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High Demand, Low Supply: The Shortage of Decorative Plasterers in the Netherlands
Despite high demand and lucrative salaries, the number of decorative plasterers in the Netherlands is dwindling due to low enrollment in vocational training programs, creating a significant skills gap in the construction sector.
High Demand, Low Supply: The Shortage of Decorative Plasterers in the Netherlands
Despite high demand and lucrative salaries, the number of decorative plasterers in the Netherlands is dwindling due to low enrollment in vocational training programs, creating a significant skills gap in the construction sector.
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44% Bias Score
EU Job Vacancies: A Wide Gap Between Demand and Supply
As of the second quarter of 2025, the EU reported 13.1 million unemployed, while Germany and France alone had over 1.5 million job vacancies; the EU's job vacancy rate, at 2.1%, varied widely, reaching 4.2% in the Netherlands and 0.6% in Romania, reflecting uneven labor market conditions and skills ...
EU Job Vacancies: A Wide Gap Between Demand and Supply
As of the second quarter of 2025, the EU reported 13.1 million unemployed, while Germany and France alone had over 1.5 million job vacancies; the EU's job vacancy rate, at 2.1%, varied widely, reaching 4.2% in the Netherlands and 0.6% in Romania, reflecting uneven labor market conditions and skills ...
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36% Bias Score
Australia Considers Allowing Qualified Immigrants to Work
A proposal to allow qualified immigrant professionals to work in Australia won support at an economic roundtable; however, unions raised concerns about job displacement and the need for industry protections, while the government considers abolishing hundreds of nuisance tariffs.
Australia Considers Allowing Qualified Immigrants to Work
A proposal to allow qualified immigrant professionals to work in Australia won support at an economic roundtable; however, unions raised concerns about job displacement and the need for industry protections, while the government considers abolishing hundreds of nuisance tariffs.
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36% Bias Score
German Companies Struggle to Fill Apprenticeships Due to Applicant Skills Gap
A survey of 14,994 German companies by the DIHK reveals that 48% struggled to fill apprenticeship positions in the last year, primarily due to unsuitable applicants lacking fundamental skills, not a lack of applicants. This disproportionately impacts the industrial, transportation, construction, and...
German Companies Struggle to Fill Apprenticeships Due to Applicant Skills Gap
A survey of 14,994 German companies by the DIHK reveals that 48% struggled to fill apprenticeship positions in the last year, primarily due to unsuitable applicants lacking fundamental skills, not a lack of applicants. This disproportionately impacts the industrial, transportation, construction, and...
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36% Bias Score
Weak German Job Market Recovery Amidst Persistent Skill Shortages
Germany's May unemployment figures show a weak spring recovery, with a decrease of only 12,000 jobless individuals, resulting in 2.919 million unemployed, 197,000 more than last year, despite a persistent shortage of skilled workers across numerous sectors.
Weak German Job Market Recovery Amidst Persistent Skill Shortages
Germany's May unemployment figures show a weak spring recovery, with a decrease of only 12,000 jobless individuals, resulting in 2.919 million unemployed, 197,000 more than last year, despite a persistent shortage of skilled workers across numerous sectors.
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44% Bias Score
Veterans Fill Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap
A global cybersecurity worker shortage of four million professionals is being addressed by the transition of veterans from the UK and US armed forces into cybersecurity roles, leveraging their unique skills and experience in crisis management, risk assessment, and team work.
Veterans Fill Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap
A global cybersecurity worker shortage of four million professionals is being addressed by the transition of veterans from the UK and US armed forces into cybersecurity roles, leveraging their unique skills and experience in crisis management, risk assessment, and team work.
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Tax System Disincentivizes Older Workers
A report reveals that Australia's tax system creates high effective marginal tax rates for aged pensioners who work more, discouraging workforce participation despite widespread skills shortages.
Australia's Tax System Disincentivizes Older Workers
A report reveals that Australia's tax system creates high effective marginal tax rates for aged pensioners who work more, discouraging workforce participation despite widespread skills shortages.
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40% Bias Score
EU Job Vacancy Rate at 2.1% Amidst High Unemployment and Skills Shortage
In the second quarter of 2025, the EU had a 2.1% job vacancy rate, with Germany (1.05 million vacancies) and the Netherlands (4.2% vacancy rate) leading, while Romania (0.6%) and Spain (0.8%) had the lowest rates, reflecting varied labor market conditions and a significant skills gap.
EU Job Vacancy Rate at 2.1% Amidst High Unemployment and Skills Shortage
In the second quarter of 2025, the EU had a 2.1% job vacancy rate, with Germany (1.05 million vacancies) and the Netherlands (4.2% vacancy rate) leading, while Romania (0.6%) and Spain (0.8%) had the lowest rates, reflecting varied labor market conditions and a significant skills gap.
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40% Bias Score
UK Construction Faces Severe Labor Shortage Despite £700M Government Investment
The UK construction industry faces a critical labor shortage of 38,000 annual vacancies, threatening ambitious housing and infrastructure plans; the government invests £700 million in training but faces challenges in attracting young people and overcoming negative cultural perceptions.
UK Construction Faces Severe Labor Shortage Despite £700M Government Investment
The UK construction industry faces a critical labor shortage of 38,000 annual vacancies, threatening ambitious housing and infrastructure plans; the government invests £700 million in training but faces challenges in attracting young people and overcoming negative cultural perceptions.
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52% Bias Score
CDU's Internal Conflict Amidst Failed Vote and Growing Skilled Labor Shortage in Germany
German Chancellor Merz and Bavarian Prime Minister Söder met on the Zugspitze to project unity within the CDU following a failed vote on constitutional judges in the Bundestag, while internally, CDU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn faces criticism for his role in the failed vote and previous co...
CDU's Internal Conflict Amidst Failed Vote and Growing Skilled Labor Shortage in Germany
German Chancellor Merz and Bavarian Prime Minister Söder met on the Zugspitze to project unity within the CDU following a failed vote on constitutional judges in the Bundestag, while internally, CDU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn faces criticism for his role in the failed vote and previous co...
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44% Bias Score
\"German Unemployment Decreases Slightly Amidst Weak Economic Recovery and Persistent Skilled Worker Shortage\"\
Germany's unemployment decreased by 12,000 in May to 2.919 million, but remains 197,000 higher than last year; open job positions and apprenticeship offers also declined, signaling a weak economic recovery and persistent skilled worker shortages.
\"German Unemployment Decreases Slightly Amidst Weak Economic Recovery and Persistent Skilled Worker Shortage\"\
Germany's unemployment decreased by 12,000 in May to 2.919 million, but remains 197,000 higher than last year; open job positions and apprenticeship offers also declined, signaling a weak economic recovery and persistent skilled worker shortages.
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36% Bias Score
US AI Reshoring Faces Critical Workforce Shortage
Nvidia's new US-based AI supercomputer manufacturing facilities face a critical workforce shortage, as highlighted by Autodesk's 2025 report, which reveals that 58% of industry leaders cite a lack of skilled AI talent as a major growth constraint, threatening the success of reshoring efforts.
US AI Reshoring Faces Critical Workforce Shortage
Nvidia's new US-based AI supercomputer manufacturing facilities face a critical workforce shortage, as highlighted by Autodesk's 2025 report, which reveals that 58% of industry leaders cite a lack of skilled AI talent as a major growth constraint, threatening the success of reshoring efforts.
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44% Bias Score
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