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Amazon Delays Return-to-Office Mandate Due to Insufficient Workspace

In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has decided to delay its return-to-office mandate for a significant portion of its workforce in the United States. The Reason Behind the Delay In September, Amazon made headlines when it announced plans to bring employees back to the office at least three days a week, starting on January 2, 2024. Amazon’s return-to-office policy, …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Plans To Cut 10% Management Positions, Says Report

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The tech giant Google has reportedly reduced its management positions by 10 per cent, impacting roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels as a part of its strategy. During a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai provided updates on the company's ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency. This restructuring, which has taken place over the past two years, …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

US envoy's win-win 'lower tariffs' pitch for India amid Trump threat

India Today

The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, called for lowering tariffs between India and the US to boost trade between the two nations to enhance trade and ensure a fairer, more balanced partnership between the two nations. His remarks came days after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs on India if the country continues to levy high …

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94 per cent of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Indian workers want to skill up on Artificial Intelligence as 94% feel an urgency to become AI expert. However, 40% of Indian workers have spent less than five hours learning how to use AI, and 30% of global workers say they have had no AI training at all, including no self-directed learning or experimentation, according to Slack's new Workforce …

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Security vulnerabilities hinder AI adoption in India, reveals Deloitte report

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 17 As many as 92 per cent of Indian executives view security vulnerabilities as the foremost challenge to responsible AI adoption, highlighting a pressing need for robust governance frameworks to foster trust and mitigate risks in an increasingly AI-driven landscape, according to a recent report by Deloitte. ".about 92 per cent of Indian executives identify security vulnerabilities, …

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1 week ago

This tech company has stopped hiring humans, CEO says AI can do everything most humans do in his office

India Today

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How the rising presence of women in boardrooms is transforming the workforce

India Today

The technology sector has long been perceived as a male-dominated field, but a quiet revolution is underway. When companies actively embed DE&I into their core policies and create leadership pathways for women, the result is a more engaged workforce and better business outcomes as they foster inclusivity. UPSKILLING Separate programs may inadvertently suggest that women need special assistance to succeed, …

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Why is India emerging as global hub for fresh talent in hiring trends?

India Today

India is home to the world's largest youth population, with 66 percent, i.e., 808 million+ people, under the age of 35. In this article, we explore fresher hiring and future trends, offering insights into why India is becoming the go-to market for fresh talent, as shared by Ankit Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Unstop. This shift towards skill-oriented hiring is …

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Congressional Republicans want to reduce the federal workforce

NPR

Congressional Republicans want to reduce the federal workforce AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Congressional Republicans want to cut the number of federal workers and have legislation to do just that. RASCOE: As we heard the senator in the clip, the agencies themselves would have to cut a percentage of workers every year, and the Department of Defense, Homeland Security and the VA …

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1 week, 2 days ago

How many people work for the federal government?

CNN

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. Close to 3 million federal civilian workers for decades There were about 2.96 million civilians, including postal workers, getting full-time paychecks from the federal government at the end of 1984, before Ramaswamy was born, and there are a hair over 3 million working for the federal government today, according …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Four-day work week: An idea whose time is all but sure to come

Live Mint

In the old days, when a formal job usually meant a sarkari one, work flexibility meant something else. This week, the administration of Tokyo said that from April next year, it would give its staff the option of a four-day work week, with a full three days off. “We will review work styles," said the city’s governor Yuriko Koike, “with …

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Govt hospital nurses demand spousal transfer policy, cite gender discrimination

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Nurses at AIIMS and other central health institutions have raised concerns with the Union government over the lack of a spousal transfer policy, calling it a case of indirect gender discrimination. They pointed to long-standing government guidelines, including Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandums from 1986 and 1997, which support posting spouses at the same location to …

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Tap water flowing into homes has women flowing into India's workforce

India Today

A silent yet impactful transformation is underway in India. The Jal Jeevan Mission, aimed at providing tap water supply to every rural household, has resulted in an increase in women's participation in agriculture and allied activities, a recent report by the State Bank of India has revealed. HOW TAP WATER IN VILLAGES HAS HELPED RURAL WOMEN JOIN INDIA'S WORKFORCE The …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Can technology simplify complexities of corporate employee relocations?

