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Gloria Jeans Closes Rostov Factories, Laying Off 2,000 Workers

Gloria Jeans, Russia's largest clothing producer, is shutting down its Rostov region factories, impacting over 2,000 employees by March 31st, due to outdated technology, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Asian suppliers, triggering a search for new investors by the regional government.

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Greek Household Disposable Income Soars in Q2 and Q3 2024

Greek household disposable income surged 5.1% in Q2 and 7.3% in Q3 2024 compared to 2023, driven by increased wages and property income, while savings turned positive in Q3, albeit marginally, indicating a complex interplay of economic factors and a potential shift in financial patterns; the tourism...

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Building the Relationship Economy: Social Skills as the New Hard Skills

LinkedIn economist Aneesh Raman's assertion that the future of work is a "relationship economy" emphasizes the importance of social skills in navigating current workplace challenges like layoffs, low engagement, and the rise of AI; the article suggests seven strategies for companies to foster produc...

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Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Sector Workers

Utah lawmakers passed a bill banning collective bargaining for all public sector workers, making it one of the most restrictive states for public sector unions; Republicans say it allows direct employer-employee communication while opponents say it weakens teachers' unions and hurts worker safety.

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German Housing Crisis Hampers Economic Growth

Germany faces a critical labor shortage exacerbated by a severe housing crisis, forcing companies like Munich's Stadtwerke to recruit internationally and even build their own housing to attract employees, highlighting a systemic economic challenge.

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Sydney House-Unit Price Gap Hits Record $610,662

Sydney's median house price is almost double the unit price, creating a $610,662 gap impacting affordability for both first-home buyers and upsizers, forcing some to relocate or compromise on location and property type.

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Spanish Mortgage Applications Surge Despite Rising House Prices

In November 2023, Spain saw a 16.6% year-on-year increase in mortgage applications for home purchases, totaling almost 34,500, driven by rising housing prices and a renewed availability of fixed-rate mortgages, despite the ECB's upcoming interest rate cuts.

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Higher Tax Refunds to Boost Select Retail Stocks in 2024

Increased 2024 tax refunds, projected by Wolfe Research due to IRS inflation adjustments to tax brackets and standard deductions, are expected to particularly benefit lower-income consumers and positively impact select retail stocks like Walmart, Ross Stores, and Five Below.

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Record Surge in UK Business Distress Amid Falling Consumer Confidence

UK businesses in critical financial distress jumped 50% in the last quarter of 2024 to 46,583, fueled by HMRC's tougher tax stance and falling consumer confidence amid rising costs and economic uncertainty.

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Hybrid Work: Balancing Flexibility and Belonging in the Evolving Workplace

The evolving workplace is seeing a clash between corporate desires to maximize office space investments and employee preferences for flexible work arrangements, with 77% of Fortune 100 companies adopting hybrid models and 40% of U.S. job seekers prioritizing fully remote positions, forcing companies...

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Rising Housing Costs Force Middle-Class Families to Seek Aid from Housing Charities

In Peterborough, Ontario, Serena and Caleb Bowyer, a middle-class couple with a combined annual income of $70,000, were unable to buy a home without assistance from Habitat for Humanity due to the dramatic rise in housing costs; this reflects a broader trend of housing non-profits aiding middle-clas...

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Global Job Search Difficulty Increases Amidst High Job-Seeking Interest

A LinkedIn study shows 58% of people globally plan to seek new employment this year; however, a concurrent 50% report increased job search difficulty due to market sluggishness and the need to adapt personal narratives to highlight transferable skills.

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