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The executive opposes measures that would decapitalise the pension system and further exacerbate short-term fiscal difficulties. These call into question the future of the pension…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254961
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The meeting included discussion on how to tackle the crisis created by the Taliban government’s ban on Afghan women working for the UN. On May 6, the fifth…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278959
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Almost overnight businesses lost contact with their customer base and were largely unable to provide teleworking arrangements for staff. However, larger Greek businesses…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253665
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil indicated the programme would end after the government held a summit with business, community and trade union leaders to consider ways to boost…
Despite the change of administration after the Brexit referendum in June 2016, it remains government policy to reduce net migration to the “tens of thousands” per year. However…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236128
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The union represents some 340,000 workers at UPS, the largest US package delivery company. The United States is experiencing a rise in strikes and work stoppages espite low union…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280183
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The changes affect contract negotiations, disciplinary procedures and the role of labour unions. The White House argues the changes will improve efficiency, but opponents lament…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235218
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However, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in the economy, especially in service industries. They also provide a rising share of new jobs. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283915
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With the economy a central issue for many voters, Biden is stressing his administration’s focus on place-based economic development (PBED), an approach to shaping the economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286564
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Domestic workers' rights.