G. Chatzitheodosios: Thousands of vacancies in technical professions and artificial intelligence
Greece is facing a serious human resources shortage in technical fields, according to G. Chatzitheodosios, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce.
Over 600 Kenyans trapped in Cambodia trafficking case
Over 600 Kenyans are seeking help from the Kenyan government to return home after falling victim to a human trafficking scheme in Cambodia.
Analysis: The End of Finland's Largest Human Trafficking Trial is Approaching
The largest human trafficking trial in Finland, involving the berry company Polarica and its executives, is nearing its conclusion with final statements being heard this week.
SZ Series: They Inspire: Drive for the Future World of Work
The article discusses Sensodrive, a company in Weßling that develops components for exoskeletons and robots aimed at easing human labor, especially in strenuous tasks and post-accidents.
The public officials' union criticizes Ulsan City for manpower shortages of 136 employees in local government due to personnel transfers
The public officials' union in Ulsan claims that recent personnel transfers by Ulsan City have resulted in significant manpower shortages in local government, affecting 136 positions.
Reading the Economy from the Faces of Small Business Owners
The article features Lee Jin-wook, a management consultant who has transitioned from human resources and labor management to providing consultations for small businesses in South Korea, highlighting the struggles they face amid economic challenges.
After Torture, Sent to Dig Trenches for the Russian Army. Olena Jahupova Talks About What Is Happening in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
Olena Jahupova describes her harrowing experience of torture and forced labor under Russian occupation in Ukraine.
How Nigerian women are lured into prostitution in Ghana — Community women’s leader, Ani
Franca Ani discusses the troubling plight of Nigerian women and girls who are drawn into prostitution and cheap labor in Ghana.
N.S. foreign worker ‘coerced’ and ‘threatened,’ Ontario man facing human trafficking charge
An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.
It's not discourse: it's design of power
The article discusses how international political statements often signal underlying structural changes in power dynamics that affect supply chains, labor markets, investment logic, and human mobility.
Pope León XIV received the leadership of Opus Dei and discussed the legal case it faces in Argentina
Pope León XIV met with the leadership of Opus Dei to discuss a legal case regarding allegations of human trafficking related to unpaid labor claims.
Who Keeps the Surplus in the Era of AI? A Ricardian Reading of the Technological Shock
The article discusses the shifting economic dynamics in the age of artificial intelligence and automation, emphasizing how human labor is increasingly becoming less central to production processes.
Five teenagers rescued from labor exploitation in scrap and tortilla factories in Quintana Roo
Five adolescents were found in two businesses in Quintana Roo, Mexico, allegedly victims of labor trafficking and exploitation.
Labor Conditions
Ecuador ranks as the third worst country in the world for workers, according to the 2023 Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation, highlighting severe labor issues such as forced long hours without breaks.
Teenagers kidnapped by a drug network: up to eighteen years in prison
A Marseille court sentenced members of a drug network to prison for torturing two teenagers who were forced into labor.
In the countryside, in the city, and at home: more than 200 reports of analogous to slavery labor registered in 2 years in the interior of SP
Over 200 reports of labor analogous to slavery have been filed in the interior of São Paulo over two years, primarily from regions like Presidente Prudente and Sorocaba.
If you watch a South Korean series, a brutal punishment awaits you. Kim's regime executes even children
North Korea's regime is reportedly executing children for watching South Korean series, including the popular show Squid Game, with severe penalties like execution or imprisonment in labor camps for those caught consuming 'illegal' media.
Child Exploitation in Río Negro: A Teenager Found Working Since the Age of 12 for 10,000 Pesos Weekly
Authorities in Argentina have discovered a teenage worker who has been employed since 12 years old under dire conditions, highlighting a wider issue of child labor and human trafficking in the region.
In North Korea, the dramatic fate reserved for those who watch South Korean series
In North Korea, severe penalties such as forced labor and even execution are imposed on individuals caught watching South Korean television series and films, according to an Amnesty International report.
