Belgium says goodbye to lifelong unemployment benefits
Belgium ends indefinite unemployment benefits today, introducing a maximum two-year limit as part of a controversial reform aimed at addressing labor shortages.
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.
Eeli Nuutinen, 17, studies a field that artificial intelligence will not replace โ 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.
How Russia's war against Ukraine affects Ukrainian farmers
The article discusses the significant challenges faced by Ukrainian farmers due to Russia's ongoing war, including energy crises, logistical issues, and labor shortages.
Staffing crunch threatens urgent care clinic sustainability
An independent review highlights that Australia's urgent care clinics, while effective in reducing emergency department demand, face significant workforce shortages and challenges in after-hours service availability.
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.
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.
For the first time in Europe, a robotics model has been applied in Lithuania, allowing to compete with Amazon
A new robotics model implemented in Lithuania aims to enhance productivity for small and medium-sized enterprises in the logistics sector, addressing challenges such as labor shortages and rising costs.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez has urged employers to increase wages for families, drawing parallels to a similar appeal made by Joe Biden in the US regarding post-pandemic labor shortages.
Wille Rydman's Bold Proposal on Hospitals
Wille Rydman, Finland's incoming Minister of Social Affairs and Health, presents a bold proposal regarding the future of healthcare staffing and expresses skepticism about relying on foreign labor to address workforce shortages.
Canada updates express entry for foreign professionals, adds new categories
Canada has introduced updates to its Express Entry system for 2026, aiming to attract skilled professionals and address labor shortages.
Analysis. Investments in Ida-Viru County Require Smart Educational Management
Investments in Ida-Viru County depend on systematic educational support for workforce development due to alarming labor shortages and an aging population.
What is the sustainable way of local government operations in the face of population decline? The government begins discussions.
The Japanese government has initiated discussions on sustainable local government operations amid ongoing population decline, focusing on reshaping and integrating municipal services to counter labor shortages.
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.
Public works wage standards increase by 4.5%, exceeding an average of 25,000 yen for the first time starting March
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a 4.5% increase in wage standards for public works, surpassing an average of 25,000 yen for the first time, in response to ongoing labor shortages in the construction industry.
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.
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.
New Gastarbeiters Will Rise. Havlรญฤek is Looking for Workforce
The article discusses the search for new foreign laborers by Czech officials as the country faces labor shortages.
Kimi Onoda, the mixed-race leader of Japanese anti-immigration politics in the era of Takaichi
Kimi Onoda is at the forefront of Japan's anti-immigration policies during the political era of Sanae Takaichi, as Japan grapples with demographic challenges and labor shortages.
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.
Increased Sick Leave Not Due to Individual Issues
Recent data suggests that rising sick leave in the labor market is attributed to systemic factors such as stress, staffing shortages, and increasingly demanding work environments, rather than individual health problems.
In case of war: "In the extreme case, a shift of the economy to a planned economy is possible"
The article discusses the potential shift to a planned economy in the event of war, highlighting the risks to private enterprise and labor shortages as a result of military conflict in Europe.
Ricardo Gil, hotelier, points out why there is a lack of staff in the sector
Ricardo Gil discusses the key reasons behind the staffing shortages in the hospitality sector, emphasizing that people do want to work despite common misconceptions.
2026: Numbers for the Future
The article discusses the challenges facing the German economy in 2026, including high energy prices, skilled labor shortages, weak demand from China, consumer uncertainty, excessive bureaucracy, and the impact of tariffs created during Donald Trump's presidency.