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Around noon, the fog will rise and turn into a haze. The sky will be covered for a short time. The day will be mostly sunny and dry. 

Temperatures will reach 19-21°C during the day and 13-15°C at night

No rain in Luxembourg

A charity run organized by the childhood cancer foundation Kriibskrank Kanner has raised a record amount of money for pediatric oncology research. The money will be donated 

 projects that aim to improve treatment outcomes and develop less invasive and more effective cancer treatments for young patients.

600,000 euros raised for childhood cancer research

The Democratic Party (DP) suggested lowering the corporate tax rate, which is currently 

. Other parties pointed to the country's geographical location and short administrative procedures as attractive factors. Creating more jobs in trade, taxing the population fairly, inheritance tax, and increasing purchasing power by eliminating taxes on various goods were also discussed.

Politicians debate taxation and attractiveness to foreigners

400 of the 750 students at Ermesinde Lyceum put their phones in a special box at the beginning of the day. They can pick them up at the end of the day. So far, the policy applies only to 

junior high school students and their teachers

. Secondary and high school students are allowed to carry their phones, but they can't use them inside the school.

Students in Mersch were left without smartphones

A team of researchers from Israel, including Luxembourg scientist Emilie Wildschutz, has created a male embryo from human stem cells. The embryo was grown ex utero for 14 days and was 

no different from a naturally created embryo

. This study may provide insight into the first weeks of pregnancy, a critical period when many miscarriages occur, but it also raises ethical questions about the differences between artificial and natural embryos.

Scientists have created an artificial embryo

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Luxembourg film to represent the country at the Oscars

Luxembourg to spend 50 million euros on urban sustainability

Luxembourgers work harder than any of their neighbors

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Coliving is a new trend in Luxembourg

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For a long time, the shortage of doctors in the Grand Duchy has been outlined. In 2012, the Association of Medical Students (ALEM) made a disappointing forecast. According to it, about 2/3 of the doctors will retire within the next 10-20 years. Well, we've started to see what was predicted.

In fact, doctors in Luxembourg are more in demand than ever. Not only for junior doctors, 

 but also for qualified doctors. One of the reasons is the hesitation of medical students to return to Luxembourg after their studies.

According to one practitioner, the Grand Duchy's problem is a lack of flexibility and the prevalence of administrative delays over actual effective management. Dr. Marc Schiltz, who wanted to return to his homeland three times but stayed in Belgium because the hospitals in Luxembourg could not understand what kind of specialist they needed, explained this.

 could prove counterproductive. The first students will graduate this year, but their future colleagues believe that training only in Luxembourg will be harmful to the sector. The country is too small to give students an insight into the full range of diseases, let alone train specialists in specific areas.

Doctors also believe that the international exchange of medical knowledge is what will help the industry grow and reach new heights in terms of research and treatment of diseases.

Kadriia Sadykova

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According to the latest data from the European Commission, about 3 million people worked in the general cleaning sector in 220 thousand companies in 2020.

The number of employees in the sector is 2.3% of the total number of employees. This indicator ranks 4th in the EU. Only catering and delivering, trucking, and temporary work agencies have more employees. In addition, Luxembourg employs more cleaners than most EU countries — 3.1%. Belgium (3.9%), Spain (3.8%) and France (3.4%) are at the same level.

The activity "general cleaning of buildings" includes the non-specialized cleaning of all types of buildings. Offices, houses or apartments, factories, shops, and other commercial and professional premises are included in this category. It is mostly concerned with interior cleaning. However, it may also include the cleaning of outdoor areas.

This section of the economy does not include specialized cleaning methods, such as window cleaning using climbing equipment.

European Comission

Luxembourg leads in number of persons employed in general cleaning of buildings

In September, Luxair Airlines opened new enrollment for its Pilot Cadet Program. This is a special program for cadets who want to start learning how to pilot aircraft. In fact, anyone can become a pilot — the requirements are minimal and fair.

At the beginning of the training, young cadets are offered lectures and simulator training. After that, students move into the field and gain real flying experience. Students in the Pilot Cadet Program have a real chance of becoming Luxair employees in the future. The training is designed to provide all the necessary knowledge to produce highly qualified candidates.

The training lasts 18 months and will start in 2024. The application process is open until October 15, 2023. The program is fully financed by Luxair, and no investment is required from the students.

secondary education and be qualified for university entrance;

Fill out the application form on the official program page to try your luck and learn to fly a commercial aircraft

. The company is growing and developing, serving thousands of passengers every day and 

opening up new destinations to its customers

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The issue of the 4-day week has been on the agenda in Europe for a long time. Many countries have already successfully experimented with it. Now, as part of a pilot project, about 50 companies in Germany are going to introduce a shortened working week starting on February 1, 2024. 

, an organization involved in the UK trial, supported this decision.

The experiment will continue until July 30

. At the same time, the salaries of the employees will remain at the same level. The consulting agency Intaprenör has been involved in the organization of the work process. The main question to be answered by experts is whether such a schedule will have an impact on productivity.

