We use cookies on this website, including web analysis cookies. By using this site, you agree that we may store and access cookies on your device. You have the right to opt out of web analysis at any time. Find out more about our cookie policy and how to opt out of web analysis.
advanced search
advanced search
register
advanced search

News from IZA World of Labor

Many IZA World of Labor contributions are closely linked to current policy and societal debates. We draw on a range of global sources to bring you selected news related to IZA World of Labor articles.

Latest news from IZA World of Labor

  • January 21, 2021
    9 News, Yahoo Finance News

    Australia’s unemployment rate has dropped to 6.6%

    30,000 more Australians have found work during the Covid-19 pandemic, causing the unemployment rate to drop to just over six percent.
    30,000 more Australians have found work during the Covid-19 pandemic, causing the unemployment rate to drop to just over six percent.
  • January 19, 2021
    CBS News

    Germany to require big companies have at least one woman on their boards

    The German cabinet has approved a new law that will require all large, publicly listed companies in the country to have at least one woman on their executive boards.
    The German cabinet has approved a new law that will require all large, publicly listed companies in the country to have at least one woman on their executive boards.
  • January 15, 2021
    BBC News, The New York Times, Reuters, The Guardian

    Friday news roundup January 15, 2021

    A UK supermarket chain raised its minimum wage to £10 an hour and German firms are testing wearable tech to enforce social distancing. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.
    A UK supermarket chain raised its minimum wage to £10 an hour and German firms are testing wearable tech to enforce social distancing. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.
  • January 14, 2021
    CNBC

    Businesses need to work on improving age diversity, CEO says

    A multi-generational workforce will be vital for companies as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
    A multi-generational workforce will be vital for companies as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • January 13, 2021
    Wired

    Google’s new union seeks to influence social and economic issues

    In the first week of January, a group of workers at Google’s parent company formed the Alphabet Workers Union.
    In the first week of January, a group of workers at Google’s parent company formed the Alphabet Workers Union.
  • January 12, 2021
    Associated Press

    Half the pollution in the western US is caused by wildfires

    In recent years wildfire smoke has accounted for up to 50% of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western US.
    In recent years wildfire smoke has accounted for up to 50% of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western US.
  • January 08, 2021
    The New York Times, The Guardian, South China Morning Post, Wired

    Friday news roundup January 8, 2021

    Covid-19 could reverse Italy's brain drain and electric car sales outstrip those powered by other means in Norway. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.
    Covid-19 could reverse Italy's brain drain and electric car sales outstrip those powered by other means in Norway. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.
show more

How can we improve IZA World of Labor? Click here to take our 5-minute survey and enter a prize draw.