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Freshworks launches AI tool to streamline staff transitions
IT Brief - New Zealand
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July 3, 2025
Freshworks has launched Freshservice Journeys, an AI-powered capability aimed at simplifying complex employee transitions within organisations. Freshservice Journeys operates within the Freshservice platform and is designed to address common pain...
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...
Companies Are Sitting on $3.1 Trillion in Untapped Value — Here's Where to Look
Entrepreneur
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July 2, 2025
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There's a reason the OECD slashed US growth outlook to an anemic 1.6% this year. Inflation forecasts have risen, major companies are warning of slower sales and tariffs have led to...
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...
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...
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...
SU appoints new VP of Human Resources
47 ABC - WMDT - Maryland
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July 1, 2025
SALISBURY, Md. — Sherri Reese, an accomplished human resources executive and industrial and organizational psychologist with more than 15 years of leadership experience in higher education, government and the private sector, has been announced as...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
Epson Establishes First Manufacturing Facility In India
Knowledge & News Network
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Chennai, Jul 7 (KNN) Seiko Epson Corporation has officially inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion strategy. The new facility, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, was...