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According to the report, the Net Employment Change (NEC) for the e-commerce and tech startup sector is projected at 6.9 per cent for the first half.
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- Deccan Herald
'B'luru tops hiring by tech & e-commerce startups in H1FY26'
According to the report, the Net Employment Change (NEC) for the e-commerce and tech startup sector is projected at 6.9 per cent for the first half.
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- Maroc
Social Dialogue: Morocco's 'Authentic' Experience Highlighted in Geneva
Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, highlighted on Monday in Geneva Morocco's 'authentic' experience in social dialogue, which has resulted in two major agreements totaling nearly $10 billion and benefiting over 12 million people. Delivering Morocco's keynote address to the plenary session of the 113th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), taking place from June 2 to 13, the official highlighted the relevance of the institutional framework Morocco has put in place and the parallel efforts to secure funding sources for social dialogue. In the first third of its mandate, he said, the government had focused on building a new institutional infrastructure for social dialogue, working closely with trade unions and employers. This stage "was not an easy one, as it was marked by serious and fierce discussions and negotiations," Sekkouri acknowledged. 'Once that framework was established, we turned our attention to tax reform and economic performance to ensure we had the means to fund this dialogue,' he added. 'It took us two years to reach two major social agreements, amounting to roughly $10 billion—a significant sum for our national budget. These agreements impact more than 12 million people across various programs under the social state, driven by His Majesty King Mohammed VI,' the minister said. Sekkouri noted that the agreements led to wage increases, labor tax reform, and progress on a long-awaited strike law—a piece of legislation that had been stalled for nearly six decades. He also pointed out that the government is dedicating the final third of its mandate to deep structural reforms. The first of these is a major overhaul of the Labor Code, which includes addressing concerns raised in the ILO's recent report on decent work in platform-based jobs. The minister, who is leading Morocco's tripartite delegation at this year's ILC, is scheduled to take part in several high-level events, including one marking World Day Against Child Labour and another at the Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum. Bilateral meetings are also planned. The Moroccan delegation includes representatives from the Head of Government office , the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Morocco's Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, and social partners. Employers are represented by delegations from the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the Federation of Moroccan Chambers of Commerce and Services (FCMCIS). The unions' delegation includes leaders from the Moroccan Labour Union (UMT), the General Union of Moroccan Workers (UGTM), and the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT). MAP:11 June 2025
Rhyl Journal
11-06-2025
- Rhyl Journal
400 jobs at risk as Alexander Dennis seeks to ‘consolidate' bus manufacturing
The Scottish-headquartered company said it is looking at 'consolidating its UK bus body manufacturing operations' in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. This would mean its manufacturing facility in Falkirk – which Alexander Dennis said had 'already been reduced in recent years' – would close. In addition the firm said the production lines in Larbert, where it also has its global HQ, would be suspended when current contracts are completed. The GMB Scotland union said the move was a 'hammer blow' for communities 'already reeling' from the closure of the nearby oil refinery at Grangemouth. Senior organiser Robert Deavy said: 'If the company is reviewing its future operations, it must do so with an open mind and a determination to save jobs, not shed them. 'We will do everything in our power to secure the future of Alexander Dennis in Falkirk, but so must the company and so must ministers.' Alexander Dennis said the changes would lower costs and increase efficiencies. But it added up to 400 jobs – about 22% of its workforce – would now be at potential risk of redundancy. Sharon Graham, general secretary of the Unite trade union said the end of manufacturing at Falkirk and Larbert was 'devastating'. She added: 'It is the latest huge economic blow to hit local communities on the back of the Grangemouth oil refinery closing.' Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: 'This will be a hugely worrying time for the workforce at Alexander Dennis, their families and the wider community.' She said the Scottish Government has in recent weeks 'engaged extensively' with the company and its parent firm NFI to 'understand the issues and ensure that every possible avenue is explored to mitigate the need for redundancies'. Ms Forbes and Scottish First Minister John Swinney have been involved in these talks, along with representatives from Scottish Enterprise, Transport Scotland and the UK Government. Ms Forbes pledged: 'The Scottish Government will continue to explore any and all options throughout the consultation period to allow the firm to retain their hard-working employees and manufacturing and production facilities at Falkirk and Larbert.' She added that in the event of job losses, the Scottish Government would provide support through its Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (Pace) initiative. Paul Davies, Alexander Dennis president and managing director, said the firm is proposing a UK manufacturing strategy 'to underpin financial sustainability and lower operating costs in the face of changing and challenging market dynamics'. With Alexander Dennis dating back to 1895, Mr Davies stressed bosses 'firmly believe in our people, products and business'. But he added: 'We must take significant action to drive efficiency to allow our operating model to be competitive. 'It is extremely regrettable that as part of this, we must place jobs at potential risk of redundancy and propose to cease manufacturing operations at some of our facilities.' Mr Davies said this is necessary because 'the stark reality is that current UK policy does not allow for the incentivisation or reward of local content, job retention and creation, nor does it encourage any domestic economic benefit'. He added: 'We have warned of the competitive imbalance for some time and would like to see policy and legislative changes that incentivise the delivery of local benefit where taxpayer money is invested. 'We strongly believe funding that supports public transport should lead to investment in local jobs, domestic supply chains, technology creation and a recurrent tax base. 'It is our hope that the forthcoming industrial strategy will provide reassurance that there is value in manufacturing within the borders of the UK and we remain hopeful of policy and legislative changes that increase the UK's focus on support for domestic manufacturing. 'Our new strategy would allow us to respond appropriately to increase local production if structural changes are made.' Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said part of the problem at Alexander Dennis was because SNP ministers had 'not ordered enough buses' from them. He said the Scottish Government had ordered 44 buses from the firm, contrasting this with the 200 buses ordered by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Mr Murray added the restructuring plans were a 'huge shock for the local area' but said the 45-day period that would now follow gave 'time to see if there is ways in which we can help'. Speaking for the UK Government, he added: 'We've been encouraging the Scottish Government to look at a furlough scheme for Alexander Dennis employees in order for us to be able to buy a little bit of time to work through some of the problems that the company have got.'
