Keywords: Employment


World Bank: More than 43% of Moroccan university graduates work below their qualification level

A university degree does not necessarily guarantee Moroccan graduates a job that matches their education and skills, according to recent World Bank data. The findings point to a growing mismatch between the qualifications produced by Morocco's education system and the types of jobs currently available......

Canadian dollar climbs to eight-week high after strong employment figures

The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest level in nearly two months on Friday after a robust employment report reinforced confidence in Canada's economic momentum while weaker-than-expected U.S. labor data weighed on the U.S. dollar. The currency appreciated against its U.S. counterpart,......

Aging workforce reshapes the job market as experience gains new value

As global labor markets undergo profound transformation, a growing number of employers are rethinking long-standing assumptions about age and employability. While younger workers were once viewed as the primary drivers of innovation, flexibility, and digital adaptation, many organizations are increasingly......

French anti-corruption group files complaint over Saint-Denis mayor's public employment

A French anti-corruption organization has filed a criminal complaint concerning Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, alleging possible financial and ethical misconduct linked to his former employment with the RATP, Paris' public transport operator, while simultaneously holding elected office. The......

Study warns higher retirement ages could come at the expense of workers’ health

A new public health study has raised concerns that increasing the retirement age could leave more people working while living with chronic health conditions, highlighting the need to balance labor market demands with the long-term well-being of employees. The research, published in the European Journal......

South Korea records more than 10 million employed seniors for the first time

South Korea has reached a historic milestone as the number of employed people aged 55 to 79 has exceeded 10 million for the first time, reflecting the country's rapidly aging population and the changing nature of its labor market. According to the latest official statistics, the senior population......

Modi embraces Instagram strategy to reconnect with India's Gen Z voters

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reshaping his digital communication strategy as his government seeks to strengthen its appeal among Generation Z, following a wave of youth-led demonstrations that exposed growing concerns over employment prospects and access to education. The new outreach campaign......

US private sector job growth slows sharply in July, raising focus on labor market outlook

The US labor market showed further signs of slowing in July after private-sector hiring expanded at a much weaker pace than expected, reinforcing investor attention on upcoming official employment data and the broader outlook for the American economy. According to the latest ADP National Employment......

French lawyer Antoine Vey placed under formal investigation over alleged workplace harassment

French criminal lawyer Antoine Vey has been placed under formal investigation (mis en examen) in connection with allegations of workplace psychological harassment involving former employees and collaborators. The decision was taken on 9 July following several days of questioning by investigating magistrates,......