Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.
Category: Government Employees
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Jobs Sit Empty in the Public Sector, So Unions Help Recruit
Shortages of state and city personnel, especially those who must work on site, are so dire that unions are helping to get people in the door.
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Too Many Workers, or Too Few: India’s Colossal Employment Challenge
In some places, educated young people are desperate for steady employment in the world’s most populous nation. In others, factory owners struggle to retain workers.
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China’s Young Elite Clamber for Government Jobs. Some Come to Regret It.
The New York Times – Business:With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.
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China’s Youths, Stung by Years of Covid Rules, Fear Grim Job Future
The New York Times – Business:A sluggish economy continues to leave many young people unemployed, with few job prospects or hopes to tap into the rising incomes their parents enjoyed during boom times.
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Deadline Nearing, White House Plans Wider Changes to Public Service Student Loan Relief
The New York Times – Business:Loan servicers are overwhelmed with calls from applicants seeking to meet an Oct. 31 deadline for taking advantage of temporary changes to a long-troubled aid program.