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Articles with tag "Employment"
EMPLOYMENT CRISIS
Russia Eyes Measures to Tackle Migrant Labor Shortage
Close to half of all migrants living in Russia before the pandemic have left the country.
HARDEST HIT
Central Asian Migrants Worst Hit by Coronavirus Job Losses in Russia
Four in ten migrant workers became unemployed during the crisis.
OUT OF WORK
Russia’s Official Job Losses Pass 1M Since Coronavirus Outbreak
Unemployment claims have jumped 85%, but true numbers are likely much higher.
CORONAVIRUS RECESSION
60% of Russians Have Lost Income Due to Coronavirus
The number of unemployed could be almost 10 million — five times the official rate.
INCOME HIT
Russia’s Unemployment Rate Jumps 30%
Living standards are expected to be the main victim of the coronavirus recession.
IN THE DARK
How Big Is Russia’s Shadow Economy and Why Does It Matter?
The informal labor market is a window into the country’s wider economy.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Russia’s Labor Ministry Says 4-Day Work Week Would Improve Employees' Lives Despite Costs
The idea was first proposed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to help workers avoid burnout syndrome and chronic fatigue.
robots onslaught
Automation May Push 20M Russians Into Unemployment, Study Says
Automation is expected to lead to major job losses despite bringing in increased productivity and economic growth.
paycheck to paycheck
Half of Working Russians Earn Less Than $550 a Month
Stagnation in incomes has led to a deterioration in the quality of life for ordinary Russians.
Graveyard shift
Russians Work More Nights, Weekends Than Other Europeans – Research
Nearly half of Russians said they oppose ideas like a four-day work week over fears it would cut into their earnings.
Economic crisis
Russia’s Middle Class Is Shrinking – Bank Report
"The middle class has become the biggest victim of the slowing economy."
Money matters
Nearly Half of Russians Oppose 4-Day Work Week, Poll Says
Earlier, Dmitry Medvedev said that a shift to a four-day work week is “very likely.”
Burn-out
4-Day Work Week ‘Likely in Future,’ Russia’s Prime Minister Says
Medvedev said that workers’ constant pursuit of success leads to chronic stress and fatigue.
A Union's Battle
As Ford Exits the Russian Car Market, Its Sacked Workers Fight for a Fair Pay-Off
Ford's fortunes in Russia have turned since the country's 2014 economic crisis.
Work-To-Rule
Ford Workers Call for Strike at St. Petersburg Factory Slated to Close
Over 900 employees risk losing their jobs as Ford shuts down production.
Plant closures
Ford To Close Two Assembly Plants in Russia, Spokeswoman Reveals
“The decision was taken by the shareholders of the joint venture between Ford and Soller as part of a strategic review," the spokeswoman said.
Employment
Moscow Salaries See Double-Digit Growth in 2018, Official Figures Say
Moscow’s health care and social service workers saw the biggest pay raise of 27.7 percent to an average 83,599 rubles a month, Rosstat said.
Employment
Top Russian Executive Fired Over Sexually Explicit Gaming Stream – Reports
The official brags about his sexual exploits, arbitrary hiring practices and a coming meeting with an oligarch.
Employment
Average Monthly Pension in Russia Is $210, State Fund Tells Media
Pensioners living in the North Caucasus regions of Kabardino-Balkaria and Dagestan receive the lowest pensions in the country (approximate $175).
Employment
Freelancers in Russia Will be Taxed Under New 'Experimental' Law
The new tax will affect self-employed babysitters, tutors, translators and other freelancers in Moscow and three other regions starting on Jan. 1.
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