Netherlands Asylum Seeker Work Permits Quadruple
The number of work permits issued to asylum seekers in the Netherlands awaiting residency permits has risen from 1840 in 2023 to 7370 by November 2024, due to a Council of State ruling and increased employer demand, but BSN delays and housing shortages remain significant obstacles.
Netherlands Asylum Seeker Work Permits Quadruple
The number of work permits issued to asylum seekers in the Netherlands awaiting residency permits has risen from 1840 in 2023 to 7370 by November 2024, due to a Council of State ruling and increased employer demand, but BSN delays and housing shortages remain significant obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Abia State Addresses Minimum Wage Discrepancies
Abia State began implementing the N70,000 minimum wage in October 2023, despite claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it was among the defaulting states. While the minimum wage was implemented, inconsistencies exist in payments for workers in grade levels 8-16, currently being addressed.
Abia State Addresses Minimum Wage Discrepancies
Abia State began implementing the N70,000 minimum wage in October 2023, despite claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it was among the defaulting states. While the minimum wage was implemented, inconsistencies exist in payments for workers in grade levels 8-16, currently being addressed.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Increase Payouts Below Inflation Rate
Three major Dutch pension funds are increasing 2025 payouts by less than inflation; ABP, the largest, will increase by 1.84% while others freeze payments, preparing for a 2026 switch to an individual pension system.
Dutch Pension Funds Increase Payouts Below Inflation Rate
Three major Dutch pension funds are increasing 2025 payouts by less than inflation; ABP, the largest, will increase by 1.84% while others freeze payments, preparing for a 2026 switch to an individual pension system.
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40% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Widespread Strikes Amidst Job Cut Dispute
Negotiations between Volkswagen and IG Metall union over job cuts and wage reductions have collapsed, leading to planned widespread strikes at all Volkswagen plants in Germany starting Monday, impacting approximately 120,000 employees.
Volkswagen Faces Widespread Strikes Amidst Job Cut Dispute
Negotiations between Volkswagen and IG Metall union over job cuts and wage reductions have collapsed, leading to planned widespread strikes at all Volkswagen plants in Germany starting Monday, impacting approximately 120,000 employees.
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44% Bias Score
ERGs: A Strategic Lever for Talent Retention in a Paradoxical Job Market
Amidst record job searches and low unemployment, companies are strategically leveraging Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for talent retention, shifting their focus from community support to active problem-solving and innovation, recognizing their value in addressing the talent-hungry market and impro...
ERGs: A Strategic Lever for Talent Retention in a Paradoxical Job Market
Amidst record job searches and low unemployment, companies are strategically leveraging Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for talent retention, shifting their focus from community support to active problem-solving and innovation, recognizing their value in addressing the talent-hungry market and impro...
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48% Bias Score
Belgium Grants Sex Workers Full Labor Rights in Legal Breakthrough
Belgium grants sex workers full labor rights starting Sunday, including health insurance, paid leave, and pensions, a legal breakthrough following 2022 decriminalization but facing challenges protecting marginalized workers.
Belgium Grants Sex Workers Full Labor Rights in Legal Breakthrough
Belgium grants sex workers full labor rights starting Sunday, including health insurance, paid leave, and pensions, a legal breakthrough following 2022 decriminalization but facing challenges protecting marginalized workers.
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44% Bias Score
UK Consumer Confidence Rises, Boosting Christmas Shopping Prospects
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose three points to -18 in November, boosting prospects for UK retailers, particularly SMEs, as the crucial Christmas shopping season starts, following a 0.7% drop in October retail sales (ONS).
UK Consumer Confidence Rises, Boosting Christmas Shopping Prospects
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose three points to -18 in November, boosting prospects for UK retailers, particularly SMEs, as the crucial Christmas shopping season starts, following a 0.7% drop in October retail sales (ONS).
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40% Bias Score
KMPPDU to Strike Over Unmet Remuneration Demands
Kenya's healthcare system faces potential disruption as the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPPDU) will issue strike notices on December 2nd, 2024, due to the government's failure to meet demands for better pay and welfare, including the implementation of the Return to...
KMPPDU to Strike Over Unmet Remuneration Demands
Kenya's healthcare system faces potential disruption as the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPPDU) will issue strike notices on December 2nd, 2024, due to the government's failure to meet demands for better pay and welfare, including the implementation of the Return to...
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40% Bias Score
Bavarian Restaurant Faces Cook Shortage Amidst Industry-Wide Crisis
The Klostermaier restaurant, a fourth-generation family business in Bavaria, is facing a significant shortage of cooks, mirroring a wider trend in the region, with initiatives underway to attract and retain young culinary professionals despite challenging work conditions.
Bavarian Restaurant Faces Cook Shortage Amidst Industry-Wide Crisis
The Klostermaier restaurant, a fourth-generation family business in Bavaria, is facing a significant shortage of cooks, mirroring a wider trend in the region, with initiatives underway to attract and retain young culinary professionals despite challenging work conditions.
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28% Bias Score
German Economy Faces Deepening Crisis Amidst Mass Job Cuts
Major German companies, including Ford and Volkswagen, are announcing thousands of job cuts, exacerbating a weakening economy and prompting calls for systemic reforms to boost investment and address structural issues.
German Economy Faces Deepening Crisis Amidst Mass Job Cuts
Major German companies, including Ford and Volkswagen, are announcing thousands of job cuts, exacerbating a weakening economy and prompting calls for systemic reforms to boost investment and address structural issues.
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52% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Potential Strikes Amidst Wage Cut and Plant Closure Threats
Volkswagen faces potential widespread strikes affecting over 120,000 employees due to a proposed 10% wage cut and potential plant closures after rejecting a union proposal for a €1.5 billion cost-saving plan; negotiations continue on December 9th.
Volkswagen Faces Potential Strikes Amidst Wage Cut and Plant Closure Threats
Volkswagen faces potential widespread strikes affecting over 120,000 employees due to a proposed 10% wage cut and potential plant closures after rejecting a union proposal for a €1.5 billion cost-saving plan; negotiations continue on December 9th.
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48% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Widespread Strikes Over Wage Cuts and Plant Closures
Volkswagen faces potential widespread strikes starting Monday as IG Metall ends the no-strike period, protesting the company's proposed 10% wage cut and plant closures impacting at least three plants and tens of thousands of jobs; the union seeks to pressure the company to reconsider its plans.
Volkswagen Faces Widespread Strikes Over Wage Cuts and Plant Closures
Volkswagen faces potential widespread strikes starting Monday as IG Metall ends the no-strike period, protesting the company's proposed 10% wage cut and plant closures impacting at least three plants and tens of thousands of jobs; the union seeks to pressure the company to reconsider its plans.
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44% Bias Score