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AI in Hiring: Optimizing Resumes for ATS and Human Recruiters

Approximately 75% of large companies and 99% of Fortune 500 companies utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen job applications, necessitating resume optimization for both AI and human review, emphasizing the blend of technical and soft skills for job seekers.

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Starbucks Baristas to Strike Nationwide

On Friday, over 10,000 Starbucks union baristas will strike in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, with potential expansion to hundreds of stores nationwide by Christmas Eve unless a collective bargaining agreement is reached with Workers United, impacting holiday sales.

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Amazon Delivery Hubs Hit by Teamsters Strike

Teamsters union-affiliated Amazon delivery drivers launched a strike at seven US delivery hubs on Thursday, impacting operations in major cities. The workers are demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions, while Amazon disputes their employment status and claims no operational impact.

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Starbucks Workers Stage Major Strike Over Contract Dispute

Starbucks workers staged their largest strike yet across the US, demanding Starbucks honor its February agreement on the first union contract. The strike involves hundreds of stores and will continue until Christmas Eve unless Starbucks makes a commitment to the framework.

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Canadian Hiring Managers Increase Year-End Bonuses Amidst Economic Uncertainty

A new survey reveals that 95% of Canadian hiring managers in professional services plan to award year-end bonuses in 2024, a significant increase from 92% in 2023, with 65% planning to increase bonus amounts to retain talent amidst economic challenges and rising employee financial stress.

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Volkswagen-IG Metall Negotiations: Potential Agreement Averts Layoffs, But Production Shifts

Volkswagen and IG Metall are negotiating a potential agreement averting plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but involving production shifts (Golf production to Mexico, EV production halt in Zwickau) and bonus waivers for workers, although analysts remain skeptical about achieving sufficient cost ...

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White-Collar Job Cuts Reshape US Labor Market

Amidst a shrinking job market, September 2024 saw nearly 500,000 US white-collar job cuts in professional and business services, fueled by high interest rates, AI automation, and corporate restructuring; Google reduced its top management by 10%.

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AI-Powered Platform Tackles Europe's Tech Talent Shortage

Spain's technology sector has 120,000 unfilled tech jobs, while Europe has 13 million unemployed; the 'New Career Network' platform, a joint Spanish-Portuguese initiative, uses AI to connect unemployed individuals with reskilling programs tailored to industry needs.

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Amazon Delivery Drivers Strike Over Pay, Conditions

Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers across the US went on strike on Thursday, protesting for better pay, working conditions, and recognition as company employees, despite being contracted through third-party Delivery Service Partners. The Teamsters union, representing thousands of these drivers, co...

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NSW Government Seeks Court Intervention to Halt Sydney Rail Strikes

The NSW government is seeking a court order to stop planned rail union strikes before the New Year's Eve fireworks, citing public safety concerns and economic damage from repeated disruptions, while unions are showing a willingness to compromise on pay demands.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Retail Sales Underwhelm in November Despite Black Friday

UK retail sales rose a smaller-than-expected 0.2% in November, despite Black Friday discounts, due to a sharp drop in clothing sales and tough trading conditions; sales remain below pre-pandemic levels.

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US Housing Market: Job Growth and Inventory to Drive 2025 Recovery

Despite high mortgage rates, America's housing market anticipates a 2025 boost from robust job growth and increased housing inventory, with the South and West projected for faster growth.

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