Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover
A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.
Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover
A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.
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36% Bias Score
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Wage Dispute
Wage negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector workers begin January 24, 2024, with potential strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and high union demands (8 percent or 350 euros) amid economic uncertainty.
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Wage Dispute
Wage negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector workers begin January 24, 2024, with potential strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and high union demands (8 percent or 350 euros) amid economic uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
German Rents Rise Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4 percent in 2024, while house prices initially fell by 5 percent before rebounding; low vacancy rates and unmet housing construction targets highlight a persistent housing shortage.
German Rents Rise Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4 percent in 2024, while house prices initially fell by 5 percent before rebounding; low vacancy rates and unmet housing construction targets highlight a persistent housing shortage.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Transport Strikes Planned for January
Nationwide transport strikes are planned in Italy on January 10th, affecting various services, with further disruptions in Florence on January 12th and 25th due to separate walkouts by railway and tram workers, impacting commuters and potentially tourism.
Italian Transport Strikes Planned for January
Nationwide transport strikes are planned in Italy on January 10th, affecting various services, with further disruptions in Florence on January 12th and 25th due to separate walkouts by railway and tram workers, impacting commuters and potentially tourism.
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48% Bias Score
German Inflation: Lower-Income Households See Temporary Relief
In November 2024, Germany's overall inflation rate was 2.2 percent; however, low-income households experienced lower inflation rates (1.6-1.8 percent) due to decreased energy and fuel prices, while high-income single individuals experienced higher inflation (above average) due to rising service cost...
German Inflation: Lower-Income Households See Temporary Relief
In November 2024, Germany's overall inflation rate was 2.2 percent; however, low-income households experienced lower inflation rates (1.6-1.8 percent) due to decreased energy and fuel prices, while high-income single individuals experienced higher inflation (above average) due to rising service cost...
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32% Bias Score
2025 German Labor Market: Increased Employer Power and Uncertainties
The German job market in 2025 will see increased employer power, particularly in sectors like automotive and chemistry, impacting job seekers' efforts. However, some fields, like engineering and IT, will remain strong. A minimum wage increase and impending pay transparency aim to address inequalitie...
2025 German Labor Market: Increased Employer Power and Uncertainties
The German job market in 2025 will see increased employer power, particularly in sectors like automotive and chemistry, impacting job seekers' efforts. However, some fields, like engineering and IT, will remain strong. A minimum wage increase and impending pay transparency aim to address inequalitie...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Re-election Spurs Efficiency Initiative, Potentially Impacting Federal Employee Work Arrangements
Following Donald Trump's reelection, a proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to increase efficiency in federal agencies, potentially reducing remote work and relocating some offices; union representatives emphasize balancing organi...
Trump's Re-election Spurs Efficiency Initiative, Potentially Impacting Federal Employee Work Arrangements
Following Donald Trump's reelection, a proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to increase efficiency in federal agencies, potentially reducing remote work and relocating some offices; union representatives emphasize balancing organi...
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44% Bias Score
German Rents Rise Amid Falling Property Prices, Housing Shortage Persists
German rents rose by four percent in 2024, while purchase prices dropped five percent on average, but remain significantly higher than in 2010; low vacancy rates indicate a persistent housing shortage.
German Rents Rise Amid Falling Property Prices, Housing Shortage Persists
German rents rose by four percent in 2024, while purchase prices dropped five percent on average, but remain significantly higher than in 2010; low vacancy rates indicate a persistent housing shortage.
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36% Bias Score
China Expands Occupational Disease Coverage
China updated its occupational disease catalog on Monday, adding carpal tunnel syndrome for manufacturing workers and PTSD for emergency personnel, effective August 1, 2025, reflecting international standards and addressing evolving work conditions.
China Expands Occupational Disease Coverage
China updated its occupational disease catalog on Monday, adding carpal tunnel syndrome for manufacturing workers and PTSD for emergency personnel, effective August 1, 2025, reflecting international standards and addressing evolving work conditions.
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28% Bias Score
Transparency in Job Interviews: A Better Approach
Adriane Schwager, CEO of GrowthAssistant, advises job candidates to be transparent about interviewing with other companies to ensure a better fit, improve the hiring process, and avoid mismatched expectations.
Transparency in Job Interviews: A Better Approach
Adriane Schwager, CEO of GrowthAssistant, advises job candidates to be transparent about interviewing with other companies to ensure a better fit, improve the hiring process, and avoid mismatched expectations.
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44% Bias Score
French Construction Industry Faces Steep Decline, 100,000 Job Losses Predicted
France's construction industry faces a projected 6.6% activity drop in 2024 and 5.6% in 2025, driven by decreased new construction due to inflation and high interest rates, potentially resulting in 100,000 job losses in 2025 if government aid fails to materialize. New housing construction fell by 21...
French Construction Industry Faces Steep Decline, 100,000 Job Losses Predicted
France's construction industry faces a projected 6.6% activity drop in 2024 and 5.6% in 2025, driven by decreased new construction due to inflation and high interest rates, potentially resulting in 100,000 job losses in 2025 if government aid fails to materialize. New housing construction fell by 21...
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48% Bias Score
Greece Funds 5,880 New Businesses with €17,000 Grants
Greece launches a €100 million program providing €17,000 grants to 5,880 unemployed individuals (mostly women) aged 30-59 to start businesses, with applications opening December 19th, 2024, and closing January 21st, 2025, via OPSKE.
Greece Funds 5,880 New Businesses with €17,000 Grants
Greece launches a €100 million program providing €17,000 grants to 5,880 unemployed individuals (mostly women) aged 30-59 to start businesses, with applications opening December 19th, 2024, and closing January 21st, 2025, via OPSKE.
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28% Bias Score