Economy
Spain suffers from the 'unemployment trap': accepting a job barely improves income
The European Commission warns that Spain's 'unemployment trap' particularly penalises low-wage workers, losing benefits abruptly.
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90% of new employees in Spain do not earn enough to live, according to a study
90% of new employees in Spain do not earn enough to live, according to CETyD, which places informal employment at 44.2%.
Jobs
AI threatens 25% of global jobs, according to the ILO
A Microsoft study and an ILO report reveal that 25% of global jobs are exposed to AI. Call centre workers, translators, and youth are the most vulnerable.
Economy
Izquierdo calls for labour market flexibility and warns that the mega-reform is unfunded
Tomás Izquierdo (Gémines) warns that the Chilean mega-reform is unfunded and calls for a labour reform with flexible hours and changes in compensation.
Economy
OECD warns of wage stagnation in Spain despite employment growth
The OECD places Spanish unemployment at 10.3% in May 2026, the highest among major economies, warning that real wages remain 2% below 2021.
Jobs
Companies in Ho Chi Minh City Struggle to Find Workers Despite High Salaries
Ho Chi Minh City companies need to hire 30,000 workers, but only 23,000 are seeking jobs. Young people prefer digital platforms over industry.
Economy
Labour participation in Costa Rica falls to 54.3% with women facing the largest decline
Labour participation rate in Costa Rica dropped to 54.3% between March and May 2026, with women recording the largest decrease (1.9 points).
Jobs
Employment for those over 55 grows by 2.8% in Spain, but job quality is a concern
People aged 55 to 64 drive employment with a 2.8% growth, but job quality is precarious: formal employment falls for the third consecutive quarter.