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EU law on platform workers gets new chance to survive

Member states have given a new chance to the Platform Workers Directive, whose survival hangs by a thread.

Economy

Employment surge as Spain sees 780,000 new jobs created in past year

The latest economic data from Spain's government agency, the Instituto Nacional de Estadística, shows employment in the country has improved.

Tech News

What’s behind the latest wave of tech worker layoffs?

Multiple tech companies have announced layoffs this month, prompting worker outrage and frustration, but should tech expect the same number of cuts as last year?

Economy

These are the fastest-growing jobs in Europe in 2024

AI, sustainability, and cybersecurity are on the rise, LinkedIn said in its latest report about job market prospects for 2024.

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Business

SAP plans to 'transform' 8,000 jobs due to AI-driven business

One of Europe’s biggest tech companies is restructuring 8,000 jobs in an effort to shift their focus to AI.

Economy

Northern Ireland: Biggest walkout in years over political deadlock

Tens of thousands of public sector workers walked off the job across Northern Ireland on Thursday to protest the political deadlock that has left them without pay increases, and the region without a functioning government since 2022.

Work

AI to impact 40% of jobs around the world, IMF chief says

Kristalina Georgieva said now is the time to act to create a set of policies ensuring the impact of AI is beneficial not detrimental to humanity.

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What impact could the EU's AI Act have on jobs?

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Here's what we know about how the EU's planned AI Act could influence jobs as well as what companies are hiring.

Economy

Ireland sees slight increase in unemployment figures

The rate of unemployment in Ireland varies depending on the demographic.

Economy

US economy adds another 216,000 jobs in December 2023

The US economy saw the most job increases in the government, healthcare and leisure and hospitality sectors

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Is the era of double jobbing coming to an end?

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"Polyworking" - the practice of holding down multiple full-time jobs - has become a permanent lifestyle for many. But there can be a lot of drawbacks.

Spotlight

Global Labor Market Conference sees industry leaders discuss trends

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Developments in labour laws, standards, and policies were all on the table at the first Global Labor Market Conference in Saudi Arabia.

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How to get out ahead of the job-hunting competition this January

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January is the best time to look for a new job as budgets open up. You'll be up against stiff competition for roles so here are our top tips to get ahead.

Economy

US jobless claims shows resilience for the world's biggest economy

Latest US jobless claims and GDP data shows world's largest economy is still expanding.

Economy

Dutch unemployement rate declined further in November

The latest figures suggest that employment is on the rise in the Netherlands even though the country battles with recession.

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Not hearing from recruiters? You might want to try a skills-based CV

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A traditional CV might not be cutting the mustard when it comes to applying for jobs and hearing back from recruiters. Have you tried a skills-based one?

Real Economy

What will AI mean for the future of Europe's businesses and workers?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, we’re asking what AI means for the world of work. Might it make those tricky tedious tasks easier, or is it actually coming for your job? And if you’re not in the firing line just yet, could you be working next to a bot sometime soon?

Economy

UK wage growth slows and job vacancies fall ahead of BoE rate decision

Ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision on Thursday, new data shows the economy is cooling.

Green News

There are more green jobs than people with the skills to do them

We spoke to LinkedIn co-founder Allen Blue on the sidelines of COP28 to find out how to prepare the world’s workforce for a green future.

Economy

How Europeans paying more could change an entire industry

Euronews Business' survey sheds light on how Europeans feel after an EU official said citizens would be willing to pay more to improve gig workers' conditions.