Sophie Jänicke, a member of the executive board of the German metalworkers' union IG Metall, says that such a schedule will first and foremost help maintain the work-life balance, which will make companies more attractive to highly qualified employees. 

The introduction of the 32-hour week was strongly supported by IG Metall

In the spring of 2023, polls showed that 

 did not think a 4-day work week with full pay was reasonable. But opinion has changed since then. 

 that around 81% of workers in Germany would like to see a 4-day week, but 73% of them would only agree to this if wage levels were maintained.

The transport company Flibco was the first in Luxembourg to test a 4-day week

. The pilot project will last one year with a 32-hour workweek at full wage level, company representatives said.

Such a schedule was also discussed at the state level, 

the Minister of Labour Georges Engel spoke about it

. However, it should be remembered that it is not so easy to introduce a shorter working week throughout the country. The Luxembourg government is now collecting analyses and research on how such a schedule would affect the productivity and health of employees.

Belgium moved to a 4-day work week earlier. 

It is the first country in Europe to introduce such a schedule at the legislative level

. From February 2022, employees have the right to choose between a full week (five days) or a shortened week (four days) without loss of pay. However, the shorter schedule increases the length of the working day. Such an option was also discussed in Luxembourg, but did not find public support.

Shortening the working week is a concern for companies around the world. In recent years, pilot projects have appeared not only in European countries, but also in Japan, New Zealand and the United States. In the vast majority of cases, the results have been positive: workers' health and well-being have improved, and productivity levels have risen.

the benefits of a 4-day work week include

reduced risk of mental health issues such as burnout;

reduced fatigue, anxiety, and sleep disturbances;

to positive effects on the planet's climate

. Juliet Schor, an economist and professor of sociology at Boston College (USA), notes that countries with shorter workweeks have lower carbon dioxide emissions. It also helps to reduce energy consumption and change lifestyles.

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Luxembourg has one of the highest growth rates in cultural employment in the European Union. At the end of 2022, the indexes of the Grand Duchy were +14.5%. Only Cyprus is higher, with an increase of 21.5%.

In total, 19 out of 27 countries showed growth. As a result, the number of people employed in the sector increased from 7.4 million in 2021 to 7.7 million in 2022.

It is worth noting that Luxembourg is one of the fastest growing regions, not only last year but for the whole period since 2019. At more than 25%, the spread between the figures is quite large. In 2019, the Grand Duchy experienced a decline in interest: at the end of the year, there were 15% fewer people working in the cultural sector than the year before. The more valuable and noticeable is the increase of the last period.

Luxembourg is also one of the countries where there are more women than men employed in the cultural sector. The difference between the two sexes is 13.3%.

Eurostat

Employment in the cultural sector is growing in Luxembourg

The answer to this question is yes. The experimental schedule has already appeared, but so far only in one company — Flibco. This mode is active for more than a month. 

It was announced by the representatives of the company on LinkedIn

In other words, the company has agreed to a 4-day work week for 1 year for all employees based in Luxembourg. At the same time, they will keep 100% of their salary.

The idea of switching to 36 hours instead of 40 has been floated several times in the highest political circles. 

In January, Labor Minister Georges Engel said the idea could be attractive

. According to the politician, it will help attract and retain more foreign professionals. 

However, his vision of a "shortened working week" is somewhat different from the generally accepted one: the minister proposes 4 days of 9 hours instead of 4 days of 8 hours. Perhaps that is why this initiative has not been warmly received and supported. It should be noted, however, that Flibco has introduced a 32-hour working week.

Also, the new rules cannot be implemented so easily. The current schedule was agreed upon in the 1970s, and switching to a different one is not an easy task. In addition, the government has already launched studies that will shed light on the most important questions: will this transition be effective, will it improve the quality of work and life of workers, and will it have a positive impact on the country's economy?

According to the latest data, the 4-day workweek will have a positive impact on all areas of business

. Like remote working, which set a new standard during the pandemic and will be here to stay, the 32-hour week may well have a regenerating effect on business:

Productivity is increased and time is used more efficiently;

Reduce employer costs for building maintenance and utilities;

It will be easier to attract new professionals and retain old ones.

Companies around the world are already beginning to adopt the new system. 

. The company introduced remote work 10 years ago and is now transitioning employees to a 4-day work week;

. In January 2022, Bolt officially introduced a four-day workweek with an extra day off on Friday;

. The company quickly responded to the pandemic by moving its employees to remote work in May 2020, and afterward to 4-day work;

. In October 2021, introduced the concept of three-day weekends every two weeks;

. Implemented the 4-day week on a permanent basis as it promotes a relaxed working environment;

. Switched to 4 days in 2021 and despite some difficulties noted that the benefits are much greater;

. Introduced 32 hours back in 2020 before Covid. Now 100% of employees work remotely;

. One of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world has set 3 weekends in January 2022;

. They moved to 32 hours pretty quickly — back in 2021;

. The company introduced a shorter working week back in 2020 and actively supports the work-life balance of its employees.

