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Failing forwards

Success is all about the ability to fail a little better than before, writes Nick Walker. ...

German unemployment falls for third month as growth picks up

German unemployment fell for a third month in February, declining more than economists predicted. ...

G-20 draft calls for more job training

G-20 leaders in Russia consider long-term strategy for economic growth such as infrastructure spending and job training. ...

Unfilled jobs spark heated debate in Italy

Italy’s unemployment rate is over 12pc and the proportion is much higher at 39.1pc for active 15-24-year-olds who are not in school or university. But some sectors – from pizza makers to engineering, from craftsmen to sales – complain they are unable to find enough applicants to fill their many vacancies, with some employers accusing young Italians of being too laid-back for the job market. ...

Juicy grapes lure Spanish from jobless lines to vines

Spain’s Canary Islands begins a bumper wine grape harvest this year, luring workers from the unemployment queues to the vineyard. ...

Spain’s jobless falls for 5th straight month in July

The number of registered jobless in Spain fell in July is said to be boosted by seasonal factors including a strong tourist season. ...

With jobs likely, Detroit’s workers fall short on skills

There are jobs on the horizon for the bankrupt city of Detroit, with some US$8 billion in potential infrastructure expected to fuel a surge in service-related jobs. However, some fear that the Motor City’s labour force is unprepared for the jobs that may be coming ...

China manufacturing hits 11 month low

July survey shows China's manufacturing slowed to an 11-month low, suggesting a losing momentum. ...

OECD-ILO tells G20 work to boost jobs

OECD and ILO warn the G20 countries to work together quickly to boost job policies and social safety nets. ...

No Liberté on French Sundays despite joblessness

Even in the face of record French joblessness, most retail establishments across France are being prevented by unions and the Socialist government of President Francois Hollande from opening on Sundays, thanks to a more than 100-year-old law ...