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U.S. job market slows as unemployment rises to 4.2%

The U.S. labor market showed clear signs of weakening in July, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%, according to official figures released on Friday. This marks a concerning development for the world's largest economy, as job creation has slowed significantly in recent months. Only 73,000......

Spain’s workforce grows by over 1 million foreigners in a decade

Spain has added more than 1.4 million foreign workers to its labor force over the past decade, according to new data. Economists view this trend as essential for sustaining the country’s welfare and pension systems amid an aging population. A decade of growth in foreign labor Figures from Spain's......

Morocco updates national employment survey to meet new labor market challenges

 Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a consultation workshop as part of the planned overhaul of the country’s National Employment Survey (ENE). This initiative aims to modernize Morocco’s......

Spain faces critical immigrant pay gap as economy eyes 25 million migrant workers

A new global study reveals that immigrant workers in Spain earn nearly a third less than Spanish nationals, highlighting structural inequalities within the labor market as the country braces for a major demographic shift. The research, led by the University of Oslo and published in Nature Journal,......

Morocco ranks 51st in global work-life balance index, highlighting urgent reform needs

Morocco has ranked 51st out of 60 countries in the 2025 Global Work-Life Balance Index, reflecting significant challenges in aligning working conditions with quality of life. The report, published by Remote, a global platform for remote employment, underscores systemic issues in the country’s labor......

Saudi Arabia unveils skill-based work permit system to attract global expertise

Saudi Arabia has implemented a new classification system for expatriate work permits, aiming to enhance labor market efficiency, attract international talent, and align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. The initiative, announced by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed......

Rabat Business School and AXA Services Maroc forge partnership to advance youth employability

Rabat Business School (RBS), a leading institution within the International University of Rabat (UIR), has joined forces with AXA Services Maroc to bridge the gap between academia and the labor market, fostering employability for young Moroccan graduates. The partnership was formalized during a recent......

ANAPEC director dismissed over unfulfilled employment objectives

The Moroccan Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, has dismissed Imane Belmaati as Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills (ANAPEC) after a tenure lasting just 14 months. Removal linked to unmet government......

Spain Records Lowest Unemployment since 2008

Spain has shown a notable improvement in its labor market indicators. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, unemployment has fallen to its lowest level since 2008. In April, the number of job seekers dropped by 2.6% compared to March, totaling 2,512,718 people. This positive shift is......