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Silicon Valley Layoffs Return: Meta Cuts 10% of Reality Labs Staff in Pivot Away from Metaverse

Silicon Valley Layoffs Return: Meta Cuts 10% of Reality Labs Staff in Pivot Away from Metaverse

The threat of job loss has also been reintroduced to the world of technology with the Meta Platforms launching a massive layoff. Last month, the technology company announced that it was shutting down some 10

Healthcare Gap for Digital Nomads: 79% of Young Remote Workers Consider Quitting Over Coverage

Healthcare Gap for Digital Nomads: 79% of Young Remote Workers Consider Quitting Over Coverage

The rise of location-independent careers has revolutionized the modern workforce, yet a critical vulnerability remains: the digital nomad healthcare gap. With professionals swapping office cubicles with the global roaming, the traditional benefit structures are not

Kuwait Launches New E-Services for Visa Transfers as “Kafala” Reform Calls Grow

Kuwait Launches New E-Services for Visa Transfers as “Kafala” Reform Calls Grow

Kuwait has officially implemented a major addition to its immigration processing system by adding new digitized functionality to automate the residency environment. Ministry of Interior (MOI) declared the introduction of the advanced electronic services through

Hybrid Work Paradox: 72% of Remote Workers Admit Working Through Sickness

Hybrid Work Paradox: 72% of Remote Workers Admit Working Through Sickness

There is an emerging trend in the modern work setting that is utopos to the perceived healthiness advantage of the hybrid model. A new industry report reveals that 72% of remote workers admit working through

EU Sanctions on Academics “Negatively Impact Human Rights,” UN Experts Warn

EU Sanctions on Academics “Negatively Impact Human Rights,” UN Experts Warn

A group of UN Human Rights Experts has issued a strong warning regarding the unintended consequences of recent restrictive measures adopted by the European Union. In a statement released on January 26, 2026, the experts

Europe’s Security Debate Intensifies: Media Campaign Backs Terror Listing of the Muslim Brotherhood

Europe’s Security Debate Intensifies: Media Campaign Backs Terror Listing of the Muslim Brotherhood

An increasing media and political effort in Europe is causing the Muslim Brotherhood to be formally listed on the terrorism lists of the European Union. Such an initiative can be viewed as a more significant

Top Firms Declare Employee Well-being a “Competitive Advantage” Over Salary in 2026

Top Firms Declare Employee Well-being a “Competitive Advantage” Over Salary in 2026

With a clear cut turning point on the world labor force, 2026 has been the year of officially focusing on health indicators instead of the pay scale as the way to fixate the best employees.

“Equal Pay for Equal Work” Made Mandatory for Women in Night Shifts Under New Indian Rules

“Equal Pay for Equal Work” Made Mandatory for Women in Night Shifts Under New Indian Rules

A groundbreaking change in the sphere of India employment has been complete with the new Labour Codes that have become operational since the end of 2025. The laws clearly stipulate that women should receive an

New “Gig Workers Act” to Force Platforms to Provide Social Security by March 2026

New “Gig Workers Act” to Force Platforms to Provide Social Security by March 2026

The Indian gig economy is on the verge of undergoing a historic change with the government completing the finalization of rules that will compel social welfare to the millions of workers. Under the Code on

“Right to Disconnect” Bill Passes: Bosses Fined for After-Hours Emails in Australia

“Right to Disconnect” Bill Passes: Bosses Fined for After-Hours Emails in Australia

The Australian employment environment has changed radically when the full introduction of the "Right to Disconnect" Bill has taken place. Since January 2026, the legislation can be enforced in all industries, including a small business,