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September 28, 2021

Reuters

British warehouse worker shortage results in significant pay spike

Members of the UK Warehousing Association have reported having to increase pay by between 20% and 30% to secure workers for entry-level jobs.

Members of the UK Warehousing Association have reported having to increase pay by between 20% and 30% to secure workers for entry-level jobs.
September 24, 2021

New York Times, BBC News, The Guardian

Friday news roundup September 24, 2021

New York legislated to protect delivery workers and the US special envoy for Haiti resigned over the deportation of migrants. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

New York legislated to protect delivery workers and the US special envoy for Haiti resigned over the deportation of migrants. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.
September 23, 2021

Deutsche Welle

Why are many voters in the upcoming German election undecided?

A survey has found that four in ten people who are voting on this coming Sunday haven’t decided on which party to vote for.

A survey has found that four in ten people who are voting on this coming Sunday haven’t decided on which party to vote for.
September 22, 2021

The Independent

President Joe Biden pledges action on extreme heat in US workplaces

A heatwave in the Pacific Northwest in late June led to around 600 excess deaths and thousands of hospitalizations.

A heatwave in the Pacific Northwest in late June led to around 600 excess deaths and thousands of hospitalizations.
September 21, 2021

The Guardian

Low birth rate could lead to long-term economic decline in UK

Should governments intervene to try to increase birth rates?

Should governments intervene to try to increase birth rates?
September 20, 2021

The Sydney Morning Herald

Boardroom diversity needs to include more factors other than gender

More work needs to be done when it comes to women attaining more senior management positions.

More work needs to be done when it comes to women attaining more senior management positions.
September 17, 2021

Bloomberg, Ola Electric, World Bank

Friday news roundup September 17, 2021

Inadequate childcare is hampering the US economy and Ola Electric's new factory will be run entirely by women. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

Inadequate childcare is hampering the US economy and Ola Electric's new factory will be run entirely by women. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

Global news from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

British warehouse worker shortage results in significant pay spike

Friday news roundup September 24, 2021

Why are many voters in the upcoming German election undecided?

President Joe Biden pledges action on extreme heat in US workplaces

Low birth rate could lead to long-term economic decline in UK

Boardroom diversity needs to include more factors other than gender

Friday news roundup September 17, 2021

How immigration affects investment and productivity in host and home countries

Can market mechanisms solve the refugee crisis?

Cash wage payments in transition economies: Consequences of envelope wages

The minimum wage versus the earned income tax credit for reducing poverty

Early-life medical care and human capital accumulation

Noncompete agreements in employment contracts

Interaction between technology and recruiting practices

Alcoholism and mortality in Eastern Europe

Is training effective for older workers?

Corporate income taxes and entrepreneurship