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Business / 2 weeks ago

How a new wave of platforms out-perform corporate giants on revenue per employee

For the Fortune-500 giants that dominate revenue charts, McKesson leads the traditional field with more than US $8 million per employee, while companies such as Alphabet Inc. and Apple Inc. hover around US $1.9 million and US $2.4 million, respectively. So what’s driving this shift? The answer lies in business models built for scale with minimal internal labour: platforms that rely heavily on creator economies, freelanced talent, algorithmic infrastructure, and minimal fixed overhead.

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World / 4 weeks ago

The world by age: Why Africa is youngest and Europe is oldest

A striking new map from The World in Maps places the continents side by side by their median age, the age at which half the population is younger and half older. According to the graphic sourced from UN 2024 data, Africa’s median age sits at about 19.3 years, making it by far the youngest continent. Europe leads in age, with a median of 42.7 years.

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Technology / 34 weeks ago

An overview of Europe's medical technology employment landscape

The European medical technology industry is a significant employer, with a substantial workforce driving innovation and growth in the sector, according to MedTech Europe. The medical technology industry in Europe directly employs over 880,000 people, accounting for approximately 0.36% of total employment in the region. This significant workforce is distributed across various countries, with Germany having the highest absolute number of people employed in medical technology.

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World / 36 weeks ago

Global employment landscape: Challenges persist despite recovery

Unemployment and job gap rates have fallen below pre-pandemic levels, and labor market participation has improved in recent years. However, the latest ILO World Employment and Social Outlook reveals that significant structural issues remain, including persistent inequality, rising working poverty, and slowing productivity growth. According to IMF, one of the starkest contrasts in global employment is the disparity in unemployment rates among G20 nations. South Africa holds the highest unemployment rate, with nearly 50% of its youth population struggling to find work.

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Business / 1 year ago

Top economies with manufacturing as the highest share of GDP

Manufacturing is a critical component of economic development, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. Some economies have leveraged manufacturing sectors to drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance global competitiveness.

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Maps / 1 year ago

India's population surpasses Americas and EU combined

India's population has now reached a staggering 1.4 billion, making it one of the most populous nations on the planet and surpassing the combined populations of the Americas and the European Union. The Americas hold 1.02 billion people, while the European Union accounts for 449.2 million, placing India's population far ahead of these two major regions.

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Business / 1 year ago

Top 8 countries where men outnumber women in the workforce

Gender disparities in the workforce remain a pressing issue globally and affect economic growth, social equity, and individual well-being. Despite significant strides towards gender equality, women continue to face numerous barriers that hinder their full participation in the labour market.

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