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VW workers stage protest as managers and unions hold talks

The talks on pay and conditions at Volkswagen come amid reports of job cuts and, for the first time in its history, potential plant closures in Germany.

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The new EU Commission needs change, major trade union leader says

The European Commission risks being too centralised and not attractive to young people any more, according to Cristiano Sebastiani, the president of one of the EU's major trade unions, Renouveau & Démocratie.

Economy

Want a job? You may no longer need a degree, according to LinkedIn

Hiring patterns for businesses in the UK have changed in recent years. Increasingly, employers are happy to recruit staff who do not have a degree. Euronews Business looks at the reasons behind the change.

Economy

CareerTok: Why are young people turning to TikTok for career tips?

Euronews Business looks at why more GenZers are relying upon the social media platform TikTok for career advice, and which topics are the most popular on CareerTok.

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Business

Intel postpones construction of German chip factory for two years

US chip-maker Intel has announced plans to postpone the construction of a factory in Germany for at least two years.

Business

Working remotely? Here's why it could be a challenge for your boss

Remote working opportunities are once again on the rise in Europe in certain industries. However, employers face potential risks and challenges when offering staff the opportunity to work away from the office.

Economy

Growth in average pay in the UK eases to more than two-year low

Euronews Business looks at why growth in the UK’s average earnings, excluding bonuses, has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022, in the three months up to July.

Earth News

Report: Students are missing out on education due to climate change

Climate change isn’t just having a direct impact on education, it is also overlooked in climate finance spending.

Business

Scholz visits Meyer Werft shipyard as company struggles to stay afloat

Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, will receive government support to patch up its budget deficit.

Business

McDonald's reveals big plans to widen reach in UK and Ireland

Thousands of new jobs are expected to be created as part of the chain's biggest expansion plan in the UK in more than two decades, which will also include some 200 new restaurants in Ireland and the UK.

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This is the other downside of return to the office mandates

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Huge swathes of companies have issued return to office mandates. But could there be something more sinister at play?

Work

The UK wants to give workers the 'right to disconnect'. What is it?

The UK could become the latest country to allow workers the right to ignore emails during personal hours, but parts of Europe are already well ahead.

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The new European cities attracting digital nomads

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With Portugal making it less easy for digital nomads, these EU cities could offer an alternative for a work-life balance.

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German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp holding major restructuring talks

The firm's supervisory board will discuss the independence of its steel division in the face of fierce competition from Asia and climate demands.

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How Germany plans to plug the skills gap with 'opportunity card' visa

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Germany’s population is not only getting older, it has fewer young people to fill more junior roles.

Earth News

Girls are more anxious than boys about climate change

The study also found inadequate engagement with climate-focused careers in English schools.

Economy

More eurozone citizens find themselves jobless in June

The marginal increase in unemployment in the eurozone suggests a slow-down in the labour market after a period of growth.

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Mental health in the workplace: Wellbeing programmes aren't working

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A recent study has found that wellbeing programmes are ineffective but companies could help employees by restructuring.

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Portugal cracks down on digital nomads. Here's where to work instead

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Portuguese officials are now rowing back on some of the schemes and initiatives that lured in digital nomads in the first place.

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How to spot the signs you're disliked at work and what to do about it

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Minor annoyances seem petty but can build over time causing long-term and irreparable relationship damage.