Germany
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Low engagement among German employees is aggravating the country's skills shortage. Here's what employers can do to reverse the trend.
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Close to half of the workforce is seeking or open to new job opportunities. German employers must engage more of their employees or risk losing them.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· World Poll data from Africa in 2023 show that the U.S. has lost its place as the most influential global power on the continent, with China gaining ground and Russia recouping its initial losses after invading Ukraine.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ·'s latest leadership report shows Germany remains the top-rated power in the world, with the U.S. in second place. Russia is still globally unpopular.
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Across a range of indicators, from the national government to the judiciary, the U.S. performs worse than its counterparts in the G7.
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A new °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· analysis suggests that whether the EU and NATO survive -- and thrive -- may depend on the actions of powerful member states and the confidence that people in member states have in their domestic political institutions.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· takes stock of public opinion in Russia in 2023, outlining six key insights that offer a glimpse into life for those on the other side of the conflict in Ukraine.
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Approval of China's leadership in Russia reached a record high of 71% in 2023, while approval of the leadership of Germany and the U.S. sank to levels not seen in nearly a decade.
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Germany's leadership earned the highest approval ratings in the world for the sixth year in a row last year. Read how it measures up against the U.S., China and Russia.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· surveys in nearly 140 countries in 2022 show the honeymoon is over for U.S. President Joe Biden, and Germany's image has lost some of its clout under new Chancellor Olaf Scholz. However, both countries are still in much stronger positions than Russia and China.
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Canada and Great Britain are again the countries Americans view most favorably, while Russia has slipped to join North Korea as the least favorably rated of 21 countries.
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Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, faces a labor shortage and stagnating economy. Learn how engagement can help the country remain successful.
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As the war escalates, a majority of Ukrainians (64%) expect to join NATO within a decade. While 54% approve of the job NATO is doing, 30% disapprove.
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In the midst of the war with Russia, Ukrainians' confidence in their president, government and major institutions -- particularly their military -- are at all-time highs.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· surveys in Ukraine show the war has destroyed the last shred of Ukrainian support for Russia, while approval of the U.S. is at an all-time high.
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Research from AWS and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· finds workers with more digital skills report substantial benefits in job satisfaction and security over those with fewer skills.
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Recruiters are having a field day in Germany and 14% of workers are ready to leave. Here's what leaders need to know, based on °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· data.
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A median of 43% of adults in Asia approved of Germany's leadership in 2021, closely followed by 41% who approved of U.S. leadership.
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U.S. President Joe Biden ended his first year in office with a 45% median approval rating and a 33% disapproval rating across 116 countries.