Tag #Labour Market

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U.S. Rental Market Growth Exposes Wealth Gap, Creating Business Opportunities

The U.S. rental market, with 45 million households and a projected increase to 54 million by 2040, reveals a significant wealth gap between renters (average net worth: $10,400) and homeowners ($400,000), creating opportunities for businesses to offer targeted financial solutions.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Demonstrating Care: The Cornerstone of Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive leadership, built on showing care through proactive check-ins, genuine interest in team members' lives, and support during struggles, fosters a sense of belonging, boosts morale, and improves team performance.

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36% Bias Score

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UK Judge Rules Lack of Breastfeeding Facilities is Sex Harassment

An employment judge ruled that insufficient provisions for expressing breast milk constituted "harassment related to sex," highlighting widespread issues faced by working mothers, as reported by dozens of women who shared their experiences of inadequate facilities and lack of support.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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UK Housing Crisis Delays Independence for Young Adults

High energy costs, 9% annual rent increases, and record house prices are forcing more young UK adults, particularly men, to live with their parents; this trend is impacting personal and financial independence, delaying life goals, and expanding the generation unable to leave the family home.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Germany Tests Job Guarantee Program

Germany is experimenting with a job guarantee program offering community-based work to the unemployed, such as tutoring and urban gardening projects, paying minimum wage supplemented by benefits, aiming to reduce unemployment and improve community engagement.

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52% Bias Score

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Small Business Earnings Plummet in Q4 2024 Amid Rising Costs

Biz2Credit's December 2024 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings plummeted to $83,083, down from $150,917 in 2023, due to rising expenses outpacing revenue growth, particularly in the second half of the year, impacting 100,000 small businesses.

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36% Bias Score

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Job Insecurity Fuels Rise of Freelancing and Side Hustles

Recent layoffs and a decrease in workplace flexibility are driving a surge in professionals adopting side hustles and freelancing, with 65% of freelancers reporting increased financial security and projections showing the freelance workforce reaching 50.9% of the U.S. workforce by 2027.

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52% Bias Score

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Benefits Communication Shifts in 2025: A More Selective Approach

Indeed's 2025 U.S. Jobs And Hiring Trends Report reveals that while job postings mentioning employee benefits surged to 61% in October 2024, they are predicted to stabilize around 55-60% in 2025, reflecting a shift in employer strategies and increased importance of candidate-driven negotiation.

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8% Bias Score

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German Court Tightens Rules on Intra-Corporate Employee Leasing

The German Federal Labor Court ruled that the 'corporate privilege' in the Temporary Employment Act does not apply if an employee is hired for the purpose of being assigned to another company within the same group, limiting assignment periods to 18 months and potentially affecting thousands of worke...

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36% Bias Score

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Saving for a Down Payment: Vast Time Differences Across U.S. Cities

A RealtyHop report reveals that saving for a 20% down payment on a home in New York City takes 10.85 years, while in Detroit it takes 2.53 years, highlighting vast differences in home affordability across U.S. cities, impacted by factors like income, expenses, and rising home prices.

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52% Bias Score

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Cryptojacking Scam Targets Job Seekers

Job seekers are targeted in a new phishing scam using emails that appear to be from recruiters; clicking a link downloads a malicious application that secretly mines cryptocurrency, slowing down the victim's computer.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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German Works Councils Plummet to Historic Low

A new study reveals that only 7% of German companies have a works council, a historic low, highlighting concerns over worker representation and prompting calls for policy changes to strengthen works councils and address employer resistance.

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44% Bias Score

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