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Investigation clears Boston official of allegations by fired City Hall staffer
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 3, 2025
An independent investigation has cleared Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Segun Idowu of any wrongdoing after a former City Hall staffer accused him of sexual harassment. In a one-page memo to the city’s Human Resources...
US layoffs hit highest level since 2020 with Microsoft cutting 9,000 employees
The American Bazaar
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July 3, 2025
By Shubhangi Chowdhury Microsoft is set to lay off around 9,000 employees, impacting under 4% of its global workforce. The job cuts will span across various teams, locations, and experience levels, as reported by CNBC on Wednesday. “We continue to...
Vague language hinders conflict resolution, Acas warns – how can employers promote clear communication at work?
People Management
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Using vague language when communicating with employees is preventing the informal resolution of conflicts, research carried out by Acas has found. Euphemistic phrases such as ‘nipping it in the bud’, ‘coffee chat’ and ‘catch up’ were commonly used...
Microsoft to lay off 9,000 employees: List of games and studios that may be affected by latest job cuts
The Times of India
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Microsoft announced significant layoffs, affecting as many as 9,000 employees across various divisions. These cuts are also deeply impacting the company’s gaming studios, with a report indicating that over 70 people will be let go from Turn 10...
Aggrieved Staff In Nigerian Agency NEPC Petition Minister Over Alleged Nepotism, Abuse Of Office By Director Nonye Ayeni
Sahara Reporters
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Aggrieved staff members of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) have petitioned the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, over what they describe as acts of nepotism, abuse of office, and procedural violations by...
‘Corporate majdoor’s dream’: Intern’s quirky idea lets entire office log off at 3 pm on Monday
Hindustan Times
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July 2, 2025
A Delhi-based woman recently took to LinkedIn to share how an intern’s offhand calendar entry unexpectedly transformed an ordinary Monday into a cherished memory for her entire office. A light-hearted idea from an intern unexpectedly got approved,...
Company news: Turissa Campbell hired by Bowers CPAs & Advisors
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 2, 2025
Bowers CPAs & Advisors regional accounting and advisory firm announced it has hired Turissa Campbell as manager of learning and professional development, a newly created role that reflects the firm’s strategic commitment to talent development and...
County seeks dismissal of lawsuit that claims bullying made former employee's hair fall out
Martinsville Reporter-Times - Indiana
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Former Monroe County employee Lisa Jenee' Trimble sued the county, alleging bullying and harassment caused her physical and emotional distress. The county filed a motion to dismiss, arguing Trimble's lawsuit lacks valid legal grounds and fails to...
Bosses are catching on to their ‘overemployed’ staff—one worker says they’re making $3k a day doing 5 jobs
Fortune
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If your current salary isn’t cutting it, you’re not alone—thousands of workers are turning to ‘overemployment,’ juggling multiple full-time jobs and, in some cases, raking in over $500,000 a year. This trend has grown in popularity, especially...
FCA accused of 'mission creep' as it tries to get involved in HR
Mortgage Professional Australia
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July 3, 2025
Griffith argued that matters such as harassment and violence are already governed by existing criminal, employment and civil law. “Clearly that conduct and those offences are wrong - I don’t condone or diminish in any way,” he said. “But at a time...
We get AI for work™: An Exclusive Interview with Bryon Bass, CEO at the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)
Jackson Lewis
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July 3, 2025
Transcript INTRO Evolving technology is changing the face of workplace law at a pace previously not contemplated, including in the area of leaves and accommodation. On this episode of We get AI for work™, we sit down with Bryon Bass, CEO of the...
Power company salesman abused by public loses claim
RTE Ireland
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July 3, 2025
A field sales rep for PrePayPower, who said his bosses were "at best indifferent, and at worst hostile" when told them of escalating abuse from the public amid record energy price inflation, has failed in a claim for constructive dismissal. The...
Employers are still not conducting candidate checks despite global rise in ID fraud
theHRDIRECTOR
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July 2, 2025
Alongside the burgeoning rise in ID fraud and candidate use of AI, 90% of businesses find candidate discrepancies during the screening process. A comprehensive report* draws from the survey responses of more than 1,000 HR, risk, and talent...
45 applicants seek CM position
Yukon Progress - Oklahoma
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July 3, 2025
9 reapply among 34 from previous search process By Conrad Dudderar Associate Editor Forty-five applications were received for the Yukon city manager position, with 31 of those from Oklahoma. The Yukon City Council accepted applications starting...
Utah Bath & Body Works store accused of religious discrimination against Latter-day Saint employee
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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July 3, 2025
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A soap display in a closed Bath and Body Works store in 2020. A former manager of the company's Layton store has filed a complaint, claiming religious discrimination after she was fired for not using a...
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
Eye of Riyadh
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The third edition of the Employee Happiness Awards was held last week at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, honouring companies across the UAE that have built thoughtful, reliable frameworks to support employee well-being, culture, leadership, and...
Company news: Stacey Pettyjohn promoted by OneGroup
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 2, 2025
OneGroup NY Inc. announced the appointment of Stacey Pettyjohn as senior vice president, property and casualty service practice leader. >> Send us your company’s news about People in Motion She has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance...
City of Edwardsville City Council met July 1
Metro East Sun - Illinois
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July 5, 2025
City of Edwardsville City Council met July 1 Here is the agenda provided by the council: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Welcome Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths a) Excellence in Edwardsville—Susan Converse and Kristine...
NHS 10-year Health Plan sets out vision for better trained, homegrown staff
Personnel Today
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July 3, 2025
The government’s newly published 10-Year Health Plan for England envisages a workforce that is ‘better treated, more motivated, have better training and more scope to develop their careers.’ According to the plan, by 2035, there will be fewer...
The Elder Scrolls Online Dev's Unannounced MMO Was Doing Well and Even Scaling Up as Xbox Cancelation Blindsided Staff, Sources Say
IGN
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July 3, 2025
Yesterday, amid the layoffs of around 9,100 staff at Microsoft including thousands from its Xbox Gaming Divisions, we learned that one of the impacted projects was an unannounced MMO from ZeniMax Online Studios. Now, IGN has learned that the...