespread professional stress, as a tight labor market shifts power to employers, triggering a "Threat Rigidity Response" impacting workplace dynamics; adaptable, growth-minded leaders will be crucial for navigating this.

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