Capitalmind14h ago
A stark warning: essential public sector workers are becoming scarcer across the developed world. The #OECD reports ageing workforces & fewer new entrants in #education & #healthcare. Governments' reliance on immigration is a temporary patch, often draining talent from poorer nations & failing to build stable, domestic workforces. The long-term cost? Eroding skills, poorer health outcomes & slower economic growth. #LabourMarket #PublicServices
Daily Times - Latest Pakistan News, World, Business, Sports, LifestyleJan 19

Pakistan faces employment challenges despite moderate GDP growth

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1437715/pakistan-faces-employment-challenges-despite-moderate-gdp-growth/

ABC FeedsJan 15

'Heartbroken' farm workers chase $260,000 in unpaid wages
By Ben Butler and Hellena Souisa

According to court documents, at least 20 workers are owed money for the work they did in late 2023 on Corrigan's Farm in south-east Melbourne, which experts say is part of a bigger problem that sees tens of millions in missing cash disappear into the black economy.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/wage-theft-farm-workers-victoria-corrigans-farm-khmer-community/106208768

#LabourMarket #ScamsandFraud #EmploymentServices #Farmers #BenButler #HellenaSouisa

Workers on Melbourne farm supplying Woolworths, Coles chase unpaid wages worth $260,000

According to court documents, at least 20 workers are owed money for the work they did in late 2023 on Corrigan's Farm in south-east Melbourne, which experts say is part of a bigger problem that sees tens of millions in missing cash disappear into the black economy.

ABC News
Centre for Population ChangeJan 12

๐Ÿ“‘ NEWLY PUBLISHED - CPC-CG members Vincent Ramos and Ann Berrington examine the relationship between young adults living with their parents, their employment status and socioeconomic background.

Read at: https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcaf058

#youngadults #labourmarket #unemployment #underemployment #temporarywork #agencywork #intergenerational #adulthood #socialclass #socioeconomic #employment #earningsdisparities #uklabourforcesurvey #serviceclass #socialscience #demography #officefornationalstatistics

Centre for Population ChangeJan 12

This looks set to be a brilliant event on understanding the needs of lower-income families, with many great speakers, including CPC-CG member Athina Vlachantoni, who will discuss how we should properly value both paid and unpaid work.

Register to attend in person or online on 10 Feb: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/unsung-britain-final-conference/

#demography #socialpolicy #socialscience #families #lowincome #costofliving #inequality #labourmarket #socialmobility #economy #livingstandards #poverty #welfare #caring #ageing #ukpolitics

Show threadGFXFTSJan 9
#Markets #Trading #Economy #FederalReserve #Commodities #USD #Geopolitics #China #Japan #LabourMarket #Inflation #Finance #Investing
Killer Rabbit 90Jan 1
American Labor Needed Unity. Then Came Trumpโ€™s Immigration Crackdown. https://theintercept.com/2026/01/01/ice-immigrants-trump-labor-unions/ #uspoli #trump #immigration #UnmaskICE #LabourMarket #jobs #economics #TrumpTarriffs
American Labor Needed Unity. Then Came Trumpโ€™s Immigration Crackdown.

Trump has aimed to turn American workers against their immigrant colleagues. Union leaders say it backfired.

The Intercept
ABC FeedsDec 30

Desperate for workers, some mechanics are looking overseas
By Stephen Clarke

The automotive repair industry says it is dealing with a major labour and skills shortage, and some mechanics are looking overseas for workers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-31/qld-mechanic-shortages/106146022

#AutomotiveIndustry #LabourMarket #StephenClarke

Mechanic shortage driving Queensland businesses to look overseas for qualified workers

The automotive repair industry says it is dealing with a major labour and skills shortage, and some mechanics are looking overseas for workers.

ABC News
ABC FeedsDec 20

Song, hugs and devotion help workers thrive 2,000km from home
By Johanna Marie

Moving to another country to provide for your family is not an easy choice but singing, hugs and faith make it easier for these Pacific island workers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-21/vanuatu-workers-sunday-worship-in-bundaberg/106128564

#LabourMarket #MigrationPolicy #Work #AgriculturalWorkers #Christianity #JohannaMarie

Vanuatu nationals celebrate faith and friendship in Bundaberg under the PALM scheme

Moving to another country to provide for your family is not an easy choice but singing, hugs and faith make it easier for these Pacific island workers.

ABC News
The-14Dec 16
Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago โ€“ and schools are missing the AI revolution
#AI #FutureOfWork #Education #Youth #Careers #Jobs #LabourMarket #DigitalSkills #AISkills #Tech #Business #Economy #Students #Schools #GenAI #Employment
https://the-14.com/teenagers-are-preparing-for-the-jobs-of-25-years-ago-and-schools-are-missing-the-ai-revolution/
Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago โ€“ and schools are missing the AI revolution | The-14

Teenagers are training for outdated jobs as AI reshapes work, but schools lag behind, leaving students unprepared for changing labour markets and future skills.

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