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Apps Like Zomato Flourish While Gig Workers Barely Survive

Apps Like Zomato Flourish While Gig Workers Barely Survive

India’s gig economy is booming powered by app based giants like Zomato. While these companies boast of creating jobs and driving the digital revolution, the reality for workers like Rajesh and Tapas tells a different

Japan Seeks Indonesian Workers to Address Construction Labor Shortage

Japan Seeks Indonesian Workers to Address Construction Labor Shortage

Japan is currently on the lookout for ways to deal with the labor problem, having requested Indonesian workers for its construction industry, the Japan Association for Construction Human Resources (JAC) is optimistic that both countries

Bosch layoffs highlight Germany’s economic challenges: Let’s explore

Bosch layoffs highlight Germany’s economic challenges: Let’s explore

More than 10,000 job cuts are on the horizon in Germany as scores of manufacturing giants such as Bosch face increasing economic challenges. This announcement came from Bosch amid fierce competition and decelerating progress affecting

The next human pandemic could set us back $13.6 trillion

The next human pandemic could set us back $13.6 trillion

Is the next pandemic imminent? Commercial insurance market Lloyd's of London recently predicted that the future human pandemic is likely to cause economic losses of $13.6 trillion for the global economy in a 5-year period.

Has Tokyo found a solution for its declining fertility rates?

Has Tokyo found a solution for its declining fertility rates?

Japan's fertility rate dropped to just 1.2 children last year, much less than the 2.1 needed to maintain population stability, as per official figures. Despite different campaigns to encourage young couples to bear children, the

YesMadam layoffs: Noida-based startup didn’t actually fire anyone?

YesMadam layoffs: Noida-based startup didn’t actually fire anyone?

YesMadam - calling itself India's most trusted and transparent home salon - made headlines some months back for securing funding on Shark Tank India. But this time, the company is in the limelight for all

Strikes Disrupt French Power Supply as Workers Protest

Strikes Disrupt French Power Supply as Workers Protest

French power production was disrupted on Tuesday by a walkout at nuclear and hydroelectric plants owned by Electricite de France SA. The power outage that was caused by the industrial action resulted to closure of

Boeing layoffs: Second round of job cuts, fresh production: In focus

Boeing layoffs: Second round of job cuts, fresh production: In focus

Prominent aircraft maker Boeing has laid off hundreds of employees in its second round of job cuts in the US. Nearly 900 employees took the hit in the country. But they are going to stay

YesMadam Layoffs: Can an organisation fire you for being stressed?

YesMadam Layoffs: Can an organisation fire you for being stressed?

YesMadam, calling itself the most trusted and transparent home salon platform in India, is trending on social media for a different reason. The organisation has allegedly fired employees under stress after conducting an in-office poll.

Louise Haigh Case Highlights Looming Recruitment Challenges

Louise Haigh Case Highlights Looming Recruitment Challenges

The Employment Rights Bill presented by the Labour Party is likely to revolutionise employment in the UK and employers are concerned that the changes will create unfavourable consequences that may reduce their willingness to offer