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5,000 Starbucks Workers Conclude Five-Day Holiday Strike Over Contract Dispute

On December 24th, approximately 5,000 Starbucks workers in over 300 US stores concluded a five-day strike protesting stalled contract negotiations and alleged broken agreements on wages, with the union citing inadequate compensation despite Starbucks' claim of competitive pay.

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Global Work-Life Balance Study Reveals Stark Differences Between EU and Southern Hemisphere Nations

An Amrop study of 8,000 people across eight countries found that Southern Hemisphere nations reported significantly higher work-life balance satisfaction than EU nations; India reported 73.3% satisfaction, while Germany, France, and Poland reported less than 50%.

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German Care Home Averts Closure After Colombian Caregivers Win Reprieve

Ten Colombian caregivers at a German dementia care home, initially facing deportation after their asylum applications were rejected, received temporary permission to stay following a public petition and political intervention, exposing the conflict between Germany's need for workers and its immigrat...

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Volkswagen Agrees to 35,000 Job Cuts in Germany

Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal to avoid strikes, resulting in 35,000 job cuts in Germany and plant restructuring, including relocation of some production to Mexico, to improve competitiveness against Chinese rivals and secure €15 billion in annual savings.

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Disconnect Between Corporate Wellbeing Initiatives and Actual Employee Wellbeing

A 2024 Deloitte study reveals a significant gap between executive and employee perceptions of wellbeing improvements, despite substantial corporate investments in wellness programs; this, coupled with Gallup research highlighting the substantial financial consequences of neglecting employee wellbein...

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Maximize Year-End Reviews for Career Growth

Employees can maximize year-end reviews by self-reflecting on accomplishments, bringing evidence of impact (standout projects, positive feedback), and collaboratively setting future goals with their manager to drive career growth.

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Limited Impact from Amazon Worker Protests Despite Nationwide Demonstrations

Teamsters and other Amazon-affiliated workers staged protests at several delivery centers across the US, but experts say these actions have not significantly disrupted package deliveries, though some localized delays are possible.

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Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation

Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.

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Amazon Workers Stage Largest-Ever US Strike Amidst Safety Concerns

Thousands of Amazon warehouse and delivery workers, represented by the Teamsters, are striking at multiple facilities nationwide, citing unsafe working conditions and unfair labor practices, including industry-leading injury rates, during the peak holiday shipping season.

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U.S. Job Market Shifts from "Great Resignation" to "Great Stay

The U.S. job market has transitioned from the "Great Resignation" to the "Great Stay," with low hiring, quits, and layoffs, primarily due to employer reluctance to lay off workers and reduced hiring stemming from the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes to curb inflation.

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Russian Mortgage Market Collapses Amidst High Interest Rates and Stricter Lending

The end of a popular subsidized mortgage program in Russia, coupled with stricter family and IT mortgage terms and record-high interest rates, caused a significant decrease in mortgage issuance and home sales in 2024; high interest rates are expected to persist into 2025, further impacting the marke...

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Germany's Minimum Wage Debate: €15 Proposal Sparks Economic Concerns

Germany's 2015 minimum wage, initially €8.50, is again debated, with Chancellor Scholz pushing for a €15 increase, sparking concerns about potential job losses despite past success in reducing low-wage employment and income inequality.

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