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theguardian.com
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Unpaid Internships Exacerbate Socioeconomic Inequality in Career Access

A Sutton Trust report reveals that 55% of middle-class graduates had internships compared to 36% of working-class graduates, widening the inequality gap since 2018, with 61% of internships being unpaid or underpaid, mostly in real estate, construction, IT, finance, and legal sectors.

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forbes.com
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Poor Work-Life Balance: Top Reason for Employee Resignations

FlexJobs reports that poor work-life balance is the top reason employees quit their jobs, highlighting a critical disconnect between the promise of flexible work and the reality of juggling professional and personal responsibilities, leading to increased stress, burnout, and high turnover rates.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
nos.nl
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Qbuzz Driver Stress Soars After Service Takeover

Qbuzz's takeover of bus services in northern South Holland and Friesland in mid-December resulted in significant driver stress due to shortages of buses, drivers, and adequate facilities, leading to 85% of surveyed drivers reporting stress-related issues and potential for future strikes.

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40% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
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Shift Work's Health Impacts: Risks, Adaptability, and Schedule Optimization

Shift work, especially night shifts, significantly impacts health, increasing risks of various diseases, including cancer, and disrupting sleep patterns. Adaptability varies with age and chronotype, with forward-rotating shifts and shorter workweeks recommended to minimize risks.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
it.euronews.com
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European Net-to-Gross Income Varies Widely by Family Status

Across 31 European countries, a single person without children receives 68.8% of their average gross annual salary as net income, ranging from 60.1% in Belgium to 85.9% in Cyprus; this significantly increases for families with children due to family benefits and lower taxes.

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20% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Australia's Housing Market Shifts from Seller's to Buyer's Market

Increased residential listings in Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne (up 50 percent in some areas), coupled with a December 2024 drop in national property values, signal a shift from a seller's to a buyer's market, driven by high interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and sellers ant...

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40% Bias Score

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repubblica.it
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Italy's 2024 Business Climate: Positive Net Growth Masks Regional Disparities and Zero-Start-Up Municipalities

In 2024, Italy recorded a net increase of 36,856 businesses, despite a low rate of new business creation and a significant rise in municipalities with zero new business registrations—478 in total, compared to 212 in 2004. Growth was concentrated in professional services, construction, and hospitalit...

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lefigaro.fr
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Maisons du Monde Announces 91 Job Cuts Amidst Declining Sales

French furniture retailer Maisons du Monde announced 91 job cuts at its Paris and Nantes headquarters, primarily targeting voluntary departures, to address declining sales and implement its "Inspire everyday" cost-reduction plan, aiming to regain growth by 2025-2026.

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nos.nl
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Qbuzz Faces Driver Shortage, Passenger Complaints After Service Takeover

Qbuzz, which recently took over bus routes in the Netherlands, faces driver stress and passenger complaints due to insufficient buses, facilities, and staff following delays in electric bus deliveries; 85% of 270 surveyed drivers reported stress issues, prompting a union's strong letter demanding ac...

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40% Bias Score

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repubblica.it
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Italian Teacher Burnout Crisis: Systemic Issues Threaten Education System

A study by Bicocca University in Milan reveals that nearly half of Italian teachers experience burnout, with 35% considering resignation due to systemic issues like excessive bureaucracy, overcrowded classrooms, and strained relationships, impacting the education system significantly.

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24% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Layoffs and Return-to-Office Mandates Shake the US Job Market

In early 2025, BP, Meta, and Bridgewater announced workforce reductions of 5-7%, coinciding with President Trump's executive order mandating a return-to-office policy for 1.1 million federal employees, potentially leading to further job losses, driven by economic concerns, AI automation, and cost-cu...

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48% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Navigating the Evolving Job Market: Proactive Career Management in the Age of AI

The job market is shifting from candidate-driven to employer-driven, urging professionals to proactively manage their careers using AI-powered tools, highlighting relevant skills, and focusing on impact over effort.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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