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UK Corner Shops Face Economic Headwinds; Wholesale Giant Sounds Alarm

Jason Wouhra, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale, discusses the challenges faced by 10,000+ independent businesses supplied by his company, emphasizing the importance of supporting these vital community cornerstones in the face of corporate competition and rising costs.

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Verdi Strikes Continue at Deutsche Post Amid Wage Dispute

The German trade union Verdi is organizing further warning strikes at Deutsche Post's package and mail centers across multiple states in Germany, impacting night and late shifts until Wednesday morning due to a wage dispute. The union seeks a 7% wage increase and additional vacation days, while the ...

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Soaring Australian Housing Prices Outpace Wage Growth, Exacerbating Affordability Crisis

Australian median dwelling values have surged to $1.01 million, more than doubling since 2012, while wages increased by only 37.8 percent, creating a significant affordability gap despite recent price slowdowns; experts suggest increased housing supply as a solution but note political challenges.

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Reduced Inequality
sueddeutsche.de
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Verdi Calls Further Strikes at Deutsche Post Amid Wage Dispute

German labor union Verdi called renewed strikes at Deutsche Post's package and select mail centers nationwide until Wednesday morning, impacting night and late shifts, to pressure the company to accept significantly higher wages in ongoing negotiations.

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Global Decline in Manufacturing Employment: An Inverted U-Curve

Global manufacturing employment follows an inverted U-curve, declining even in export-led economies like China due to productivity gains and inelastic demand; this necessitates policy shifts towards service sector growth.

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UK Hospitality to Cut Staff and Investment Due to Tax Changes

Facing increased employer NICs (to 15%), a higher national minimum wage (£12.21), and reduced rate relief, 70% of UK hospitality businesses plan staff cuts, 60% will cancel investments, and 15% may close sites, according to a survey of over 8,000 sites.

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Shifting Career Priorities: Fewer Employees Aspiring to Management Roles

A survey of 1,000 US full-time employees revealed that only 38% aspire to management, highlighting a shift in career priorities towards skill mastery and individual contribution over traditional hierarchical advancement.

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Rise in Dual Part-Time Employment Challenges Traditional Dutch Family Model

The number of Dutch couples both working part-time has risen significantly to 419,000, challenging the traditional "one-and-a-half earner model" and prompting research into the role of recent parental leave policies.

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Gender Equality
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Small Business Uncertainty Spikes to Third Highest on Record

A January poll reveals a 14-point jump in the small business uncertainty index to 100, its third highest ever, driven by labor shortages and persistent inflation, despite optimism remaining high at 102.8; decreased capital investments are planned.

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Global Instability Triggers Job Market Recession Fears

Global instability, including war, political extremism, disease outbreaks, and corporate violence, is causing economic uncertainty and potentially a severe global recession, impacting the job market and requiring proactive individual preparedness.

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No Poverty
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Correos's New Work Schedules Spark Employee Concerns and Strike

Correos in Spain is implementing flexible work schedules and route changes to improve efficiency and compete with private companies, causing concerns among employees about increased workloads and stress, leading to a planned strike by some unions.

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Mass Firings of Federal Employees Under Trump Administration

Mike Macans, a disaster recovery coordinator for the Small Business Administration, was fired on February 11, 2024, as part of the Trump administration's mass termination of tens of thousands of probationary federal employees, leaving him without unemployment benefits or health insurance.

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