Skilled worker
Government plans to bring in 40,000 workers from six countries
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Thursday that Greece is on the cusp of a migration agreement with India to bring in unskilled and skilled workers to the country to be employed in the agricultural, construction and tourism sectors.
Bulgaria Facing Looming Labor Shortage of Half a Million Employees Very Soon!
In a comprehensive analysis conducted by Institute for Market Economics (IME) Senior Economist Adrian Nikolov, Bulgaria's labor market is forecasted to face a severe shortage of skilled workers, potentially reaching half a million individuals within the next three to five years.
Challenges from the future
European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said in Athens on Monday that Europe's productive population is decreasing by one million every year. The problem is even greater in Greece. Firstly, there is the negative birth and death ratio, signaling an annual population decrease of approximately 50,000 individuals - totaling 1,250,000 people by 2050.
- Read more about Challenges from the future
- Log in to post comments
Germany is making it Easier to get Citizenship in order to Deal with Labor Shortages
Germany wants to lower its citizenship requirements following the example of France, the government announced, continuing its reform program to tackle labor shortages, EURACTIV reported.
German citizenship law has long been known for being particularly restrictive.
Firms turning to women workers amid shortage of skilled laborers
Industrial companies are struggling to find skilled workers to hire, trying every possible channel to reach out to them but to no avail, Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) President Seyit Ardıç has said, adding that firms are now increasingly turning to women workers to fill the void.
Skilled Immigrants in High Demand in Germany - Labor agency
The head of Germany's national labor agency says the country needs significantly more skilled immigrants to plug gaps in the work force as the population ages, AP reports.
Legal Migration: Europe Adopts New Rules to Make EU Attractive for Highly Qualified Workers
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council and EP representatives reached a provisional agreement on new rules for the entry and residence of highly skilled workers from outside the EU under the revised Blue Card Directive. This EU-wide admission system aims to attract and retain highly qualified specialists, mainly in sectors facing skills shortages.
Info on average salaries in Croatia published
Legal entities, companies, and public institutions in Croatia employ about 265,000 highly educated workers who make up the second largest group of employees according to their education.
- Read more about Info on average salaries in Croatia published
- Log in to post comments
Trainings for 7,000 Unemployed Professions in Bulgaria
Nearly 7,000 unemployed with low or no qualifications from 115 cities will be able to benefit from trainings and internships in key competencies for the most sought-after occupations on the labor market.
They will be organized by business and trade unions and the projects will be financed with European funds, reported BNR.
Emma Hopkins: People who Wish to Work in the UK will Apply through a New System
The British ambassador specified that Bulgarians can travel to the Island for up to 6 months
The United Kingdom left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. From 1 January 2021, a new migration policy will also be introduced after the free movement of persons is terminated. EU and non-EU nationals will be treated equally, it said.