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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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Eric Schmidt admits remote work has productivity benefits, but he still wants staff in the office
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has admitted that working from home (WFH) allowances can have a positive impact on productivity, though he still wants staff coming into the office from a personal standpoint. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Schmidt said that while he believes in the benefits of in-office work, data indicates that productivity is slightly higher…
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AMD to cut around 1,000 staff to focus on “largest growth opportunities”
AMD has announced a 4% cut to its global workforce as part of a realignment of business priorities. According to reports from CNBC, AMD issued a statement saying it would be taking a number of steps ultimately resulting in a workforce reduction. “As a part of aligning our resources with our largest growth opportunities, we are taking a number of…
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NatWest just banned staff from using WhatsApp at work – here’s why
UK bank NatWest has blocked staff from using a range of unapproved messaging apps in a bid shake up internal communications practices. According to reports from the BBC, NatWest has removed access to consumer messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype on work devices, telling staff to stick to approved channels instead. “Like many organizations, we only permit…
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Why you should always offboard outgoing staff: A disgruntled ex-Disney employee targeted former colleagues with DDoS attacks and hacked its menu system to change peanut allergen information
A former Disney employee faces federal cyber crime charges after being accused of hacking into the entertainment giant’s menu system. The disgruntled ex-menu production manager, Michael Scheuer, was fired in June for alleged misconduct, but is now charged with attempting to mislabel menu items, hiding the fact they contained peanuts. “The threat actor manipulated the allergen information on menus by…
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