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German Study Highlights Self-Reinforcing Cycle of Long-Term Unemployment

A German study reveals long-term unemployment is a self-reinforcing cycle due to anxieties about re-entering the workforce, prompting calls for mentoring, internships, and employer involvement, with Berlin's 'Solidarisches Grundeinkommen' pilot project ending this year highlighting the urgent need f...

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Frasers Group Revenue Falls Amidst UK Economic Headwinds

Frasers Group reported a £4.93 billion revenue drop (7.4%) for the year to April 27, 2025, citing a challenging retail market and a £50 million increase in labor costs due to the government's budget; however, underlying pre-tax profits rose by 2.8% to £560.2 million.

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Mixed Reactions to Dutch Fixed Payday Proposal

A Dutch consumer organization's proposal for a fixed monthly payday to simplify bill payments has received mixed reactions, with 44% of respondents opposed to the idea of government intervention in personal finance.

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Record High Employment for Non-EU Immigrants in Europe in 2024

The employment rate of non-EU immigrants in Europe reached a record high of 65.3% in 2024, according to the Rockwoll Berlin Foundation, exceeding the 64.6% of 2023. The gap with EU immigrants (74.9%) narrowed, but a significant gender disparity persists among non-EU immigrants, with women at 56.8% e...

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Siemens Averts Major Layoffs, Announces €50 Million Transformation Fund

Siemens, facing criticism over 6,000 global job cuts, reached three agreements with unions: a €50 million transformation fund, a deal on German job reductions (around 2,750), and improved wages for 11,000 employees, aiming for internal job transitions rather than layoffs.

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Germany Raises Minimum Wage to €14.60

Germany's minimum wage will rise to €13.90 per hour on January 1, 2026, and €14.60 on January 1, 2027, directly affecting 6.6 million and 8.3 million workers respectively, with women and those in hospitality and agriculture benefiting most.

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Questionable Scottish Unemployment Figures: Contrasting Data Sources Reveal Complex Employment Picture

Scottish unemployment fell to 3.7% in March-May, contrasting with a UK rise to 4.7%; however, the Scottish figure's margin of error (0.7 percentage points) questions its reliability, while HMRC payroll data shows a slight employment decrease of 16,000 since June 2022.

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Germany's Bureaucratic Hurdles Hinder Integration of Skilled Foreign Workers

The University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) in Germany has successfully integrated ~1000 international healthcare workers since 2016, but bureaucratic hurdles in visa processing and cultural integration remain significant barriers for skilled foreign workers across various sectors, impacting G...

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Surge in Advanced-Fee Job Scams Costs Victims £1,420 on Average

Jobseekers are being warned about a surge in advanced-fee job scams, which have increased by 237% since the start of the year, with victims losing an average of £1,420 due to fraudulent job advertisements promising remote work and high pay that require upfront fees.

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AI-Driven Job Losses Rise in Tech Industry

Generative AI is causing job losses, particularly among entry-level developers, with tech CEOs acknowledging AI-driven workforce reductions and companies like IBM replacing hundreds of employees with AI; however, some sectors are experiencing increased engineering demand due to AI adoption.

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UK Unemployment Reaches Four-Year High Amidst Economic Slowdown

Britain's unemployment rate hit a four-year high of 4.7 percent in May, with job vacancies falling to 727,000, following increased employer costs in April, amidst a slowing economy and global uncertainty.

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Germany's Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024

Germany's fertility rate fell to a near two-decade low of 1.35 children per woman in 2024, a 2% drop from 2023, with the rate among German citizens hitting a record low of 1.23, raising concerns about long-term demographic impacts.

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