Employment

Number in employment in Italy increased by 352,000 in 2024

On average 23.932 million people were in employment in Italy in 2024, an increase of 352,000, or 1.5%, with respect to the previous year, Istat said on Thursday.The national statistics…

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Italy’s employment rate reached new record of 62.8% in January

Italy's employment rate reached 62.8% in January, an increase of 0.4 of a percentage point on the previous month and the highest level on record since the start of the…

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69.8% of firms in Italy have trouble filling vacancies

A reported 69.8% of companies "have reported difficulties" in filling job openings, according to the 2024 employment survey drafted by industrial association Confindustria which was published on Monday. Nearly two…

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Critical Skills More Important Than Just Qualifications

With the considerable changes in the labour market and higher education, skills have become the focus of graduate employability. “Universities are being urged to produce ‘employable’ graduates and not simply,…

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US layoffs reach highest since last March

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. layoff announcements rose 3% last month to the highest level in 11 months as automation-related restructuring continues to take a…

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Slowdown hits labour market as German unemployment rises

BERLIN, Feb 29 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany increased more than expected in February as a slowdown in Europe's largest economy took its toll…

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Rapidly aging South Korea prepares to open door for foreign maids

By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, (Reuters) - South Korea approved a Seoul city plan on Friday to let 100 foreign domestic workers into the country through a pilot programme aimed at…

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Making the four-day week work

Two workers glide between a computer screen and a stainless steel vat making face cream, a scientist in a white coat mixes a formula and a colleague sticks labels on…

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Learn by doing, German renewables companies bid to beat labour shortage

Some 216,000 jobs unfilled in wind, solar sector Vacancies for skilled workers in German economy rose 30% in 2022 to 1.3 million Experts say 2030 deadline of 80% renewable electricity…

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Germany unveils immigration reform plan to tackle labour shortages

Germany on Wednesday unveiled draft reforms on immigration, skills training and promoting immigration from Western Balkan countries, a bid by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government to plug labour shortages in Europe's largest economy. "With this,…

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Amazon deepens tech-sector gloom with another 9,000 layoffs

Amazon.com has announced that it would axe another 9,000 roles, piling on to a wave of layoffs that has swept the technology sector as an uncertain economy forces companies to…

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Global jobs growth will ‘deteriorate significantly’ this quarter – ILO

GENEVA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Global employment growth will "deteriorate significantly" this quarter, hit by the economic turmoil caused by the Ukraine war and by the impact of tighter monetary…

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Canadian economists say don’t blame COVID for lack of workers

Canada is in the throes of a serious labour shortage, but economists say it's not all the pandemic's fault — it's the inevitable culmination of a seismic demographic shift decades in…

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UK still a strong draw for foreign job-seekers, study shows

Britain is the most attractive large European economy for foreign job-seekers, despite new post-Brexit immigration restrictions, a study from recruitment website Indeed showed on Tuesday. Indeed analysed more than 800…

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Jobsplus data shows 10,000 jobs created in January

In January 2022, registered full-time employment increased by 4.6 per cent while part-time employment as a primary job increased by 6.0 per cent when compared to the corresponding month in…

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GDP up by 2.2% and employment up by 0.9% in the euro area

In the third quarter of 2021, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 2.2% in the euro area and by 2.1% in the EU compared with the previous quarter, according to an…

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No rush of job-seekers after end of UK furlough, survey shows

The end of Britain's furlough programme has not led to a surge in new job-seekers, according to data that suggests unemployment is unlikely to rise sharply and could bolster the case…

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Malta outperforms EU in employment rates, lacks in educational attainment

Malta's employment and activity rates continue to surpass EU averages, according to an analysis of labour force numbers carried out by the National Statistics Office, but lags behind in a…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says Standards Commissioner George Hyzler may have had a slow start but he must now be credited with doing his utmost to raise the bar. The Malta…

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Malta: Full-time employees increased by 9,060 in 2020

National Statistics Office figures show that the number of full-time employees increased by 4.1% last year, while part-time jobs as their primary work decreased by 4.2% compared with 2019. Figures…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that New Hope, a scheme which will see the state stepping in as guarantor for those who lack life insurance cover, is a laudable initiative. The…

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Malta: Unemployment registers significant drop in July

The job market registered a positive improvement in July, with the number of persons registering for work decreasing by 2,439 when compared to the corresponding month in 2020. It not…

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UK jobs move closer to pre-pandemic levels

The number of employees on British company payrolls rose by 182,000 in July from June, moving closer to their pre-pandemic level as the economy recovers from its coronavirus lockdowns, tax data showed…

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Maltese workers spend an average of 26 minutes in commuting

Workers in Malta spent an average of 26 minutes travelling from home to work, excluding detours or any extra time needed for other purposes such as grocery shopping or taking…

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Malta: Consultation starts on the drafting of a revised employment policy

The Minister for Finance and Employment, Clyde Caruana has launched a process of consultation so that within another nine months, Malta will have a revised employment policy for the next…

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Right to disconnect an important test for Europe’s commitment towards fundamental rights of workers

A report calling on the European Commission to introduce legislative action on the right to disconnect has been described as an important test in favour of workers' fundamental rights. Maltese…

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15.5% of employees in Malta are low wage earners

In 2018, 15.3% of employees in the European Union (EU) were low-wage earners (this means that they earned two-thirds or less of their national median gross hourly earnings) compared to…

