Labour's Budget Triggers Hiring Freeze, Economic Uncertainty
Labour's £25 billion employer national insurance hike has prompted businesses to freeze hiring, causing economic stagnation and impacting household confidence, particularly in the housing market where rising mortgage rates add further strain.
Labour's Budget Triggers Hiring Freeze, Economic Uncertainty
Labour's £25 billion employer national insurance hike has prompted businesses to freeze hiring, causing economic stagnation and impacting household confidence, particularly in the housing market where rising mortgage rates add further strain.
Progress
52% Bias Score
\"Katies to Close All Stores, 480 Jobs Lost in Mosaic Brands Restructuring\"\
\"Mosaic Brands Group will close all 80 Katies stores in Australia by mid-January, resulting in approximately 480 job losses across its brands, as part of a broader restructuring plan to address \$249 million in debt and consolidate its business, impacting Millers, Rivers, and Noni B brands.\"
\"Katies to Close All Stores, 480 Jobs Lost in Mosaic Brands Restructuring\"\
\"Mosaic Brands Group will close all 80 Katies stores in Australia by mid-January, resulting in approximately 480 job losses across its brands, as part of a broader restructuring plan to address \$249 million in debt and consolidate its business, impacting Millers, Rivers, and Noni B brands.\"
Progress
40% Bias Score
"Widespread Retirement Savings Shortfall Threatens Americans' Financial Security"
"Vanguard data reveals a median retirement savings balance of just $35,000 for plan participants, while half of those aged 55-66 have nothing; women are particularly vulnerable, indicating a widespread retirement savings crisis."
"Widespread Retirement Savings Shortfall Threatens Americans' Financial Security"
"Vanguard data reveals a median retirement savings balance of just $35,000 for plan participants, while half of those aged 55-66 have nothing; women are particularly vulnerable, indicating a widespread retirement savings crisis."
Progress
48% Bias Score
Madrid Reaches Deal on Public Sector Worker Agreement
The Madrid regional government finalized a new collective bargaining agreement with unions, effective January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, benefiting 40,000 public employees, including a voluntary career progression system and updated regulations on telework, leave, and promotion.
Madrid Reaches Deal on Public Sector Worker Agreement
The Madrid regional government finalized a new collective bargaining agreement with unions, effective January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, benefiting 40,000 public employees, including a voluntary career progression system and updated regulations on telework, leave, and promotion.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Gen Z Retail Workers Face High Risk of Workplace Violence Amidst Trust Deficit
Workplace violence affects up to 75% of North American workers, with Gen Z retail employees at highest risk; a recent survey revealed that 49% of retail workers would only report violence anonymously due to fear of retaliation, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive prevention strategies and...
Gen Z Retail Workers Face High Risk of Workplace Violence Amidst Trust Deficit
Workplace violence affects up to 75% of North American workers, with Gen Z retail employees at highest risk; a recent survey revealed that 49% of retail workers would only report violence anonymously due to fear of retaliation, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive prevention strategies and...
Progress
32% Bias Score
"Volkswagen Strike: Four-Hour Work Stoppage Amid Wage Dispute"
"A four-hour warning strike at seven Volkswagen plants in Germany, including Wolfsburg, is underway as the fourth round of wage negotiations begins. The union, IG Metall, opposes VW's demand for a 10% pay cut and potential plant closures; VW recently paid out a 4.5 billion euro dividend."
"Volkswagen Strike: Four-Hour Work Stoppage Amid Wage Dispute"
"A four-hour warning strike at seven Volkswagen plants in Germany, including Wolfsburg, is underway as the fourth round of wage negotiations begins. The union, IG Metall, opposes VW's demand for a 10% pay cut and potential plant closures; VW recently paid out a 4.5 billion euro dividend."
Progress
36% Bias Score
Economic Volatility Delays Australian Retirements
Rising inflation and cost of living are causing many Australians nearing retirement to delay their plans by an average of six years, impacting their financial security and highlighting the need for adaptable retirement strategies, according to recent research.
Economic Volatility Delays Australian Retirements
Rising inflation and cost of living are causing many Australians nearing retirement to delay their plans by an average of six years, impacting their financial security and highlighting the need for adaptable retirement strategies, according to recent research.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Edinburgh Airport Fuel Tanker Strike Announced
Fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport, members of the Unite union, will strike for 19 days from December 18 to January 6 due to a rejected 4.5% pay increase offer; this may disrupt long-haul flights and some LoganAir services.
Edinburgh Airport Fuel Tanker Strike Announced
Fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport, members of the Unite union, will strike for 19 days from December 18 to January 6 due to a rejected 4.5% pay increase offer; this may disrupt long-haul flights and some LoganAir services.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Toronto Condo Resale Market Shows Signs of Life Amidst High Inventory
Toronto's condo resale market saw a 38 percent year-over-year sales increase in November 2024, driven by lower interest rates and decreased prices; however, high inventory levels and buyer hesitancy persist, hindering a robust recovery.
Toronto Condo Resale Market Shows Signs of Life Amidst High Inventory
Toronto's condo resale market saw a 38 percent year-over-year sales increase in November 2024, driven by lower interest rates and decreased prices; however, high inventory levels and buyer hesitancy persist, hindering a robust recovery.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Strikes Amidst €10 Billion Cost-Cutting Demands in Germany
Volkswagen is negotiating with unions in Germany to prevent plant closures and a 10% salary cut, facing a €10 billion cost-reduction goal amid weak European demand and Chinese competition; strikes have already affected nine sites.
Volkswagen Faces Strikes Amidst €10 Billion Cost-Cutting Demands in Germany
Volkswagen is negotiating with unions in Germany to prevent plant closures and a 10% salary cut, facing a €10 billion cost-reduction goal amid weak European demand and Chinese competition; strikes have already affected nine sites.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Denmark's Competitiveness: A 'Flexicurity' Model and Clean Energy Leadership
Denmark ranked third in the 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, a success attributed to its 'flexicurity' labor market model that combines flexible hiring and firing with robust unemployment benefits and active labor market policies, coupled with its leadership in clean energy.
Denmark's Competitiveness: A 'Flexicurity' Model and Clean Energy Leadership
Denmark ranked third in the 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, a success attributed to its 'flexicurity' labor market model that combines flexible hiring and firing with robust unemployment benefits and active labor market policies, coupled with its leadership in clean energy.
Progress
44% Bias Score