Female workers remain largely shut out of management jobs, and many take part-time work because of overwhelming family responsibilities, despite policies that Mr. Abe said would elevate their standing in society.
Tag: Labor and Jobs
Sailors Trapped by Covid-19 Fight Exhaustion and Despair
When borders closed, seafarers on ships around the world suddenly had no way home. Half a year later, there’s no solution in sight.
India’s Economy Shrank Nearly 24 Percent Last Quarter
It’s the biggest decline of any major economy. Economists say once the impact on the country’s vast “informal” work force is taken into account, the damage might be even worse.
Overlooked No More: Leonora O’Reilly, Suffragist Who Fought for Working Women
She was a charismatic and powerful public speaker who pushed for equal pay for equal work, better labor standards and overall empowerment for women.
Why Work From Home When You Can Work From Barbados, Bermuda or … Estonia?
Several countries with fragile tourist economies have started to offer visas that allow foreign nationals to live and work for a period of at least six months.
Zomato Draws Praise for Introducing Period Leave for Employees
Zomato, a global food-delivery company based in India, drew praise for introducing the policy. Its chief executive says there is no “shame or stigma” in applying for the time off.
‘It’s Time for a Change’: Workers Idled by the Virus Try New Careers
Facing a loss of hours, unsecured wages and slow reopenings, some unemployed Britons are reconsidering their livelihoods.
How Equity Is Lost When Companies Hire Only Workers With Disabilities
Employment remains an elusive goal for many. A recent hiring strategy may win pats on the back, but advocates fear it may pigeonhole people with disabilities.
The Pandemic Isn’t Bringing Back Factory Jobs, at Least Not Yet
It’s a moment of reckoning for global supply chains. But that doesn’t mean companies are flocking back to the United States.
China’s Economy Rebounds From Coronavirus, but Shares Fall
Heavy spending on roads and rail lines reversed the economy’s outbreak-induced nose-dive in February and March. But retail sales stayed weak, alarming investors.