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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Eeli Nuutinen, 17, studies a field that artificial intelligence will not replace – labor shortage in infrastructure construction

Seventeen-year-old Eeli Nuutinen is studying construction, a field that artificial intelligence is not expected to replace, amidst ongoing labor shortages in the industry.

Feb 26 • 07:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Women: The Strategic Reserve of Road Transport in Mexico

The shortage of talent in Mexico's freight transport sector highlights the underrepresentation of women, who make up only 2.4% of drivers, despite the potential for increased inclusion.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA population to hit 4 million by 2043 prompting housing warning

Western Australia's population is projected to reach 4 million by 2043, but a housing shortfall may hinder this growth.

Feb 25 • 05:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The government lacks the courage. It needs Ukrainians in the Czech Republic but doesn't want to.

This article discusses the Czech government's reluctance to accept Ukrainian refugees despite the acknowledged need for them in the country.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Judges Struggle with Complex Court Cases and Labor Shortages

Judges in Estonia are facing challenges with increasing case complexities and a shortage of judicial staff, leading to prolonged court proceedings.

Feb 23 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The maritime industry seeks new workforce and image enhancement – the minister wants more domestic workers

The Finnish maritime industry is experiencing a severe labor shortage even as unemployment rates are high, prompting the Minister of Labor to advocate for domestic employment solutions.

Feb 23 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company must train workforce, not complain, says CEO

The CEO of Brazilian tech company Radix emphasizes the necessity of internal training to address the shortage of skilled labor amidst a booming job market.

Feb 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Challenges of the labor market: is there a place for everyone and how EU support helps to stay in circulation

Despite a labor shortage, many seniors, disabled individuals, and youth in Latvia remain excluded from the job market.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here the environmental initiative for staff in Gällivare is presented

Gällivare is introducing a significant investment to attract and retain qualified staff in education and social services due to a labor shortage of around 300 professionals.

Feb 20 • 15:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Harsh Assessment of Russia's Economy by Expert – 'It Pulled the Carpet from Under Russia's Future'

An expert warns that Russia is descending into a 'death zone,' with its economic foundation eroding and future prospects becoming bleak.

Feb 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The government's wish to bring in foreign social and health care workers is causing concern in the election campaign

Denmark's government plans to invest a significant amount to recruit foreign social and health care workers due to a projected shortage in the coming decade, raising concerns about reliance on foreign labor.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NIB Ehitus Grupp OÜ: The work discussed in the 'Kuuuurija' show only concerned the facade

NIB Ehitus Grupp OÜ has clarified that the quality issues raised in a recent broadcast of 'Kuuuurija' pertained solely to facade work they conducted as subcontractors, without entering the apartments.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Labor shortage outweighs legal insecurity among complaints in the lobbying sector, says research

A recent survey highlights that a significant 80% of participants in Brazil's lobbying sector identify a lack of qualified labor as their primary challenge, overshadowing concerns about legal insecurity.

Feb 17 • 22:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Encourage immigration from Ukraine to Sweden

A letter to the editor argues for Sweden to reassess its immigration policy to welcome individuals from Ukraine due to labor shortages in sectors like healthcare.

Feb 17 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'There is less willingness to work on construction sites,' says Tenda's CEO

Rodrigo Osmo, CEO of Tenda Construtora, comments on the declining willingness of younger generations to work in construction, despite attractive salaries, due to their preference for flexible work arrangements.

Feb 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Record rates of senility, labor shortages, soaring health expenditures... Japan, laboratory of global demographic peril

Japan is experiencing a severe demographic crisis characterized by a record aging population, labor shortages, and skyrocketing health care costs.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Construction in a Staffing Trap. A Wave of Investments is Coming, but There is a Lack of Specialists

The article discusses the impending wave of investments in the construction sector in Poland, highlighting the critical shortage of skilled workers to meet rising demand.

Feb 13 • 03:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Companies Lack Workers and Bring Them in from the Philippines. Each Costs 85 Thousand

Czech companies are resorting to hiring workers from the Philippines due to local labor shortages, with each imported worker costing around 85,000 CZK.

Feb 12 • 07:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

There is no one to work in Russia. The Kremlin is looking for people in an unconventional destination

The Kremlin is reportedly facing a labor shortage in Russia and is seeking workers from unexpected locations.

Feb 11 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Icebreaker Orders Create Jobs – Marttinen: "The Number of Finnish Workers at Shipyards Must Be Increased"

A skills shortage threatens to slow down the positive momentum of Finland's maritime industry, leading to calls for increasing domestic workforce participation.

