South Korea, facing a record-low fertility rate, is introducing a pilot program to bring in 1,200 foreign nannies to ease the childcare burden on working parents and potentially boost the birth rate. This program, however, faces challenges regarding cost, labor rights, and potential exploitation of foreign workers.
South Korea’s Supreme Court has made a landmark ruling recognizing the rights of same-sex couples by granting health insurance coverage for partners, while the country’s fertility rate continues to plummet, reaching a record low. The ruling has sparked joy among activists, while the demographic crisis poses significant challenges to South Korea’s economic growth and social welfare system.
A recently conducted survey by Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll has shed light on the impact of work-life balance on Canada’s declining fertility rate. One-third of employed job seekers (33%) indicated that they have delayed starting a family due to a lack of work-life balance, with a higher percentage among Gen Z (42%) and Millennials (39%). The survey also revealed that two-thirds of employed job seekers (66%) prioritize work-life balance when considering starting a family. Employers are encouraged to take note and implement measures that enhance work-life balance, such as flexible work schedules, increased PTO, and childcare subsidies.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claims made during an election rally in Rajasthan, accusing him of stereotyping Muslims. Owaisi dismissed Modi’s allegations that Muslims have more children, citing official data indicating a decline in the fertility rate within the community. He also highlighted that the fertility rate among Hindus is lower. Owaisi criticized the PM’s use of divisive language, including referring to Muslims as ‘ghuspaithiye’ (infiltrators).
