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Discount store sparks revolution on Sylt, reshaping the island of the rich

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Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026

Business

How Europeans are struggling to balance work and personal time

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EU capitals are falling behind Brussels in staff and tech

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Europe in Motion

Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life?

From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares.

Work

Nearly half of London jobs at risk of AI disruption, report

According to a new report by the Mayor of London's office, nearly half of the UK capital's workers could see their jobs transformed by generative AI.

Health news

Work is killing 840,000 people a year, UN report finds

Psychosocial risk factors –including long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace bullying and harassment– create harmful working environments that harm people’s physical and mental health, according to a new report.

Health news

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds

The research, covering 38 countries including those in Europe, finds that realised and planned fertility increases by 0.32 children per woman when both partners work from home at least one day per week compared with those who work at employer or client sites.

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Humans are the key to making AI work, says EY

Training, regulation, and employee collaboration are essential for successfully scaling businesses using AI, EY's Jad Shimaly told Euronews Next at Mobile World Congress.

Tech News

Will AI kill jobs? report shows it’s not such an easy answer

A report by Anthropic looks at how people and companies used the AI assistant Claude, using a large sample of anonymised conversations.

Work

How will AI impact women at work: Empower or leave them behind?

Jobs with the highest exposure to AI are likely to be the most affected but it is still unclear what form this impact will take.

Tech News

How AI and algorithms are making decisions about work for you

One in four workplaces in Europe is making decisions using algorithms or AI that will impact the working life of their employees. Unions say they’re struggling to negotiate worker rights.

Work

Meta to cut 600 jobs from its artificial intelligence division

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its AI division, according to US media.

Tech News

EU companies risk falling behind on AI, study says

Fewer than one in five IT leaders are making AI their top investment priority, according to a survey in seven EU countries.

Work

How far along are countries on the EU’s salary transparency rules?

Member states are working to meet the June 2026 deadline for the EU's Pay Transparency Directive.

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Lawyer salaries across Europe: How much do they earn?

Lawyer salaries vary significantly based on experience and area of specialisation. Euronews Next takes a closer look at earnings across 25 European countries.

Tech News

Here are the companies most affected by Trump’s H-1B visa change

The US tech giants Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Google employ thousands of people through the H-1B visa.

Work

Captain’s paycheck: How do pilot salaries vary across Europe?

Pilot shortages are affecting several airlines. In Europe, pilots are among the highest-paid professionals.

wellbeing

The Sunday Scaries: Why the end of the weekend feels so hard

Strategies such as protecting Sundays with intentional plans, setting work-life boundaries, and small routines like preparing clothes or lunches can help ease the dread.

Work

Sweden is tracking job-seekers online to crack down on public benefits fraud

The agency will soon begin contacting the 4,000 people identified by the tracking system, who are at risk of losing public benefits.

Tech News

Should we really fear AI taking jobs in Europe? Here’s the data

Early studies from the US show that young workers are being replaced in AI-vulnerable jobs such as software engineering and are instead pivoting to vocational fields like nursing or retail. Is the same thing happening in Europe?

Work

Too good to be true? How to spot fake job scams

LinkedIn is advising prospective job seekers to be aware of scams on the platform ahead of a post-summer hiring surge.

Tech News

TikTok employees in Germany strike over AI taking their jobs

Trade union ver.di says about 150 employees in content moderation and content creator outreach are at risk of losing their jobs as TikTok looks to replace them with AI.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which European country has the most public holidays?

A proposal by France's prime minister to get rid of two public holidays has prompted a discussion as to where in Europe workers get the most additional days off.

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What are the best European countries for work-life balance?

Luxembourg, Ireland, and Belgium are some of the best places to work in Europe, according to two new studies.

wellbeing

How expressing gratitude at home and work could transform your life

Proponents say expressing and receiving appreciation at work can help reduce stress, as well as improve your mood and outlook.

Work

Is AI going to steal your job? Probably not, new study finds

Euronews Next spoke to PwC’s Global Chief AI Officer to ask if AI will really take our jobs.

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The Danish island that lets students shed stress and study in nature

The "Youth Island" is a 30-minute boat ride from Copenhagen and offers a retreat for students who are struggling to disconnect from distractions in the city.

Work

Women three times more likely to have job taken by AI than men

A new UN-led report found that women's jobs in high-income countries are more likely to be replaced or touched by artificial intelligence than their male peers.

Work

Spain moves forward with plans to shorten the 40-hour working week

The bill to reduce the current workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours for over 12 million people will now be put to the Spanish parliament for approval.

Work

Half of employees who use AI at work don’t trust it, new survey shows

A new study shows that most employees use artificial intelligence (AI) regularly but admit they don’t fact-check its results before using it at work.

Economy

Where do workers pay the highest and lowest taxes across Europe?

Personal income tax rates vary significantly across Europe, with Nordic countries paying the highest and Eastern European countries the lowest. Euronews takes a closer look at the key factors that influence how much individuals pay in tax.

Work

Europe wants to poach US academics but does it have enough to offer?

Europe is trying to woo American researchers threatened by Trump’s research cuts to this side of the Atlantic. But what will make them stay?

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AI could affect 40 per cent of global jobs, warns UN

Forty per cent of jobs globally could be impacted by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the next decade, a new report from the United Nations said

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Americans want to move to Europe. Is it ready for a US 'brain drain'?

Financial experts are seeing a spike in affluent working Americans looking to resettle in Europe. They say it's time for Europe to prepare for their arrival.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Do you have the skills for the future of work?

“You don't need to suddenly become a coder overnight. You just need to know how AI is embedded in your day to day,” LinkedIn’s Josh Graff tells Euronews.

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Police salaries in Europe: How do countries compare on officer pay?

While Northern and Western Europe rank among the highest in police salaries, Southern and Eastern Europe have improved in the rankings.

Healthcare

Wanted: Remote town seeks new doctor with €400k salary and free rent

Applications to work as the sole doctor in a town of 500 people in the Australian Outback close on Sunday.

Work

Why remote work is not the lasting COVID legacy some may have hoped

Experts believe that an initial spike in remote work during the pandemic is mostly over and that the future will involve hybrid work.

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Trade union calls on AI Summit to 'urgently confront' impact on jobs

In a statement shared exclusively with Euronews Next, the group issued a warning to governments from around the world gathering for the Paris summit.

Work

Why is Big Tech ditching diversity in the US and will Europe be next?

Many US-based Big Tech companies, like Amazon and Google, are ditching their diversity, equity and inclusion policies. What does this mean for European employers?

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French AI start-up Mistral partners with government job search agency

The Paris-based start-up was founded in 2023 and has been widely cited as a European rival to the US AI giant Open AI.

Work

77% of people have used AI in job searches, a new survey finds

Despite the high adoption rate, "profound disparities persist," an expert said about using AI tools in job search.

Work

Global South happier than EU countries with work-balance - study

A recent study highlights different attitudes towards work for EU countries and the Global South. The study chairperson is urging European leaders to start tackling serious issues sooner rather than later.

Work

These were rated the best companies to work for in Europe in 2024

According to Fortune's 2024 list of the 100 best companies to work for in Europe, these ones made the top 10. Why did employees rate them so highly?

Work

Gender pay gap: Only one country in Europe pays women more than men

The gender pay gap is much more than equal pay for equal work. Women in Europe face major inequalities in access to work, progression, and rewards.

Work

Why are companies firing Gen Z employees soon after hiring them?

A recent report found that companies were dissatisfied with their Generation Z (Gen Z) new hires and may avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.

Health news

Nearly 2 in 5 European workers are at risk of poor mental health

Gender, age, and socio-economic status were contributing factors to poor mental health scores, a new survey found.

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Europe News

Commission proposes EU-wide digital tool for posted workers

The European Commission is proposing a voluntary single digital portal for companies posting workers to another member state to provide cross-border services. Stakeholders are divided over its 'added value'.

Work

AI could take up to 3 million UK jobs, report finds

Over time, artificial intelligence could lead to up to three million job losses in the UK, but that number will be offset by the new jobs created in the sector, a new report says.

Work

LinkedIn unveils AI agent and AI job coaching. Here’s how to use it

AI is changing the way we work, but also how we get the jobs.

Work

Oxford named best university in 2025. How did the rest of Europe do?

The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings are out, with the US and UK dominating the top spots, and European universities seeing some decline.

Work

Sweden becomes the first to let grandparents take paid parental leave

Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends.

Work

Amazon tells employees to go back to the office five times a week

Last year, Amazon asked all employees to come back to the office for three mandatory days, resulting in protests.

Economy

What is considered a good salary? European capitals compared

A good salary can vary widely depending on an individual's profession, education, and personal expectations. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what constitutes a good salary across major European capitals.

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These European universities were ranked as best in the world in 2024

European and US universities dominated the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), with Harvard University securing the top spot once again.

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This is the other downside of return to the office mandates

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Huge swathes of companies have issued return to office mandates. But could there be something more sinister at play?

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The UK wants to give workers the 'right to disconnect'. What is it?

The UK could become the latest country to allow workers the right to ignore emails during personal hours, but parts of Europe are already well ahead.

Work

Which country is home to the most educated Europeans?

The proportion of the population with a higher education degree is higher in Nordic and Baltic countries, with women overall being the most educated.

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The new European cities attracting digital nomads

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With Portugal making it less easy for digital nomads, these EU cities could offer an alternative for a work-life balance.

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How Germany plans to plug the skills gap with 'opportunity card' visa

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Germany’s population is not only getting older, it has fewer young people to fill more junior roles.

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Mental health in the workplace: Wellbeing programmes aren't working

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A recent study has found that wellbeing programmes are ineffective but companies could help employees by restructuring.

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Portugal cracks down on digital nomads. Here's where to work instead

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Portuguese officials are now rowing back on some of the schemes and initiatives that lured in digital nomads in the first place.

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How to spot the signs you're disliked at work and what to do about it

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Minor annoyances seem petty but can build over time causing long-term and irreparable relationship damage.

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8 in 10 hiring managers say they’ve ghosted job candidates

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Ghosting is not just happening on dating apps. Recruiters are also performing the vanishing act.

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Controversial six-day workweek begins for Greek businesses

The government hopes the new law will help tackle black market labour and boost employment.

Work

Euroviews. Publishers are signing big-ticket deals with OpenAI, but at what cost?

Let’s hope, for the good of the press and all the things that rely on it — civic life, democracy, and so on — that the media execs signing big deals with OpenAI are indeed making the right bet with Big Tech this time around, Jonah Prousky writes.

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The world’s best universities for 2025: Europe claims 2 of the top 3

The QS World University Rankings are out, with MIT at the top of the list for the 13th consecutive year, followed by Imperial College London and Oxford.

Work

Microsoft reveals how AI is reshaping work at all levels

‘You can choose fear or you can lean in and learn’, Microsoft’s WorkLab co-founder on AI and the future of work.

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Coffee badging is the latest office trend, What is it?

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Men are more likely to show up and leave work earlier than women, a study has found.

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From playground to production: How AI will transform creative work

Are you a creative and wondering how AI will change the way you work? From individual tasks to transformative production, Adobe’s Eric Hall explains how marketers can leverage AI’s exploding potential.

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What employers can do to make your summer less stressful

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The summer season can add to workplace woes for parents and those with caring responsibilities.

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Female-sounding AI boosts women’s participation at work, study finds

Women participate more in meetings and share more ideas when they are paired up with a female-sounding AI agent, new research shows.

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Where in Europe can you earn more money than in the US?

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From a living wage to keeping salaries in line with inflation, this is how these European countries can pay higher wages.

Work

What to know about the rising trend of ‘quiet vacationing’

A recent Harris Poll survey reveals that quiet vacationing, the new workplace trend where employees take unofficial time off, is gaining traction among young workers.

Work

A new, controllable extra thumb is meant to enhance productivity

Nearly 600 members of the public tested the device, with just four unable to use it at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in 2022.

Work

Euroviews. European startups need to start working with NGOs for free

In a world that is waking up to the difference between, for example, genuinely sustainable initiatives from companies and green-washing, it is not enough to just say you believe in tech for good — you have to do it, Jacek Siadkowski writes.

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How to get over a promotion without the pay rise

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If a dry promotion will ultimately contribute to your overall career advancement, don’t dismiss its value as a stepping stone.

