GM offers salaried employee buyouts, will take up to $1.5 billion charge
General Motors Co on Thursday said it was offering buyouts for most of its salaried employees and expects to take a pre-tax charge of up to $1.5 billion to cover the costs.
Elon Musk tried to sell Twitter office plants to boost revenue, claims employee
Former Twitter employees have made several claims about Elon Musk since the latter took over Twitter last year.
WH Smith now among the latest victims in new wave of cyber-attacks
High-street retailer WH Smith was hit with their second cyber-attack in the space of a year last week.
Lawsuit dismissed over McDonald's board's severance pay to fired CEO
McDonald's Corp's board cannot be sued for allowing former CEO Steve Easterbrook to keep tens of millions of dollars when the restaurant chain fired him for having a relationship with an employee, a Delaware judge ruled on Wednesday.
Research shows best practices to improve employee productivity and mental health
The recent JoyOragnics study has compiled the five best ways to balance both your work rate efficiency and your mental health.
More than half of UK workers considering side hustle in 2023, study says
As the debate around four-day working week lingers, priorities such as job security and the need to earn more are making more UK workers consider side hustles.
Elon Musk fires Twitter's product head Esther Crawford in latest round of job cuts
Esther Crawford, the director of product development at Twitter, has been fired.
Exclusive: Hyundai to divest Alabama subsidiary following child labor revelations
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co on Friday told shareholders that it would divest its controlling stake in a major Alabama auto parts plant where Reuters last year documented children as young as 12 were working.
Work Foundation Director suggests UK economy reforms to make UK employment more inclusive
Ben Harrison suggests long-term investments and reforms for the UK's employment services, as the nation's economic challenges continue to haunt employers and employees alike.
Five ways businesses can help employees fall back in love with their jobs
According to recent research, a sizeable proportion of the UK's workforce is falling out of love with their jobs, around 38% of workers wouldn't wish their current role on their worst enemy.
Top brands pull out of Russia, but their goods remain easy to find
Trucks carrying Coca Cola roll across the border into Russia, tourists return from abroad laden with Zara's latest designs, and local online marketplaces snap up IKEA's furniture stocks.
'GTA 6' updates: Most exciting leaks, rumours, theories about Rockstars' upcoming game
The franchise has always been known for its top-of-the-line visuals and "GTA 6" won't disappoint fans thanks to a new game engine.
'Quiet Hiring' is taking over the workplace in the UK
New trending workplace phenomenon, 'Quiet Hiring', describes the practice of companies filling vacancies - without doing any actual hiring.
Syria quake survivors battle cold in tents and vehicles
Since the earthquake destroyed her home, Syrian teacher Suzanne Abdallah has lived in a small truck crammed with her family members, just a stone's throw from where their house stood.
Findings from Reboot reveals people working from home offices are more productive
Four-day working from home week might have an 'overall better work/life balance', says Reboot's Managing Director Naomi Aharony.
Data from shadow IT reveals importance of hybrid working
Data from shadow IT shows that almost 60% of women who work in hybrid environments feel they have been excluded from the important meetings.
Almost a quarter of financial services firms have no measures in place to support women experiencing menopause
Recent survey reveals almost a quarter (22%) of those working in financial services have said there are no measures in their workplace to support female employees undergoing menopause.
Hospitality in Crisis: Are there enough chefs to keep up with London's insatiable demand for fine dining?
Chefs have not returned to work in the same numbers post-pandemic, leaving the hospitality industry grappling with an acute staffing crisis at a time when operators are also struggling with the soaring costs of doing business.
UK-based UX firm Bold Insight marks milestone in style and celebrates first anniversary
Bold Insight is celebrating its one-year anniversary of business in the UK, with more promises of giving its clients the best possible UX services.
Meteorite containing the oldest material in solar system discovered in Antarctica
A team of international researchers in Antarctica has managed to unearth a huge meteorite containing the oldest material in the solar system.
Google employee gets termination letter while feeding his newborn
One of Google's employees has claimed that he found out he had been laid off while feeding his newborn daughter.
Woman gets $1m in damages after gas station worker told her: 'I don't serve Black people'
A 63-year-old woman has been awarded $1 million by a jury during the trial of a case.
How To Make Transitioning to New Software Easier for Your Team
The only true constant in the universe is change. This is a pretty noticeable trend when reflecting on even just the past few years.
How Company Culture Can Build A Foundation For Success
Company culture is a hot conversational topic right now, and it's become more and more important to both employees and employers alike.
Twitter engineers can still use 'God Mode' to tweet from any account, says former employee
A whistle-blower has claimed that Twitter engineers can still use the app's "God Mode" that allows them to tweet from any account.
Spotify to cut some 600 staff as tech woes spread
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it was cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees in the latest cost-cutting announcement among technology companies.
US media rocked by layoffs amid economic gloom
Newsroom employment has seen a steady decline in the United States, falling from 114,000 to 85,000 journalists between 2008 and 2020.
Technology and the transformation of the workplace: how will this change the way we work?
Technological advancements are changing the way we work and the types of jobs available in the future. Some jobs may be eliminated, while others will be enhanced by the use of AI and machine learning.
UK strikes: what ongoing industrial action means for the future of Britain's railways
As with previous rail reforms, progress could be made quickly in shadow mode (before legislation is passed) if the government is clear about the direction of travel.
UK parliament considers recalling Amazon exec after lawmaker 'unhappy' with testimony
A British parliamentary committee will discuss recalling a senior Amazon executive on Tuesday after at least one member raised concerns he may have given "misleading" testimony about its treatment of warehouse workers, a spokesperson said.