SIAE to Trial Four-Day Workweek in 2025
SIAE, an Italian authors and publishers society, will trial a four-day workweek for 610 of its 1007 employees from March 1st to December 31st, 2025, adjusting work hours and vacation days based on the month and complementing existing smart working.
SIAE to Trial Four-Day Workweek in 2025
SIAE, an Italian authors and publishers society, will trial a four-day workweek for 610 of its 1007 employees from March 1st to December 31st, 2025, adjusting work hours and vacation days based on the month and complementing existing smart working.
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24% Bias Score
Soaring Interest Payments on Russian Consumer Loans
Russian consumer loan interest payments increased by 8.5% in 2024, significantly higher than the previous year's 6.4%, driven by high interest rates and inflation, placing a strain on household finances despite the overall debt rising by 22.7% to 39.36 trillion rubles.
Soaring Interest Payments on Russian Consumer Loans
Russian consumer loan interest payments increased by 8.5% in 2024, significantly higher than the previous year's 6.4%, driven by high interest rates and inflation, placing a strain on household finances despite the overall debt rising by 22.7% to 39.36 trillion rubles.
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48% Bias Score
Future of Work: AI, Upskilling, Wellbeing, and Culture Take Center Stage
The future of work involves increasing AI integration, continuous upskilling, a focus on employee wellbeing, a return to office work with improved experiences, and a demand for strong workplace cultures and leadership, demanding proactive adaptation from both individuals and organizations.
Future of Work: AI, Upskilling, Wellbeing, and Culture Take Center Stage
The future of work involves increasing AI integration, continuous upskilling, a focus on employee wellbeing, a return to office work with improved experiences, and a demand for strong workplace cultures and leadership, demanding proactive adaptation from both individuals and organizations.
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32% Bias Score
Psychological Safety: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Well-being
Following a stalker incident, teacher Gina Battye's manager implemented daily check-ins, highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, a concept she further explores in her book, emphasizing self-awareness, communication, collaboration, and curiosity as key pillars.
Psychological Safety: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Well-being
Following a stalker incident, teacher Gina Battye's manager implemented daily check-ins, highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, a concept she further explores in her book, emphasizing self-awareness, communication, collaboration, and curiosity as key pillars.
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24% Bias Score
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
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36% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
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40% Bias Score
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
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40% Bias Score
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
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44% Bias Score
German Retail SMEs Face Severe Sales Crisis
German retail SMEs experienced significant sales drops in November (-1.1%) and December (-0.9%) 2023 compared to previous months, missing the usual Christmas sales boost, unlike the overall retail sector. December 2023 sales were 2.2% lower than in December 2022, following a 4.4% drop in December 20...
German Retail SMEs Face Severe Sales Crisis
German retail SMEs experienced significant sales drops in November (-1.1%) and December (-0.9%) 2023 compared to previous months, missing the usual Christmas sales boost, unlike the overall retail sector. December 2023 sales were 2.2% lower than in December 2022, following a 4.4% drop in December 20...
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44% Bias Score
Greek Tax Law Disparities in Employee Benefits
Greek tax law allows employers to provide various employee benefits (company cars, childcare, food), but assisting with housing costs is heavily taxed, creating a policy disparity that impacts employee welfare and potentially exacerbates income inequality.
Greek Tax Law Disparities in Employee Benefits
Greek tax law allows employers to provide various employee benefits (company cars, childcare, food), but assisting with housing costs is heavily taxed, creating a policy disparity that impacts employee welfare and potentially exacerbates income inequality.
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44% Bias Score
London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income
A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...
London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income
A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...
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52% Bias Score
Declining Birth Rates Force Saxony-Anhalt Daycares to Reduce Staff and Capacity
Declining birth rates in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, are forcing daycare centers to reduce staff and capacity due to decreased demand; the state is assessing the situation but faces budget limitations.
Declining Birth Rates Force Saxony-Anhalt Daycares to Reduce Staff and Capacity
Declining birth rates in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, are forcing daycare centers to reduce staff and capacity due to decreased demand; the state is assessing the situation but faces budget limitations.
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40% Bias Score