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COVID-19 in US – What comes next as economic policy response
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to zero, and while it has other tools to stimulate the economy, a crisis like this requires fiscal as well as monetary responses. The legislation passed thus far has been important, but another round of fiscal policy will be required immediately to fully address this crisis. A robust … Continue reading
COVID-19 – How cities are helping workers and small businesses
Worker protections are a critical first step in any city-level economic stabilization plan. To prevent the spread of the virus, workers must not be forced to choose between supporting their families and following proper safety and health protocols; thus, new laws are needed. On Tuesday, the Washington, D.C. city council will vote on emergency legislation … Continue reading
Youth Employment Programs – A guide to an integrated approach
This guide aims to provide general guidance to project managers and project teams on the design and implementation of integrated, cross-sectoral youth employment programs. Traditionally, youth employment programs have focused primarily on supply-side interventions—that is, those dealing with individual constraints to accessing or moving between jobs. Many of these programs have had limited labor market … Continue reading
COVID-19 and Teleworking – 5 Things to know for be effective according to ILO
Jon Messenger, the ILO’s expert on working conditions, shares his top five tips for effective teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story @ COVID-19: 5 Things to know for effective teleworking Related Post Coronavirus – What should the government be doing? What sorts of policies should we prioritize? POSTED BY … Continue reading
Health, Retirement Benefits and Pay in US – More employees willing to sacrifice pay
With their desire for greater security rising, a growing number of U.S. employees are willing to sacrifice additional pay in exchange for more generous retirement and health care benefits, according to the Global Benefits Attitudes Survey by Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The survey also found half … Continue reading
Economic Discrimination of Canadian Aboriginals – Research finds no evidence after controlling for their skill level and standard socio-demographic characteristics
The developing success of Indigenous populations in the Canadian labor market and their closer integration with the society has recently received increased attention from the government. In 2017 the Prime Minister of Canada announced the dissolution of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and the creation of two new departments: Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern … Continue reading
Careers education and guidance (CEG) – How parental behaviours constructively support their children
Careers education and guidance (CEG) can play a key role, not only in supporting young people in their career progression directly while in education and training, but also in engaging parents (including carers and guardians) through various means so that they can better support the career development of their children. The aim of this research … Continue reading
Employment Gap and NEET in the West Midlands – twice as many young people are NEET in Sandwell as Warwickshire
The Youth Jobs Gap research series uses previously unseen Longitudinal Education Outcomes data to present new insights into disadvantaged young people’s transition from compulsory education into employment. The first three national reports looked at NEET rates, higher education, and apprenticeships respectively. These national reports have also looked at differences between regions – but differences within … Continue reading
Industrial Production in US, rose 0.6 percent rose 0.6 percent after falling 0.5 percent in January and unchanged from a year earlier
Industrial production rose 0.6 percent in February after falling 0.5 percent in January. Manufacturing output edged up 0.1 percent in February; excluding a large gain for motor vehicles and parts and a large drop for civilian aircraft, factory output was unchanged. The index for mining declined 1.5 percent, but the index for utilities jumped 7.1 percent, as temperatures returned to … Continue reading
Job Search in US – Over half of younger americans now consider sustainability
Guess post by Lucy Wyndham – Around 64 percent of younger jobseekers are adding another criterion to their job searches: sustainability. The days where Americans worried about being qualified for jobs are long gone. Research has shown that companies that actively practice sustainability are more sought-after in the job market. In 2018, a LinkedIn survey showed that … Continue reading
Coronavirus au Québec – Un Programme d’aide temporaire aux travailleurs dans le cadre de la pandémie
Pour contrer la propagation de la COVID-19 et encourager l’isolement des travailleurs, le premier ministre du Québec, M. François Legault, et le ministre du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale et ministre responsable de la région de la Mauricie, M. Jean Boulet, annoncent la mise en place du Programme d’aide temporaire aux travailleurs (PATT COVID-19). Ce programme … Continue reading
Le Coronavirus au Québec – Ce que dit la Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)
Volet Santé et sécurité du travail 1. Un employé peut-il refuser de travailler s’il pense qu’il peut être contaminé par le COVID-19? 2. Un employeur doit-il prendre des mesures particulières pour protéger la santé de ses travailleurs? 3. Quels sont les recours pour les employés dont le travail représenterait un danger pour leur santé? 4. … Continue reading
Coronavirus au Québec – Serai-je payé si mon employeur m’oblige à rester à la maison par mesure préventive alors que je ne suis pas malade?
Toute décision relative au salaire est à la discrétion de l’employeur. Un travailleur en isolement à la maison et ayant la capacité et la possibilité de faire du télétravail pourra conserver son salaire. Pour les employés qui n’ont pas cette possibilité de télétravail, il faut valider avec l’employeur la politique qui s’applique pendant la période … Continue reading
COVID-19 in Canada – EI reforms needed to protect more workers
A briefing note released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) recommends critical changes to the federal employment insurance (EI) program that could be rapidly deployed in order support more vulnerable workers amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. The new analysis looks at which workers are least likely to have access to paid leave … Continue reading
ILO’s Report on World Employment and Social Outlook – Over 630 million workers worldwide still live in extreme or moderate poverty
The enormous challenges in the world of work – including persistent inequalities and exclusion – make it more vital than ever to establish a clear picture of global employment and social trends. This requires critical reflection on the adequacy of our methods and concepts, with innovations where needed, to address today’s policy challenges. We need … Continue reading
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