Underemployment

Global pensions technology platform PinBox said on Tuesday it had raised $ 1 million (about Rs 7.4 crore) under the leadership of Venture Catalysts. Vcats’ 9Unicorns accelerator fund also participated in the roundtable, according to a statement. Founded in 2016 by Parul Seth Khanna and Gautam Bhardwaj, PinBox addresses friction and access issues by providing …

WEST – The free Westerly Jonnycake Center Farmers’ Market for families and individuals who can benefit from access to fresh produce is back. The market starts at 9 am every Wednesday morning until mid-September. The weekly market lasts until the day’s supplies run out, usually between 11 a.m. and noon. The market takes place in …

However, underemployment rose 0.5% to 7.9% as the economy reacted to lockdowns in the states of Victoria and New South Wales. Australia’s unemployment rate fell from 0.2% to 4.9% in June, adding 29,100 jobs during the month, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). However, underemployment rose 0.5% to 7.9% as the …

The growth spurt in the U.S. economy in 2021 likely peaked in the spring, according to economists who expect slower but still strong expansion next year. Widespread reopening of businesses, rising vaccination rates and a large injection of government pandemic aid this spring have helped propel rapid gains in consumer spending, the main engine of …

Between COVID-19 and an increase in violent crime, the coroner’s office and funeral home directors have noted a sharp increase in deaths over the past year. INDIANAPOLIS – Violent crime, like the fatal shooting scene near 42nd Street and Post Road in Marion County this week, is part of the cause of record deaths in …

In other circumstances, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg might dance a jig. But the veil of the Greater Sydney lockdown, which has now spread to Melbourne by declaring its fifth lockdown, meant there was no room to smile yesterday on the latest jobs figures, showing the rate Australia’s unemployment rate in June fell below 5% for the …

The federal government has said Western Australia should use its budget surplus to fund support payments to workers affected by Perth’s recent COVID-19 lockdown. Key points: Workers affected by recent WA lockdown will not get federal support Such support only applies to blockages of at least seven days. State government says Commonwealth ignores WA workers …

Transmit knowledge Over the past year, many South Asian parents have enrolled their children in online courses. “As a mother, I felt this was imperative for children and their mothers, especially those who work from home. With the needs of children and their parents in mind, we started our business, ”said Leena, founder of one …

SEJONG – The market for hiring women has been relatively difficult in South Korea, compared to Western countries. This can also be seen in the global comparison data. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Korea posted an employment rate of 56.7% for women in the working-age population aged 15 to 64 in …

Support local journalism Your subscription makes our report possible. {{featured_button_text}} At the same time in 2019, applicants had only $ 3.4 million left, ELEC said. That year, only members of the Assembly ran, with the exception of a special election to the Senate. This year, the Assembly and the Senate are both on the ballot. …