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TNW | Ecosystems
1 day ago
European startups

This week in Dutch tech

Robotic bricklaying technology by Dutch startup Monumental aims to address labor shortages in construction and boost industry productivity with AI-driven precision and efficiency. [ more ]
#israel
www.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

U.S. faces firefighter shortage; global condemnation toward Israel mounts

Israel's airstrike on Rafah caused international condemnation. Labor shortage in U.S. wildland firefighting poses risks for the upcoming wildfire season. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Volunteers help Palestinian citizens of Israel harvest amid Gaza war

Volunteers from Baqa al-Gharbiyye, a city in Israel, are helping farmers facing a labor shortage caused by the war on Gaza.
Palestinian citizens of Israel, who make up 20% of the population, are benefiting from the assistance of these volunteers during their leisure time. [ more ]
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ScienceDaily
1 week ago
Remote teams

Robot-phobia could exasperate hotel, restaurant labor shortage

Relying more on robots in the hospitality industry can lead to increased job insecurity and intentions to quit among human workers. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Business

US semiconductor building boom means staff shortages

The US semiconductor industry is facing challenges in hiring and retaining staff despite its expansion. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
France politics

Paris Olympics may face security contractor shortage

French officials facing potential shortfall of qualified private contractors - workforce shortage may impact Games security. [ more ]
#aging-population
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Germany targeting Indian students to address labor shortages DW 04/22/2024

Germany faces a critical labor shortage and aging population, with a projected deficit of 7 million skilled workers by 2035. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Germany targets Indian students to address labor shortages DW 04/22/2024

Germany faces labor shortage and aging population, emphasizing need for international student talent to bridge the gap. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Can AI help solve Japan's labour shortages?

AI technology is being utilized to tackle Japan's labor shortage due to the shrinking population. [ more ]
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#germany
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Public health

Germany eyes Filipino nurses to ease labor shortage DW 03/14/2024

Germany and the Philippines plan to enhance their migration and mobility partnership, focusing on skilled workers like health care professionals.
The Philippines is a significant source of skilled labor for Germany, with around 6,000 Filipino nurses currently working in the country. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
4 months ago
Germany news

INTERVIEW: How foreign jobseekers in Germany can maximise their chances in 2024

Germany's labor market is experiencing a shortage of workers, with thousands of job vacancies remaining open for an average of 120 days.
The shortage of workers has led to a shift in power from employers to employees, with the employees having more bargaining power in negotiations. [ more ]
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NOEMA
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Could Actually Help Rebuild The Middle Class | NOEMA

AI will reshape the value and nature of human expertise.
The fear that AI will lead to fewer jobs is misplaced. [ more ]
Acm
4 months ago
Digital life

Robots Key to New Ways of Farming as Labor Shortage Looms

Robots are being used on farms in Japan to compensate for a labor shortage.
Agrist and Asai Nursery are two companies using robots to harvest crops in Japan. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Why more and more Southeast Asians want to learn German DW 01/09/2024

Enthusiasm for learning German has increased in Vietnam, with the number of German-language exams taken at the Goethe-Institut in Ho Chi Minh City rising by over 150% since 2019.
Germany is recruiting qualified labor from Southeast Asia to address worker shortages, leading to a rising interest in the German language in the region. [ more ]
Toronto
5 months ago
Canada news

Arrest warrant issued for 'crypto king' associate who claims he fled to Dubai

Canada's senior population is growing, leading to a potential labor shortage
The labor shortage could result in higher wages for employees [ more ]
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