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 ...
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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28% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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...
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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44% Bias Score
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...
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score