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Why tech companies are actively hiring neurodivergent people

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Tech companies are recognising the untapped potential of those with different neurotypes such as autism spectrum disorder.

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Skills you need to get ahead in an AI-dominated jobs market

With 71 per cent of leaders favouring less experienced candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them, professionals are being urged to adopt and master AI tools.

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Digital nomads are pricing Portuguese workers out of the country

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With 50% of people earning less than €1,000 a month, it’s little surprise that locals struggle to compete with the deep pockets of digital nomads.

Belgium

Could Belgium's new sex workers labour law set an example for Europe?

The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract.

Work

Protesters lay mock coffins in Milan over workplace safety in Italy

One of Milan's iconic squares, was filled with symbolic coffins by Italy's second-largest union to highlight the issue of workplace fatalities.

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Employees with care responsibilities miss out on work opportunities

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Enabling employees to work flexibly can help organisations narrow the gender pay and pensions gap.

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Euroviews. 'Quiet hiring' is silently revolutionising the workplace

Instead of constantly expanding the workforce through external hires, companies are increasingly focusing on upskilling and retraining the talent right under their noses, to meet evolving business needs, René Janssen writes.

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Remote worker? Here's why you might not get that promotion or bonus

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Remote workers are 38 per cent less likely to receive bonuses and work nearly double the overtime of their in-office peers, according to a study.

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Why critical thinking is needed more than ever in the AI era

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Like everything else, critical thinking is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. The more you do it, the better you become.

Business

'Loud quitting': What is it and how does it affect businesses?

A recent workplace trend known as "loud quitting" can be devastating for both businesses, who might see their public reputations suffer, and employees, who may have a harder time finding new jobs.

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Climate change benefits are the next workplace trend. What are they?

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From electric vehicle (EV) leasing plans to accruing low carbon holidays, these are some of the benefits some companies are offering to workers.

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Why Milan is a great place to grow your tech career

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Milan has invested heavily in its tech ecosystem to become Italy's biggest hub. Here's why your next tech role should be in the world's fashion capital.

Work

Laid-off workers turn to content creation for more flexibility

Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility.

Work

Apple lays off more than 600 workers in wave of post-pandemic cuts

It was the first big wave of job cuts at the tech giant since the COVID pandemic.

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How to navigate differing political opinions in the workplace

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How do you discuss or avoid potentially contentious opinions in the workplace with your colleagues? Here's what to do.

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Why you might not need a degree for a better paying job

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Recruiters globally are five times more likely to search for new hires by skills rather than higher education

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Romanian agency uses AI to help farmers get EU funding

Romania’s Rural Investing Finance Authority (AFIR) is streamlining the grant submission process for farmers by using AI to do their administrative work.

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Conscious quitting is replacing quiet quitting in the workplace

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Are you Looking for a job with clearly defined company values that include a commitment to sustainability and sustainable working practices?

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These are 5 new jobs coming to Europe thanks to AI

Looking to build a career in the world's fastest-growing technology? These are five new potential fields of work coming to Europe in light of the EU AI Act.

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New four-day week plans announced in the US. This is how it would work

US senator Bernie Sanders has put forward a bill that would give workers an extra day off at the weekend, cutting the 40-hour workweek to just 32.

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Do managers and employees want remote work to continue in 2024?

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A recent survey shows 56 per cent of managers see red flags if employees are passionately against returning to the office, but only 38 per cent of employees feel the same way.

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This AI chatbot could help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot aims to help people report sexual harassment and companies and universities better understand the situation.

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Want a job for the future? Think cybersecurity

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Europe's cybersecurity market size is estimated to grow by over 10 per cent by 2029.

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More than half of European students want to learn using AI - survey

A private tutoring company says their survey shows children are interested in learning about AI.

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7 ways to nail practical skills assessments

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While your CV may have convinced a prospective employer that you can do the job on paper, you can use these tests as another way to help you stand out from the crowd.

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This company is paying its workers €70,000 per baby to have children

The Korean company has already paid a total of €4.8 million to employees who have given birth since 2021 in a bid to halt plunging birth rates in the country.

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Mind the gap: Why is gender pay parity still out of reach?

