Averted Strike Averts German Cash Crisis
A potential strike by 10,000 German cash transport workers was averted after reaching a wage agreement (6.5%-8.4% increase) and a new 5-year contract; despite 50% of transactions still being in cash, businesses expect minimal disruption due to the increasing use of cards.
Averted Strike Averts German Cash Crisis
A potential strike by 10,000 German cash transport workers was averted after reaching a wage agreement (6.5%-8.4% increase) and a new 5-year contract; despite 50% of transactions still being in cash, businesses expect minimal disruption due to the increasing use of cards.
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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
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
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
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
Maximizing Internship Networking for Career Success
Interns can significantly improve their career prospects by actively networking with professionals, leveraging internal resources, and using strategic methods like the "snowball" approach to expand their contacts; this results in increased job opportunities and valuable career guidance.
Maximizing Internship Networking for Career Success
Interns can significantly improve their career prospects by actively networking with professionals, leveraging internal resources, and using strategic methods like the "snowball" approach to expand their contacts; this results in increased job opportunities and valuable career guidance.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Program to 24 Months
Germany extends its short-time work program to 24 months until the end of 2025 to help businesses in struggling industries, such as automotive, machinery, steel and chemicals, to avoid mass layoffs, saving an estimated 2.2 million jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Program to 24 Months
Germany extends its short-time work program to 24 months until the end of 2025 to help businesses in struggling industries, such as automotive, machinery, steel and chemicals, to avoid mass layoffs, saving an estimated 2.2 million jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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48% Bias Score
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Amidst Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector employees begin January 24th, with potential warning strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and union demands for an 8 percent pay raise (minimum 350 euros/month), potentially disrupting essential services.
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Amidst Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector employees begin January 24th, with potential warning strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and union demands for an 8 percent pay raise (minimum 350 euros/month), potentially disrupting essential services.
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40% 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 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
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
Schön Clinics Delays Job Cuts Amidst Union Pressure
Schön Clinics in Rendsburg and Eckernförde will not issue January termination notices to approximately 250 employees, but job cuts remain likely, prompting upcoming negotiations between the clinic group and the works council.
Schön Clinics Delays Job Cuts Amidst Union Pressure
Schön Clinics in Rendsburg and Eckernförde will not issue January termination notices to approximately 250 employees, but job cuts remain likely, prompting upcoming negotiations between the clinic group and the works council.
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40% Bias Score