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Job openings in the U.S. edged up to 7.67m in October, the highest in five months, driven by gains in retail, wholesale trade, and health care. The Labor Department's latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also suggested that the broader labor market showed signs of slowing as layoffs rose to 1.85m, the highest since early 2023, and hiring dropped by 218,000 to 5.15m. The quits rate, a key confidence indicator, fell to its lowest level since May 2020. Despite the slight increase in vacancies, the data reflect reduced labor demand amid economic uncertainty and higher business costs. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to respond later today by announcing a cut in interest rates.
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Fife nurse Sandie Peggie, who was suspended after objecting to sharing a female changing room with a transgender doctor, has said she will appeal the employment tribunal's findings. While the tribunal ruled Peggie had been harassed by NHS Fife, it dismissed her broader claims of discrimination and victimisation. "Whilst I am delighted that the tribunal was critical of Fife Health Board and found they harassed me, their judgement falls short in many respects," Peggie said, adding that she would "not be giving up this legal fight any time soon." On Thursday, it emerged that the judgement had been amended after campaigner Maya Forstater said a reference to her own landmark case had been "completely made up." The tribunal has now issued a "certificate of correction" citing clerical errors, though the overall outcome remains unchanged. Peggie's solicitor Margaret Gribbon said work on the appeal was already under way, and she described several of the tribunal's findings as "hugely problematic."
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Europe
Thyssenkrupp, Europe's largest steelmaker, will pause production at its Gelsenkirchen site in western Germany and Isbergues in northern France for two weeks due to increased competition from low-priced Asian imports. The company said the French site will operate at half-capacity for four months starting January. The decision comes as the European Union considers tightening steel tariffs to protect local industries. The measures were in response "to a massive increase in low-priced imports, particularly from Asia," Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe said. "These developments have led to a dramatic change in order volumes and thus to a significant underutilisation of capacity at European production facilities."
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Middle East
The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has introduced the "Injazati" system, an AI-powered tool designed to enhance the performance of federal employees. Set to launch in January 2026, it aims to align employee targets with institutional objectives, fostering a culture of productivity and competition. Faisal bin Butti Al Muhairi, director general of FAHR, said: "Injazati is a key pillar of the government ecosystem." The system will use methodologies including Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure effective performance evaluation and continuous improvement.
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