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The gender pay gap is the persistent problem that evades a solution. Women are still paid on average 13 per cent less than their male counterparts.

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UK firms make four-day workweek permanent after world’s biggest trial

A UK study shows work intensity remains lower and job satisfaction is higher during a four-day workweek.

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How to find your 'Goldilocks Zone' at work

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Finding the sweet spot balancing focus, collaboration, and downtime in your workday can be tough. Maybe take a leaf out of the famous fairytale.

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How do Europeans compare globally on employee engagement?

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In 2022, employee engagement rebounded globally after the pandemic, but according to Gallup, workers are still stressed out.

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The Big Question: If AI is the solution, what is the problem?

Businesses should think long and hard about whether AI is the best solution for their problems and invest in auditing to avoid unfair, biased and inefficient results, according to Eticas Tech CEO Gemma Galdón-Clavell.

Work

Why do 80% of men in tech believe women are treated equally?

Women in tech dispel a study which saw 80% of men surveyed in the industry saying there is gender parity. Here’s what women think about how things can improve.

Work

Revealed: The 10 best countries in the world to remote work in

A new report rated 108 countries based on societal and infrastructure factors and found that Europe was by far the best place to remote work in 2023.

Work

Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial amid labour shortage

Germany is hoping that a shorter workweek will make workers more productive at a time when the country is experiencing a chronic labour shortage.

Work

Which countries are embracing a 4-day workweek and how is it going?

Germany has become the latest testing ground for a four-day week with a new pilot project involving 45 companies starting in February. Where else has tried it?

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COVID pandemic has made 72% women reevaluate work priorities

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For the majority of working women, flexibility is key to ensuring their top priority at the office - a better work-life balance.

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200,000 French students to get access to AI-powered education app

MIA, an AI-powered app to revise literature and mathematics, will be rolled out to the French lycée students in later this year.

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Why you should be job hunting in Barcelona's growing start-up scene

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After more than a decade of growth as a major tech hub, Barcelona's start-up ecosystem is maturing. It's never been a better time to get a job there.

Tech News

What’s behind the latest wave of tech worker layoffs?

Multiple tech companies have announced layoffs this month, prompting worker outrage and frustration, but should tech expect the same number of cuts as last year?

Work

Why AI will not be taking your job, at least for now

MIT researchers looked at whether or not AI was more cost-effective in 1,000 visually assisted tasks in 800 occupations.

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UK struggles with high levels of stress-related work absence

Employers don't have a plan in place to identify signs of chronic stress and prevent burnout, according to almost half of the workers surveyed.

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Meet the influencers giving career advice on TikTok

Meet the TikTok influencers who are trying to help your career with advice on how to write a resume and negotiate a promotion or a raise.

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These AI tools could help boost your academic research

The future of academia is likely to be transformed by AI language models such as ChatGPT. Here are some other tools worth knowing about.

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When it comes to work, are you a blender or a splitter?

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Working styles may cause some friction in the workplace, but open communication and clear expectations mean productivity can be high.

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CEOs fear companies won't last 10 years in the face of AI, study finds

More CEOs fear their companies won't survive 10 years as pressures from challenges like AI grow, a new survey found.

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AI to impact 40% of jobs around the world, IMF chief says

Kristalina Georgieva said now is the time to act to create a set of policies ensuring the impact of AI is beneficial not detrimental to humanity.

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eBay fined €2.7M for harassing couple with spiders and cockroaches

"The company’s employees and contractors involved in this campaign put the victims through pure hell,” said Josh Levy, acting Massachusetts US Attorney.

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What impact could the EU's AI Act have on jobs?

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Here's what we know about how the EU's planned AI Act could influence jobs as well as what companies are hiring.

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Workers in this Eastern European country have the worst mental health

According to a new six-country European survey, 38 per cent of workers are at high risk of poor mental health. But what can organisations do to tackle this?

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No gender pay gap at top in EU tech, but women still underrepresented

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A new report shows that while the gender pay gap reduces as the job level increases in European tech, women remain underrepresented at the executive level.

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Euroviews. Bad tech is the reason you hate your office

Technology shouldn’t make us feel worse; it’s supposed to improve our lives, Arto Vahvanen writes.

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Is the era of double jobbing coming to an end?

