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Ola Electric Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Amid Struggling Profits and Rising Competition

Ola Electric Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Amid Struggling Profits and Rising Competition

Ola Electric, one of the leading electric scooter manufacturers in India has laid off over 1000 employees in the restructuring process to reduce rising costs and losses. So far, layoffs across the different departments have

The Gender Pay Gap: An Analysis of Why It Continues to Persist and Suggestions for Addressing It

The Gender Pay Gap: An Analysis of Why It Continues to Persist and Suggestions for Addressing It

On average, women worldwide earn roughly about 20% less than their male counterparts for work of equal value. Though action has been taken to address the widening gender gap, very little has moved in the

At Least Four Dead as Avalanche Strikes Himalayan Construction Workers

At Least Four Dead as Avalanche Strikes Himalayan Construction Workers

A snowslide hit northern India in Uttarakhand state that killed four people as it trapped numerous workers working on a border zone project. The disaster hit on Friday when it trapped 55 laborers under snow

Social Security Administration to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amid Federal Downsizing Plans

Social Security Administration to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amid Federal Downsizing Plans

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to eliminate 7,000 jobs, about 12% of its existing staff. The decision is part of the Trump administration’s overall effort to reduce the size of the federal government.

Akash Ambani Prioritizes Work Quality Over Hours

Akash Ambani Prioritizes Work Quality Over Hours

Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani defends productivity when talking about workplace date limits in his keynote speech at Mumbai Tech Week. During his speech at Mumbai Tech Week on Friday Akash Ambani expressed how

Microsoft’s Skype retires on this date as Teams grabs the spotlight: No layoffs expected

Microsoft’s Skype retires on this date as Teams grabs the spotlight: No layoffs expected

Founded in 2003, Skype has been an integral part of shaping modern communications. Microsoft bought the online audio and video calling platform in 2011 for $8.5 billion after outbidding Google and Facebook - its largest

Tech Sector Hit by Nearly 30,000 Layoffs in Early 2025

Tech Sector Hit by Nearly 30,000 Layoffs in Early 2025

RationalFX data reveals 100 tech companies across the world terminated 29,537 jobs during the first three months of 2025. The technology sector of America cut its workforce by 20,000 personnel because Silicon Valley keeps streamlining

Canada Announces New Express Entry Categories for 2025 to Address Labour Shortages

Canada Announces New Express Entry Categories for 2025 to Address Labour Shortages

The Immigration Minister announced category-based draws for Express Entry 2025 to find workers for Canada's most urgent sector vacancies. Canada now selects Express Entry candidates who worked in the country through the Canadian Experience Class

How NOAA Layoffs Endanger Public Safety & Workers’ Rights

How NOAA Layoffs Endanger Public Safety & Workers’ Rights

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has terminated around 800 employees, with additional layoffs possible by the end of the week. Sources close to the agency indicate that the cuts affect multiple divisions, including

Philippines Approves 133% Increase in Daily Allowance for Soldiers

Philippines Approves 133% Increase in Daily Allowance for Soldiers

In a major step, the Philippine Armed Forces has granted an increase of 133% in the daily subsistence allowance of all military personnel, from Php150 to Php 350 ($6). The move, which is designed to