http://www.randstad.com/RSS feed for the world of work60http://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/american-workers-staying-putWhile many Americans may be of the opinion that the country's job market is experiencing a tumultuous period of activity, in all actuality it isn't as turbulent as is perceived. What has been proffered by analysts is the idea that ...Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:31 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/uae-graduates-encouraged-to-change-their-job-expectationsGraduates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been advised to alter their job expectations to land a top position in the future. Dr Nabil Ibrahim, chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, told The National that students leaving higher education need ...Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:13 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/australian-copper-mine-to-create-regional-job-boomAn Australian copper mine is set to create a regional jobs surge in the Victoria area of the country. Southern Grampians Shire Council stated that Northern Platinum will need around 200 members of staff, made up of 140 construction workers and ...Tue, 21 May 2013 15:06:11 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/almost-half-of-chinese-employees-without-paid-leaveA national survey in China has found that more than 40 per cent of Chinese employees do not get paid holiday leave. This is according to a study of people's leisure time and vacations released this week to mark the third China Tourism ...Mon, 20 May 2013 15:25:39 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/canada-experiences-jobs-boost-over-aprilCanada's economy has provided a jobs boost to the country over April, according to new figures. Data released by Statistics Canada showed that a modest 12,500 positions had been filled over the course of the month with the national unemployment ...Fri, 17 May 2013 13:24:07 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/new-zealand-govt-aims-for-jobs-boost-in-budget-announcementThe New Zealand government is aiming to stimulate the country's growth and employment market as part of the budget. Prime minister John Key explained in an announcement on Thursday (May 16th) that there was a sense of optimism between ...Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/mexican-company-grupo-bimbo-to-create-jobs-in-the-usMexican baking company Grupo Bimbo is set to create additional jobs across the border in the US, reportedly because the organization is struggling to accommodate ever-increasing demand with its current operational structure. According to the ...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:59 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/skilled-migrants-experience-difficulty-finding-work-in-australiaSkilled jobseekers who migrate to Australia seeking work and a better quality of life are experiencing significant difficulty securing a position on the payroll, according to new research from the University of Western Sydney. In order to evaluate ...Wed, 15 May 2013 15:35:10 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/half-of-us-graduates-overqualified-for-their-jobNew research indicates that almost half of workers who have recently graduated from four-year college courses are overqualified for their job. These findings demonstrate a significant problem with skills mismatch in the US employment market. ...Tue, 14 May 2013 13:07:52 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/uk-unskilled-job-vacancies-attracting-45-applicants-eachCompetition is extremely high in the UK employment market, with new research revealing that the average unskilled vacancy attracts 45 applicants. Jobseekers with little in the way of experience and qualifications are, therefore, experiencing extreme ...Mon, 13 May 2013 12:46:29 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/japanese-men-increasingly-leaving-work-to-take-care-of-parentsThe Japanese labor market is increasingly losing middle-aged men to family responsibilities, as a growing number of these workers quit their jobs so that they can take care of their frail and elderly parents. The findings come from the Institute ...Mon, 13 May 2013 12:43:43 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/french-railway-sector-to-create-new-jobsA strong political will to develop rail transport - partly for environmental reasons, the modernization of networks and machines, stronger competition at European level and the strength of the export market should all contribute to strong ...Fri, 10 May 2013 16:52:06 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/canada-summer-jobs-program-to-create-36000-employment-positionsThe Harper government has announced that its Canada Summer Jobs program will create 36,000 positions for students across the country, providing them with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and skills that can be utilized in future ...Fri, 10 May 2013 13:58:51 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/dubai-expo-2020-to-create-over-277000-jobsSignificant investments are being made in Dubai as part of the UAE's bid to host the World Expo 2020 event, and new research from Oxford Economics indicates that, if successful, the project will create more than 277,000 jobs. Brazil, Russia, ...Fri, 10 May 2013 13:55:52 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/global-youth-employment-hampered-by-skills-mismatchSkills mismatch is a major contributory factor when it comes to youth employment across the globe, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). Rife joblessness among this demographic is deemed a "crisis" by ...Thu, 09 May 2013 15:02:47 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/older-workers-in-the-us-say-age-discrimination-is-commonResults from a new survey of older employees in the US paints a worrying picture of the working environment this demographic is exposed to. The findings indicate that the government and businesses need to do more to support members of staff over the ...Thu, 09 May 2013 14:17:25 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/jobs-data-exceeds-expectations-in-australia-and-new-zealandThe most recent employment data released by the official bodies Australian Bureau of Statistics and Statistics New Zealand reveal job gains in the Australasian countries that have far exceeded economists' expectations. On a seasonally ...Thu, 09 May 2013 14:13:09 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/esq-helping-indigenous-australians-enter-energy-sector-workforceIndustry skills body Energy Skills Queensland (ESQ) is launching new initiatives to help more indigenous Australians take advantage of the prosperous resources and energy employment market. Enabling more of this demographic to enter the national ...Wed, 08 May 2013 13:54:04 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/young-malaysians-urged-to-enter-shipping-sectorYoung people in Malaysia are being urged to consider a career in the shipping sector, an industry with a workforce that is currently comprised mainly of foreign workers. The generation about to enter the market is urged not to avoid challenging job ...Wed, 08 May 2013 13:48:48 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/guide-helps-entrepreneurs-and-professionals-migrating-to-singaporeA new publication acts as a comprehensive resource for potential employers and professionals hoping to relocate to Singapore, a city-state which has a prospering employment market. It outlines visa opportunities available to entrepreneurs as well as ...Wed, 08 May 2013 11:16:38 GMT