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After a decade of little to no pay growth, workers are finally starting to see higher settlements
Tight labour market and record-high inflation have triggered calls for big wage rises
Post-pandemic push by workers to organise may prove expensive but it could help minimise churn
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine undermines case for pay rises to help employees struggling with soaring inflation
The latest annual list of businesses by revenue growth puts a Finnish seller of used mobile phones at the top. Explore the 2022 interactive ranking here
Country was source of more than a third of all eurozone jobs created last year
Youth unemployment reaches all-time low of 14.9% as bloc continues recovery
Staff shortages force employers to get creative as unemployment drops to record lows and wages start to rise
The pandemic has shifted mindsets if not yet the actual balance of power
Madrid meets end-of-year deadline set by Brussels to receive next tranche of EU funds
EU plans to place onus on companies such as Uber to prove drivers are self-employed
Antonio Garamendi concerned that hurried overhaul could make companies less competitive
Ride-hailing groups claim EU draft proposals could lead to job losses and create legal uncertainty
France has avoided the workforce exodus seen in the US and UK, posting its highest ever employment rates
Many workers often struggle to find or keep a job despite EU and UK employment legislation
New work-from-home regulations also demand companies meet workers’ energy and internet costs
Strong jobs numbers in US and eurozone; Bank of England chief insists rate rises on the way; Global food prices surge
Dearth of drivers blamed on soaring demand, low wages and poor working conditions
Few expected the labour shortages now crimping developed economies — but few also now expect them to end soon
Rising consumer prices still expected to feed into higher index-linked European wages next year
Bloc’s manufacturers say they are hiring at the fastest rate in two decades
Bottlenecks are nothing to fear but more permanent shifts carry risks
Businesses open after lockdown struggle to find staff but millions inactive and furloughed
Country first in EU to give couriers for apps including Uber Eats and Deliveroo collective bargaining rights
Staffing agency start-up backed by SoftBank sees soaring demand for workers during pandemic
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