Tag #Labour Market

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Gen Z Rejects 'Hustle Culture,' Seeks Long-Term Employment

Research indicates that workers under 27 now aim for seven-year tenures with a single employer, twice the average, driven by disillusionment with 'hustle culture' and a desire for stability and well-being, challenging the capitalist status quo.

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Five Strategies to Monetize Skills After Burnout

The article presents five actionable ways to monetize personal skills and expertise after burnout, including charging for free services, promoting existing resources, creating timely promotions, offering limited-time problem-solving, and following up with existing networks, empowering individuals to...

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December US Job Growth Slows, Wages Ease

US private sector job growth unexpectedly slowed to 122,000 in December, the lowest since August, while annual wage growth fell to 4.6 percent, its slowest pace in nearly 3.5 years; however, unemployment claims remain low at 201,000.

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elmundo.es
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Spanish Union Rejects Government Claims on Reduced Work Week

The secretary general of Spain's UGT union, Pepe Álvarez, criticized the Ministry of Economy's opposition to a deal with the Ministry of Labor to reduce the work week to 37.5 hours, arguing that the claims of negative impacts on SMEs are false and align with employer groups resisting labor reform; t...

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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Point Since July 2024, Causing Application Volume to Plummet

Mortgage application volume fell 3.7% last week due to a fourth consecutive weekly rise in rates, reaching 6.99% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage—the highest since July 2024; purchase applications dropped 7% weekly and 15% yearly, while refinance applications rose 2% weekly but fell 6% yearly.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Near-Year Low Amidst Cooling Job Growth

U.S. jobless claims fell to a near-year low of 201,000 for the week ending January 4, reflecting a healthy labor market despite slowing job growth and persistent inflation concerns; the four-week average fell to 213,000, while the number of people receiving benefits rose to 1.87 million.

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sueddeutsche.de
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DIW Predicts 2026 Turnaround for German Construction Industry Amidst Housing Crisis

The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) forecasts a 2% inflation-adjusted growth in construction volume for 2026 following five years of decline, but the housing shortage remains critical, with new construction projected to be 25% below 2021 levels.

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kathimerini.gr
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Greek Self-Employed Face Pension Choice Deadline

Greek self-employed workers have until January 31st, 2025, to select their social security contribution category; choosing at least the third tier (362-470 euros monthly) is essential for a future pension exceeding 1,000 euros, while lower tiers result in significantly reduced pensions (around 700 e...

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Vast Salary Gaps in Spain: Finance vs. Agriculture

In 2023, average Spanish salaries were \$23,000, but Madrid finance employees earned \$63,895, while Andalusian agricultural workers earned only \$7,703, highlighting vast income disparities across sectors and regions.

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cnbc.com
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LinkedIn's Top 10 Fastest-Growing US Jobs in 2025

LinkedIn's 2025 Jobs on the Rise report identifies Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Consultant as the top two fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. between January 2022 and July 2024, driven by increased AI adoption and the post-pandemic rebound in travel and live events.

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lefigaro.fr
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RATP Accused of Aggressive Sick Leave Controls

The FO-RATP union accuses the RATP and the CCAS of using excessive and illegal methods to control sick leave, including targeting employees with cancer, to artificially reduce absenteeism figures; the RATP denies collusion with the CCAS.

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welt.de
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German Office Vacancy Rates Rise to 6.8 Percent

Office vacancy rates in seven major German cities – Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Stuttgart – rose to 6.8 percent in 2024, up from 5.8 percent in 2023, due to decreased demand from companies, a shift towards smaller, sustainable offices, and economic uncertainty.

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