Amnesty: North Korea executes people for watching South Korean television
Amnesty International reports that North Koreans face public humiliation, forced labor camps, or execution for watching South Korean television or possessing foreign media, with poorer individuals facing harsher penalties than the wealthy who can pay bribes.
By 2040, 53 million humanoid robots will work; the era is coming fast
The global humanoid robot market is entering a phase of mass production and commercialization, with projections indicating that over 53 million humanoid robots will be deployed by 2040, effectively replacing human labor in various sectors.
21st Century Atlas and 19th Century Luddites [Oh Cheol-woo's Science Landscape]
The article discusses the rise of humanoid robots like Atlas and Optimus and the ongoing debate about their potential to replace human workers, alongside concerns raised by labor unions regarding robot integration without agreements.
As great powers bet on AI, what of the workforce holding it together?
The article discusses the crucial role of the human workforce behind artificial intelligence technology, emphasizing that machine learning relies heavily on human labor.
In the 'constellation' of AI, the labor market: The 16 trends reshaping roles, skills, and leadership
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is leading to hybrid super-teams, role changes, and new rules in the labor market, highlighting the importance of human resources for sustainability and competitiveness globally.
Thousands of people escape from forced labor centers dedicated to cyber fraud in Cambodia
Thousands of individuals, including alleged trafficking victims, have escaped or been freed from extensive cyber fraud labor camps across Cambodia, leaving them stranded and destitute, according to Amnesty International.
The ‘pleasant fiction’ of a rules-based order has been blown apart. It’s time for Australia to codify a bill of rights | Julianne Schultz
Julianne Schultz argues that Australia should establish a comprehensive codified charter of rights in light of recent events demonstrating severe human rights violations.
Is 'Labooboo' Made at the Expense of Childhood?
A human rights investigation has sparked controversy over the harsh working conditions behind the production of the popular 'Labooboo' toy, dividing public opinion between defenders of the toy and critics of labor practices in major Chinese factories.
The Police Free 65 Exploited Foreign Workers on a Farm in Murcia
The National Police have freed 65 foreign workers from a Murcia farm where they were subjected to 24-hour workdays and living in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions, leading to the arrest of five individuals for operating a labor exploitation network.
The six crimes that Julio Iglesias faces in the complaint that the Prosecutor's Office is already analyzing
Julio Iglesias is facing serious allegations of sexual violence, labor exploitation, and human trafficking based on a complaint from two former employees who claim they were abused while working for him in 2021.
Complaint against Julio Iglesias: accusations of "human trafficking"
Former employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed a complaint alleging that he committed acts that may constitute human trafficking for purposes of forced labor and servitude, supported by organizations such as Women’s Link and Amnesty International.
Detained a businessman from Huelva for exploiting, coercing and sexually assaulting undocumented workers
A businessman in Huelva has been arrested for labor and sexual exploitation of vulnerable undocumented migrant workers, including non-consensual sexual relations under threats of job loss.
These are the 12 most beautiful Croatian books: Among the winners is a book about Jadranka Klekar, a fighter for human, women's, and labor rights
The National and University Library in Zagreb, in collaboration with the Croatian Designers Society, has selected 12 beautifully designed Croatian books from 188 submissions in 2025.
Up to 18 hours of work a day for free. The court unravels a case of modern slavery
A regional court in Hradec Králové is dealing with a case of alleged modern slavery involving a group of four relatives who lured eight people, including a minor, into working under severe conditions in the Czech Republic and Poland, for little to no pay and inadequate living standards.
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi extradited to China after Cambodia arrest
Chen Zhi, a Chinese-born tycoon indicted in the US for fraud and money laundering, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, facing allegations of running an extensive online scam network and operating forced labor camps.
Foreign Labor in Israel: The Spread of Exploitation and Living in Harsh Conditions
Foreign workers in Israel face widespread human rights violations, harsh living conditions, and systematic exploitation by some Israeli employers, exacerbated by recent conflict in Gaza.
Detained for forcing an employee to work 13 hours without pay and to sleep in the establishment
The National Police have arrested the owner of a fast food establishment in Lliçà d’Amunt for illegally holding an employee who worked 13 hours a day without pay and was only compensated with food.