Low investment blocking UK growth, says think tank
BBC News Both Conservative and Labour plan to reduce government investment over the next parliamentary term Go to Source 18/06/2024 – 06:23 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Rapid help needed for Covid babies who fell behind, says former Ofsted chief
Coronavirus | The Guardian Labour highlights data showing children born during crisis have been slower at developing communication and other basic skillsOpinion: Education is not equipped to close Covid gapsBabies born in England during the Covid crisis have been slower at developing key language, cognitive and social skills, and the veteran education policymaker Sir David […]Continue reading
US jobs growth remains moderate in July; wage gains still strong
The Straits Times Business News August 04, 2023 9:09 PMThe labour market stays tight, with the unemployment rate falling to 3.5 per cent from 3.6 per cent in June. Go to Source 04/08/2023 – 18:01 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Self-employment hasn’t recovered from pandemic shock. Why the ‘hangover’ persists
Canada’s labour force saw its biggest drop in self-employment since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic last month. Here’s why that matters. Go to Source 17/06/2023 – 15:04 /Craig Lord Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
US job growth beats expectations in April; unemployment rate falls to 3.4%
The Straits Times Business News May 05, 2023 8:52 PMSustained labour market strength could see the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for some time. Go to Source 05/05/2023 – 18:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
N.S. restaurants say business conditions more challenging than during COVID
Repaying COVID support loans, rising food and alcohol prices and the ongoing labour shortage are creating immense challenges for Nova Scotia restaurants, business owners say. Go to Source February 11, 2023 – 3:02 pm /Callum Smith Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
‘One in four’ Danish companies reliant on foreign labour
The Local More than half Danish companies employ foreign labour and one in four say they could not run their company without them, according to a member survey of 1,255 company managers by the Lederne management union. Go to Source February 1, 2023 – 12:03 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Social Democratic plan ‘could attract’ foreign workers to Danish health sector
The Local Policies aimed at addressing Denmark’s social and health care labour shortage include making the country a more attractive place to work for foreign professionals, a government minister told The Local on Friday. Go to Source October 28, 2022 – 6:03 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom