Employment articles
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Employers flock to employ refugees following 24 weeks ruling
Companies have filed over 1,500 requests for work permits for refugees this year following a ruling last year which said they can work more than 24 weeks, state jobs agency UWV has said in its annual report. Under the old rules, asylum seekers who have not been given residency permits are not allowed to work more than 24 weeks a year so they do not get the idea that their request for refugee status will be honoured. But in April
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Record breaking March for tourism and employment
MURCIA’s tourism sector is experiencing robust growth, as evidenced by record-high employment created in March. With 2,516 more workers compared to 2023, the region’s tourism industry is thriving. The increase in employment, especially in hospitality and travel agencies, reflects positively on Murcia’s economy, indicating increased activity and investment in the sector. Positive Impact on Murcia’s […]
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Young people build connections to employment
The Yorkshire Asian Business Community Action group is hosting the Building Connections workshops to build young people’s employability skills and boost their chances of landing a job. The first session, at Unity Enterprise’s Leeds Media Centre in Chapeltown, Leeds, saw Satvir Meen, project leader with YABCA, lead discussions about the importance of first impressions, confidence and having the right mindset. A YABCA spokesman said: “Throughout the session, Satvir imparted expert knowledge and...