Feb 11 • 12:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia turns to India for labour as war-driven worker shortage grows

Russia is seeking to recruit Indian workers to address a significant worker shortage exacerbated by its ongoing war against Ukraine.

Feb 11 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How the labor shortage becomes a barrier to economic growth in Espírito Santo

Espírito Santo is currently facing a labor shortage, termed 'labor blackout', impacting its economic growth as reported by the Federation of Industries of the state (Findes).

Feb 11 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Disturbing Phenomenon in Russian Wages

Russian wages are rapidly increasing due to a significant labor shortage and low unemployment rate, but this is creating challenges for businesses amidst a declining economy.

Feb 10 • 20:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

New Gastarbeiters Will Rise. Havlíček is Looking for Workforce

The article discusses the search for new foreign laborers by Czech officials as the country faces labor shortages.

Feb 10 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Education Plans to Increase the Number of Higher Education Places

The Estonian Ministry of Education plans to increase higher education places by obtaining an additional 9.7 million euros from the state budget next year.

Feb 9 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Migration and Skilled Labor Shortage: From Bangalore to Burgau - Came to Care

Five young Indian women arrive at Munich Airport to address the nursing shortage in Germany.

Feb 6 • 09:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Croatian tourism needs 5,000 more seasonal workers this year than last year

Croatian hoteliers anticipate a need for 5,000 additional seasonal workers this year, marking a 6% increase compared to last year, influenced by a general trend of labor shortages in the industry.

Feb 6 • 09:07 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Major shortage of bus drivers - Västerbotten needs to hire 150 new ones

Västerbotten faces the challenge of hiring 150 new bus drivers over the next three years, aiming to improve working conditions, scheduling, and attract more female drivers.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tens of thousands of Asian migrants targeted by Greece for work

The Greek parliament is set to vote on a bill that would allow for the employment of tens of thousands of additional workers from South Asia while imposing penalties on migrants deemed to have entered the country illegally.

Feb 4 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entrepreneurship is challenging and labor is scarce, but we are excited, says Cacau Show owner

The founder and CEO of Cacau Show, Alê Costa, discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Brazil amid rising cocoa prices and a shortage of labor as the company prepares for its key sales period during Easter.

Feb 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Croatian driver revealed how much his salary is in Germany: 'This is all without a raise'

A Croatian driver shares insights into his salary in Germany amidst a significant shortage of truck drivers in both Croatia and the broader EU, with projections indicating a worsening crisis by 2028.

Jan 16 • 15:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

When Air Becomes an Agricultural Factor: A Fabric Robot Picks Apples

A team from the University of Washington has developed a new inflatable robotic arm that harvests apples efficiently, addressing the labor shortage issue faced by apple farmers in the U.S.

Jan 15 • 11:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Skilled Labor Shortage: District Office of Munich Advertises with Shooter Game Aesthetic

In an effort to attract skilled workers, the District Office of Munich is utilizing a gaming aesthetic in its recruitment campaigns, particularly appealing to the younger generation by engaging on platforms like TikTok.

Jan 15 • 09:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Croatian Woman in Disbelief After Emergency Repair: 'He Charged Me More Than Half My Salary in Just an Hour'

A Reddit user's urgent intervention for a burst pipe left her shocked after being billed 700 euros for just an hour of work, sparking a debate on whether tradesmen in Croatia are overpriced amid a chronic labor shortage.

Jan 5 • 08:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

AI Innovation: A Robot that Sands Parquet

Uzin Utz is leveraging artificial intelligence to develop a robotic solution aimed at relieving craftsmen amidst a skilled labor shortage.

Jan 4 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Senegal as a Lifeline: Andalusian Artisan Fishing Seeks Labor to Survive

The Andalusian artisanal fishing fleet has lost 600 boats over 15 years and is now seeking labor in Senegal to address the workforce shortage caused by generational decline and environmental issues.

Jan 4 • 05:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Germany is Short of 120,000 Truck Drivers

Germany faces a significant shortage of over 120,000 truck drivers, with industry representatives urging governmental action to address the issue as the situation may worsen.

Dec 29 • 19:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The average salary is over 3,000 euros, but they are missing 120 thousand workers: The consequences are already visible on the ground

Germany's logistics industry is facing a severe shortage of truck drivers, with approximately 120,000 positions unfilled, leading to potential supply chain issues and empty store shelves in the near future.

Dec 29 • 17:17 UTC

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