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The skills employers value most in the AI era may surprise you

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World News

‘We can’t afford it’: EU workers leave Germany despite labour shortage

Despite high immigration, Germany struggles to retain many EU migrants beyond their first few years in the country, even as they play a key role in the labour market. A new study examines why many ultimately choose to move on.

Business

Which UK jobs have been growing the most since the pandemic?

Job postings by profession are changing, reflecting shifts in labour demand in the UK. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what employers are looking for.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries are moving the most jobs abroad?

Moving jobs abroad saves money but also means losing tens of thousands of domestic positions. Which countries have the highest imbalance?

Business

What is so unusual about UK job postings since the pandemic?

January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe.

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Economy

Remote and hybrid work can boost employment, says UK parliament report

Parents, carers, and people with disabilities stand to benefit most from more flexible work options, according to a new UK parliament report, as unemployment is rising in the UK.

Economy

Youth politics could help nations confront the economic hit of ageing

AI adoption alone is insufficient to offset the economic hit of ageing populations, says a new EBRD report.

Business

In-demand skills at work: How to survive the job market overhaul

Fewer than half of employers see AI and big data handling as a core skill today, but that's soon about to change — according to the Future of Jobs Report.

Economy

Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

Economy

Migration tide turns as rich countries see slowdown and shifting flows

OECD nations saw a sharp drop in work-related migration after several years of rapid growth as rich nations scrambled to fill labour shortages.

Business

Company birth and death rates across Europe: Where are firms thriving?

Running a business is an occupation full of risks and rewards, and some European countries are riskier than others for entrepreneurs.

Economy

Here's why the US shutdown may prove more painful than past crises

Government shutdowns aren't uncommon in the US, but this one could be more damaging that prior crises. President Trump is threatening permanent job cuts at a time when the labour market is already weak.

Economy

Which countries in Europe face the greatest labour market slack?

The definition of unemployment is restrictive, excluding many people who are not in work. Labour market slack, by capturing additional groups of people without jobs, provides a more comprehensive picture than unemployment alone.

Economy

Bank of England holds key rate at 4% with inflation above target

The decision comes as no surprise as inflation in the UK remains stubbornly high, almost double the central bank's 2% target.

Markets

Wall Street takes a blow after disappointing US jobs data

Wall Street reached new records, but the euphoria ran out as a disappointing US jobs report was released, fuelling expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut key interest rates at its next meeting in September.

Economy

Boost for Trump as US growth revised higher in Q2

The US economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn caused by fallout from President Donald Trump's trade wars.

Business

What will be the benefits of Uzbekistan's new labour strategy?

The country is now focusing on equipping workers with the right skills, rather than simply creating jobs. New training centres, digital tools, and vocational vouchers aim to boost employment, cut poverty, and close the skills gap in a changing economy.