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"Polyworking" - the practice of holding down multiple full-time jobs - has become a permanent lifestyle for many. But there can be a lot of drawbacks.

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How to get out ahead of the job-hunting competition this January

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January is the best time to look for a new job as budgets open up. You'll be up against stiff competition for roles so here are our top tips to get ahead.

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EU deal on gig workers falls apart at the last minute

A hard-fought deal on a draft law designed to improve the conditions of millions of gig workers across the European Union unexpectedly fell apart on Friday morning during a meeting of ambassadors in Brussels.

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Not hearing from recruiters? You might want to try a skills-based CV

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A traditional CV might not be cutting the mustard when it comes to applying for jobs and hearing back from recruiters. Have you tried a skills-based one?

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Nurses' salaries: Which countries pay the most and least in Europe?

Following a series of strikes across Europe in 2023, nurses in the UK and Italy are expected to continue taking to the streets in 2024 for better pay and work conditions.

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3 major trends that will impact the tech workforce in 2024

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If the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 shows anything, it's hard to predict what a year has in store but these trends will certainly have an impact.

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Which countries pay teachers the most and the least in Europe?

Teachers in Europe are expected to continue striking for better pay and working conditions in 2024 after many of their salaries fell in real terms.

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Shadow work is trending on TikTok. Here's how to apply it

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Shadow work is nothing new. But the hashtag #shadowwork has had 2.3 billion view on TikTok. So what is the trend and how can you learn from it?

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Sports can officially help you succeed at work - especially women

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Playing sport can contribute positively to your career success and advancement. Just ask the many sports personalities who have pivoted to business.

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‘Green ceiling’ adding to skills shortage in addressing climate crisis

New data shows while there are more green jobs than ever, the industry faces a severe skills shortage.

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Millions could be working a four-day week by 2033 thanks to AI

Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into workflows could mean we work less for the same pay, according to the think tank Autonomy.

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Want a new job in 2024? You should start applying now – here’s how

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New year, new job – right? Between companies approving budgets and employees using the winter break to reassess their goals, the new year is always a busy time for the job market.

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Iceland's women went on strike. How does Europe compare for equal pay?

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Iceland's prime minister joined women striking recently for better pay. But the country's gender pay gap is narrower than elsewhere in Europe.

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Euronews Debate: How we can close the digital divide for European SMEs

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When it comes to European SMEs, what challenges and benefits can digital tools bring?

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AI could solve labour shortage but privacy a concern, survey finds

AI will transform workforces, strengthen competition and affect bottom lines in the coming months and not years, according to a survey of 500 C-level executives in the US and UK.

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Employers may increasingly use technology to monitor workers

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Some organisations are resorting to drastic measures and taking employee monitoring to the next level.

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Valencia’s four-day week trial results in less stress and more sleep

The trial only ran for a month, but the results show overwhelming benefits for employee health and wellbeing.

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Facing redundancy: Which jobs will be lost due to AI?

ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney... these revolutionary new tools may well wipe out certain jobs tasks, or even whole professions. Which are under threat?

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Insider tips from recruiters on how to get the role you're after

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Here are some insider tips from recruiters on how to get the role you're after.

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Revealed: €100m WhatsApp jobs scam linked to China and cyber slavery

In the second part of our investigation, Euronews Next unpicks how an international jobs scam targeting thousands of people is relying on cyber slavery.

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Behind the €100m global scam targeting WhatsApp users with job offers

Thousands of job seekers have been targeted by scammers on WhatsApp. Here is the first part of Euronews Next's investigation into the global shakedown.

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As younger workers quit, companies struggle to fill skills gaps

Around two-thirds of hiring managers say younger workers quitting are amongst the top reasons they can’t fill their skills gaps, according to a new report.

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Ever heard of toxic resilience? Here’s what you need to know

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Employees may sometimes relegate their needs to second place for the sake of the company but that can have adverse consequences.

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Amazon starts testing new robot that can lift items in warehouses

Amazon is experimenting with a two-legged robot that can lift boxes. At the same time, it has rolled out another robot at a Houston warehouse.

Work

Does adding robots to your workplace make humans lazier?

Scientists have found that humans pay less attention to their work when they think robots have already checked it.

