The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, indicating the jobs market was on solid footing even as the economy struggles to regain momentum after abruptly slowing in … [Read more...]
NDP places focus on economic growth
In a country faced with challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality, the South African government has adopted the National Development Plan (NDP) which aims to grow the country’s Gross Domestic Product by more … [Read more...]
US unemployment claims fall
(Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week from a seven-month high, pointing to continued improvement in labor market conditions. … [Read more...]
Partnerships break chains of unemployment
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country needs to break the chains of economic exclusion in order to afford young people a chance to gain employment. … [Read more...]
Jobless claims rise in US
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the rise probably does not suggest a shift in labor market conditions as the underlying trend continued to … [Read more...]
Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill out for comment
Pretoria – The Department of Labour has released the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill - which aims to address the issue of workers who are... GlobalBuzz-SA - Your Employment and Recruitment … [Read more...]
Unemployment, drugs top Youth Month agenda
Johannesburg – Education, skills development, job creation and the fight against substance abuse will top the agenda when millions of people... GlobalBuzz-SA - Your Employment and Recruitment … [Read more...]
Unemployment drops in Gauteng
Johannesburg - Despite the adverse global economic conditions, unemployment in Gauteng has decreased from 28.2% in the first quarter of 2011 to 23.7%... GlobalBuzz-SA - Your Employment and Recruitment … [Read more...]
Support to curb youth unemployment
Pretoria - With the country celebrating Youth Day next month, Cabinet has urged the South African nation to rally behind government's efforts to find cost effective solutions to deal with the scourge of youth … [Read more...]
Calls for partnership to curb youth unemployment
Pretoria - The Labour Department has called on social partners to assist government in finding solutions to the issue of youth unemployment in the country. It also wants more frank discussions to take place regarding … [Read more...]
