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#laborshortage

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Idk how I feel about this. Getting into a career type job at age 18 would have saved me from getting a cocaine addiction, probably, but here in the US we don’t trust them to drive rental cars until they are 26. So a train seems unsafe, or maybe not . . . it’s on a track at least.

Teenagers to drive trains due to concerns over labour shortages | UK News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/teenagers-t

#ChildLabor #UK #LaborShortage (lol pay them more and you won’t have a shortage)

Sky · Teenagers to drive trains due to concerns over labour shortages

As Japan's working-age population declines, the role of healthy seniors aged 65-74 in the labor market becomes critical. Increasingly, seniors are using gig work apps to find flexible jobs, which helps maintain their social connections and enhances their quality of life. This trend not only addresses #laborshortage but also improves #seniorwellbeing by keeping them active and engaged in society.


joelhu.medium.com/embracing-th

Russian companies increasingly using Africa to fill vacancies

With combined impacts of Russia’s war against Ukraine & exodus of hundreds of thousands of working-age men, plus preexisting factors including Covid-19 mortality and an aging population, #labor shortage has become increasing issue in Russia

Data analyzed indicated that 7 of 10 countries with highest increase in #vacancies posted by Russian companies were in #Africa

kyivindependent.com/russian-co

The Kyiv Independent · Russian companies increasingly looking to Africa to fill vacancies, media reportsBy Nate Ostiller

Half of the companies are having trouble finding employees, with both qualified and unqualified staff in high demand. The percentage of businesses facing difficulties in finding qualified staff has increased from 31% in February to 38.9% in March. For unqualified staff, the percentage has risen from 26.5% to 31.7%. This trend has been observed for several months. #UkrainianBusiness #LaborShortage

Japan's economy faces a pivotal shift, moving from decades of stagnation to signs of growth. Amidst a labor shortage exacerbated by an aging population, the government implements measures to ensure employment for seniors up to 70. This includes retraining for the digital age, focusing on leveraging the experience of the aging workforce. #JapanEconomy #AgingWorkforce #LaborShortage #DigitalRetraining #SMEChallenges

joelhu.medium.com/japans-econo

The war in Ukraine has caused a labor shortage in Russia, leading Russian companies to seek workers from the poorest African countries. Representatives from Burundi and Burkina Faso have already visited St. Petersburg for discussions. Kenyan workers are also expected, and negotiations with North Korea and Vietnam are underway. #Russia #laborshortage

#FoodService #Restaurants #LaborShortage
"Dining out is about to look a lot different."

Business Insider:
Restaurants Across America Are in Crisis Because of Stubborn Diners

"Restaurants need to evolve to survive. But you're gonna hate what they've got in mind."
businessinsider.com/restaurant

Insider · Restaurants across America are in crisis because of stubborn dinersBy Corey Mintz

Putin acknowledged a shortage of 2.5 million workers in Russia, mainly in construction and manufacturing. He stated that the official unemployment is around 450-460 thousand, leaving the deficit of 2.5 million workers. Putin supported the idea of simplifying the relocation to Russia for foreigners who "share traditional values" to address the labor shortage. #Russia #LaborShortage

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@croissant @corvax

What is described as a "labor shortage" really isn't.

It's really a wage shortage.

As with most things, labor has supply and demand.

If you are being overworked, your organization's management is to blame.

For every hour of overtime you are now putting in, please dedicate an hour of your own time to searching the job market. (If you don't get paid extra for the overtime, better make it at least two.)

Employment opportunities are out there, and so are companies offering higher wages to recruit new workers.