Employment

Jobless rate jumps to 11.4%

The unemployment rate jumped to 11.4% in February from 10.3% in January, data from Greece's independent Statistics Authority (ELSTAT) show.

Experts say the jump can be attributed to layoffs of many temporary workers employed during the winter tourist season.

The jobless rate is still lower than than recorded in February 2022 (13%).

More Pains than Gains for Organised Labour in Law and Justice’s Poland

The ambulance workers have, in theory, chosen to be freelancers, as they also have the option of taking up permanent employment with the service. In practice though, self-employment tends to be the only offer on the table. For the managers, treating the paramedics like Uber drivers makes sense - it delivers savings and greater flexibility.

Bulgaria: How Much will the State give to Ukrainians that Started Working in the Country?

As of today, BGN 356 for 3 months will be provided by the Employment Agency for rents and overheads of expenses of Ukrainian citizens with temporary protection who have started work in Bulgaria.

In addition, the state will provide employers with a minimum wage and insurance for 3 months when hiring Ukrainian citizens displaced after February 24.

ΙΤ: The new job profile of executives in Greece – The highest paid specialty

The provision of remote working from anywhere in the country, the granting of bonuses and the annual salary of around 29,000 euros compose the working profile of IT executives in our country.

However, the salaries of IT executives in our country are significantly lower than those of foreign countries where salaries are more than doubled.

Employment outlook for next six months positive, staff shortage an issue

Ljubljana – The outlook for employment in the second half of the year is positive, as employers have forecast a 3.2% increase in the number of employees, the highest growth since 2014, and plan around 43,000 jobs. On the other hand, discrepancies in the labour market are increasing and employers are finding it difficult to find staff.

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