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Europe Decoded

Refugee rocket scientist takes job hunt to London's streets

A double-space engineering graduate and refugee known only as Mohammed is taking a unique approach to searching for a job after university

Italy

Maker of Nutella, Ferrero Rocher in search of tasters

The popular Italian confectionary company says no prior experience is necessary for the role.

Business

Trumps imported car tariffs are under fire

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering tariffs of up to 25% on imported cars and parts. A report by the Peterson Institute for International Economics estimates tariffs would kill around 200,000 U.S. jobs over a one-to-three-year period

Europe News

Training migrants for European jobs

That's the aim of a new pilot project by the International Organisation of Migration called Skills2work. Its hoped it'll bridge the gap between the working population and aging community within the EU

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United Kingdom

Tata and Thyssenkrupp join forces to shake up Europe's steel industry

Germany's Thyssenkrupp and India's Tata Steel signed a final agreement on Saturday to establish a steel joint venture. it is the European steel industry's biggest shake-up in more than a decade.

Hungary

Hungarian young people encouraged to learn to drive

The government initiative, says once they've passed a test they will be refunded the cost of the exam from July

Real Economy

The future of work

In partnership with The European Commission

One study estimates the world of work is changing ten times faster than the first industrial revolution and with three thousand times the impact. So, what can we expect to see in coming years?

Real Economy

The Rifkin view: 'Glocalisation' is the new globalisation

In partnership with The European Commission

Third industrial revolution pundit and President of Foundation on Economic Trends (FOET), Jeremy Rifkin firmly believes technologies are never neutral and technological infrastructures through history have never been neutral. They always come at a price.

United Kingdom

Brexit dampens desirability of UK for overseas workers

A new survey has found that the UK has become less attractive to international workers while British workers’ willingness to work abroad has significantly increased.

Economy

Several thousand jobs to go at Tesla

The electric car marker's looking to reduce costs and become profitable without endangering the critical production ramp-up for its Model 3 sedan

World

Inspire Africa: Solutions borne out of hardship and challenges

Inspire Africa brings you stories from Uganda and Morocco, where challenges and solutions have been transformed into enterprises, new modes of employment and innovations.

United Kingdom

House of Fraser set to close 31 shops

It would leave the group with just 28 shops in the UK. It's after mounting pressure facing the High Street

Economy

Euro area unemployment rate lowest since 2008

Euro area unemployment rate lowest since 2008 according to the latest figures from Eurostat

United Kingdom

‘Human error’ leaves 1,500 UK doctors in limbo after job offers are pulled

A trade union has said it is “appalled” after around 1,500 junior doctors in Britain lost job offers on Friday due to an administrative error in the recruitment process.

Business Planet

Why the 'inclusive micro-franchise' could be significant for start-up businesses

Hundreds of jobs have been created by the new multi-award winning financial model, designed to help entrepeneurs get their businesses off the ground.

Real Economy

Why are Denmark's apprenticeships so effective?

WIth unemployment among young people a continuous problem across Europe, apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly important source of work and Denmark is leading the way.

Real Economy

Creating more transparent conditions for EU workers

Jobs are back in Europe but with 1 in 4 contracts now part time or on-demand, that's creating working conditions as unpredictable as the weather - so the EU wants to change the rules.

Real Economy

Reducing regional disparity in the EU: Cohesion Policy aims

It's the funding pot you may never have heard of which aims to level the EU playing field by boosting development in specific regions, in both richer and poorer countries.

Spain

Pregnant women can be included in staff cuts, EU court rules

Decision clarifies rules about job protection.

Economy

Job surge in the USA

U.S. jobs and wages make largest annual gain in more than eight and a half years.