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Age Debt: A Global Workforce Crisis

The "Age Debt" crisis, caused by organizations' failure to value older workers and plan for an aging population, results in significant capability loss, impacting workforce productivity and economic growth globally; countries like Japan and South Korea face particularly acute challenges with plummet...

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ZF Reports €195 Million Loss, Announces Further Job Cuts

ZF Friedrichshafen, a major German auto supplier, reported a €195 million loss in the first half of 2024, attributing it to slow electric vehicle adoption, reduced orders, and high restructuring costs. The company is cutting up to 14,000 jobs in Germany by 2028 and is considering strategic options f...

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Wide Wage Gap in Russia: Automation Drives High Earning Sectors, While Education and Healthcare Lag

Russia's March 2024 median wage was 97,000 rubles, varying widely across regions (Central: 128,000; Southern: 66,000 rubles), with tobacco production boasting the highest median wage (155,400 rubles) due to automation, while education and healthcare lag significantly due to low productivity.

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Apprenticeship Applicant Surplus in Nordrhein-Westfalen

In Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, the number of applicants for apprenticeships significantly exceeds the available positions; currently, there are 106 applicants for every 100 apprenticeship positions, a substantial increase compared to the previous two years, highlighting regional disparities and le...

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ZF Friedrichshafen Reports Loss, Plans Layoffs Amidst Restructuring

ZF Friedrichshafen, Germany's second-largest auto supplier, reported a €195 million first-half loss due to stagnant vehicle production, slow electric vehicle adoption, and US trade uncertainties, prompting intensified cost-cutting and potential layoffs while restructuring its powertrain division.

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ZF Friedrichshafen Continues Job Cuts Amidst Slow E-Mobility Growth

ZF Friedrichshafen, a German auto supplier, is continuing job cuts due to slow e-mobility adoption and US tariffs, reporting a 10.3% revenue drop to €19.7 billion despite an increased adjusted EBIT of €874 million in the first half of 2024. Over 10,000 employees protested against the cost-cutting me...

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ZF Reports €1 Billion Loss, Announces Major Restructuring

ZF Friedrichshafen, a German automotive supplier, reported a €1 billion loss in 2024, primarily due to a struggling powertrain division and high debt, prompting significant job cuts and potential restructuring of its core business areas.

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Supreme Court Limits Wrongful Dismissal Compensation in Spain

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled against additional compensation beyond statutory amounts in wrongful dismissal cases, rejecting interpretations that used the European Social Charter to justify higher payouts and sparking criticism from unions but praise from employers.

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Four-Day Workweek Improves Employee Well-being, Study Shows

A large-scale study across six countries found that companies switching to a four-day workweek with no pay cut saw major improvements in employee well-being, including reduced burnout and better mental and physical health; 90% of the participating companies decided to maintain the four-day workweek.

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NRW Skilled Trades Face Severe Apprentice Shortage Due to Gymnasium Program Change

North Rhine-Westphalia's shift to a nine-year Gymnasium program in 2026/27 will cause a significant drop in the number of graduating students, resulting in a severe shortage of apprentices for the skilled trades sector, which already suffers from a lack of applicants, particularly those with higher ...

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Slight Rise in German Unemployment in July

German unemployment rose slightly in July to 2.9 million, increasing by 65,000 from June and 171,000 compared to July 2024; the unemployment rate increased to 6.3%, with experts predicting a further rise in August but improvement in autumn.

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German Companies Struggle to Fill Apprenticeships Due to Applicant Skills Gap

A survey of 14,994 German companies by the DIHK reveals that 48% struggled to fill apprenticeship positions in the last year, primarily due to unsuitable applicants lacking fundamental skills, not a lack of applicants. This disproportionately impacts the industrial, transportation, construction, and...

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