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Remote work: Spanish companies divided on the return of employees to the workplace | Economy and business
Torre Picasso, an iconic office building in Madrid’s financial district.Miguel Pereira (Getty Images) Spain’s biggest companies had marked September 1 as the day their employees would return to the workplace in large numbers after nearly a year and a half of remote work. But it was not to be. The intensity of the fifth wave …
Architects’ salaries have not kept pace with the broader economy, says new AIA report on architects’ salaries during COVID-19 findings | News
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released the latest edition of its semi-annual compensation report, providing insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on architects’ salaries. The report found that despite a severe economic downturn in the first half of 2020, salaries for architectural staff in the United States have changed little over …
Tucker Carlson is wrong. Refugees are good for the economy.
The reason we should care about refugees is because they are people. But, unfortunately, for many people, this is insufficient moral affirmation. Even for the tens of thousands of Afghans who have put their lives at risk working alongside the US military for the past 20 years. Let’s put it another way: the evidence shows …
Saving the global economy will cost $ 834 million per hour for 18 months
For 18 months, the hourly rate is $ 834 million, according to Bank of America analysts, how much is central banks have spent to buy bonds since the start of the epidemic, with the Fed alone investing $ 4 trillion. It’s a number that reflects the huge flow of money that has kept companies viable …
Nightmare for German economy as UK growth outpaces EU’s biggest power THREE times | World | News
Britain’s economy grew by 4.8% in the second quarter of 2021 as lockdowns were lifted, bringing people back to pubs, the Office for National Statistics said. This figure is three times higher than that of Germany and four times higher than that of France. Sam Fuller, director of Financial Markets Online, said: “The pace of …
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Irregular rains and prolonged dry seasons threaten Cameroon’s cocoa economy
Nkengué, Cameroon, Aug 10 (Reuters) – For more than six decades, the cocoa Richard Ambassa Mbassiga harvested on his plantation in central Cameroon paid for everything his family needed. Irregular rains and prolonged dry seasons have since sucked moisture from the soil, killed cocoa trees and reduced the yield of his farm. Now unable to …
Hollywood arrives in Spain: a studio will bring a lot of money to the Spanish economy and create a job boom
SPAIN is set to become the new Hollywood during the COVID-19 pandemic after a major film studio has secured an exclusive deal to film in Andalucia for the next 12 months. Chinese company Un Nouveau Jour makes the decision to capitalize on Spain’s magnificent backdrop by investing in Wanda-Halcyon which has pledged to make three …
The uneven effects of climate change on the global economy
Irene Lauro (Schroders) | According to the World Meteorological Organization, the past six years (2015-2020) have been the warmest on record, with the global average temperature rising 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Corn while climate change affects all regions of the world, global warming and precipitation rates will not be distributed evenly around the …
Global economy caps extraordinary comeback from Covid-19 collapse
In Europe and North America, businesses and households are beginning to look timidly beyond the pandemic, thanks to widespread vaccinations. But governments in parts of Asia are introducing new social restrictions and spending plans to combat the fast-spreading Delta variant. Meanwhile, Africa’s low immunization rate means its economic recovery is expected to lag behind other …
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Spain records largest monthly drop in unemployment on record | Economy and business
Construction workers in Bilbao.EFE The Spanish labor market continues to show signs that it is recovering from the devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis. The average number of workers affiliated with Spain’s social security system, seen as a sign of job creation, rose to 19,591,728 in July, the highest figure on record. The last time …
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Spanish tourism industry worries about risk of new UK travel restrictions | Economy and business
A traveler at the Tenerife airport on July 26.Ramon de la Rocha (EFE) Spain’s tourism industry faces a new hurdle in its race to save the summer season, and the outcome will largely depend on decisions made in the UK, where the government is split between those who want to ease restrictions on travel and …
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A circular economy does not necessarily translate into sustainability
RIVAS-VACIAMADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 14: A model walks the track during the sustainable flyer … [+] Madrid Fashion Week at Rivas-Vaciamadrid Town Hall on February 14, 2021 in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain. The parades that take place during CSFW Madrid promote sustainability, eco-design and the circular economy, giving space and promotion to designers and brands with a …
The donut economy is coming to Barcelona
On July 29, we reached the annual limit of the Earth’s ability to support the load generated by the human race. Thursday July 29 was Earth Overcapacity Day (Earth Crossing Day) from the year 2021. By the end of the year, we are already living at the expense of future generations who will have to …