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Infosys Announces 90% Bonus Payouts for Q2 FY25

Infosys Announces 90% Bonus Payouts for Q2 FY25

For the second quarter (Q2) of FY25 qualifying employees of Infosys which is the second largest provider of IT services in India would get 90% of their performance incentives. The majority of the company's workforce

Over 160 Chinese Workers Rescued from Slave Like Conditions in Brazil

Over 160 Chinese Workers Rescued from Slave Like Conditions in Brazil

According to officials on Tuesday more than 160 Chinese laborers who were constructing an electric vehicle factory for the Chinese conglomerate BYD in Brazil were rescued from "slave-like conditions." In a statement released late Monday,

Global layoffs: Job seekers should carry these lessons into next year

Global layoffs: Job seekers should carry these lessons into next year

January 1, 2025, is just around the corner. Scores of people are going to carry fond memories of career progress into the next year. But for some other people, this year has been quite challenging,

Vietnam’s Sustained Economic Growth Progressed due to the Exports to Singapore

Vietnam’s Sustained Economic Growth Progressed due to the Exports to Singapore

Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority has unveiled its trading partnership with Vietnam in 2024 during January to November with the turnover of 28.6 billion SGD and Vietnam has become the 11th largest trading partner

Minimum Wage Hike Sparks Inflation and Rate Cut Speculations in Turkey

Minimum Wage Hike Sparks Inflation and Rate Cut Speculations in Turkey

The Turkish government has said that in 2025, the national minimum wage will be 22,104 lira ($627) a month higher than the current rate by 30%. The decision is intended to serve two purposes: restraint

Third world employees deserve less pay says entrepreneur labeling Indian workers “Disposable”

Third world employees deserve less pay says entrepreneur labeling Indian workers “Disposable”

With his remarks about global wage discrepancies, Franco Pereyra, co-founder and COO of Near, a platform that assists American companies in hiring remote Latin American talent has stirred up controversy online. In a LinkedIn article,

Starbucks Strike Expands to 300+ Stores on Christmas Eve, Affecting Thousands.

Starbucks Strike Expands to 300+ Stores on Christmas Eve, Affecting Thousands.

The strike led by Workers United increased rapidly; its effects were registered at more than 300 shops and 5,000 workers across the United States. Beginning on Friday, this mobilization will end several hours before Christmas

Starbucks strike expands to impact almost 60 stores across US

Starbucks strike expands to impact almost 60 stores across US

Starbucks staff across the US are protesting the international coffee chain's apparent failure to honor a commitment to reach a contract arrangement. The strike has closed almost 60 stores across the US as of Monday,

RISE Program Empowers 400,000 Women in Garment Sector with Worker’s Rights and Life Skills

RISE Program Empowers 400,000 Women in Garment Sector with Worker’s Rights and Life Skills

In order to advance gender equality and the rights of female workers in the apparel, footwear and textile sectors, RISE (Reimagining Industry to Support Equality) is advocating for lasting change. Women make up around 75%

Stellantis layoffs: Global automaker takes big decision after CEO’s departure

Stellantis layoffs: Global automaker takes big decision after CEO’s departure

One of the most popular automakers globally, Stellantis has reportedly decided to stop the earlier decision to lay off some 1,100 employees at its Ohio Jeep plant. It comes after the sudden departure of CEO