Tag #Labour Market

elmundo.es
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Glovo to Hire 15,000 Couriers as Employees Amidst €740 Million Legal Battle

Glovo, facing numerous lawsuits for misclassifying 15,000 couriers as independent contractors, will hire them as employees, incurring potential costs of €440-€740 million in penalties and a €100 million reduction in profitability, following years of legal battles and criticism for violating Spain's ...

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lefigaro.fr
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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Resigns Amid Union Criticism

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned on Sunday following weeks of pressure from labor unions criticizing his management style and job cuts; his successor will be named in the first half of 2025.

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cnbc.com
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Volkswagen Faces Major Strikes Amidst Labor Dispute

On December 4th, 2023, warning strikes at nine Volkswagen German factories disrupted production due to a labor dispute over proposed changes to labor agreements and potential factory closures, escalating the conflict and threatening further action if negotiations fail.

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dw.com
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Indonesia to Form Task Force Amid 64,288 Layoffs

Facing 64,288 layoffs in 2024, Indonesia's government will form a task force to study the issue, focusing on affected industries like manufacturing, services, and retail; Jakarta, Central Java, and Banten are hardest hit.

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theguardian.com
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UK House Prices Surge Despite High Interest Rates

UK house prices saw a surprising 3.7% annual growth in November 2024, the fastest rate in almost two years, reaching £268,144 on average despite high interest rates and stretched affordability, driven by a strong labor market and high mortgage approvals.

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repubblica.it
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Italy Unemployment Hits 20-Year Low Amid Rise in Inactive Population

Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in October 2024, the lowest in nearly 20 years, while the number of inactive people rose by 28,000, mostly women and those under 35, despite overall employment rising by 47,000.

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kathimerini.gr
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Volkswagen Workers Strike in Germany Amidst Mass Layoff Plans

German Volkswagen workers initiated a strike today, protesting planned factory closures, mass layoffs, and wage cuts, escalating tensions between the company and unions due to decreased demand, EV transition costs, and competition.

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forbes.com
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Employee Attrition Remains High Despite Increased Feedback, Underscoring Need for Process Improvement

Qualtrics' 2025 Employee Experience Trends Report, based on a survey of 35,000+ employees, reveals that despite increased feedback collection (48%), high attrition rates persist, especially among younger workers; inefficient processes are a key driver of burnout, highlighting the need for process op...

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lexpress.fr
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Sephora Faces Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

A 39-year-old project manager at Sephora's Neuilly-sur-Seine headquarters filed a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination and moral harassment after experiencing a series of humiliations following her pregnancy announcement, leading to burnout and a negative performance review; the case highlights...

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dailymail.co.uk
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High Street Retailers Suffer Worst Sales Since Pandemic Amid Economic Anxiety

High street retailers suffered a 5.8% sales drop in November 2024, their worst performance since the pandemic, due to cost-of-living pressures, economic anxiety, and the impact of recent budget measures, with the fashion sector experiencing an 8% decline.

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elpais.com
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Spain to Veto Hungary's Traineeship Directive

Spain will veto Hungary's proposed EU directive on traineeships, deeming it detrimental to worker rights, and will seek a blocking minority to prevent its adoption; the proposal lacks specifics on training quality, hours, and type compared to Spain's national regulations.

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lefigaro.fr
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French Public Sector Strike Over €1.2 Billion in Austerity Measures

French public sector unions are striking on December 5th, 2024, protesting €1.2 billion in government spending cuts impacting schools, hospitals, and other services due to planned reductions in sick pay, benefits, and salary increases.

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