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Sydney House Prices Fall Amidst High Interest Rates

Sydney house prices fell 0.1 percent in December, marking the first back-to-back quarterly decline in two years due to high interest rates and reduced borrowing capacity; however, unit prices reached a record high.

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Toronto Real Estate Sees Unexpectedly Active Start to 2024

The Toronto-area real estate market is experiencing an unexpectedly active start to 2024, with increased seller activity and listings in various areas, driven by sellers' proactive approach in anticipation of potential market stagnation and spurred by recent interest rate cuts and loosened mortgage ...

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French Regional Newspaper Le Courrier Picard Announces 20% Job Cuts

Le Courrier picard, a French regional newspaper, announced a plan to cut 18 jobs (20% of its staff) in January 2024, eliminating its editing department and impacting other areas due to industry challenges and competition, despite current profitability.

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Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress

A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.

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Brussels Pension Protests Cause Widespread Disruptions

Approximately 30,000 people in Brussels protested proposed pension reforms, resulting in violent clashes between police and firefighters, widespread transportation disruptions (flight and train cancellations), and school closures; the government insists reform is necessary, while unions warn of sign...

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Interest Rates Rise to 25-Year High, Ending Era of Cheap Money

The cost of government borrowing has soared to a 25-year high, driven by a global bond sell-off and increased government spending, impacting mortgage and savings rates and challenging the expectation of continuously falling rates.

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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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Targeted Networking Strategy Boosts CFO Job Search Success

A CFO seeking a new position can significantly improve their job search by using a targeted networking strategy that prioritizes key individuals such as board members, venture capital firms, private equity firms, professional service providers, retained search firms, and peers depending on whether t...

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Working From Home Under Attack: Employers Mandate Office Returns

The increasing prevalence of working from home, currently embraced by half of all workers, is facing resistance from some employers and a mixed response from the government; this creates uncertainty about the future of flexible work arrangements.

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Remote Work Leadership: Building Trust and Well-being in Virtual Teams

Steve Drohan's research on remote work leadership highlights the critical need for consistent communication, trust-building, and relationship-centered leadership to mitigate stress and enhance team performance in virtual environments. His findings suggest that organizations must adapt their structur...

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theglobeandmail.com
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Strong US Jobs Report Impacts Canadian REITs

The unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report in December (256,000 jobs added vs. 155,000 expected) caused Canadian REIT prices to fall 1-3 percent due to interest rate sensitivity; however, valuation models suggest most are at or near intrinsic value, with positive analyst forecasts for 2025.

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Sharp Rise in Canadian Digital Platform Workers Highlights Income Inequality

The number of Canadians working through digital platforms like Uber and DoorDash increased by 44 percent in 2024 to almost 700,000, with food delivery being the most common job; this disproportionately affects racialized Canadians and new immigrants, prompting legislative changes regarding minimum w...

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