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Europe – Hierarchies ‘stifle innovation at work’ and Chinese better at fostering ideas from junior staff, claims report
Workplaces in Europe are failing to make the most of innovative ideas from junior members of staff because of an ingrained hierarchical approach, a study has claimed. Only 8 per cent of European respondents to the KPMG Tech Innovation Survey said that their organization was good at ‘spotting and nurturing innovation from the bottom up’. … Continue reading
Unknown number of layoffs hit several studios in Seattle area
WB Games Seattle, which is composed of Monolith Productions, Snowblind Studios and Surreal Software have been hit with an unknown number of layoffs today. A source close to the studio confirmed to Joystiq that the Seattle team has been affected. Nothing concrete has been announced as of yet, though earlier layoffs saw around 60 people … Continue reading
Deutsche Bank – 1,900 jobs cut
Deutsche Bank said Tuesday it plans to cut about 1,900 jobs, most of them outside Germany, as its earnings fell 46 per cent in the second quarter as the European debt crisis hurt its investment banking and trading activities. The bank, which employs nearly 101,000 people, said about 1,500 of the job cuts will be … Continue reading
Scotland – 350 new jobs created for Shetland oil platform
THE Prime Minister has promised to support manufacturing as he congratulated a Fife firm which is taking on 350 workers after winning two massive contracts. David Cameron visited Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) just after bosses there announced new contracts worth £140 million involving the design, procurement and construction of major components for a new oil platform. … Continue reading
Voters Want Plans for U.S. Jobs
Americans see Jobs as Top Priority for US Next President according to Gallup’s Survey. Voters Want Plans for U.S. Jobs Bloomberg says. Tarsha Darden, a 34-year-old family doctor who lives in Virginia Beach, volunteered for President Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign. Now she doesn’t even know whether she’ll vote for him. “Normally I’m not a political person but I … Continue reading
US Next President – Americans see Jobs as Top Priority
Creating good jobs, is the top priority for the Next President according to Gallup’s Survey. via Americans Want Next President to Prioritize Jobs, Corruption. Related articles President Obama on the Economy vs Golf US – A Very Bad Recovery – Worse Ever ? Obama Jobs Council – A Lot of Outsourcers US – 83% Negatively … Continue reading
GM – Investment in Oshawa facility would bring in 400 new workers
GM Canada is investing $850 million in research and development at its complex east of Toronto, an announcement hailed by the prime minister as proof of the automaker’s commitment to Canada, as it makes good on its bailout commitments, but regarded cautiously by auto workers. The investment Tuesday came on the same day a rival … Continue reading
Southwestern Ontario – Toyota – 400 new jobs
Toyota continues to add jobs and production to its Canadian plants, making it the country’s fastest growing automotive manufacturer. Toyota announced Tuesday it will start making Canada’s first hybrid electric vehicle in 2014 and add 400 jobs. The move vaults the company to the upper echelon of automotive employers in Canada, and unlike the Detroit … Continue reading
UK – Intercity/Agility Trains – More than 900 jobs wouldl be created and thousands more secured
More than 900 jobs will be created and thousands more secured after Transport Secretary Justine Greening approved a £4.5bn contract to supply Britain with the next generation of intercity trains. In a major boost to the UK’s manufacturing industry, 596 railway carriages will be built at a brand new train factory in the north east … Continue reading
Chrysler would create 250 jobs at Detroit plant
Chrysler told employees Monday at its Mack Avenue complex that it is planning to invest $198 million at the site on Detroit’s east side to build its Pentastar V6 engine. The investment would create 250 jobs. Last week, Chrysler said it would end production at the Mack Avenue II engine plant in September. About 200 … Continue reading
North Carolina – NetApp To Hire 460 Workers
Governor Bev Perdue announced this week that thanks in part to state and local incentives that high tech firm NetApp will hire around 460 workers in the area over the next several years. According to a statement from the governor’s office, the company plans to create 460 new jobs over four years and invest more … Continue reading
President Obama – We tried that and it didn’t work: Hum…
Speaking to supporters in Oakland, CA, President Obama declared that his economic policies are already proven successes. “We tried that and it didn’t work,” Obama said of Mitt Romney’s proposed tax cuts and spending cuts, which he dismissed as a Bush-style “top down” economic policy. “Just like we’ve tried their plan, we tried our plan … Continue reading
Job Gap – Employment Policy – It is the right time
Faced with a jobs crisis, policymakers the world over are digging deep into their policy toolkits to generate more employment. A recent study by the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department argues that reforms of tax and expenditure policies offer great promise in helping countries confront the jobs crisis, including in the short term. The study argues … Continue reading
Fired for THIS. Would you hire them ?
We’ve all done stupid things in our lifetime, no doubt about that. However, there comes a time when ‘just having a little fun’ can cross the line, and even get you fired. Both of these former employees learned this lesson the hard way. Here are two really stupid ways to get yourself fired. Reason #1: … Continue reading
Saudi women – More job opportunities
The Labor Ministry has issued four directives to increase job opportunities for Saudi women and to regulate women’s work in accordance with Shariah rules. New opportunities are available in sales, accounting, family areas of recreation centers and restaurant kitchens. Deputy Labor Minister Fahd Al-Takheefi said: “The new directives are not mandatory and employers have the … Continue reading
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