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U.K. Minister Slams Four-Day Workweek, Says “We Are Not Living In The 1970s”

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A proposal by U.K. However, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, the proposal has been sidelined. civil servants for a four-day working week has been firmly rejected by Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds, who described the idea as outdated.

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Global Unemployment Holds Steady At Historic Low Of 5%

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Global unemployment remained steady last year at an historical low of 5%, where it is set to stay in 2025, the International Labour Organization said in a report on Thursday. However, the Geneva-based body said that a global economic slowdown from 3.3% to around 3.2%

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Digital Nomads Flood Cape Town, Driving Up Housing Costs

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As more international workers flock to the city, locals have found themselves struggling to compete with foreigners willing to pay higher rental prices in foreign currencies. In response, Cape Towns Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, is proposing a tax on short-term rentals like Airbnbs to help level the playing field.

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2025 HR Compliance Checklist: What U.S. HR Leaders Must Do Today

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Implement Pay Equity Audits Regularly conduct internal pay equity audits to assess whether pay disparities exist within the company. Considering many companies are now hiring across borders, being aware of international law changes is key. What HR Leaders Need to Do Now: 1.Revise

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Taiwan Hopes To Lure Digital Nomads With New Long-Term Visa

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This move is intended to streamline efforts to recruit and retain a diverse range of international talent by providing a more flexible and welcoming visa environment.

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How To Build a Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline With Succession Planning

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It took an internal successor, Mark Parker, to restore stability and continuity. Over the past two decades, many businesses have relied on hiring experienced leaders from other companies rather than developing internal talent pipelines. An example of this is Bill Perez at Nike, whose tenure disrupted Phil Knight’s legacy.

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WeWork’s Ex-CEO Neumann Slams Post-Bankruptcy Strategy, Calling Projections “Unsustainable”

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Moreover, SoftBank would still own at least 16.5% — with the potential for it to increase to 36% under the new deal. The proposal is reported to have backing from most owners of WeWork’s $4 billion in senior debt and a committee of unsecured creditors. Sherwood to reject the reorganization proposal.

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