Boomerang Employees: A Valuable Asset in a Shifting Job Market
Amid a shifting job market, companies are increasingly welcoming back "boomerang employees," or former workers who return, viewing them as a valuable talent pool who bring institutional knowledge, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of commitment.
Boomerang Employees: A Valuable Asset in a Shifting Job Market
Amid a shifting job market, companies are increasingly welcoming back "boomerang employees," or former workers who return, viewing them as a valuable talent pool who bring institutional knowledge, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of commitment.
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52% Bias Score
Retirement Taboo: A Win-Win Solution for Employees and Employers
Only 31% of Australians retired by choice in 2024, revealing a workplace taboo around retirement discussions driven by fears of discrimination and lack of employer support; open communication offers win-win solutions for employees and employers through phased retirement, skill transfer, and better s...
Retirement Taboo: A Win-Win Solution for Employees and Employers
Only 31% of Australians retired by choice in 2024, revealing a workplace taboo around retirement discussions driven by fears of discrimination and lack of employer support; open communication offers win-win solutions for employees and employers through phased retirement, skill transfer, and better s...
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20% Bias Score
Nurses Protest Unsafe Staffing, AI Integration in Healthcare
On Thursday, thousands of National Nurses United members across California and other states protested unsafe staffing levels and demanded patient safeguards with the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing concerns about profit-driven decisions in contract negotiations with over...
Nurses Protest Unsafe Staffing, AI Integration in Healthcare
On Thursday, thousands of National Nurses United members across California and other states protested unsafe staffing levels and demanded patient safeguards with the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing concerns about profit-driven decisions in contract negotiations with over...
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60% Bias Score
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
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40% Bias Score
Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.
Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.
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40% Bias Score
French Four-Day Workweek Trial Yields Mixed Results"
A French trial of a four-day workweek involving 12 small and medium-sized businesses yielded mixed results: while 10 initially adopted it to address recruitment issues and improve work-life balance, two withdrew due to financial concerns; among the remaining ten, varying adaptations were made, highl...
French Four-Day Workweek Trial Yields Mixed Results"
A French trial of a four-day workweek involving 12 small and medium-sized businesses yielded mixed results: while 10 initially adopted it to address recruitment issues and improve work-life balance, two withdrew due to financial concerns; among the remaining ten, varying adaptations were made, highl...
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32% Bias Score
Melbourne's Premium Suburbs See Sharp House Price Drops in 2024
Melbourne's premium suburbs experienced significant house price drops in 2024, creating a buyer's market. Toorak's median price fell 26.4% to $4.2 million, while other areas like South Yarra and Armadale saw double-digit declines, driven by reduced borrowing capacity and increased housing stock. Con...
Melbourne's Premium Suburbs See Sharp House Price Drops in 2024
Melbourne's premium suburbs experienced significant house price drops in 2024, creating a buyer's market. Toorak's median price fell 26.4% to $4.2 million, while other areas like South Yarra and Armadale saw double-digit declines, driven by reduced borrowing capacity and increased housing stock. Con...
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40% Bias Score
Middle Management Cuts Force Employees to Take Charge of Careers
U.S. public companies have cut middle-manager headcounts by about 6% over the past 4 years, forcing employees to become more self-reliant and proactively develop their careers through self-learning, enhanced communication, and robust networking.
Middle Management Cuts Force Employees to Take Charge of Careers
U.S. public companies have cut middle-manager headcounts by about 6% over the past 4 years, forcing employees to become more self-reliant and proactively develop their careers through self-learning, enhanced communication, and robust networking.
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36% Bias Score
Sydney Rail Strike Halted by Fair Work Commission Interim Order
Following two days of rail strikes causing significant disruption in Sydney, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order halting all industrial action until a hearing next week, prompted by a NSW government application citing threats to public safety and significant economic damage.
Sydney Rail Strike Halted by Fair Work Commission Interim Order
Following two days of rail strikes causing significant disruption in Sydney, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order halting all industrial action until a hearing next week, prompted by a NSW government application citing threats to public safety and significant economic damage.
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56% Bias Score
Denmark's Superior Work-Life Balance: A Model for the World?
Denmark boasts a superior work-life balance, with only 1.1% working 50+ hours weekly compared to global averages, achieved through trust-based management, generous parental leave, and a culture prioritizing collective well-being over individual ambition.
Denmark's Superior Work-Life Balance: A Model for the World?
Denmark boasts a superior work-life balance, with only 1.1% working 50+ hours weekly compared to global averages, achieved through trust-based management, generous parental leave, and a culture prioritizing collective well-being over individual ambition.
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36% Bias Score
US Year-End Bonuses Up 2% in 2024
Year-end bonuses for employees in US small- to medium-sized businesses averaged \$2,503 in December 2024, a 2% increase from 2023, reflecting a strong economy but with variations across sectors.
US Year-End Bonuses Up 2% in 2024
Year-end bonuses for employees in US small- to medium-sized businesses averaged \$2,503 in December 2024, a 2% increase from 2023, reflecting a strong economy but with variations across sectors.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
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28% Bias Score