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In July, workers got another raise — but some benefited more than others

In July, workers got another raise — but some benefited more than others

US - "Wage growth is still very hot," Daniel Zhao, lead economist at Glassdoor, told Insider, with average earnings standing at $32.27 an hour in July. In July, the increase in workers was large, and

United States Adds 528,000 New Jobs, Showing A Booming Labour Market

United States Adds 528,000 New Jobs, Showing A Booming Labour Market

US - The United States (US) added 528,000 new jobs to the economy in July, showing a booming labour market. The unemployment rate also fell to 3.5 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

India: Around 42 migrant workers died in Gurugram in 2022

India: Around 42 migrant workers died in Gurugram in 2022

India - According to police data, at least 42 migrant workers died in Gurugram between January 1 and July 30 of this year, 20 of whom perished in accidents at construction sites. This statistic highlights

The case for job hopping

The case for job hopping

Global - Workers who eschew traditional career climbing and instead jump from one role to another are often criticized; This has its own logical explanation, for example, in the 1970s, changing jobs was compared to

Pentagon denies plea to help with migrant buses to Washington

Pentagon denies plea to help with migrant buses to Washington

US - Migration across the US-Mexican border has reached an all-time high. On Friday, it was reported that the US Department of Defense had rejected a request by Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for National

Palestinian civilians and militants killed amid flare-up

Palestinian civilians and militants killed amid flare-up

Israel - Dozens of rockets were fired from Gaza after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people. Israel says strikes follow threat from Palestinian Islamic Jihad group. According to local health officials, a five-year-old girl

How firms are wrestling with cost-of-living spikes

How firms are wrestling with cost-of-living spikes

Global - The last few years have greatly shaken the economy - the covid pandemic, the lockdown, the war between Russia and Ukraine and much more. Whether it's coffee, food, housing or bills, the staples

Rescuers race to free miners trapped in flooded mine in Mexico

Rescuers race to free miners trapped in flooded mine in Mexico

Mexico - Ten miners have been trapped in a flooded coal mine in northern Mexico for more than 24 hours as rescuers try to reach them. "We have not slept, we are working day and

Why young Kenyans are boycotting the election

Why young Kenyans are boycotting the election

Kenyan - “Many young people are saying that they won’t be voting, that elections have not proven an effective way to cause change,” says Loise Mwakamba, from the parliamentary watchdog Mzalendo Trust. This explains why

Immigrants To Receive Photo ID Cards In Deportation Proceedings In the US

Immigrants To Receive Photo ID Cards In Deportation Proceedings In the US

US - US Immigration authorities are have taken a noble step in issuing photo ID cards to immigrants in deportation proceedings. While this will make things easier to streamline, it will also help in reducing