India Today

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, workforce mobility - the ability of an organisation to seamlessly move talent where and when needed- has become crucial for companies aiming to stay competitive and agile. These relocations involve not just moving jobs, but also managing family transitions, adjusting employee benefits, and ensuring smooth cultural integration. SCALE AND STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE With an estimated …

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Bosch layoffs: More than 8,000 job cuts planned by another top German manufacturer

CNN

London CNN — Thousands of jobs are on the chopping block at German industrial giant Bosch in yet another blow to the country’s beleaguered economy. Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images The news represents yet another knock to Europe’s biggest economy, where storied manufacturers face a perfect storm of competition from Chinese rivals, traditional disadvantages such as steep labor costs and high taxes …

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Jasmine Crockett forces Trump-appointed official to admit DOGE cuts won't solve problems

Raw Story

Under questioning from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Louis DeJoy, the postmaster general appointed during President-elect Donald Trump's first administration, admitted that cuts planned by the Department of Government Efficiency would not help the United States Postal Service. "There has been mention of DOGE and how that is going to come into play, and I'm curious to know, just yes or no, …

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Why the increase in farm worker population is a worry

Live Mint

Between 2017-18 and 2023-24, the number of Indians working in agriculture rose by 68 million. In India, while farms’ share in gross domestic product declined steadily over decades, the pace of decline in the share of agricultural workers in the workforce was slower. Women in the fields While the estimated number of men employed in agriculture rose by just 1.4 …

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Boeing cuts hundreds of jobs in Washington, California amid workforce reduction plan

Live Mint

Boeing, one of the world's largest aerospace companies, has laid off hundreds of workers in Washington state and California as part of its previously announced plan to cut its workforce by approximately 17,000 jobs, as per Associated Press. Notices filed with state employment agencies showed the first round of cuts impacted about 3,500 people around the country, The Seattle Times …

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Boeing lays off hundreds in Washington and California as part of cuts announced previously

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Boeing has laid off hundreds of additional employees in Washington state and California as part of planned cuts that will eventually reduce the company’s workforce by about 17,000. Nearly 400 Boeing employees were laid off in Washington state and more than 500 in California, news outlets reported Monday. Boeing has said most laid-off employees remain on payroll for …

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Boeing layoffs: Hundreds in Washington and California face job losses

India Today

Boeing, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies, has laid off hundreds of workers in Washington state and California as part of a larger plan to reduce its workforce, reported news agency Associated Press. These layoffs are part of Boeing’s efforts to manage financial challenges and align with its operational priorities. While the strike impacted the production of most of …

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Boeing lays off 396 more workers in Washington state

China Daily

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows Boeing 737 MAX fuselages atop rail cars at a train yard in Seattle, Washington, US, December 5, 2024. SAN FRANCISCO -- Boeing has laid off 396 more workers in the US state of Washington in a second round of job cuts, according to a notice filed Monday with the state's employment security department. That's …

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Volksbank to cut workforce, close hundreds of branches in major restructuring

NL Times

Volksbank, the parent company of SNS, ASN, BLG Wonen, and RegioBank, announced plans to close up to 290 branches and cut 700 to 750 full-time jobs as part of a sweeping reorganization. The state-owned bank also set aside 340 million euros to 360 million euros to fund the restructuring, which will significantly impact profits but is expected to result in …

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Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

China Daily

Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. In China, too, the youth face neijuan, unnecessary excessive peer competition, and tangping, continuing to coast on the "chosen path" despite facing challenges. Youth born between 1997 and 2012, often referred to as "Gen Z", account for 30 percent of the world's population and are the incoming …

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Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

China Daily

Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY A recent study by Harvard Graduate School of Education and Indiana University found that an overwhelming majority of American teens face tremendous pressure regarding their achievements, appearance and future. In China, too, the youth face neijuan, unnecessary excessive peer competition, and tangping, continuing to …

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Amazon Delays Return-to-Office Mandate Due to Insufficient Workspace

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Plans To Cut 10% Management Positions, Says Report

US envoy's win-win 'lower tariffs' pitch for India amid Trump threat

94 per cent of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI

Security vulnerabilities hinder AI adoption in India, reveals Deloitte report

This tech company has stopped hiring humans, CEO says AI can do everything most humans do in his office

How the rising presence of women in boardrooms is transforming the workforce

Why is India emerging as global hub for fresh talent in hiring trends?

Congressional Republicans want to reduce the federal workforce

How many people work for the federal government?

Four-day work week: An idea whose time is all but sure to come

Govt hospital nurses demand spousal transfer policy, cite gender discrimination

Tap water flowing into homes has women flowing into India's workforce

Can technology simplify complexities of corporate employee relocations?

Bosch layoffs: More than 8,000 job cuts planned by another top German manufacturer

Jasmine Crockett forces Trump-appointed official to admit DOGE cuts won't solve problems

Why the increase in farm worker population is a worry

Boeing cuts hundreds of jobs in Washington, California amid workforce reduction plan

Boeing lays off hundreds in Washington and California as part of cuts announced previously

Boeing layoffs: Hundreds in Washington and California face job losses

Boeing lays off 396 more workers in Washington state

Volksbank to cut workforce, close hundreds of branches in major restructuring

Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams