Immigrants boost Germany's skilled labour force

Submitted by monitor on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 08:10

EurActiv (22.05.2015) The number of workers in so-called MINT jobs is rising in Germany, thanks to immigration from other EU countries. However, companies are suffering from a latent lack of skilled workers, partly due to xenophobia in eastern German states

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Employment
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France: Chômage - François Rebsamen suggère de diminuer l’indemnisation des plus aisés

Submitted by monitor on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 06:23

Le Monde (21.05.2015) Toucher plus de 6 000 euros par mois d’allocation-chômage, c’est peut-être un peu trop, a suggéré François Rebsamen, jeudi 21 mai. Interrogé sur RMC et BFM-TV, le ministre du travail a laissé ouverte la possibilité de baisser le plafond de l’indemnisation des chômeurs, y voyant un des moyens de ne « pas laisser dériver » l’assurance chômage.

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france
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Unemployment

Liberia: NASSCORP - Making the Difference, As Five-Year Strategic Plan Yields Success – A Retrospective Look

Submitted by monitor on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 08:38

GNN Liberia (20.05.2015) The National Social Security & Welfare Corporation or NASSCORP in short has significantly been contributing towards the growth and development of the Liberian economy over the years, also helping to impact the lives of Liberians.

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liberia
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Governance and administration

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Le PM inaugure le portail de la sécurité sociale du Vietnam

Submitted by monitor on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 15:01

Vietnam+ (19.05.2015) Le Premier ministre Nguyên Tân Dung a inauguré le portail de la sécurité sociale du Vietnam, lundi à Hanoi, via lequel la sécurité sociale entend attirer la participation de 90% des entreprises aux transactions électroniques.

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vietnam
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Australia: Ministers 'double-dipping' on paid parental leave shows why policy change is necessary, says Joe Hockey

Submitted by monitor on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 12:55

The Sydney Morning Herald (19.05.2015) Treasurer Joe Hockey says revelations two ministers "double-dipped" on paid parental leave schemes is evidence why the government had to cut benefits for some new families.

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australia
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Family benefits