Global news from IZA World of Labor

Political and social debates on labor economic issues affect people around the world every single day. IZA World of Labor content provides evidence-based background information to help inform policy decisions. Our news summaries draw on a range of international sources to bring you selected news related to IZA World of Labor articles, videos, opinions, and topics.

News from IZA World of Labor

August 30, 2019

The Belfast Telegraph, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Euractiv

Friday news roundup August 30, 2019

Stressed Chinese workers are learning Sanskrit as a way to relax, Ireland's employment rate is on the rise, and German athletes are joining the fight against climate change. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

Stressed Chinese workers are learning Sanskrit as a way to relax, Ireland's employment rate is on the rise, and German athletes are joining the fight against climate change. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
August 29, 2019

France24, The Independent

French supermarket workers protest against automated checkout stations

French supermarket chain, Géant Casino, is using self-checkout stations to circumvent French labor laws that limit employee working hours.

French supermarket chain, Géant Casino, is using self-checkout stations to circumvent French labor laws that limit employee working hours.
August 27, 2019

Deutsche Welle

Tackling workplace discrimination in Germany: a difficult ordeal due to insufficient data

According to a government survey, in 2018, the number of reported cases of discrimination in Germany rose 15%.

According to a government survey, in 2018, the number of reported cases of discrimination in Germany rose 15%.
August 22, 2019

The Telegraph

Ryanair strike over UK Bank Holiday weekend to go ahead

Ryanair pilots will strike over the UK Bank Holiday weekend for 24 hours, from midnight Thursday until midnight Friday, and a second strike is scheduled between September 2 and September 4.

Ryanair pilots will strike over the UK Bank Holiday weekend for 24 hours, from midnight Thursday until midnight Friday, and a second strike is scheduled between September 2 and September 4.
August 21, 2019

The Independent, Reuters

Germany’s central bank warns of potential recession

Persistent weakness in industry may have pushed Europe’s largest economy into recession, according to the German Bundesbank.

Persistent weakness in industry may have pushed Europe’s largest economy into recession, according to the German Bundesbank.
August 20, 2019

EcoWatch, DownToEarth

Greenpeace maps global sulfur dioxide hotspots in new research

NASA satellite data reveal the largest point sources of sulfur dioxide pollution around the world.

NASA satellite data reveal the largest point sources of sulfur dioxide pollution around the world.
August 19, 2019

The New Zealand Herald

New Zealand’s first online generation struggles with anxiety

According to recent findings in New Zealand, one young adult in every five has sought mental health treatment in the past year.

According to recent findings in New Zealand, one young adult in every five has sought mental health treatment in the past year.

Global news from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

Friday news roundup August 30, 2019

French supermarket workers protest against automated checkout stations

Tackling workplace discrimination in Germany: a difficult ordeal due to insufficient data

Ryanair strike over UK Bank Holiday weekend to go ahead

Germany’s central bank warns of potential recession

Greenpeace maps global sulfur dioxide hotspots in new research

New Zealand’s first online generation struggles with anxiety

Temporary migration entails benefits, but also costs, for sending and receiving countries

Incentivizing sleep?

Job search requirements for older unemployed workers

Firm age and job creation in the US

The labor market in Canada, 2000–2021

The labor market consequences of impatience

Gender differences in risk attitudes

Income-contingent loans in higher education financing

Gender differences in corporate hierarchies

Offshoring and labor markets in developing countries