Page 19 - Unemployment

The great divide

After the epidemic, we will again cater to the interests of the privileged class and keep the underprivileged quiet with handouts

7.35 million job losses in April due to coronavirus second wave: CMIE

As the severe second wave of Covid-19 and the resultant lockdowns bring economic activities to a halt, India's job scenario worsened in April 2021.

Second coronavirus wave leaves another 7 million people jobless in India

Unemployment increased to 7.97% from 6.5% in March, with more than seven million jobs lost last month, according to data from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy

Over 7.5 million people lose jobs in April as lockdowns bite: CMIE

The unemployment rate rose to a four-month high of 8 per cent

Most Indian firms look to fill open roles internally: LinkedIn report

The report stated that seven in 10 companies in India said the main reason they hire internally is to gain an insider's perspective or a sense of progress.

US jobless claims fall sharply to 684,000, fewest since pandemic outbreak

That pace is widely expected to accelerate in the coming months, fueled by substantial government rescue aid

A high-pressure growth gamble

Biden administration's mega-stimulus could set off a tug of war between growth and inflation and a churn in the markets

Labour ministry to come up with quarterly job survey on organised sector

One on unorganised sector to come by April; four more surveys to follow

Haryana's myopic law

The impact of jobs for locals will not be limited to the state

Covid-19 pandemic hit India's women labourers the hardest, shows data

India's LFPR was 50.2% according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2018-19. The pandemic further pushed people out of work

CII asks Haryana to relook its Bill on 75% jobs for locals in pvt sector

Says at a time when it is important to attract investments at the state level, Haryana govt could have avoided imposing curbs on industry

US private payrolls rise less than expected in February, shows data

Private payrolls increased by 117,000 jobs last month, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday

High unemployment due to 'ill considered demonetisation': Manmohan Singh

He also criticised the central government for not holding regular consultations with the states

Joblessness a bigger worry of urban Indians than Covid-19: Survey

Despite unemployment being their biggest worry, 68 per cent urban Indians are optimistic that the country is moving in the right direction

Left-Cong activists clash with police; 12-hr Bengal bandh called tomorrow

Left and Congress activists demanding jobs clashed with the police in central Kolkata's Esplanade area Thursday as they tried to break barricades on their way to state secretariat Nabanna

A decent Budget but big challenges remain

Budget assures double-digit growth in FY22, but does little for unemployment, inflation, foreign trade and medium-term growth

Canada's unemployment rate hits new high amid second virus wave

The unemployment rate in Canada rose by 0.6 percentage point to 9.4 per cent in January

Not a Budget for employment

Compared to a year ago, employment in January 2020 was lower by 9.8 million

T'gana: Unemployment allowance scheme might be announced soon: Minister

The government might soon announce the implementation of unemployment allowance scheme, an election promise of the party, the minister said

In fight for Bengal's vote, debate on state's economy goes beyond Singur

With Assembly elections looming, the Trinamool Congress is highlighting its industry-friendly tag as the Bharatiya Janata Party vows to transform the state into an investment paradise