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AI Taking Human Jobs? Amazon To Lay Off Workers From Alexa Unit

AI Taking Human Jobs? Amazon To Lay Off Workers From Alexa Unit

Amazon, an American multinational technology company, has announced another round of layoffs in order to increase focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI).  On Friday, Amazon said that the authorities would fire workers from the Alexa

‘No Contract, No Coffee’ Starbucks Workers Stage ‘Red Cup Day’ Strike

‘No Contract, No Coffee’ Starbucks Workers Stage ‘Red Cup Day’ Strike

Thousands of Starbucks workers at more than 200 Starbucks stores across the United States (U.S.) staged a ‘Red Cup Day’ strike on Thursday, demanding improved staffing and work schedules.  The Workers United, an American and

Hilton Australia Asks Job Seekers To Send TikTok Videos Instead Of CV

Hilton Australia Asks Job Seekers To Send TikTok Videos Instead Of CV

The Hilton hotel chain, the brand of American multinational hospitality company Hilton, has adopted new hiring practices to hire new employees. Hilton Australia has asked job seekers to submit TikTok videos instead of resumes. This

Worker Choked Unconscious In Conveyor Belt Entrapment At Scottish Factory

Worker Choked Unconscious In Conveyor Belt Entrapment At Scottish Factory

In a shocking incident in Scotland’s Fife, a worker named Remigiusz Cyrek was choked unconscious after he was dragged into a carrot baton machine by the hood of his jacket because of safety failures at

McDonald’s Fired 18 Workers Due To Sexual Abuse And Bullying Claims

McDonald’s Fired 18 Workers Due To Sexual Abuse And Bullying Claims

McDonald's – an American multinational fast food restaurant company – has fired 18 workers after claims of sexual abuse, racism and bullying, Alistair Macrow – chief executive of McDonald's UK and Ireland – has said.

List Of 2023 Tech Layoffs; Who All Are At Risk?

List Of 2023 Tech Layoffs; Who All Are At Risk?

The tech industry has witnessed major layoffs this year. Big tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Meta and Zoom have laid off thousands of employees. More than 240,000 job cuts have taken place in

Ferrari Hiring Workers For 2024; Who Is Eligible?

Ferrari Hiring Workers For 2024; Who Is Eligible?

Ferrari, an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer company based in Italy, is set to hire 250 workers in the first six months of 2024. Currently, the car manufacturer company has more than 5,000 employees.  The

Google, Amazon, Snap Announce Layoffs, Who All Are At Risk?

Google, Amazon, Snap Announce Layoffs, Who All Are At Risk?

Google, an American multinational technology company; Amazon, an American multinational technology company; and Snap Inc., an American camera and social media company, have announced a fresh round of layoffs. Thousands of tech professionals may be

Frustration Grows Among Bangladesh Garment Workers Despite Wage Hike

Frustration Grows Among Bangladesh Garment Workers Despite Wage Hike

Bangladesh government recently declared a new pay shape for garment manufacturing unit people, elevating the month-to-month minimum salary by fifty six percent. But this choice has left some worker companies feeling annoyed and unsatisfied. The

Workplace Injuries Soar In Elon Musk’s SpaceX, See Details

Workplace Injuries Soar In Elon Musk’s SpaceX, See Details

Workplace injuries have increased in SpaceX, an American spacecraft company owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk. His company has failed to protect the vulnerable workers. He reportedly stopped employees from wearing yellow-colored safety clothes because