Retailers' Use of Gig Apps Raises Concerns Over Christmas Staffing
High-street retailers are increasingly using gig apps to hire freelance shop assistants for Christmas, raising concerns about workers' rights and the circumvention of labor laws, as highlighted by the TUC.
Retailers' Use of Gig Apps Raises Concerns Over Christmas Staffing
High-street retailers are increasingly using gig apps to hire freelance shop assistants for Christmas, raising concerns about workers' rights and the circumvention of labor laws, as highlighted by the TUC.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Post Strike Faces Public Backlash During Holidays
Public disapproval of the Canada Post strike's timing during the holiday season is widespread, disrupting gift and card delivery; letters also express concerns about potential environmental impacts of a shift to fully digital mail.
Canada Post Strike Faces Public Backlash During Holidays
Public disapproval of the Canada Post strike's timing during the holiday season is widespread, disrupting gift and card delivery; letters also express concerns about potential environmental impacts of a shift to fully digital mail.
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44% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Restoration Fuels Surge in Skilled Trades Apprenticeships
The restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris spurred a 36% rise in skilled trades apprenticeships (203,000 in 2023), driven by high demand (110,000 open positions), improved working conditions, and higher education opportunities; however, reduced government funding poses a challenge.
Notre-Dame Restoration Fuels Surge in Skilled Trades Apprenticeships
The restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris spurred a 36% rise in skilled trades apprenticeships (203,000 in 2023), driven by high demand (110,000 open positions), improved working conditions, and higher education opportunities; however, reduced government funding poses a challenge.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Severe Labor Shortage: A Confluence of War, Demographics, and Policy
Russia faces a critical labor shortage affecting 73 percent of companies, due to demographic decline, the war in Ukraine, and restrictive immigration policies, despite the Kremlin's acknowledgment of the need for migrant workers.
Russia's Severe Labor Shortage: A Confluence of War, Demographics, and Policy
Russia faces a critical labor shortage affecting 73 percent of companies, due to demographic decline, the war in Ukraine, and restrictive immigration policies, despite the Kremlin's acknowledgment of the need for migrant workers.
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Employee Burnout: Diagnosis, Root Causes, and Long-Term Solutions
Employee burnout is a widespread problem, with over 75% of employees experiencing it, according to Deloitte, and younger workers reporting high daily stress; addressing it requires proactive diagnosis, uncovering root causes, and fostering long-term solutions.
Widespread Employee Burnout: Diagnosis, Root Causes, and Long-Term Solutions
Employee burnout is a widespread problem, with over 75% of employees experiencing it, according to Deloitte, and younger workers reporting high daily stress; addressing it requires proactive diagnosis, uncovering root causes, and fostering long-term solutions.
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12% Bias Score
Supreme Court Changes Dismissal Law
Spain's Supreme Court ruled on November 13th that companies cannot dismiss employees without a prior hearing, overturning a 40-year-old precedent and aligning with international labor standards following a Balearic Islands court case.
Supreme Court Changes Dismissal Law
Spain's Supreme Court ruled on November 13th that companies cannot dismiss employees without a prior hearing, overturning a 40-year-old precedent and aligning with international labor standards following a Balearic Islands court case.
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28% Bias Score
Seven Workplace Trends Defining 2025
Seven workplace trends for 2025 will define successful organizations: AI augmentation (not replacement), a rise in cross-metropolitan workforces, emphasis on employee well-being, pay transparency, skills-based hiring, building antifragile workplaces, and focusing on meaningful employee engagement.
Seven Workplace Trends Defining 2025
Seven workplace trends for 2025 will define successful organizations: AI augmentation (not replacement), a rise in cross-metropolitan workforces, emphasis on employee well-being, pay transparency, skills-based hiring, building antifragile workplaces, and focusing on meaningful employee engagement.
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16% Bias Score
France Recommends No Further Minimum Wage Increase in 2025 Amidst Job Market Slowdown
France's job market slowed in late 2024, prompting experts to recommend against a further minimum wage (SMIC) increase in 2025 beyond the 2% rise on November 1st, 2024, despite the SMIC rising 17% since late 2020, exceeding inflation and impacting wage distribution.
France Recommends No Further Minimum Wage Increase in 2025 Amidst Job Market Slowdown
France's job market slowed in late 2024, prompting experts to recommend against a further minimum wage (SMIC) increase in 2025 beyond the 2% rise on November 1st, 2024, despite the SMIC rising 17% since late 2020, exceeding inflation and impacting wage distribution.
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36% Bias Score
Revenge Quitting: A 2025 Workplace Trend
The "revenge quitting" trend, where employees leave jobs due to frustrations, is expected to rise in 2025, driven by factors like burnout and lack of recognition, impacting businesses by increasing turnover and requiring CEOs to address root causes.
Revenge Quitting: A 2025 Workplace Trend
The "revenge quitting" trend, where employees leave jobs due to frustrations, is expected to rise in 2025, driven by factors like burnout and lack of recognition, impacting businesses by increasing turnover and requiring CEOs to address root causes.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's War and Demographics Fuel Severe Labor Shortage
Russia's economy is facing a severe labor shortage (73-90% of businesses affected) due to demographic decline, the war in Ukraine, and restrictive immigration policies, hindering economic growth and prompting emigration.
Russia's War and Demographics Fuel Severe Labor Shortage
Russia's economy is facing a severe labor shortage (73-90% of businesses affected) due to demographic decline, the war in Ukraine, and restrictive immigration policies, hindering economic growth and prompting emigration.
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40% Bias Score
91% of German Household Helpers Work Unregistered, Generating €11 Billion in Unreported Income
A new study reveals that 91% of Germany's 2.87 million household helpers are unregistered, resulting in over €11 billion in unreported income in 2024, while the number of registered helpers decreased by 4.5% to 246,700.
91% of German Household Helpers Work Unregistered, Generating €11 Billion in Unreported Income
A new study reveals that 91% of Germany's 2.87 million household helpers are unregistered, resulting in over €11 billion in unreported income in 2024, while the number of registered helpers decreased by 4.5% to 246,700.
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60% Bias Score
Qbuzz Friesland Launch Marred by Operational Shortfalls
Qbuzz took over Friesland's public transport on December 14th, 2023, but faces major challenges due to driver shortages, delayed bus deliveries, and inadequate depots, resulting in concerns about service quality and the use of temporary measures, including touring cars and temporary facilities.
Qbuzz Friesland Launch Marred by Operational Shortfalls
Qbuzz took over Friesland's public transport on December 14th, 2023, but faces major challenges due to driver shortages, delayed bus deliveries, and inadequate depots, resulting in concerns about service quality and the use of temporary measures, including touring cars and temporary facilities.
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56% Bias Score