Unemployment

Massive brain drain threatens Bosnia's labour force

Bosnia's workforce is decreasing due to massive brain drain in several sectors, including education, healthcare and information-technology.

Frustrated young South Koreans struggling to find jobs

The South Korean economy is going through a difficult time. The recent numbers show growth is the lowest it's been in six years. Companies like Hyundai, LG and Samsung are dominating the economy; but are they gone too far?

Four EU member states that threaten the union’s welfare

France, Italy, Spain and Greece have been experiencing economic recessions, causing difficulties for their citizens.

Turkey's industrial production up, unemployment rate steady

The latest data from TurkStat show Turkey's economy saw an annual hike of 26.9 percent in total turnover in July. Industrial production was up 5.6 percent year-on-year and unemployment in June was steady.

Troubled Waters: post-revolution Tunisia struggles to stay afloat

Unemployment and lack of opportunities are pushing young Tunisians to take up the dangerous sea journey to Europe, even though the return of foreign tourists has instilled some hope.

In Tunisia’s hotbed of revolution people now struggle to find work

Seven years after a popular uprising raised hopes of social transformation, young graduates in Kasserine are holding protests on a daily basis because they cannot find jobs.

Getting women back to work in Turkey

Turkey experienced tremendous economic growth over​ the last two decades, but the number of women taking part in the market is still the lowest among OECD members. How would a higher number contribute to the economy and what are the obstacles?

US gains 223,000 jobs bringing unemployment to an 18-year low

The lowest rates of unemployment in almost two decades are accompanied by forecasts of a 4 percent economic growth in the US despite fears of a looming trade war.

Employment scheme empowers Nigerian women

A Nigerian bus driver recounts how her life improved with her new job.

Harvey pushes US jobless claims to a two-year high

Claims in Texas jumped more than 400 percent for the week, climbing to 63,742 after the storm, from 12,105 the week before.

Greeks head to countryside for better opportunities

Across the country, 1.5 million people are out of work, despite three emergency bailouts from the European Union and the IMF.

Greek senior citizens angered over austerity measures

The new austerity deal includes the 13th cut in pensions since 2010 and a reduction in tax-free allowances on income that has left many of the country's seniors in despair.