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Protests at Microsoft: 18 employees arrested at Redmond headquarters; company reported them for ‘trespassing’

Eighteen people were arrested on Wednesday during worker-led protests at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, as the company pledged an “urgent” review of how the Israeli military uses its technology amid the war with Gaza. The demonstrations, which entered a second day, demanded that Microsoft cut business ties with Israel. Unlike Tuesday, when roughly 35 protesters dispersed […]

Stanford layoffs: University fires more than 360 employees; blames Trump’s federal funding policies

Donald Trump (AP) Stanford University (visit.stanford.edu) Stanford University announced on Tuesday that it has laid off more than 360 employees, citing budget pressures linked to federal funding policies under the Trump administration. “Stanford is in the process of making budget reductions,” a University spokesperson stated in an email, reported Reuters. “Last week, many schools and […]

Elon Musk’s ‘Five Things’ email program shut down by Trump administration: What was the controversial project that sparked panic among federal employees? | World News

In a move signaling shifting priorities within the White House, the Trump administration has officially ended Elon Musk’s controversial “Five Things” email program, which required federal employees to report five weekly accomplishments to their supervisors. The initiative, launched in February 2025 by Musk during his stint as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed […]

Kuwait Petroleum to begin retiring employees over 60 this year, shifting focus to hiring young nationals | World News

Kuwait’s KPC ends automatic renewals for employees above 60/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) will begin retiring employees aged 60 and above to make room for younger Kuwaiti professionals. This step is part of a wider national workforce strategy aimed at reducing dependence on expatriate labor. Recruitment efforts will now focus on fresh graduates, […]

UAE: Major HR policy changes for Sharjah government employees in 2025, what you need to know | World News

Probation Period Extended from 6 to 9 months for all new government employees in Sharjah/ Image: WAM TL;DR Probation periods extended from 6 to 9 months, with a possible 3-month extension. New job grades created for Emiratis and children of Emirati mothers. Clear structures introduced for hiring, job descriptions, and internal HR committees. The Sharjah […]

US state department layoffs: Trump administration orders workforce reduction; over 1300 employees affected

The headquarters of the Department of State (AP image) The US State Department on Friday (local time) laid off more than 1,300 employees as part of the Trump administration’s latest move to cut its American workforce by about 15%. This is part of a broader effort to reorganize the department.According to a notice sent to […]

Minority based bonuses? Whistleblower says Lockheed Martin favoured race over merit; top performers dropped due to ‘too many white employees’

A former Lockheed Martin employee has claimed that America’s largest defence contractor awarded bonuses based on employees’ race rather than their job performance, reports the City Journal.The act was described as an unethical and potentially illegal practice.The whistleblower, who worked in Lockheed’s aeronautics division, alleged that in late 2022 he was instructed by senior officials […]

‘Due to increased regional tensions…’: US Embassy in Israel restricts employees’ travel

US embassy in Israel issues security alert to its employees amid rising tension in the region. The US Embassy in Jerusalem Thursday issued a fresh security alert restricting its employees from traveling amid heightening tensions in the region between Israel and Iran. “Due to the increased regional tensions, U.S. government employees and their family members […]

FBI comes clean on Kash Patel forcing employees to take lie-detector tests: ‘Nothing can stop’

FBI director Kash Patel forces employees to take lie-detector tests. FBI director Kash Patel has been accused of shaking up things at the agency to such an extent that FBI agents have been forced out, demoted, and put on leave with no explanation and Patel is forcing employees to take lie-detector tests — to weed […]

Boycott Starbucks: MAGA wants to boycott Starbucks as employees stopped work to protest ‘kidnapping’ by ICE

Starbucks employees held a protest against ICE detention and deportation by stopping their work earlier this month. MAGA activists called for a boycott of Starbucks on Saturday as the unions in some cities recently held a casework protesting against the detention of their co-workers by ICE. The protest took place earlier this month, but the […]