<p>France's permanent job contracts provide strong protection for workers, making it difficult and expensive for employers to lay them off. As a result, companies are increasingly reluctant to hire staff on a permanent basis. Also today: the IMF says there are signs of stability emerging from Ukraine's economic crisis.</p><br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