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European Council adopts a recommendation for more inclusive measures to boost youth employment

On Monday, the Council adopted by unanimity a Recommendation on 'A Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee'. The main aim is to better support youth employment across the…

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German unemployment falls further, fewer people on short-time work

The number of jobless people in Germany fell for the third month in a row in September, data showed, in a further positive sign for household spending which is expected…

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Australian job vacancies surge in the three months to August

Australian job vacancies surged in the three months to August, official data showed on Thursday, as the easing of coronavirus restrictions across much of the country spurred demand for labour.…

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Spain says added about 100,000 jobs in September

Spain added about 100,000 jobs in September as the economy slowly recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva said on Wednesday. "We had…

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Australia’s jobless rate slips, but youth face tough times

Australia's jobless rate unexpectedly slipped from a 22-year high in August as employment surged past expectations helped by part-time work, but the economic toll from the pandemic has hit young…

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UK’s autumn Covid-19 redundancies could exceed 700,000

In the UK, close to half a million redundancies are likely to be announced in the autumn, although the number could end up exceeding 700,000, according to a study that…

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Job ads slow in UK but office experts in demand, survey shows

The number of job adverts in Britain rose at a slower pace in late August than earlier in the month, a recruiters body said, but there were signs that companies…

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Recognition, Personal Development and Stability most appealing company values sought by Job Seekers

Employee orientation and recognition, employee development and enhancement as well as job stability are the main three values that employees find most appealing when considering applying for a post with…

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Italy July jobless rate jumps to 9.7%, climbing back above pre-COVID levels

Italy's unemployment rate rose to 9.7% in July from an upwardly revised 9.3% the month before, data showed, with the jobs' market deeply perturbed by the coronavirus crisis, national statistics…

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Spain’s unemployment rises amid new COVID outbreaks, tourist restrictions

The number of registered unemployed people in Spain rose in August as new outbreaks of the coronavirus and travel restrictions imposed by other countries began taking a toll after months…

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Malta: Malta has one of the highest number of people working with children and young people

Last year Malta was one of the countries in the European Union with the largest number of LSE’s, particularly in schools, residential homes and childcare centers. Source: One News Updated…

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Rise in Portugal’s unemployment slows, but jobless figure up 37% on year ago

The number of people registered as unemployed in Portugal edged up 0.2% in July from the previous month, but was 37% higher year-on-year due to the impact of the coronavirus…

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Youth unemployment soars in Sweden

Youth unemployment in Sweden hit its highest level this century in July due to the widespread economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and measures to halt its spread, figures…

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Polish employment falls less than expected in July

The number of people employed in Poland fell less than expected in July, a further positive signal for the European Union's largest eastern member as it emerges from the coronavirus…

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World faces staggering jobs challenge, says Microsoft president

The world is facing a staggering jobs challenge with a quarter of a billion people set to lose their job this year, the president of Microsoft has said. Brad Smith…

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Polish Central Bank predicts decrease in foreign workers in Poland by 2022

The number of foreigners working in Poland will decrease in 2020-2022 to around 1 million from 1.15 million a year ago, according to estimates by the National Bank of Poland…

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EU agency calls on European institutions to stop labour exploitation and protect workers from COVID-19

In Europe, thousands of exploited workers are forced to work endless hours with no or little pay and without adequate safety equipment. Many of those exploited workers are migrants. Their…

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ILO warns jobs figures worse than feared

The pandemic has taken a much heavier toll on jobs than previously feared, the UN says, warning the situation in the Americas is particularly dire. In a fresh study, the…

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New UN report offers blueprint for greener, more resilient world of work

Jobs, livelihoods and the well-being of workers, families and businesses across the globe, continue to take a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic; with micro, small and medium enterprises in particular,…

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Lockdown increasing the gender wage gap as more women lose their jobs than men

Mothers who were in paid work before lockdown are 47% more likely than fathers to have permanently lost their jobs or quit, new research in the UK suggests. The Institute…

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Malta: 30 per cent of employees aren’t working despite having a job, NSO survey finds

Almost 30 per cent of employees did not work during the last two weeks of March even though they still have a job, a study by the National Statistics Office…

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We owe it to employers

by Jesmond Saliba May is ushering in a new Spring over Europe as most countries are finally taking their small steps forward from what felt like an interminable hibernation. The…

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Millions expected to claim as UK furlough scheme goes live

A government pay scheme to keep staff on the payroll despite not working due to coronavirus has gone live. HMRC chief executive Jim Harra told the BBC's Today programme that…

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Quarter of Europe’s jobs at risk from coronavirus crisis

More than a quarter of all jobs in Europe could be impacted by the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis from McKinsey. The consultancy estimated that…

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Over the past two weeks, at least one million persons lost jobs in Europe

“To jump-start the European economy, we will have to use all levers available, at national and European level,” European Council President Charles Michel said in a statement following a videoconference…

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ILO warns nearly 25 million jobs could be lost because of coronavirus

Nearly 25 million people could become unemployed owing to the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the UN announced on Wednesday. Global unemployment could increase by 5.3 million in a…

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In Italy, working mother is told “You either accept the offer to leave, or they’ll make your life misery” after having second child

"You should accept the offer. If you go back to work they will force you die". Although using a friendly tone, worker Chiara could not see a friend in the…

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