Too much for too little… the death of a Bank of America intern must herald reform of the internship industry

Follow @marcoRecorder This letter from the European Youth Forum has been widely circulated around various business in Brussels. The tragic death of Moritz Erhardt, a German student who was working at Bank of America as part of a summer internship programme, has sparked huge debate over the exploitation of young graduates in Europe especially as … Continue reading Too much for too little… the death of a Bank of America intern must herald reform of the internship industry

Italian youngsters are thinking old. Monti’s cultural revolution must go on

When talking to other coetaneous mates from Italy, I am always befuddled by listening to the first question I get.  When explaining my situation as an emigrant in the capital of Europe I am always asked “Do you have a permanent contract? If not, do you think you’ll get one? If not, why not?”.  Even … Continue reading Italian youngsters are thinking old. Monti’s cultural revolution must go on