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John Lewis Triples Profits But Skips Staff Bonus for Third Year

John Lewis Partnership's annual profits tripled to £126 million in the year to January 2025, but 69,000 staff-owners missed out on a bonus for the third year running due to a £600 million investment plan focusing on business transformation.

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UK Housing Market Slowdown Amid Economic Uncertainty

The UK housing market's momentum slowed in February 2024, with buyer demand falling to its lowest since November 2023 due to a looming stamp duty deadline, high interest rates, and global economic uncertainty; the Halifax reported a slight price dip, while Nationwide showed a small rise.

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UK Higher-Rate Taxpayers Surge Amidst Wage Growth and Threshold Freeze

The number of UK higher-rate taxpayers jumped 15.3% (680,000) to 5.1 million in 2022-2023 due to wage growth and frozen tax thresholds; additional-rate taxpayers rose 9.5% to 600,000, while basic-rate taxpayers increased by 2.9% (790,000).

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Soaring Demand for Remote Jobs in Healthcare, Tech, and Business Operations by 2033

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a nearly 20% increase in healthcare, business operations, and tech job openings by 2033, with high demand for remote roles; Resume Genius' report highlights remote operations managers, nurse practitioners, and software developers as top choices, citing me...

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Insufficient Dutch Law Criticized for Failing to Protect Migrant Workers

A new Dutch law intended to curb migrant worker exploitation is deemed insufficient by municipalities, unions, and experts, highlighting ongoing issues despite previous recommendations and the slow pace of enforcement, which could take years.

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zeit.de
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Ford Cologne Plant Faces Closure Amid Worker Protest

Ford's Cologne plant faces potential closure after the US parent company ended its financial protection, sparking a protest by 100 employees who are concerned about the planned job losses of 2900 in three years and the lack of a future plan by the management. The IG Metall union vows to fight back, ...

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zeit.de
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BVG-Verdi Talks Stall, Strike Looms

Berlin's fifth round of BVG-Verdi contract talks ended without a deal, despite the BVG offering a 13.6% pay raise and a compromise on working hours. A strike is possible unless an agreement is reached next week.

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Japanese Companies Meet Full Wage Demands Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages

Major Japanese companies, including Toyota, fully met their labor unions' wage demands on Wednesday, granting raises of up to $165 per month due to surging prices and chronic labor shortages; this is the highest pay increase in 30 years and follows a trend of record profits for major companies.

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Post-Pandemic Business Landscape: Risks, Resilience, and Evolving Priorities

Five years after COVID-19 lockdowns, businesses face persistent risks, evolving work models, talent shortages, and varying ESG priorities; however, employee wellbeing is increasingly viewed as a competitive advantage.

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1984-85 UK Miners' Strike: Defeat and Long-Term Consequences

The 1984-85 UK miners' strike, led by Arthur Scargill against Margaret Thatcher's government, resulted in a year-long conflict marked by police violence, economic hardship for mining communities, and ultimately, the miners' defeat and the decline of the coal industry.

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zeit.de
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Staffing Crisis Threatens German Local Governments"

More than 100,000 public sector jobs are unfilled in German municipalities due to low pay, lack of appreciation, outdated technology, and an aging workforce, leading to concerns about a 'creeping blackout' in local government services.", ShortTitle=

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zeit.de
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German Craft Sector Faces Six-Figure Labor Shortage and Looming Business Succession Crisis

Germany's craft sector faces a significant shortage of skilled workers and business successors, with over 200,000 unfilled positions and 125,000 businesses needing new owners in the next five years, leading to an estimated 80,000 job losses and a concerning decline in businesses despite generally po...

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