More and more women are replacing men mobilized in the army. But there are not enough of them to make up for the labor shortage affecting the economy.
Tag: Labor and Jobs
A Crackdown in Kuwait After a Fatal Fire Is Hurting Migrant Laborers
After the blaze killed 49 migrant workers, a government crackdown focused on building violations — bypassing deeper problems that leave migrants with low wages and unsafe housing across the oil-rich Gulf.
Brazil’s Maid Rooms Reveal Country’s Racist Past And Are Disappearing
In Brazil, rooms for maids, a vestige of the country’s history of slavery, are disappearing or being transformed as the country confronts deeply ingrained inequities.
Bangladesh Put Its Eggs in One Economic Basket. Now, a Reckoning.
Garment exports lifted the country to new heights. But overreliance on that industry also helped bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
In Multicultural Liverpool, Residents Rallied Against Hate
Liverpool has a long history of protest. Residents continued that tradition this week, delivering a resounding message to anti-immigrant rioters: Not here.
Liverpool Sends a Message to Far-Right Rioters: Not Here
The city in northern England has a long history of protest. That tradition continued this week, with counterprotesters delivering a firm rejection of anti-immigrant violence.
Japan Needs Foreign Workers. It’s Just Not Sure It Wants Them to Stay.
Foreign employees have become much more visible in Japan. But policies designed only for short-term stays may hurt the country in the global competition for labor.
Energy Companies Turn to Robots to Install Solar Panels
Energy companies say a labor shortage is one big obstacle to installing more solar power. They’re turning to machines to speed things up.
In Japan, Turning the Tables on Rude Customers
The country is famous for its hospitality. But businesses have had enough of people screaming at workers or tormenting them on social media.
In Georgia’s Depressed Heartland, Pining for the Soviet Past
While most Georgians support closer integration with Western Europe, many people in industrial areas that collapsed along with Communism in the 1990s express nostalgia for the old Soviet prosperity.