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Johor launches Malaysia’s largest high-tech vertical farm
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has officially opened Malaysia’s largest high-tech vertical farming facility, covering 50,000 square feet, to grow leafy greens using advanced agricultural technology. The RM40 million project is a collaboration between...
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...
No Camera, No Crew, No Problem — Why The Next Award-Winning Creator At Your TV Station Might Not Work In The Newsroom
TV News Check - Pennsylvania
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July 7, 2025
Last month, two creators on opposite ends of the spectrum revealed two different strategies for generative AI video success: artistic empowerment and radical disruption. For media companies, is this a sign that both the nature of content creation,...
See who Jackson’s new mayor has tapped for city leadership positions
WLBT - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn’s new leadership team is taking shape, and it includes several familiar faces. On Thursday, the new mayor shared several members of his proposed leadership team with 3 On Your Side. Among them, the...
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...
In The Corporate World, AI Is Surging. Training? Not So Much
Forbes
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New research reveals that AI adoption is outpacing training efforts.getty Companies are racing to roll out artificial intelligence — deploying new systems for customer support, process automation, financial forecasting and more. But when it comes...
City hall updates HR policy to align better with provincial legislation
Moose Jaw Today
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July 3, 2025
City hall last updated the anti-harassment policy in April 2022, while it reviewed the document this year as part of the ongoing policy review process. MOOSE JAW — City hall is updating its anti-harassment policy to clarify language in the...
Employment rights bill reforms set to start this year as government unveils roadmap
People Management
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The UK government has today (Tuesday 1 July) released a roadmap for implementing the employment rights bill, setting out a phased timetable for delivering what it claims will be the most significant upgrade to worker protections in decades. The...
AFP Cheers House Concurrence of HR 1
Americans for Prosperity
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July 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) cheered the U.S. House of Representatives for concurring with the Senate on HR 1, the Big Beautiful Bill Act. The tax package now goes to the White House, where President Trump is expected to...
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...
TSMC Arizona lawsuit alleges anti-American discrimination, racist remarks, buttock slapping, and Temu safety harnesses
TechSpot
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July 7, 2025
A hot potato: A class action lawsuit against TSMC over allegations that the company discriminates against American workers while favoring those from Taiwan has been refiled to include over 30 plaintiffs. The suit claims that an anti-American bias...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Employment Rights Bill Legislation Roadmap Published – Sector Reaction
FE News
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July 1, 2025
The Government has published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into effect. The rollout of all measures will follow a structured timeline, so that stakeholders can plan their...