Employers Eye Staff - QuikReader

Employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills

More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax rises

World - Financial Times - November 8

US employers seek to defuse election conflict with warnings to staff

Business leaders have told employees to remain civil to avoid ‘war of words’ in office

World - Financial Times - November 5

Stealth sackings: why do employers fire staff for minor misdemeanours?

Hard line on conduct could prevent bigger lapses but may prompt claims of disguised cost savings

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Eye Opener: Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff on Donald Trump

Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff who says, based on what he says he witnessed, Donald Trump would rule like a "dictator." Also, McDonald's pulls its Quarter Pounder ...

Best Employers: Asia-Pacific

Which companies do people most like working for in Asia-Pacific? The FT and Statista surveyed 50,000 employees to find out. Plus: long hours in Japan; caste and corporate India; China’s robot ...

World - Financial Times - November 14

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

World - Financial Times - October 30

Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch

Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Employers Get Pressure to Pay for Drugs Like Wegovy

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk representatives get face time with companies in hopes they will cover their weight-loss drugs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Employment rate for Ukrainian refugees in Germany doubles since 2022

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Morgan Stanley grants post-employment perks to former CEO James Gorman

Longtime executive will receive $400,000 a year and access to a car and driver as he transitions out of top roles at bank

Business - Financial Times - October 24

As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring

Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.

Business - Inc. - October 25

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growth

Business - Financial Times - October 31

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs

Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

‘I felt like a prisoner’: the domestic workers ‘trapped’ by Canberra’s diplomatic employers

One staff member was paid as little as 65 cents an hour and worked a seven-day week with no respite. Advocates say it’s modern slavery. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Let’s get real about what Labour reforms mean for employers

Big policy interventions are always a leap in the dark

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

No degree, no problem: US employers look beyond college credentials

Companies such as IBM, GM and Walmart are focusing on applicants’ skills rather than education

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

More Large U.S. Employer Health Plans Covering Weight-Loss Drugs

A survey by consulting firm Mercer shows that close to half of U.S. companies with more than 500 employees now cover drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Canada’s employment minister resigns after shifting his claims of Indigenous ancestry

Randy Boissonnault to ‘step away from cabinet’ after being accused of ‘pretendianism’ and improper business dealings. Canada’s employment minister has resigned from the cabinet after weeks of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Employers' group tees off on Chavez-DeRemer amid Labor secretary chatter

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8%

The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

WATCH: Trump blasted by former chief of staff

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff and retired General John Kelly called the former president a “fascist” with no concept for the rule of law or constitution.

Trump's former chief of staff warns of a second presidency

Former President Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff John Kelly told the New York Times in a new interview that he frequently witnessed behavior which leads him to believe Trump's ambition is to be a ...

Israeli prison staff accused of assaulting Marwan Barghouti

Prominent Palestinian detainee, a former high-ranking member of Fatah party, attacked in his cell, say rights groups. Middle East crisis – live updates Palestinian prisoner rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Escaped prisoner fooled staff with pumpkin in bed

He used a pumpkin and boiler suit to fool prison staff into thinking he was asleep when he escaped.

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump’s new 'ice maiden' chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.

Surviving a shake-up: is restructuring ever good for staff?

As companies from Amazon to Citi overhaul management, experts warn of consequences beyond job cuts

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd coaching staff

Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United after not being given a role in new manager Ruben Amorim's backroom staff.

SNP plans to cut staff at party headquarters

The SNP's ruling body has proposed cutting staff the number of staff at its headquarters from 26 to 16.

Man United confirm Amorim's coaching staff

Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of five coaches who are to work as Rúben Amorim's backroom staff.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Storm investigating coaching staff, source says

The Seattle Storm coaches are being investigated by the organization for alleged player mistreatment, a source confirmed to ESPN.