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Oxford tops the World University 2024 list. Where else made the grade?

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 are out and it's China making the biggest impression rather than the West.

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What has Disney’s The Bear has taught us about all-consuming careers

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The hit Disney+ TV show The Bear isn’t for the faint-hearted. Set in the chaotic kitchen of a Chicago sandwich shop, it’s a high-octane watch about the intense pressures on chefs in the modern-day kitchen environment.

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High schools in Denmark are embracing ChatGPT as a teaching tool

The boom of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots prompted one teacher to start incorporating it into the classroom, rather than blocking it.

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How can intergenerational workforces benefit companies?

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In today’s post-lockdown world, hybrid working is the norm in many workplaces.

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'Empty labour': Is skiving off work at the office unavoidable?

Researchers have looked at the moments of the day when employees are not working in the office. Does it mean our modern labour system isn’t as productive as we think?

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Vienna is the world’s most livable city. What's it like to work there?

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Welcome to Vienna: a city with an incredibly rich cultural history, which boasts beautiful parks and architecture, is home to major global companies, and offers a great work-life balance.

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Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave?

More workers are taking sick days in the UK than at any point during the last decade. How does the situation compare with European countries?

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Is your work productivity low? Focus Fridays could be the answer

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If you’re sick of ending the week with a guilty feeling and walking away from a to-do list that has more tasks than ticks, then Focus Fridays could be for you.

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Anxiety and boredom could lead you to procrastinate more, experts say

“Thinking you’re being productive by cleaning out your fridge when you have an urgent work deadline is still procrastination,” one expert told Euronews Next.

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Hard work for little reward could raise risk of heart disease in men

A study found working in a stressful job for insufficient reward had similar ill-effects on heart health to obesity.

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This Polish company is trialling an AI-powered CEO to run its business

The "always on" AI CEO is tasked with identifying clients for their high-end collectible rums as well as choosing artists to design custom bottles.

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Here’s how big businesses are using generative AI to get ahead

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As more and more organisations begin to dip their toes into the fast-growing pool of generative AI resources, the early adopters are already swimming lengths.

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Nearly half of Europeans expect AI to 'significantly' impact their job

A new survey reveals European workers’ attitudes towards AI - with nearly half expecting a major impact on their working lives within the next year.

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What 'lazy girl jobs' say about today’s workplace

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The girl boss era is over - welcome to the age of lazy girl jobs. This new form of "quiet quitting" is taking over our open spaces.

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Here’s why you should get a tech job in Copenhagen

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Denmark is a happy place to be. At least, that’s according to the 2023 World Happiness Report, which ranked the Nordic nation as the second-happiest country in the world.

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Amazon CEO losing patience with employees refusing to return to office

Amazon's CEO says "it’s probably not going to work out" for employees who defy the company's policy to return to the office three days a week.

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'Digital debt': These four changes that will make your work easier

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Modern workers often suffer from "digital debt" due to a large amount of data to process.

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Here’s how news organisations are using AI in journalism

The Associated Press has laid out its approach to using generative AI, joining a handful of major news organisations in doing so.

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How could heatwaves change the way we work?

To avoid the brunt of the heat, people might take more breaks, work shorter shifts, or embrace an overnight shift.

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Real wages are down in Europe: Which countries saw the biggest fall?

Real wages fell in most European countries after record-high inflation eroded most of the nominal wage growth. Which countries are worst impacted?

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Flexibility and transparency: Why workers are leaving the tech giants

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More and more employees are turning away from GAFAM - the tech industry’s Big 5 Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft - in favour of smaller, human-size companies.

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Remote working is making employees angry. Here’s why

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Working from home gives workers flexibility, autonomy and time. So, why are people feeling frustrated?

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Doctors' wages: How do countries in Europe compare?

Doctors earn substantially more than the average wage but their salaries have fallen in real terms in some European countries, including the UK.

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The world’s top 10 universities in 2024 revealed - and 5 are in Europe

European and North American universities dominate QS World Rankings 2024 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) securing the top position for the 12th year in a row.

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This is why you should get a tech job in Amsterdam

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One of the world's most liveable cities and one of Europe's biggest tech hubs: Amsterdam should be high on your list of places to work.

