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That's according to new research carried out by Bloomberg, which highlighted which countries on the continent are lacking female leadership at the top. It named Ireland and Luxembourg as the two countries in the less-than-flattering position, which comes as a reminder that there is still progress to be made for women to have equal opportunities in top jobs. The 'pink tax': Why are women and men treated differently when it comes to sales?For Ireland, the retirement of Margaret Sweeney, the chief executive of Irish Residential Properties REIT, resulted in all 31 companies listed on Euronext Dubl...
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By Suzie Coen Critical thinking is, well, critical. At its core, it’s a process that involves interpreting information in a logical and systematic manner. It allows individuals to engage with ideas, consider different perspectives and arrive at reasonable conclusions. It is one of the most essential skill sets you need to succeed in today's workforce to experience a thriving career. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2023 report confirmed just how essential critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills are this year, placing this capability at the top of its list. Similarly, the US ...
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More than 2.4 billion people around the world are exposed to climate change-related health hazards. A new report from the UN’s International Labour Organisation (ILO) has found that climate change is already having a serious impact on the health and safety of a “staggering” number of workers in all parts of the world. It estimates that more than 70 per cent of the world’s 3.4 billion workers are likely to be exposed to excessive heat at some point during their work. The figures from 2020, the last year for which data is available, are up from two decades ago when it was 65.5 per cent. Climate ...
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Rich Sunak's comments come as the percentage of employed working-age Britons is at its lowest point since 2015, reportedly due to a surge in people on long-term sick leave as well as an increase in the number of students. By comparison, other major wealthy nations have experienced a rise in employment since 2020. Now, PM Rishi Sunak has revealed plans to change long-term sick leave rules to help more people remain at work. "If you are feeling anxious or depressed, then of course you should get the support and treatment you need to manage your condition. But that doesn't mean we should assume y...
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PR company Reboot Online crunched the numbers from datasets of 32 European countries and found Norway is the best European country for females to work. The Scandinavian country snagged the top spot based on data from the European Institute for Gender Quality (EIGC) and the World Economic Forum. Criteria is based on each country’s amount of 16–65-year-old women employed, the quality of maternity leave, how many females are in positions of power, and other factors. Where in Europe do you pay the highest capital gains tax?The ranking - Norway leadsNorway scored a 7.1 out of 10 in the analysis, tr...
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There’s been a lot of talk about what jobs will be lost or changed with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), but little has been said about what new professions could be coming to Europe because of it. Europe is putting itself on the map when it comes to AI, with the European Parliament having just approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first set of regulations for companies that are working on AI technologies. With the tech landscape on the continent changing so quickly, here are five AI jobs that, according to recruitment agencies or independent studies, could or alrea...
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If taking your laptop on holiday is as second nature as packing your shades, you’re not alone. More and more of us like the idea of getting a change of scenery without having to take our eyes off work. And is there anywhere better to go on workation than the iconic city of Paris? Probably not. The French capital is packed with rousing monuments and cool quartiers. It’s also home to a growing number of quirky workspaces where you can channel all that inspiration. Paul Barboosa, an entrepreneur and influencer based in the city, has compiled a map of the best coworking spaces in Paris for clockin...
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With the rise of Generative AI, the skills needed for jobs globally are expected to change by 68% by 2030, compared to 2016. Yet, a significant number of businesses across Europe are behind in helping their workforce train to use AI, according to a new report by LinkedIn. "While business leaders recognise that their employees will need new skills, less than half of companies in the UK, and just over a third in the Netherlands and France, are actively helping employees learn how to use this new technology," said Janine Chamberlin, Vice President and UK Country Manager, LinkedIn, to Euronews Bus...
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Inequalities in access to work, career progression, and rewards are still an everyday reality for women in Europe, but which countries offer better career opportunities for women than others? New research released on International Women's Day by Claims.co.uk based on data from the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows that Nordic nations, particularly Iceland, emerged as the leading countries in fostering women's career advancement. The study uses an index to indicate which is the most progressive country for female employment, weighing factors such as female income, representation of women in parl...
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The majority of companies in the United Kingdom that took part in the world’s largest study trialling a four-day workweek have made the policy permanent, with 100 per cent of managers and CEOs saying it had a “positive” impact on the organisation. Some 61 organisations took part in the six-month pilot in 2022. The trial results were announced on Thursday with 89 per cent of companies still using the four-day workweek a year later and over half of the firms making the change permanent. The study also showed that work intensity remains lower and job satisfaction is higher than before the pilot b...
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