Cabinet officials
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab, has launched a novel initiative to support factory workers in Okara, Punjab. The program aims to alleviate financial burdens on workers by providing them with essential benefits, including a monthly subsidy, grocery discounts, and financial assistance in case of permanent disability. The scheme
Legislators
The official reception and concert program, held at the Gulustan Palace in Baku, marked the professional holiday of employees of the diplomatic service of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, heads of diplomatic missions, and members of parliament. Congratulatory speeches were made by Minister of
Legislators
The Bank of Korea's decision to provide mortgage loans to its employees through a benefit program has raised eyebrows, as it undermines the central bank's policy goal of curbing lending demands for housing purchase. According to Rep. Cha Gyu-geun of the Reform Korea Party, the program
Workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, migrant workers in the UK employed various strategies to cope with worsened employment conditions, stress of unemployment, and reduced incomes. A recent study, led by researchers at Middlesex University, applied Katz's conceptual framework of agency as resilience, reworking, and resistance practices to understand these
Workers
Thai police launched a surprise operation in the Chon Buri province on July 4, targeting street vendors and salons suspected of hiring foreign workers without permits. The raids, led by the Chon Buri Employment Office and the Provincial Labour Office, aimed to tackle growing complaints about foreign nationals filling jobs
Workers
A new survey conducted by Alcohol Change UK has revealed that 64% of UK workers have resorted to drinking more alcohol due to work-related pressures and stress. The research, which polled 2,000 workers, found that job stress, anxiety, and pressure were the primary drivers of increased alcohol consumption. Specifically,
Workers
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has underscored its dedication to improving workers welfare by promptly paying claims to beneficiaries of the Employees Compensation Scheme. The Fund's Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, recently facilitated the payment of N31 million in medical bills to a Nestle Plc staff
Workers
Tensions are escalating over the detention of migrant workers from Bengal in Odisha, with the Calcutta HC receiving two habeas corpus petitions. The petitions were filed by the families of two workers, Rakhibul Islam Mondal and Sainur Islam, who were detained by Odisha police during an identity verification drive. The
Workers
Denmark has announced updates to its Positive List scheme, aimed at attracting highly skilled foreign nationals to address labor shortages and facilitate work permit eligibility. As of July 1, the Positive List for Skilled Work and People with a Higher Education has been updated, with the former now featuring 65
Workers
Nigeria's nursing sector is facing a severe crisis, with over 15,000 skilled nurses emigrating to richer countries in search of better working conditions and pay. The nation's healthcare delivery is severely threatened due to the shortage of nurses, leaving hospitals understaffed and struggling to provide
Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant threat to the mental health of healthcare workers, particularly in Spain. Research has shown that these workers were exposed to high levels of psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress symptomatology (PTSS). The study, conducted by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, aimed to analyze
Workers
In a comprehensive report titled the Skills Barometer 2025, the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) has shed light on the changing face of the region's workforce, highlighting innovative approaches to skills development and the emergence of new job roles that blur traditional boundaries. The report, a
