Digital transformation is a central development strategy for eight out of every 10 companies active in research and development in Greece, while six in 10 plan to continue using telework after the pandemic, according to a survey.
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The government will start distributing self-administered coronavirus tests to a wider range of employees in the public and private sector for whom testing for Covid-19 is mandatory as of Monday.
Waiters, hosts, cooks and bartenders, from all over Greece and Cyprus, can book interviews with restaurants and bars that suit their needs.
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) noted on Friday that the dramatic collapse of the Greek tourism sector has wiped out 23 billion euros from the country’s economy and cost tens of thousands of jobs.
The State will request the return of any aid paid during the pandemic if judicial authorities determine that it was claimed illegally, Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Thursday, commenting on the ongoing investigation into the financial dealings of a minor television host.
A so-called integrity counselor for civil servants to turn to in the event of incidents such as abuse of power, violation of the law, antisocial behavior and sexual harassment is included in a new Interior Ministry bill submitted to Parliament on Monday that introduces changes to the internal control system of the public sector and local authorities.
Labor and Social Affairs Minister Kostis Hatzidakis announced on Saturday the launch of training programs, amounting to 300 million euros, by the fall.
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The balance of employment flows in Greece remained positive in February, a monthly report by the Labor Ministry’s Ergani IT system showed on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Thursday a package of new economic support measures unfolding in six different areas as a stimulus for businesses, freelancers and workers.
The Interior Ministry on Wednesday announced a series of measures that will affect public sector employees as a result of the lockdown starting on Thursday.
Workathlon will be hosting an online recruiting event for the hospitality sector on Thursday and Friday.
Over half the participants in a study conducted by the Social Action and Innovation Centre (KMOP) in Greece reported having experienced sexual harassment in their professional lives.
Civil servants will be rewarded for their productivity, Interior Minister Makis Voridis said on Wednesday.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the disbursement of 728 million euros from its SURE unemployment scheme to Greece.
Eurozone unemployment was stable at 8.3% of the workforce in December, the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat said on Monday, despite continued coronavirus lockdowns in most eurozone countries.
Women in Europe doing jobs requiring the same skills as jobs done by men are still being paid significantly less, according to a study by the the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).
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