<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>news and events</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/</link><description>RSS feed for news and events</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Europe 'suffering series of skills shortages'</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/europe-suffering-series-of-skills-shortages.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Europe+'suffering+series+of+skills+shortages'&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>A series of talent gaps exist within various sectors of the European economy, it has been claimed.  This is according to the Associated Press, which suggested shortages are being experienced in fields such as engineering jobs, education and sheep ...</description><author /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:04:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EU jobless rate remains stable</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/eu-jobless-rate-remains-stable.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=EU+jobless+rate+remains+stable&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The unemployment rate in the European Union (EU) remained stable during July 2010, new data show.  According to Eurostat, the month saw joblessness hold at 9.6 per cent across the 27 member states, while the rate was also steady at ten per cent in ...</description><author /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:06:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Improved EU economic sentiment reported</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/improved-eu-economic-sentiment-reported.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Improved+EU+economic+sentiment+reported&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The latest European Union (EU) data show that economic sentiment within both the eurozone and the 27 member nations has risen.  According to the figures, the EU27 saw a 0.6 percentage point rise in the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) to 102.7, ...</description><author /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:14:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rise in new orders boosts European industry</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/rise-in-new-orders-boosts-european-industry.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Rise+in+new+orders+boosts+European+industry&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>European Union (EU) industry has benefited from a rise in new orders of 2.4 per cent during June.  This is according to new figures from Eurostat, which also revealed a month-on-month climb within the eurozone of 2.5 per cent.  Compared with May, ...</description><author /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rise in output may create European construction jobs</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/rise-in-output-may-create-european-construction-jobs.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Rise+in+output+may+create+European+construction+jobs&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The European Union (EU) saw construction sector production increase during June 2010 by 3.5 per cent.  Seasonally-adjusted figures for the industry indicate that the market returned to growth during the month, following a fall of 0.1 per cent in ...</description><author /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Concerns raised about global youth employment</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/concerns-raised-about-global-youth-employment.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Concerns+raised+about+global+youth+employment&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>High levels of joblessness among young people around the world have resulted from the global economic crisis, a report has claimed.  According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), global levels of unemployment within this demographic may ...</description><author /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Slovakian industrial jobs decline slows</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/slovakian-industrial-jobs-decline-slows.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Slovakian+industrial+jobs+decline+slows&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The rate of decline in Slovakian industrial jobs has slowed, new data reveal.  Figures from the country&amp;#39;s government show that industrial production rose by 23.5 per cent during June 2010 compared with the same month of last year, driven by ...</description><author /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:58:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hungary revises economic growth figures</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/hungary-revises-economic-growth-figures.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Hungary+revises+economic+growth+figures&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The Economic Ministry in Hungary has revised predictions for annual economic growth upwards from a previously forecast 0.2 per cent contraction.  According to the government department, it is now anticipating gross domestic product (GDP) expansion ...</description><author /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Romanians 'looking overseas for work'</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/romanians-looking-overseas-for-work.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Romanians+'looking+overseas+for+work'&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>More than 70,000 people from Romania have found employment in other countries, as individuals suggest that their opportunities elsewhere are better than at home.  This is according to a poll reported in national daily Financiarul which suggested ...</description><author /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strong growth forecast in emerging market consumption</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/strong-growth-forecast-in-emerging-market-consumption.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Strong+growth+forecast+in+emerging+market+consumption&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>Levels of consumption in emerging markets will outstrip those in the West by 2015, a new report has predicted.  This could drive up job creation in such nations, as the study from the JPM Global Consumer Trends Fund, revealed that a "huge urban ...</description><author /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Irish redundancy slowdown 'indicates recovery'</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/irish-redundancy-slowdown-indicates-recovery.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Irish+redundancy+slowdown+'indicates+recovery'&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>A slowdown in the number of redundancies taking place in Ireland suggests the country is recovering from the recession.  This is the view expressed by the country's minister for enterprise, trade and innovation, who claimed that July saw a lower ...</description><author /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EU employment rate increases for older workers</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/eu-employment-rate-increases-for-older-workers.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=EU+employment+rate+increases+for+older+workers&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The rate of employment among older workers in the European Union (EU) climbed during 2009, new data reveal.  According to figures published by Eurostat, the proportion of people aged between 55 and 64 climbed to 46 per cent last year, compared with ...</description><author /><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increased tourism could generate more Maltese jobs</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/increased-tourism-could-generate-more-maltese-jobs.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Increased+tourism+could+generate+more+Maltese+jobs&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>Malta witnessed a sharp rise in tourism during the first six months of the year, something that may lead to more employment in the island state.  According to official figures from the government, the number of inbound tourists climbed by 20 per ...</description><author /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employment rate stabilizes in EU</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/employment-rate-stabilizes-in-eu.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Employment+rate+stabilizes+in+EU&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The employment rate within the European Union (EU) has stabilized at around 9.6 per cent, new figures show.  Data from Eurostat reveals the climbing rate of joblessness in the area appears to have halted in June 2010 compared with May's level.  In ...</description><author /><pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EU population increases during 2009</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/eu-population-increases-during-2009.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=EU+population+increases+during+2009&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The population of the European Union (EU) expanded during 2009 by 1.4 million, with over five million children born in the region.  Over the year, the total number of inhabitants grew from 499.7 million on January 1st to 501.1 million by the end of ...</description><author /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ireland plans 'may generate 270k new jobs'</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/ireland-plans-may-generate-270k-new-jobs.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Ireland+plans+'may+generate+270k+new+jobs'&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>A series of 270,000 new jobs may be created in Ireland as the result of a €40 billion investment program over the next seven years.  The government estimates that the revised capital works scheme will drive forward growth and generate thousands of ...</description><author /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:03:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World Bank raises EU employment concerns</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/world-bank-raises-eu-employment-concerns.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=World+Bank+raises+EU+employment+concerns&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>The World Bank has expressed its concern over rising unemployment rates in several European Union (EU) member states.  According to the organisation's new EU10 Regular Economic Report, year-on-year economic growth within the EU's newest member ...</description><author /><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Irish food sector 'may generate 4,000 jobs'</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/irish-food-sector-may-generate-4000-jobs.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Irish+food+sector+'may+generate+4%2c000+jobs'&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>There is a possibility that a new plan for Ireland's agri-food industry could create 4,000 employment opportunities in the country.  This is according to taoiseach Brian Cowen, who suggested the sector has a key role to play in the country's ...</description><author /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Innovation stimulus package 'to create over 165k EU jobs'</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/innovation-stimulus-package-to-create-over-165k-eu-jobs.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=Innovation+stimulus+package+'to+create+over+165k+EU+jobs'&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>A new economic stimulus package that is designed to create more than 165,000 employment opportunities in Europe has been launched.  Commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn unveiled the €6.4 billion jobs and growth fund, which is intended to boost ...</description><author /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECB calls for greater labor reforms action</title><link>http://www.talisman-software.com/en/about-talisman/news-and-events/ecb-calls-for-greater-labor-reforms-action.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&amp;WT.rss_a=ECB+calls+for+greater+labor+reforms+action&amp;WT.rss_ev=a</link><description>Governments within the European Union (EU) should do more to ensure they implement labor reforms, it has been claimed.  This is the view expressed by the European Central Bank (ECB) in a new report, which warned that the job losses resulting from ...</description><author /><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>