As the Netherlands prepares to celebrate the New Year, many focus on festive traditions such as enjoying oliebollen and watching fireworks. However, weather forecasts predict rain and strong winds during the celebrations. The CBS is set to release data on…
On December 26, Harrods, the iconic London department store, will see not only eager shoppers but also striking staff demanding fair wages and better working conditions. Over 300 employees initiated the strike, with workers like Alice calling out the disparity…
Worker representatives from Travailsuisse, Syna, and Transfair presented findings on declining real wages in Switzerland over the past three years, particularly in the healthcare sector, which has seen a 3.8% shortfall. Ongoing wage negotiations are reported in various sectors, with…
According to ADP calculations, most employees will see an increase in their take-home pay in 2025, primarily due to a reduction in income tax for middle-income earners. While those with a gross salary of €3,588 will receive an additional €56…
A new report from Excel Recruitment indicates that Ireland’s healthcare sector is facing significant strains due to an aging population, staffing shortages, and wage disparities. The Healthcare Salary Guide for 2025 points to rising operational costs, upcoming minimum wage increases,…
A new report reveals that Ireland’s healthcare sector is grappling with significant staffing shortages, wage increases, and a growing public-private pay gap, driven by rising demands from an aging population. Key findings from Excel Recruitment’s Healthcare Salary Guide for 2025…
In Switzerland, nominal wages are projected to have increased by 1.5% in 2024, according to the latest estimate from the Federal Statistical Office. However, much of this growth might be offset by inflation, which is estimated to average slightly over…
Grocery retailers are bracing for increased wage pressures in 2025 due to a minimum wage hike to €13.50 and new regulations on pension auto-enrolment and sick leave benefits. Excel Recruitment’s Grocery Retail Salary Guide indicates that most stores will need…
A protest organized by the Evros branch of ADEDY took place in Alexandroupoli as part of a 24-hour nationwide strike, demanding fair wages and action against rising living costs. Panagiotis Tsirtsis, president of the Evros ADEDY, emphasized the power of…
A strike gathering in Vounaki Square, Chios, saw low attendance due to rain. Participants sheltered under awnings while union representatives discussed issues of rising costs and stagnant wages. A call was made by the private employee union to mobilize against…
During a parliamentary address, PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis criticized the Greek government for failing to support the public health system and for rejecting a proposal to classify health workers under hazardous employment regulations. He highlighted the widening wage gap between…
Recent data from Greece’s ‘ERGANI’ system shows that average wages have increased by 12% to 46% since 2019, with the current average gross salary at €1,252. The hospitality sector leads the way, experiencing a remarkable 46% rise in wages. Other…
