Tag #Labour Market

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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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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Boundary-Setters Reshape Workplace Culture

The rise of "boundary-setters," employees who prioritize well-being by setting work limits, is reshaping workplace culture, impacting productivity, employee retention, and organizational success; studies show that 44% of employees experience burnout.

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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TaskRabbit and the Shift Towards Self-Employment in the Housekeeping Industry

TaskRabbit's entry into US metropolitan areas resulted in a 7.1% decrease in the overall housekeeping workforce, with middle managers experiencing the largest decline (24.7%), but also a 2.9% decrease in unemployment and a 6.9% increase in self-employment, leading to a 3.9% rise in small housekeepin...

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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US Job Quits Hit Pandemic Low Amidst Cooling Labor Market

The November 2024 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey revealed a drop in quits to 3.1 million—a pandemic-era low—and decade-low hiring, despite 8.1 million job openings and low layoffs; economists anticipate the incoming administration's policies to significantly impact future labor market trends...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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German Healthcare Workers Flood Luxembourg Due to Better Pay and Conditions

Due to significantly better working conditions and almost double the salary, over 52,000 Germans work in Luxembourg's healthcare sector, causing a worker shortage in Germany.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Gen Z Workforce: Mental and Financial Health Crisis

Gen Z, comprising nearly 30% of the projected 2025 workforce, faces significant mental and financial health challenges stemming from economic instability, the pandemic's impact, and high student loan debt, creating a 26% holistic health gap compared to Baby Boomers.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Ukraine War: Women Fill Coal Mining Gap

In Ukraine, Russia's invasion prompted a worker shortage in male-dominated industries, leading to a repeal of the law prohibiting women from working underground in coal mines; now hundreds of women work in these mines, comprising roughly 5% of DTEK's workforce.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
napoli.repubblica.it
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Naples Labor Market: A Critical Analysis of "NapoliLavoro" Report

The "NapoliLavoro" report reveals a deeply troubled Neapolitan labor market, with only 40% employment, low female participation (30%), widespread informal work, and low-paying jobs; this highlights the failure of past national and regional policies.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
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21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2024

Twenty-one states raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2024, impacting over 9.2 million workers, with increases ranging from $10.55 to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a trend of states independently raising wages while the federal minimum remains at $7.25 since 2009.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth