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Job losses concentrated among young Canadians in September
Job losses concentrated among young Canadians in September The Bottom Line: Canada’s labour market lost 68,000 jobs in…
#Canada #economy #Jobs #labourmarket
https://www.europesays.com/canada/243453/
https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/22758/ State unemployment holds at 3.3% for August | News #ContinuedUnemploymentClaims #Economy #EmploymentStatistics #HarrisonCounty #Indiana #JobPostings #LabourForce #LabourForceParticipation #LabourMarket #RegionalEconomy #UnemploymentRate
https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/16787/ BNM: Household financial position remains resilient amid West Asia risks #BankNegaraMalaysia #BNM #ConsumerEconomy #Economy #household #LabourMarket #WestAsia
https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/14923/ Wages losing the race against food prices #CostOfLiving #Covid19Pandemic #FoodPrices #Inflation #Inflation&Prices #LabourMarket #Malaysia #Prices #productivity #PurchasingPower #StructuralReforms #WageGrowth
https://www.europesays.com/people/252566/ JD Vance Calls H-1B Programme ‘Completely Broken’, Backs Abolition #ForeignWorkers #H1bVisa #JamesDavidVance #JDVance #LabourMarket #SkilledTalent #TechnologySector #USImmigration #VisaRestrictions
🇧🇪 AI reshapes Big Four hiring as Belgian consultants recruit fewer graduates
Belgium’s four largest audit and consulting firms are reducing entry-level hiring as economic uncertainty and AI reshape their workforce needs.
#EU #Belgium #AI #Consulting #LabourMarket #GraduateJobs #BigFour #DeTijd
https://www.europesays.com/videos/101373/ How successful is Europe at closing the gender gap between men and women? #education #Euronews #EuropeanUnion #GenderEquality #LabourMarket
🇫🇷 French study estimates €107bn GDP upside from matching German full-time work hours
A Fondapol study models what would happen if full-time employees in France worked the same annual hours as their German counterparts — 1,790 hours versus 1,673 currently.
#EU #France #Fondapol #Economy #GDP #LabourMarket #PublicFinance #Productivity
🇵🇱 Poland’s prison service to hire 1,100 staff — with housing support and up to 39 days’ leave
Poland’s Prison Service plans to recruit at least 1,100 people in 2026.
🇦🇹 Austria to cut taxes for people who keep working after retirement age
From 2027, Austria will introduce an “active pension” incentive for people who continue working after reaching retirement age.
Farmers cut deal with government over backpacker visa delays
By Angus Verley and Justine Longmore
The National Farmers Federation and the federal government have reached a short-term agreement to fast-track urgent visa requests for backpacker workers.
#MigrationPolicy #Immigration #RuralandRemoteCommunities #Farmers #LabourMarket #AngusVerley #JustineLongmore
https://www.europesays.com/dk/172594/ Finland sees employment rise after weak period #August2026 #EmploymentRate #Finland #FinlandEmployment #helsinki #JobsFinland #LabourMarket #StatisticsFinland #UnemploymentFinland #YouthUnemployment
RBA governor warns people may need to lose their jobs to get inflation down
Speaking at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) event in Sydney, the RBA governor …
#NewsBeep #News #Economy #ABCNews #abcnewsaustralia #AU #Australia #Business #businessnews #ceda #EconomicNews #Finance #financenews #inflation #interestrates #jobmarkets #Jobs #labourmarket #MicheleBullock #MiddleEastconflict #money #Oilprices #RBA #thebusiness #unemplyment #wages
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/901505/
Switzerland’s registered unemployment rate has edged higher while the labour market remains relatively stable. Our latest analysis outlines the drivers behind the uptick and implications for employers, HR leaders, and policymakers. Read the full article: https://wix.to/JVtic8y
Singapore’s labour market expands in 2Q 2026, driven by non-resident employment
SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, with total employment…
#NewsBeep #News #Economy #Business #CA #Canada #Expand #labourmarket #mom #SecondQuarter #singapore
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/904228/
🇪🇺 Over 3 million unemployed EU citizens secure jobs in Q2 2026
3.1 million unemployed people aged 15 to 74 in the EU moved into employment between the first and second quarters of 2026, while 7 million remained unemployed, according to Eurostat data.
https://www.europesays.com/3261316/ Is Jakarta Overpopulated, or Just Over-Concentrated? #AsiaPacific #CommunityLife #commuting #EconomicGeography #EconomicInequality #HousingAffordability #HumanRights #Indonesia #InternalMigration #Jabodetabek #Jakarta #LabourMarket #migrant #MigrantNews #MigrantTimes #migration #News #nusantara #PublicTransport #RegionalDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #urbanisation
2 CIBC: The statement points to a solidly expanding #economy, with resilient #domesticspending, and reiterated strong #productivity growth, robust #capitalinvestment and stable #labourmarket.
#Fed #FOMC
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1205914/ France recruits for its defence industry – 100,000 workers needed — TodayPress.tv #000WorkersNeeded #100 #AyselMatlab #DefenceIndustry #employment #EU #Europe #France #JeanPierreFarandou #LabourMarket
Guaranteeing social rights for workers everywhere in the EU
The European Commission has adopted the fair mobility package that will guarantee social rights for workers, regardless of where they choose to…
#Europe #EU #equaltreatment #EuropeanUnion #labourmarket #ProfessionalQualifications #socialrights
https://www.europesays.com/europe/138931/
🇲🇹 Malta among EU countries with lowest reported levels of work-related stress, depression or anxiety
The figures contrast with countries commonly associated with strong work-life balance
https://www.europesays.com/videos/94051/ Von der Leyen will deliver an ‘inspirational message’ in annual speech, EU vice-president says #Euronews #LabourMarket #mobility #SocialMedia
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1205518/ Hold interest rates despite inflation risk, Shadow MPC tells Bank of England #BankOfEngland #BondYields #Britain #Business #CityAmShadowMpc #economics #England #GDP #GiltYields #GreatBritain #Inflation #InterestRates #LabourMarket #News #UK #UKEconomy #UKGovernment #UkInterestRates #UnitedKingdom #WageGrowth
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1205233/ Signs Northern Ireland’s labour market is cooling after record breaking July – The Irish News #employment #HMRC #LabourForceSurvey #LabourMarket #NorthernIreland #redundancy #UK #unemployment #UnitedKingdom
Canada’s economy gains ground despite trade and energy headwinds
We remain cautiously optimistic the Canadian economy will improve on a per-person basis despite re-escalated trade risks and…
#Canada #britishcolumbia #GDP #labourmarket #Macro #Oilprice #ontario #population #QuarterlyOutlook #quebec #Tariffs
https://www.europesays.com/canada/209012/
China’s demographics: How to stop the charging rhino, and what it means for Europe
Beijing is ill-equipped to manage the shift from chasing growth to sustaining ageing citizenry. In the global race…
#Europe #EU #China #EuropeanCareStrategy #EuropeanUnion #fertility #Immigration #labourmarket #Mortality #populationdecline #socialsecurity #Welfare
https://www.europesays.com/europe/137829/
🇫🇷 Patrick Martin (Medef): 'Youth is a priority and matter of general interest'
As youth unemployment reached 22% this summer, the Medef Hérault Montpellier held its local Rencontres des entreprises de France (REF) with a focus on youth, aiming to challenge misconceptions and explore workable solutions.
🇨🇿 Labour market faces demographic shift, nearly half a million people will be missing
The Czech labour market is expected to face a significant demographic shift, according to calculations by the consulting group Moore CR.
🇨🇾 More adults in Cyprus return to training as labour market demands new skills
The share of adults in Cyprus participating in education and training rose to 12 per cent in 2025, up from 7.5 per cent in 2015, according to figures published by Eurostat, highlighting a growing role for lifelong learning in the country’s labour market.
1.72 Million People Employed in Croatia in Second Quarter of 2026
1.72 million people were registered as being lawfully employed across Croatia during the second quarter of 2026.
In the Second Quarter, 21,000 More Employees Than Last Year
Croatia saw an increase of 21,000 employees in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, indicating growth in the labor market and potential economic expansion.
#EU #Croatia #LabourMarket #Economy #Business
https://www.poslovni.hr/hrvatska/u-drugom-kvartalu-21-tisuca-zaposlenih-vise-nego-lani-4554028
Young Italians are working abroad, but 83% are ready to return to Italy under certain conditions
A report highlights that while many young Italians are working abroad, a majority are willing to return to Italy if certain conditions are met, indicating potential opportunities for economic and labor market policy.
How the Swedish Employment Agency's AI Profiles You
The Swedish Employment Agency is using AI to profile job seekers, raising questions about data privacy and the impact on the labor market.
Canada’s jobs market held onto earlier improvement in August
The Bottom Line: Canada’s labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, partially reversing the 181,000 gain between May…
#Canada #economy #Jobs #labourmarket
https://www.europesays.com/canada/196109/
1 CIBC: The #Canadian #labourmarket cooled down in Aug, giving back more than half of the #jobs gained during the extremely hot July. The -42K job print was well below market expectations for a 15K gain, although due to a decline in participation the #unemploymentrate held steady at 6.4% 🧵
#cdnecon
1 CIBC: The #Canadian #labourmarket cooled down in Aug, giving back more than half of the #jobs gained during the extremely hot July. The -42K job print was well below market expectations for a 15K gain, although due to a decline in participation the #unemploymentrate held steady at 6.4% 🧵
#cdnecon
Average Gross Salary in Latvia Reaches 1,886 Euros
The average gross salary in Latvia has reached 1,886 euros, reflecting ongoing economic developments and labor market trends in the country.
#EU #Latvia #Economy #LabourMarket #Finance
https://db.lv/zinas/videja-bruto-darba-alga-latvija-1886-eiro
https://www.europesays.com/dk/157726/ Fewer foreign-language residents in Finland rely on welfare benefits #Finland #ForeignLanguagePopulation #helsinki #HousingAllowance #Kela #LabourMarket #SocialAssistance #SocialSecurity #UnemploymentBenefits #Welfare
Finland still has Europe’s worst unemployment.
Finland, Spain and Sweden continue to have the highest unemployment rates in the EU.
In July, Finland’s unemployment rate stood at 10.5 percent, ahead of Spain’s 10 and Sweden’s 8.6 percent, according to EU number cruncher Eurostat, which released the bloc’s latest jobless figures on Tuesday.
#Finland #Unemployment #Economy #Spain #Sweden #EU #LabourMarket #Jobs
https://www.europesays.com/ie/666274/ BOT warns rising Section 75 business suspensions put Thai workers at risk #BankOfThailand #BreakingNews #Business #BusinessDisruptions #Economy #Éire #employment #IE #Ireland #LabourMarket #LabourProtectionAct #Workforce
Britain can’t train its way out of the NEETs crisis
Share this article This morning the Guardian reported ‘Number of young people in UK not in work or…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #apprenticeships #economicgrowth #economicinactivity #ifs #incapacitybenefits #JobsGuarantee #labourmarket #NEETs #ONS #ResolutionFoundation #UniversalCredit #vacancies #welfarereform #youthunemployment
https://www.europesays.com/britain/112808/
https://www.europesays.com/britain/112808/ Britain can’t train its way out of the NEETs crisis #apprenticeships #Britain #EconomicGrowth #EconomicInactivity #ifs #IncapacityBenefits #JobsGuarantee #LabourMarket #NEETs #ONS #ResolutionFoundation #UniversalCredit #vacancies #WelfareReform #YouthUnemployment
New Job Opportunities: Defense Industry Companies Are Particularly Seeking Workers
While the automotive industry and machinery sector are cutting jobs, defense companies are actively seeking new employees, with strong demand for positions in locations such as Unterlüß and Kassel.
Fair Work warning as court action looms over berry pickers' pay
By Caitlan Charles
The Fair Work Ombudsman takes court action against a labour-hire company for allegedly underpaying berry pickers on the Coffs Coast.
Industry condemns labour hire company that misled inspectors on farm
By Jennifer Nichols
The Queensland Strawberry Growers Association president condemns the operators of a former labour hire provider for deliberately falsifying documents and breaching workplace laws.
