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Spiralling housing costs hit jobs as employers struggle to find staff

Spiralling housing costs hit jobs as employers struggle to find staff

Surging housing prices have led to several employees leaving capital cities, and as consequence, many employers have introduced staff housing benefits in order to attract and retain staff. ADVERTISEMENT The rising cost of living being seen in several parts of the world at present has also resulted in soaring housing prices. A number of employees are now increasingly unable to …

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Europe’s most wanted jobs: Which are the internet’s most sought after?

Europe's most wanted jobs: Which are the internet's most sought after?

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists are by far the most in-demand professionals, making up 9% of all online job advertisements. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job ads and the most requested skills in the EU. ADVERTISEMENT Are you currently unemployed and searching for a job? Perhaps you’re considering a career change, or maybe you’re a at the …

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Christmas jobs: How are postings and searches faring this season?

Christmas jobs: How are postings and searches faring this season?

Seasonal job postings and searches on Indeed in the UK show a clear trend, peaking in November. In 2024, searches hit a record high, while postings remained low. ADVERTISEMENT Christmas markets are buzzing across Europe, drawing in crowds with their cozy lights, mulled wine, and festive treats. But behind the scenes, these winter wonderlands need plenty of helping hands to …

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Bosch: Up to 10,000 German jobs at risk as car market stutters

Bosch: Up to 10,000 German jobs at risk as car market stutters

The world’s largest supplier of car parts has been hit by weak demand, strong Chinese competition and slow transition to EVs. ADVERTISEMENT Bosch has revealed it is likely to cut more jobs at its German plants than previously anticipated. The industrial giant’s car supplier arm believes between 8,000 and 10,000 jobs are at risk, according to the group’s vice chairman …

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Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus

Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus

Market participants will continue to watch the development of the French government crisis and key economic data from major economies this week. ADVERTISEMENT The financial markets saw some reversal trends in currencies last week, with the US dollar weakening following a retreat in the US government bond yields. The trend may continue this week as investors reassess Trump’s tariffs and central banks’ rate …

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UniCredit takeover could cost thousands of jobs, warns Banco BPM boss

UniCredit takeover could cost thousands of jobs, warns Banco BPM boss

The smaller Italian lender had previously flagged “serious concerns” about the “employment and social impacts” of a potential merger. ADVERTISEMENT Up to 6,000 jobs could be lost if a takeover bid from Italian rival UniCredit is successful, Banco BPM CEO Giuseppe Castagna has warned. “Cost synergies estimated by the bidder, equal to over a third of Banco BPM’s cost base …

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German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut thousands of jobs

German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut thousands of jobs

German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut thousands of jobs, citing stagnant demand for cars and new technology. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s technology and services company Bosch said on Friday it planned to reduce its automotive division workforce by as many as 5,500 jobs in the next several years in another sign of the headwinds hitting the German and global auto industries. …

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Ford to cut thousands of jobs in Europe blaming poor EV sales

Ford to cut thousands of jobs in Europe blaming poor EV sales

The job cuts, which will account for around 14% of the company’s total European workforce, are expected to happen by the end of 2027. ADVERTISEMENT Motor company Ford is to cut its workforce by 4,000 in Europe by the end of 2027, with the bulk of employees going in Germany, as it blames the decision on pressure from increased competition …

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AI will create jobs but fuel domestic terrorism, Scott Galloway says

AI will create jobs but fuel domestic terrorism, Scott Galloway says

Scott Galloway, a professor of marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, shares his thoughts on AI, youth, and generational wealth in the first episode of the second season of My Wildest Prediction. ADVERTISEMENT My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews Businesswhere we dare to imagine the future with business and tech …

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Microsoft to create hundreds of new engineering jobs in Dublin

Microsoft to create hundreds of new engineering jobs in Dublin

Microsoft said that the new roles at its Dublin office will focus on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). ADVERTISEMENT Microsoft is to create 550 new roles within engineering and research and development at its Dublin office over the next three to four years. The new posts will focus on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence services which will then be offered to …

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