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Hiring pace slowed in August, but job market still strong

Hiring pace slowed in August, but job market still strong

US - The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that America's unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5% as more people entered the labor market looking for work. The labor force participation rate rose by 0.3

Microbreaks can make you feel better

Microbreaks can make you feel better

Global - Often people are so busy with work that they don't even have time for lunch. Are you familiar with such a situation? Then we should report that new research shows the benefit of

Pay transparency can help close the gender pay gap

Pay transparency can help close the gender pay gap

Global - How much do you earn compared to your peers? This question is traditionally a taboo topic that you may be embarrassed to discuss with colleagues. But normalizing pay transparency is an important step

Arrest after attempted shooting of Argentina vice-president

Arrest after attempted shooting of Argentina vice-president

Argentina - A gun was pointed at Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in what could be considered an attempt on her life. The man who did this was arrested. The incident in which

Permanent migration cap raised for first time in decade

Permanent migration cap raised for first time in decade

Australia - The pandemic and Australia's tight border policy have exacerbated talent shortages in many sectors. The country will welcome up to 195,000 people this fiscal year, an increase of 35,000 people. Australia is raising

Migrant worker shot by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama

Migrant worker shot by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama

India - A migrant worker was shot by terrorists in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning. Subsequently, he was rushed to the hospital.  The victim has been identified as Muneerul Islam,

Why are Lufthansa pilots striking?

Why are Lufthansa pilots striking?

German - On Friday, Lufthansa pilots will go on strike over an ongoing wage dispute. Germany's Lufthansa said it would have to cancel 800 flights on Friday, likely affecting 130,000 passengers, after the pilots' union

What companies are in the consumer services field

What companies are in the consumer services field

Global - There are many different types of businesses in the consumer services industry, each with its own set of offerings and customer bases. In fact, every day we come across well-known representatives of this

Ukraine braces to make a counter-attack

Ukraine braces to make a counter-attack

Ukraine - Russian cluster bombs can be heard falling on the fields, setting fire to crops that stand with their heads bowed, waiting for a crop that is unlikely to ever come. The National Guard

7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees Likely To Get Hike In DA

7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees Likely To Get Hike In DA

India - The Central government employees in India are likely to get a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) this month. DA of the employees could be hiked by 4 percent in September, and with this,