#Agriculture #Economy #AgriculturalWorkers #HorticultureIndustry #FruitGrowing #LabourMarket #Courts #JenniferNichols
How has time spent alone changed by age over the last decade, and what does it mean for wellbeing?
Parth Pandya explores this question in a new #ResolutionFoundation spotlight, in collaborative work with the #ESRC Centre for Population Change and Connecting Generations: https://www.cpc.ac.uk/news/latest_news/?story_id=816
#YoungAdults #Loneliness #SocialChange #Demography #Population #SocialScience #Generations #Ageing #WFH #Society #PopulationChange #WorkingFromHome #PublicPolicy #LabourMarket #Wellbeing #TimeUse
China’s great jobs squeeze
https://archive.ph/xSAZ5#selection-1455.0-1459.121
> As construction slumps and manufacturing automates, 53mn Chinese now work for low wages in food delivery and ride-hailing
Risks for New Job Entrants: The Labor Market is Becoming Increasingly Unfavorable
Job prospects for young people after school or university are deteriorating, partly due to the impact of artificial intelligence.
Anti Slavery Commissioner reports labour hire firms placed berry pickers in ''illegal brothel"
By Charles Rushforth
The
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/modern-slavery-berry-industry/107008148
#LabourMarket #Immigration #RegionalCommunities #Government #CharlesRushforth
Seven Professions That Will Survive the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The article discusses which professions are likely to remain relevant despite advancements in artificial intelligence, focusing on roles that require human judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
#EU #Latvia #LabourMarket #Technology #Innovation
https://db.lv/zinas/septinas-profesijas-kas-iztures-maksliga-intelekta-laikmetu
Lufthansa Reports Profit Decline Due to High Fuel Costs and Strikes
Lufthansa's profits have declined significantly in the second quarter, primarily due to rising fuel costs and ongoing strikes, with the airline now expecting a full-year profit decline.
My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants
#Canada #Politics #Immigration #Immigrants #Education #ForeignCredentials #SkilledWorkers #LabourMarket #Skills #Employment #Universities #Workforce
https://the-14.com/my-grandfather-kept-his-rejected-degree-for-50-years-decades-later-canada-still-deskills-immigrants/
Ukrainian Refugees in the Labor Market: Why Fewer Ukrainians Are Working in Germany Than in Other Countries
A study reveals that Ukrainian refugees in Germany are predominantly employed in low-paying jobs, if employed at all, highlighting challenges in labor market integration compared to other countries.
New post: Multiple job holding in Switzerland has climbed to historic highs. This trend is being driven by persistent gender gaps and evolving work-life balance needs — with important implications for HR leaders and policymakers. Dive into the analysis and takeaways: https://wix.to/vbZQFMI
#HR
#Switzerland
#LabourMarket
#GenderEquality
#WorkLifeBalance
1 CIBC: The #Canadian #labourmarket continued to add #jobs in June, putting the weakness seen over the first four months of the year further into the rearview mirror. The 18K reading was slightly above expectations (consensus 10K) and, … 🧵
#cdnecon #LFS #jobsdata #unemployment
Hungarian manufacturing remains a large EU industrial employment base
Eurostat-linked current data show Hungarian manufacturing employment at about 848,630 in March 2026, underlining the scale of the country’s industrial workforce even as factories face skills pressure.
#EU #Hungary #Manufacturing #LabourMarket #Industry #Automotive
https://tradingeconomics.com/hungary/employment-manufacturing-eurostat-data.html
Retired but Still Working: Where in Europe Is Financial Necessity the Biggest Reason?
A report highlights the prevalence of older workers continuing employment in Europe, driven primarily by financial necessity, shedding light on labor market trends and economic pressures across the region.
Keynes Predicted 15-Hour Workweeks. Reality: 43 Hours
A massive 160-country study by Amory Gethin and Emmanuel Saez finds no evidence that longer working hours mean higher prosperity. 59% of adults 15+ work 43 hours/week, men do two-thirds of world work hours vs women’s one-third, and policy decisions on education, retirement, labor law drive work patterns more than income or market forces.
Read Full- https://economicsperspective.com/explained/IMF-WorkandWealth-KeynesPredicted/
