Tag #Labour Market

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Return-to-Office Trend Spurs Surge in Body Language Awareness

Amid a widespread return-to-office mandate, Google searches for "improve body language at work" surged by 245%, highlighting the challenges employees face in relearning in-person communication after years of remote work; experts offer tips on mastering a 'poker face' and using body language to proje...

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German Youth Apprenticeship Gap: Support System Shortfalls Revealed

A 2024 Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals that nearly 250,000 German youths participate in government-funded programs due to a lack of apprenticeships; however, with better individual support, many could start apprenticeships directly, while almost 70,000 apprenticeships remained unfilled.

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Study: Most German Transition-Sector Youths Could Begin Training Immediately

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study shows that nearly two-thirds of the 250,000 German youths annually in transition-sector programs could begin vocational training immediately; however, a lack of suitable apprenticeships hinders this potential solution to the country's skilled labor shortage.

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Belgian Nationwide Strike Paralyzes Transport Over Pension Reform

A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday paralyzed transport and closed schools due to opposition against proposed pension reforms, with an estimated 30,000 workers participating and Brussels Airport reporting 50 percent of its flights grounded.

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Study: Two-Thirds of German Youths in Transition Programs Could Start Apprenticeships Immediately

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals that nearly 250,000 German youths annually enter transition programs; however, approximately two-thirds could start apprenticeships immediately, highlighting a potential solution to the skilled worker shortage.

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NSF's ExLENT Program Funds Work-Based Learning in Emerging Technologies

The National Science Foundation's ExLENT program funds partnerships between educational institutions and organizations to create work-based learning opportunities in emerging technology fields, addressing a critical skills gap by providing students with hands-on experience and employer connections.

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Low Stock Market Participation Persists in Germany Despite Efforts

In 2024, only 17.2% of Germans over 14 held stocks, down from previous years, due to risk aversion, economic uncertainty, and increased savings interest rates; despite this, younger investors (under 40) increased by 150,000.

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Spain Debates Expanding Foreign Worker Recruitment Amidst High Unemployment

Spain's Social Security Minister proposes expanding foreign worker recruitment to address labor shortages, sparking debate about potential impacts on domestic employment and wages, with concerns raised about worker exploitation.

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Madrid Hotels: Soaring Profits Amid Stagnant Worker Salaries

Madrid's hotel industry shows a stark contrast between booming profits—with revenues tripling and prices increasing by 61.5% since 2021—and stagnant worker salaries, which only saw a 10% rise, prompting crucial wage negotiations affecting 16,000 employees and potentially influencing other Spanish re...

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Spain Limits Minimum Wage Increase to 4.4%

Spain's Ministry of Labor proposes a maximum 4.4% minimum wage increase for 2025 (50 euros monthly), rejecting union demands for a higher rise, but remaining open to negotiation with employers within the expert-recommended range of 3.3%-4.4%.

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Sydney Train Strike Causes Hundreds of Service Delays

On January 15th, hundreds of Sydney train services were delayed or canceled due to a strike by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) over a pay dispute, causing significant disruptions for commuters and prompting calls to avoid travel.

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Spanish SMEs' Strong Financials Defy Claims of Reduced Workweek Inviability

Data from the Bank of Spain and AEAT shows Spanish SMEs' profitability and productivity have increased significantly since 2019, refuting claims that a reduction in working hours to 37.5 is economically unfeasible; low debt levels and increased productivity support the change.

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