http://www.randstad.com/RSS feed for the world of work - latin america tag60http://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/venezuelan-unemployment-increases.htmlThe national unemployment rate in Venezuela rose to 8.4 per cent last month, as the country's struggling economy affected labor market participation. That is according to the National Statistics Institute, which disclosed that joblessness in the ...Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:34:41 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/ecuador-unemployment-rises-to-91.htmlEcuador's unemployment rate increased to 9.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2009, according to government figures. The South American country's INEC statistics agency has disclosed that joblessness has risen by one per cent since the previous ...Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazilian-employment-rises-in-september.htmlFormal employment in Brazil expanded for the eighth consecutive month in September, figures released by the government have disclosed. The ministry of labor revealed that more than 252,000 net jobs were created last month in all sectors of the ...Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/india-restricts-chinese-migrant-labor.htmlThe Indian government has informed Chinese policy-leaders that it will only allow the migration of highly-skilled workers to its industries. Minister of home affairs P Chidambaram revealed that the ruling United Progressive Alliance administration ...Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/imf-latin-america-returns-to-growth.htmlLatin American countries are showing signs of renewed growth following the global financial crisis, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Nicolas Eyzaguirre, director of the IMF's western hemisphere department, claimed that the ...Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazilian-labor-market-returns-to-normality.htmlBrazilian employment is returning to levels last witnessed in the country before the outbreak of the international financial crisis. That is according to the economist Jankiel Santos, who was reacting to the release of figures by the Brazilian ...Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazilian-employment-increases-in-august.htmlFormal employment in the Brazilian economy increased to its highest level in 2009, according to the release of official statistics. The Labor Ministry revealed that more than 240,000 jobs were created last month, which contributed to a 0.8 per cent ...Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazilian-gdp-returns-to-growth.htmlThe Brazilian economy increased by 1.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2009, as the Latin American country rebounds from the global financial crisis. Data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics revealed that gross ...Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazilian-employment-indicator-increases.htmlIndustrial employment in Brazil increased in July for the first time in nine months, according to the latest statistics. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics revealed that the number of jobs within the South American country's ...Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/chilean-labor-market-risks-recovery.htmlThe Chilean economy will recover in the third quarter of 2009 despite anticipated rises in unemployment. That is according to the Santander GBM economist Juan Pablo Castro, who suggested that labor market pressure is the main element of risk ...Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazilian-unemployment-rate-declines-in-july.htmlThe Brazilian employment outlook appears increasingly optimistic as further data signals a recovery in the South American economy. Statistics agency IBGE has revealed that the national unemployment rate declined by 0.1 per cent in July to eight per ...Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazilian-employment-continues-increasing.htmlFormal employment in Brazil increased for the sixth consecutive month in July, according to figures released by the government. The Labor Ministry revealed that more than 138,000 jobs were created last month, which is a rise of 0.4 per cent on ...Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/brazil-china-partnership-will-create-employment.htmlAn improvement in relations between Brazil and China will support employment in Latin America, according to a leading economist. Marcio Pochmann, president of the Institute of Applied Economic Research, specified the integration of production and ...Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/argentina-urged-to-avoid-job-cuts.htmlA senior official in the Argentinean government has claimed that the global financial crisis should not affect employment levels in the South American country. Carlos Tomada, labor minister, has encouraged Argentina's industries to defend ...Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/lupi-brazil-has-surplus-employment.htmlMore than 300,000 jobs were created in the first six months of 2009 in Brazil - despite the continuing repercussions of the economic downturn. Carlos Lupi, Brazilian minister of labor and employment, disclosed that 200,000 of these positions had ...Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/latin-american-economies-will-recover-in-2010.htmlThe economies of South America will contract by 1.9 per cent this year, according to a new report conducted by a United Nations' agency. In a survey on the continent, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has suggested that ...Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/cuban-government-eases-employment-restrictions-to-boost-economy.htmlThe Cuban government has announced plans to allow workers to have more than one job in a bid to stimulate the national economy. Under the new employment rules, a majority of Cubans will be permitted to supplement their average monthly wage of $17 ...Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:10:19 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/job-creation-improves-in-brazil.htmlThe number of jobs being created in the South American country of Brazil increased last month. Official figures from Brazil's Labor Ministry indicated that 131,557 new posts were recorded in May, the Wall Street Journal reported. The findings from ...Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:08:28 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/argentina-employment-main-concern.htmlArgentina's government has identified the preservation and creation of jobs as its major challenge. Labor minister Carlos Tomada suggested that the Latin American country is facing the same problems as other states around the world and that social ...Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:12:22 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/chilean-unemployment-increasing.htmlUnemployment levels in Chile have increased to 9.8 per cent of the population in the past three months, according to data released by the Latin American country's statistics agency. INE has reported that Chile's jobless rate is at its highest level ...Sat, 30 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT