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Microsoft staff face second round of layoffs as firm continues cost-cutting measures
Microsoft has revealed another round of layoffs in addition to the performance-based cuts confirmed last week, according to reports from Business Insider. The layoffs will hit a range of teams across the organization, including security, sales, experiences and devices, and gaming, according to two people familiar with the matter. One source claimed employees started to receive notifications about layoffs in…
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Cracks begin to show in hybrid working as more staff report ‘video call fatigue’ – but nearly a third would still quit if faced with an RTO mandate
A third of younger workers say they’d rather quit their jobs than do more days in the office, according to a survey. Education platform Kahoot surveyed 2,000 UK professionals revealing why so many workers are keen to stay at home — and why some can’t wait to get back to the office. The study revealed that 29% of 18-24 year…
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Nearly half of tech workers are seeking new roles – declining employee benefits and reduced flexible working options have staff looking elsewhere
A record number of tech workers are looking for a new job this year, as the benefits offered by employers decline. In a survey carried out for career hub Dice, 47% said they were actively seeking new roles, marking a sharp rise from 29% last year. Overall pay is rising, with the average technology professional salary hitting $112,521 in 2024,…
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Microsoft is planning another round of job cuts – and underperforming staff are in the crosshairs
Microsoft is reportedly planning layoffs and is considering performance as a key factor in any potential job cuts, according to reports from Business Insider which cited sources familiar with the matter. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the cuts, Business Insider reported, though they declined to share details on the number of employees being let go. The firm appears to be taking…
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Considering an RTO mandate? Think again if you want to keep your best talent – ‘brain drain’ is causing havoc for companies pushing staff back into the office, with women and senior staff most likely to quit
Return to office (RTO) mandates can spark a brain drain at companies, according to a new study — and the turnover is highest among women and more senior, skilled employees. The last year has seen high-profile companies such as Amazon end hybrid working in favour of a full return to the office, sparking a backlash from employees. But research led…
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Ransomware gang claims attack on California hospital that forced staff to use pen and paper
Ransomware gang Termite today claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Watsonville Community Hospital in California. The hospital reported an IT disruption on November 29, 2024 that forced it to shut down access to the internet, electronic health records, and prescription notifications. Staff reverted to pen-and-paper records, and the hospital’s homepage still displays a message about the disruption as of…
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Medical trials of a four-day week just showed huge physical and mental health benefits – staff reported higher wellbeing, less burnout, and better sleep
A new medical trial of the effects of a four-day week on workers’ health and wellbeing has revealed significant benefits. The research, from learning technology company Thrive and the University of Sussex, included tests such as MRI scans, blood tests and sleep tracking to monitor participants’ response to flexible working practices. Participants also filled out a set of weekly questionnaires…
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Employee accuses Apple of surveilling staff using iCloud
Apple faces claims it monitors employee iCloud, email, and other accounts following a lawsuit by one of its own employees – who still works for the company. Digital advertising staffer Amar Bhakta filed the complaint in California, alleging that Apple actively discourages employees from using non-Apple products and requires them to use Apple devices for all work tasks. The filing…
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BT orders staff back into the office with “three together, two wherever” policy change
BT has become the latest company to tighten up its hybrid working policy, ordering workers back into the office for three days a week. A memo from chief executive Allison Kirkby said she was changing the company guidance – ‘three together, two wherever’ – to become an official mandate, according to the Financial Times. Office-based staff would be ‘accountable’ for…
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Tech hiring is set to grow in 2025, but wary staff are putting job security front and center
Many technology leaders plan to ramp up new hires in the new year, according to research from recruitment firm Robert Half, but wary staff are putting job security front and center. Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide found that almost half (46%) of IT and tech hiring managers are planning to add new positions for permanent, full-time members of staff. A…
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