Whether a 4-day work week is a realistic possibility in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's vibrant job market offers exciting career opportunities to job seekers every week. We have selected four employment opportunities for you. For more job offers, visit the websites: 

. Main responsibilities: receiving and processing telephone and written orders, handling customer inquiries and complaints, performing various administrative tasks.

Rotarex is a world leader in the manufacture of gas equipment. They are looking for an ambitious 

 to join their team. Primary responsibilities include: testing ITGC/Security controls, identifying and remediating issues, developing recommendations for process improvements, ITGC/Security regulatory compliance.

Experience with at least two security controls (e.g. SOX, SOC 2, ISO, NIST, COSO, COBIT, GAMP5);

Knowledge of compliance standards, e.g., GAMP5, SOX, SOC2, PCI-DSS, GDPR;

French at B2 level or above will be an advantage.

The Luxembourg office of the energy company Nat Power is looking for a motivated 

. Main responsibilities: assisting and solving various administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, organizing documents, reports, and presentations, and handling correspondence.

3 years of corporate governance experience;

proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

La Provençale is one of the leading companies in the food distribution sector in Luxembourg. La Provençale is now looking for 

 to join its team, not only to maintain the technical systems but also to develop innovative solutions.

New job vacancies in Luxembourg for August 14–20

Eurostat has published a new study for 2022 on the employment of graduates of higher and secondary vocational education in Europe. The first place in the ranking is shared by Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where 93% of young professionals find a job after graduation. This is the highest figure in the European Union.

According to the report, 82% of graduates in the European Union between the ages of 20 and 34 find a job after graduation. This figure has been steadily increasing since 2014 and is now up 7 points. The only decrease in the graph was in 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luxembourg and the Netherlands top the list of leading countries. Germany ranks second with 92%, followed by Malta (91%). The lowest rates are recorded in Italy (65%), Greece (66%) and Romania (70%).

The employment rate is slightly higher for men than for women: 83% compared with 81%. However, this gap is significantly smaller in 2022 compared to 2014, when it was 4 points. Eurostat experts believe that such a difference depends on the fields studied and the demand on the labour market, as women and men tend to choose different courses in universities.

Overall, this trend is observed in 19 EU countries. The largest gap is in the Czech Republic, where the difference between men and women is 12 points (about 87% vs. 75%).

The EU has also set a target of employing at least 82% of graduates from secondary education. In 2022, this figure reached 79% (81% for men and 77% for women). Luxembourg has already achieved this target, as have Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, Malta, Portugal, and Poland. The countries with the lowest employment rates were Romania (57%), Greece (59%), and Italy (60%).

The Eurostat survey is timed to coincide with International Youth Day, which will be celebrated this Saturday, August 12.

Unicareers, the largest job fair for students,

 will take place in Luxembourg in September. This is a great opportunity for future professionals to meet employers, learn more about their desired careers and present themselves as future candidates.

Luxembourg tops country rankings for graduate employment

Whether you are an accountant, project manager or sales specialist, you can find a job in Luxembourg. And internships in companies give students the opportunity to gain their first experience. We have collected four job offers in different fields and with different requirements. You can find more job offers on 

The private bank Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe is looking for 

. Motivated and open-minded people are invited to apply for a six-month internship. Responsibilities include: hiring and firing employees, preparing HR documents, maintaining a database, and supporting the team in the realization of new projects.

students majoring in business, social sciences, or human resource management;

 for its Luxembourg office. Candidates will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including creating project implementation roadmaps, evaluating strategy and phases of deployment, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining documentation.

up to two years of experience in a similar role;

knowledge of DMAIC principles and methodology is a plus.

Arbre à Pain is a fast-growing bakery chain with nine shops in Luxembourg. The company is now looking for a 

 for a permanent position. Duties include: preparing cakes, entremets, and other pastry products according to specifications. The company encourages creativity and will give the Pastry Chefs the opportunity to create their own recipes.

pastry chef qualification (CAP, Bac Pro, or equivalent);

knowledge of HACCP and product storage standards;

Plum'Art is a leading distributor of bed linen in Belgium and Luxembourg. The company is looking for a 

 for one of its stores. The requirements for candidates are quite simple: to accompany customers, know the assortment, keep the sales area clean, and handle telephone inquiries. Candidates are warned that they need to be physically fit, as one of the duties of the salesperson is to display and unload goods.

secondary or vocational education in sales;

New job vacancies in Luxembourg for August 8–13

On July 28, thousands of workers in Luxembourg's construction industry will begin their collective vacation. For some workers, like 

, it will be a time when they risk losing their jobs. But for most construction workers, it will be a well-deserved vacation.

The workers' holiday lasts until August 20, but there is a rule that the collective holiday can be postponed in case of urgent work. This year, 157 organizations requested an exemption, and 104 requests were approved. Last year, there were 168 requests and 132 approvals.

It should be noted that 16 of this year's requests are in the area of plumbing, heating, and ventilation. Such requests are resolved only with the delegation of the workers themselves. This means that no institution can approve or deny such a request.

20 requests came from organizations that did not belong to the construction sector. These companies were engaged in interior decoration and other types of work.