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Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz warns AI could increase inequality

Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz said in an interview with Scientific American that unregulated AI could leave workers with less bargaining power.

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Here's how 'procrastiworking' can tank your career

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"Procrastiworking" includes putting off important tasks by focusing on more menial ones.

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Are workers and employers turning their back on remote working?

Many companies are backtracking on remote work, demanding their employees go back to the office - although many might not wish to do so.

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Average working hours in Europe: Who works the most and the least?

The average hours worked per week in Europe vary widely. Countries with higher part-time workers, in particular, reported shorter average workweeks.

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French parliamentary inquiry highlights risk for Uber drivers

A recent French parliamentary committee report highlighted workers’ vulnerability at Uber as the EU debates regulations to strengthen digital platform workers’ rights.

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AI won't replace human spies, MI6 chief says

In a rare public speech, MI6 chief Richard Moore said that the future of spying lies in human intelligence and intuition despite the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Work in customer service? AI is ‘absolutely’ coming after your job

AI is coming for low-level customer service jobs first, experts say. But can it completely replace humans?

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How proximity bias could be holding back young remote workers

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Many younger workers are yearning for remote jobs. But research shows coming into the office has big benefits for the newest members of the workforce.

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Too hot to work: What does the law say about working in a heatwave?

It seems legislation in European countries hasn’t quite caught up with just how hot summers are getting. Here's what laws in the UK and EU say.

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27% of jobs highly vulnerable in AI revolution, OECD says

The OECD has recently announced that 27 per cent of jobs in major countries rely on skills that could be easily automated amid the AI revolution.

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What impact could regulating AI have on Europe?

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As Europe’s executive branch discusses how to regulate Artificial Intelligence, tech leaders are debating the potential impacts of stricter rules.

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AI will transform jobs - here’s an expert’s view on how to adapt

The rapid rise of AI has raised concerns about its impact on the job market, but experts suggest that rather than fearing job losses, professionals should embrace AI as a tool to enhance and facilitate their work.

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AI could help save employees 390 hours of work a year, study shows

A recent study found that workers in the UK could be saving hundreds of hours every year if they were assisted by AI -- but many remain sceptical of the new technology.

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AI is ushering in a 4th industrial revolution. But are we ready?

Upskilling initiatives to address the AI-powered digital divide will be fundamental to prevent leaving the existing workforce behind.

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Portugal follows other EU countries in trying on a 4-day work week

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Portugal is embarking on a 6-month trial of a shorter workweek, in the hopes it will help motivate employees and attract new talent.

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Teachers' wages: How do countries in Europe compare?

Teachers across Europe have gone on strike in the past year for better pay and working conditions. We look at the differences in salaries.

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Is the workplace AI revolution under way? Not according to a new study

The popularity of generative AI tools has led to predictions that the world of work is about to be turned on its head - or is it?

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Meet the CEO on a personal crusade to crush cancer stigma at work

A campaign launched by Publicis Groupe’s chief executive to empower workers receiving cancer treatment has got the backing of more than 600 companies.

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Nearly 80% of women's jobs are under threat from generative AI

According to new research, a disproportionate number of jobs held by women are at risk of automation due to the emergence of generative AI.

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Live in these 10 cities if you want the best work-life balance

These are the best cities in the world for a better work-life balance, according to Forbes Advisor - and European cities leading the way.

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Here’s why you should get a tech job in Manchester

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Buzzing with opportunities and cheaper than London, Manchester might be the perfect city for tech workers.

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How AI tech can unlock the 'superpowers' of neurodiverse workers

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could be a game-changer, as businesses tap into the skills of neurodiverse workers.

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Judge fines two lawyers €4,600 for using bogus ChatGPT research

The popular AI chatbot was blamed for the lawyers' submission of fictitious legal research in one of the most bizarre uses of the tech so far.

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These are the top jobs emerging with Web3

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A new version of the web is taking shape and new jobs are being created that will help bring it into being.

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Newsrooms are embracing AI - what does that mean for journalism?

At VivaTech, Euronews Next caught up with Charlie Beckett, the professor leading LSE’s JournalismAI project, to find out how artificial intelligence is impacting journalism.

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