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
Harrods Faces Major Strike During Peak Holiday Season
Over 350 Harrods employees in London will strike from December 20-22 and on Boxing Day (December 26), impacting peak sales, due to the refusal of Harrods management to negotiate better pay and working conditions, according to their union, UVW.
Harrods Faces Major Strike During Peak Holiday Season
Over 350 Harrods employees in London will strike from December 20-22 and on Boxing Day (December 26), impacting peak sales, due to the refusal of Harrods management to negotiate better pay and working conditions, according to their union, UVW.
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56% 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
Dutch Year-End Gifts Rise Amid Tight Labor Market
Dutch employers ordered 10% more Christmas packages (8 million) this year, costing an average of €50, reflecting a trend of using gifts to improve employee retention in a tight labor market; however, unions emphasize that better working conditions are more important.
Dutch Year-End Gifts Rise Amid Tight Labor Market
Dutch employers ordered 10% more Christmas packages (8 million) this year, costing an average of €50, reflecting a trend of using gifts to improve employee retention in a tight labor market; however, unions emphasize that better working conditions are more important.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Sides with Dockworkers, Opposing Port Automation
President-elect Trump voiced support for the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) union, opposing port automation before their January 15 contract deadline with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, citing potential job losses and emphasizing the need to prioritize American workers over cost savings...
Trump Sides with Dockworkers, Opposing Port Automation
President-elect Trump voiced support for the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) union, opposing port automation before their January 15 contract deadline with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, citing potential job losses and emphasizing the need to prioritize American workers over cost savings...
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52% Bias Score
US Port Strike: Trump's Support for ILA Exacerbates Supply Chain Crisis
Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over automation and other issues are causing significant disruptions to US ports, costing the US economy $5-7 billion per week, and President-elect Trump is supporting the ...
US Port Strike: Trump's Support for ILA Exacerbates Supply Chain Crisis
Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over automation and other issues are causing significant disruptions to US ports, costing the US economy $5-7 billion per week, and President-elect Trump is supporting the ...
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40% 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
GM's Mass Layoff Sparks Outrage Over Treatment of Long-Term Employee
General Motors laid off approximately 1,000 employees globally on November 15th, 2024, including Adam Bernard, a 60-year-old with 38 years of service, who was notified via email at 5:07 a.m.; this sparked public outrage due to the impersonal nature of the dismissal and broader concerns about corpora...
GM's Mass Layoff Sparks Outrage Over Treatment of Long-Term Employee
General Motors laid off approximately 1,000 employees globally on November 15th, 2024, including Adam Bernard, a 60-year-old with 38 years of service, who was notified via email at 5:07 a.m.; this sparked public outrage due to the impersonal nature of the dismissal and broader concerns about corpora...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Employers Boost Christmas Gifts Amidst Labor Shortages
Dutch employers ordered 10 percent more Christmas packages this year, totaling eight million, with an average value of €50, reflecting a broader trend of using gifts to improve employee retention amidst a competitive labor market; however, labor unions emphasize the importance of better overall work...
Dutch Employers Boost Christmas Gifts Amidst Labor Shortages
Dutch employers ordered 10 percent more Christmas packages this year, totaling eight million, with an average value of €50, reflecting a broader trend of using gifts to improve employee retention amidst a competitive labor market; however, labor unions emphasize the importance of better overall work...
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36% Bias Score
Qbuzz Friesland Launch Hampered by Shortages and Operational Issues
Qbuzz began operating Friesland's public transport on December 14th, facing immediate challenges including driver shortages (using drivers from Groningen and Drenthe and touring cars), insufficient buses (with new buses delayed until the Christmas holiday), and inadequate facilities (temporary restr...
Qbuzz Friesland Launch Hampered by Shortages and Operational Issues
Qbuzz began operating Friesland's public transport on December 14th, facing immediate challenges including driver shortages (using drivers from Groningen and Drenthe and touring cars), insufficient buses (with new buses delayed until the Christmas holiday), and inadequate facilities (temporary restr...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Backs Dockworkers Union Against Port Automation
President-elect Trump voiced support for the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) union against port automation, citing concerns about job losses and arguing that the cost savings do not outweigh the harm to American workers; the ILA's contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expires on Ja...
Trump Backs Dockworkers Union Against Port Automation
President-elect Trump voiced support for the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) union against port automation, citing concerns about job losses and arguing that the cost savings do not outweigh the harm to American workers; the ILA's contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expires on Ja...
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56% Bias Score
"D.C.'s Child Care Wage Hike Yields Significant Returns, but Future Uncertain"
"Washington, D.C.'s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, financed by a tax on high earners, raised child care worker wages by over $10,000 annually, resulting in a 7% employment increase and a 23% return on investment, though challenges remain."
"D.C.'s Child Care Wage Hike Yields Significant Returns, but Future Uncertain"
"Washington, D.C.'s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, financed by a tax on high earners, raised child care worker wages by over $10,000 annually, resulting in a 7% employment increase and a 23% return on investment, though challenges remain."
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28% Bias Score