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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spaniards Give Way to Foreigners Driving Trucks

The shortage of Spaniards interested in truck driving has led companies to hire foreign drivers from countries like Peru, Morocco, and Colombia.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Not only in California: the massive exodus that Florida is experiencing due to high living costs

Florida is facing a significant exodus of young residents, primarily students, due to skyrocketing living costs, prompting concern about future labor shortages.

Mar 22 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The son of the mason no longer wants to be a mason', says CEO of construction company to a high-end audience

The CEO of Benx highlights a labor shortage in Brazil's construction sector, attributing it to changing aspirations among the new generation.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Wage Increases Are Not Costs but Investments" - Full Responses Continue in Spring Labor Offensive Amid Workforce Shortage

Japanese labor unions received full responses to their wage increase demands from major companies during the Spring Labor Offensive, reflecting ongoing concerns over rising prices and labor shortages.

Mar 18 • 11:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: Donald Trump eases the hiring of migrant workers to face the agricultural labor shortage

The Trump administration has decided to facilitate the hiring of foreign agricultural workers to address the growing labor shortage in the U.S. agricultural sector.

Mar 17 • 11:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Grazier pays $26k for working dog as human worker shortage continues

A grazer recently paid $26,000 for a working dog at a New South Wales auction, reflecting a trend of increasing prices driven by labor shortages in the rural sector.

Mar 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Qld's construction worker shortfall to peak at 35,000 ahead of 2032 Olympics

Queensland is projected to experience a construction worker shortfall of 35,000 by 2028 due to increased demand for the upcoming Olympics.

Mar 16 • 19:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A third of companies want to hire, but people are missing

A significant portion of companies in Czechia are looking to recruit, but face a labor shortage.

Mar 14 • 12:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Need for Appliance Repair Technicians Increases – Pilot Training Continues in Vantaa

Finland faces a shortage of appliance repair technicians, prompting extended pilot training programs in Vantaa, driven by the growing demand for skilled labor fueled by EU circular economy initiatives.

Mar 10 • 11:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czechia Needs Foreigners. Otherwise, There Will Be a Shortage of One Hundred Thousand People Annually in Hospitals and Construction, Warns Rafaj

A Czech report warns that without an influx of foreign workers, the country faces a critical shortage of personnel in crucial sectors such as healthcare and construction.

Mar 9 • 07:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Menopause at work: Germany starts breaking the taboo

Germany is beginning to address the impacts of menopause on female employees, particularly in the context of a skilled labor shortage.

Mar 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Tinder for the Labor Market' — How Ukraine is Trying to Fix a Critical Shortage

Ukraine is implementing innovative training programs to address critical labor shortages in various sectors exacerbated by the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Mar 5 • 19:56 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Labor says Australia won’t run out of fuel due to the Iran conflict. So how much do we have and how long will it last?

Australia’s government reassures citizens that the ongoing conflict involving Iran will not lead to a fuel shortage, despite concerns over panic-buying and rising prices.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PEETER KOPPEL ⟩ The demographic crisis raises questions about the quality of human capital

Peeter Koppel discusses the structural labor shortage in Estonia, emphasizing its implications for workforce quality and management practices.

Mar 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

War Drives Up Oil Prices, Labor Shortage Weakens, Orlen on a Wave

The latest podcast discusses the impact of recent conflicts on oil prices and labor shortages in Poland.

Mar 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The labor shortage is diminishing, although it still affects most companies

A recent report indicates that while the labor shortage is easing, it continues to impact over 60% of companies in sectors such as information and communication, hospitality, and industrial production in Poland.

Mar 3 • 03:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

War has drained Ukraine’s workforce, but women and veterans are stepping in to fill the void

Ukraine faces significant labor shortages due to the war, leading women and veterans to take up roles traditionally held by men.

Mar 2 • 18:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government's plan to build 50,000 apartments annually faces a shortage of workers

The Czech government's initiative to construct 50,000 apartments each year is encountering significant challenges due to a lack of available labor.

Mar 1 • 16:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chamber of Commerce: Catering businesses to be included in the list of seasonal employment for third-country citizens

The Central Union of Greek Chambers of Commerce calls for catering businesses to be added to the list of industries that can hire seasonal workers from third countries due to labor shortages.

Feb 27 • 15:17 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian companies ready to recruit workers from Africa and India en masse – Russian media

Russian companies are looking to recruit workers from Africa and India due to a labor shortage exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇷 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

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