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Canada / 84 per cent believe experience weighs harder than education
More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) Canadians believe experience weighs harder than education in finding a suitable job, found a recent survey Continue reading
UK / 13.5 million job vacancies, but only 7 million school and college leavers
During the next decade, there will be 13.5 million job vacancies in the UK, but only 7 million school and college leavers – leaving a gap that immigration cannot plug Continue reading
UK / 75% of Part-timer unable to progress within their firm research finds
Research shows that more than 75% of workers who opt for shorter working hours are unable to progress within their firm Continue reading
US / 21 percent of young veterans are jobless
“The nation’s youngest veterans, ages 20-24, are experiencing one of the highest unemployment rates at 21 percent,” a research says Continue reading
Europe vs US / On vacations, dead last
the United States ranks dead last among advanced countries in one category: vacations Continue reading
Singapore / 45% of professionals work one to three hours a day during their summer holidays
According to Regus, 45% of professionals in Singapore reported that they would work one to three hours a day during their summer holidays Continue reading
US Technology Workers / Mainly young and male
US – It’s well known that technology is a young man’s game. Still, it is surprising to see just how young Continue reading
US / Building trades need training programs, not more immigrants writes William P. Hite
To meet future demand, we need to strengthen our training programs that prepare American workers for the jobs of tomorrow writes William P. Hite Continue reading
Construction Workers / Painkillers essential part of many
Half of construction workers over 35 take pain-killing medicine in order to get through the workday Continue reading
Hungary / Panasonic closes plant, 550 jobs cut
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic said Friday it will close its only European solar cell plant in Hungary, resulting in the loss of 550 jobs. The assembly factory will end production in September before its official closure in March, a Panasonic spokeswoman in Tokyo said. But the firm will maintain its overall global solar cell production … Continue reading
Canada / Employment was virtually unchanged after the biggest gain in a decade last month
Canada – In June, employment was virtually unchanged and the unemployment rate remained at 7.1% Continue reading
US / Employment increased by 195,000 in June as unemployment rate remained at 7.6 percent
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 195,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.6 percent Continue reading
US / The net gain in employment over the last 13 years has gone to immigrants says CIS
All of the net gain in employment in the United States over the last 13 years has gone to immigrants (legal and illegal) Continue reading
UK / Securing a job after leaving university depend heavily on where they choose to study
UK – Students at Robert Gordon, Glasgow Caledonian and Derby universities outperformed Oxford and Cambridge graduates when it came to securing jobs or places on postgrad courses last year Continue reading
Bank of Cyprus aims at reducing the workforce by 1,200 to 1,500 people
Bank of Cyprus aims at reducing the workforce by 1,200 to 1,500 people Continue reading
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