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Bank Strike September 11: Will 5-Day Banking Week Change Working Hours, Holidays and Salaries? 

Bank Strike September 11: Will 5-Day Banking Week Change Working Hours, Holidays and Salaries? 

Now, the need for a five-day banking week has returned in the wake of the Bank Strike on September 11. Bank unions are demanding a holiday on Saturdays and reduction in the working days on

Japan Paternity Leave 2026: 50.9% of Men Took Childcare Leave — But Is It Enough? 

Japan Paternity Leave 2026: 50.9% of Men Took Childcare Leave — But Is It Enough? 

The rate at which Japanese men have taken up paternity leave has hit a record 50.9%, with almost all of them taking such leave, according to figures from Japan's Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry. This

Lionel Messi Retirement and Career Longevity: 5 Lessons Workers Can Learn From Messi

Lionel Messi Retirement and Career Longevity: 5 Lessons Workers Can Learn From Messi

The end of Lionel Messi's international career at age 39 isn't just about a sports retirement; it's about how to keep playing for a very long time. It was a World Cup, and one that

Mental Health in the Workplace: How Rio Companies Must Audit Psychosocial Risks Under NR-1

Mental Health in the Workplace: How Rio Companies Must Audit Psychosocial Risks Under NR-1

The updated Regulatory Norm No. 1 (NR-1) in Brazil is giving more focus to psychosocial concerns in workplace health and safety management. The change increases organizations' awareness of factors like labor overload, harassment and other

Universal Credit Payment August 2026: 7 Things Working Claimants Should Know About the Early August 28 Pay Date 

Universal Credit Payment August 2026: 7 Things Working Claimants Should Know About the Early August 28 Pay Date 

If your payment of your Universal Credit for August 2026 is due on Monday, 31st August, then it's not on that date. The August bank holiday is the last day of the month, which is

South Korea’s Short-Term Childcare Leave Mandate: What Employers in Seoul Must Update in August

South Korea’s Short-Term Childcare Leave Mandate: What Employers in Seoul Must Update in August

South Korea’s parental and childcare leave system is undergoing major changes on August 20, 2026. These changes enable children's carers, who are eligible to take the leave, to take the leave in one or two-week

Accenture Vacation Policy Changes: What Julie Sweet’s August Request Means for Employees 

Accenture Vacation Policy Changes: What Julie Sweet’s August Request Means for Employees 

A quiet addition to Accenture's vacation policy is vacation carryover, which means that Accenture employees won't forfeit vacation at the end of the year, but can instead roll it over into the next fiscal year

Japan Government Employees Salary Hike 2026: How Much More Will Workers Get in Pay, Bonuses and Relocation Allowance? 

Japan Government Employees Salary Hike 2026: How Much More Will Workers Get in Pay, Bonuses and Relocation Allowance? 

The Japanese government has a budget increase on the horizon for civil servants in fiscal 2026. The pay raise recommended by the Japan Government Employees Salary Hike for this year includes an average monthly increase

OpenAI Hiring Rules Set to Change After DOJ Action—Here’s What Workers Should Watch 

OpenAI Hiring Rules Set to Change After DOJ Action—Here’s What Workers Should Watch 

After the U.S. Department of Justice settled with OpenAI after it was accused of giving preference to visa holders over qualified U.S. applicants for hiring, the rules governing its hiring are undergoing an overhaul. The