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UC Syd in Aabenraa has opened a new German-language programme for 18 students, in an effort to address Denmark’s shortage of educators, DR reports. Teaching during the first two semesters will be conducted in German. The students will also receive Danish lessons and must pass a Danish-language te…

Greenland is seeing a rapid increase in workers from the Philippines and Thailand as businesses struggle to recruit locally, DR reports. The number of Filipino citizens in Greenland has risen from 160 a decade ago to more than 1,300 today. Among them is 31-year-old Yasmin Yosores, who came to Gre…

US trucker numbers are set to decline over the coming weeks amidst Washington’s push to weed out illegal immigrants.

Germany to recruit workers from India after BBC (23 Mar 2026) report; aims to address c.1.2m vacancies and ease labour shortages in tech, engineering and health care.

Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) is projected to face a significant shortage of skilled workers in the coming years, with thousands more professionals needed across various sectors. Local authorities and businesses are implementing strategies to attract and retain talent, including immigration programs, enhanced training opportunities, and partnerships with educational institutions. The province is focusing on sectors such as healthcare, construction, information technology, and trades, which are expected to be particularly affected by the labour gap. Government officials are also exploring incentives for employers to invest in upskilling current employees and for newcomers to settle in the region. In addition, there is an emphasis on creating supportive communities and improving infrastructure to make P.E.I. a more appealing place for workers. Experts warn that addressing these shortages is crucial for sustaining economic growth and maintaining essential services. Failure to act could result in increased costs for businesses and longer wait times for services. Overall, P.E.I. is taking proactive measures to ensure the province remains competitive and capable of meeting its future workforce demands, blending both local talent development and strategic immigration initiatives.

Russia’s labour market is not just tight — it has entered what central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina has repeatedly described as an unprecedented structural shortage, driven directly by the war economy.

Alberta’s Athabasca seeks more temporary foreign workers as Tim Hortons launches a campaign to hire 10,000 local staff amid labour shortages.

Canada faces a cybersecurity talent shortage, but systemic barriers limit immigrant and women’s advancement, exposing deep inequality in the sector.

Iisa Kähkönen, 21, has qualified as a shipmaster after beginning as a summer worker at age 16 with Roll Risteilyt, a Finnish inland waterway cruise operator, Yle reports. Kähkönen, who has worked on the company’s vessels for five summers, received her inland and coastal passenger ship license thi…

According to Tamás Székely, head of the Chemical Workers’ Union, guest workers can still come in Hungary - here's how. #guestworkers #labourshortage #labourmarket #magyargovernment Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/guest-workers-can-still-enter-hungary/

Hiring guest workers is becoming more and more difficult and costly in Hungary. #guestworker #hungarianeconomy #philippines #asia #labourmarket #labourshortage

Hungary is currently home to around 120,000 foreign guest workers - here's how much they can earn and how long they can remain here. #labourshortage #guestworker #hungarianeconomy #money

Hungary is currently home to around 120,000 foreign guest workers - here's how much they can earn and how long they can remain here. #labourshortage #guestworker #hungarianeconomy #money