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Summer heat could reduce productivity, study says
16 Aug 2025 17:14 GMT
… productivity based on temperatures and other statistics.
The construction industry is a labor … -intensive industry where workers often work … the risk of workers sustaining heat-related injuries.
Employers could adjust …
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Ghana Grapples with Quality Jobs Crisis as Only 13% of Workers Secure Good Positions
16 Aug 2025 05:03 GMT
… more educated workers than ever, Ghana’s labor market hasn … or subsistence farming.
These jobs offer poverty wages, zero … streets, dreams fade and productivity bleeds.
“Declining returns to … fields like agriculture and construction need upgrades—better pay, …
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Hugh Scullion Workers Party Representative for Mid-Ulster calls on the Executive to take a joined up approach to deliver the public housing that is so urgently needed to tackle the housing crisis.
16 Aug 2025 02:17 GMT
… Workers Party in our response called for a state construction company … create sustainable well paid jobs that would boost the … improves our life chances, to employment, education, health, and overall … local economy and the productivity boost will benefit all …
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Construction Begins on one of Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Systems
16 Aug 2025 00:55 GMT
… Storage Systems
15 August 2025
Construction is now underway at the … in February 2025. Around 60 jobs are expected to be created …
Mitie Report Reveals a 'Productivity Black Hole' in UK … new survey shows that UK employees estimate they lose 68 minutes …
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5 Big Reasons Leadership Effectiveness Is Imperative In Construction
15 Aug 2025 22:09 GMT
… . For construction firms, where projects are complex, labor markets tight … Not Just Jobs
The talent shortage in construction is not … mention lost knowledge and productivity. Mid-level managers and … small incremental improvements in employee retention can have a …
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Ghanaians ‘running on a treadmill’ as growth fails to deliver quality jobs — World Bank
15 Aug 2025 09:36 GMT
… ”, that is shifting between jobs without significant improvement in income … skilled sectors such as manufacturing, construction and domestic services — typically … , raise productivity and create stronger pathways from education to employment.
Without …
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Cutting ‘nightmarish’ red tape may awaken productivity
15 Aug 2025 06:28 GMT
… are widespread across the construction industry and threaten to … building back in the construction industry, we are … workers who need specific accreditations to do their jobs … living standards by boosting productivity, building resilience and strengthening …
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How employers can prevent a hidden workplace crisis
14 Aug 2025 23:59 GMT
… , construction workers, warehouse staff and even salon professionals. These are employees, … employers should care
Industries that rely on physical labor – like construction, … affects:
Workplace safety.
Employee retention.
Productivity.
Health care costs.
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'Hard to sustain': B.C. public jobs far outpace private growth
14 Aug 2025 19:43 GMT
… during the period, followed by construction (30 per cent).
Meanwhile, … regional economies and drive higher productivity,” said Jairo Yunis, … 2019, when public sector jobs saw an average annual … trend of public sector employment downsizing or correcting,” said …
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AI And The Future Of Work: Andrew Yang’s Caution Vs. Labor’s Optimism
14 Aug 2025 14:35 GMT
… On factory floors and construction sites, sensors catch hazards … Labor’s plan hinges on agility, tracking AI’s impact on jobs … guarantees access to professional employment. Apprenticeships offer a … pegs the annual global productivity boost from generative AI …