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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Payroll loan used by employees in 65% of private companies, says Serasa Experian

A recent study by Serasa Experian reveals that 65% of private companies in Brazil have employees who have utilized payroll loans, with adoption rates varying based on company size and industry sector.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Business trips more advantageous for employees: Higher allowances and car reimbursements

Czech employees will benefit from increased allowances and compensation for car usage during business trips.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Banks warn against fraudsters visiting people at home

Norwegian banks are alerting the public about a rise in home visit fraud, where scammers pose as bank employees to deceive individuals into transferring money.

Feb 28 • 02:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

There are 5749 employees: a voluntary retirement plan is approved at INTA and the conditions and deadlines are defined

The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) approved a voluntary retirement plan for its permanent staff, set to begin in April.

Feb 27 • 23:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Four thieves burst into a dealership and threatened to kill a small girl in front of the employees

A violent robbery occurred at a dealership in González Catán, Argentina, where four armed thieves threatened staff and a young girl during the raid.

Feb 27 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After resuming operations, employees and residents protest against public transport company in Pilar do Sul

Employees and parents of students are camping outside the city hall in Pilar do Sul, demanding reassessment of the public transportation conditions.

Feb 27 • 22:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI fires a dozen after Biden-era subpoenas of Patel, Wiles come to light

The FBI has terminated over a dozen employees in the wake of subpoenas for personal phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles under the Biden administration.

Feb 27 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Telemarketing company holds job fair with almost 300 job openings in Salvador

A telemarketing company in Salvador is offering 260 job vacancies in a job fair this weekend, aimed at attracting new employees.

Feb 27 • 21:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Archive's email to customers: We have not been flawless

Employees raise concerns about a toxic workplace culture at the second-hand store Arkivet, prompting an email from the CEO acknowledging past mistakes.

Feb 27 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President Chico Filho determines recertification of employees at the City Council

Chico Filho, the President of the Municipal Chamber of Maceió, has mandated a general recertification of all permanent and commissioned employees in the Legislature to enhance transparency and efficiency.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gloomy Prospects: BASF Takes Off the Kid Gloves

BASF has warned employees and shareholders of another challenging year ahead as the chemical crisis intensifies and market conditions remain tough.

Feb 27 • 19:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Expert explains what skills the future worker needs

Technology development accelerates in all areas of life, including the workplace, prompting a need for managers to consciously develop skills in their employees to navigate constant changes.

Feb 27 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian meat company sued for dozens of miscarriages among employees

The Brazilian meat producer MBRF is facing a civil lawsuit due to alleged failures in protecting pregnant workers, following a case of a Venezuelan employee who suffered a miscarriage.

Feb 27 • 18:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jenni and Sari Working at Alko Reveal Their Salaries – "The Job Can Be Mentally Very Heavy"

Two employees share insights into their emotional experiences and salaries at Alko, Finland's state-owned alcoholic beverage retailer.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter, announces that he will lay off 40% of Block employees due to AI and shares soar up to 20%

Jack Dorsey is laying off 40% of Block's workforce, citing AI advancements, resulting in a surge in the company's stock prices.

Feb 27 • 17:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Personal Data of Russian Defense Industry Workers Leaked Online

The 'Lex Talionis' community and 'OsintVarta' channel have completed a phase of a long-term operation, revealing personal information of employees in the Russian defense industry.

Feb 27 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Jack Dorsey cuts thousands of jobs at his financial services company due to a restructuring driven by artificial intelligence

Jack Dorsey announced the layoffs of over 4,000 employees at Block, significantly reducing its workforce as part of a restructuring effort influenced by AI.

Feb 27 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Square parent company Block cuts nearly half of workforce as AI takes jobs

Fintech company Block will lay off 4,000 employees due to increased AI productivity, raising investor confidence despite broader concerns about job losses from AI adoption.

Feb 27 • 17:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Additional day off in 2026. There is a government decision

The Polish government has announced an additional day off for employees in 2026 due to overlapping holidays on Saturdays, following labor code regulations.

Feb 27 • 16:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Railways: Arriving Late in a Relaxed Manner

Germany's rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, is struggling with punctuality, leading to the implementation of measures aimed at enhancing passenger comfort, despite skepticism from employees.

Feb 27 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor Court condemns CBTU to pay R$ 100 thousand in compensation for discrimination and harassment against employees in Recife

The Brazilian Labor Court has ordered CBTU to pay R$ 100,000 for discriminating against and harassing eight employees in Recife.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Due to artificial intelligence.. An American company lays off thousands; bloggers say: the earthquake is coming

An American finance technology company, Block, is laying off 4,000 employees as part of a restructuring strategy, citing efficiency gains from artificial intelligence.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

16 new officers in the Border Guard, but there is a shortage of employees

The graduation of 16 new border guards highlights ongoing staffing shortages in Latvia's Border Guard Agency.

Feb 27 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Announcement 1ΓΒ/2026 for 2,628 permanent positions in public sector agencies

The ASEP (Supreme Authority for Recruitment of Public Employees) has announced the recruitment of 2,628 permanent positions across various public sector agencies in Greece.

Feb 27 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Macri opened a voluntary retirement plan and advances with state reform in CABA

Jorge Macri's government in Buenos Aires has initiated a voluntary retirement plan as part of a broader state reform strategy to transition public employees to more technological roles.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Businessman arrested in Zafra for allegedly recording his employees in the bathroom

A businessman in Zafra, Spain, has been arrested for allegedly recording his employees in the bathroom, with three women currently reporting the incident.

Feb 27 • 12:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: America recommends employees of the embassy to leave Israel

The U.S. embassy in Israel has advised non-essential staff and their families to leave Israel due to ongoing security risks amid tensions with Iran.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

The US Embassy allows its employees to leave Israel due to security risks

The US Embassy in Israel permits non-essential staff to leave the country due to escalating security risks.

Feb 27 • 12:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

A decision has been made regarding the US embassy employees in Israel. It concerns the threat of conflict with Iran

The US has allowed some of its embassy employees in Israel to leave due to security concerns stemming from rising tensions with Iran.

Feb 27 • 11:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The competency paradox hits Polish employees. Here's what they expect from companies

A significant report reveals that 60% of jobs will require completely new skill sets in the near future, presenting a major challenge for Polish firms.

Feb 27 • 10:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Block, the company of Twitter co-founder, will lay off 4,000 employees due to structural changes from AI

Block, co-founded by Jack Dorsey, will lay off 4,000 employees as part of a restructuring to prioritize artificial intelligence.

Feb 27 • 10:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pay Transparency as a New Standard for Protecting Employees

Poland is set to implement EU directives by 2026 that aim to enhance pay transparency and uphold equal pay principles for men and women in similar jobs.

Feb 27 • 10:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Economic Situation: Real Wages Increased Again in 2025

Employees in Germany received higher real wages in the past year, resulting in increased purchasing power after accounting for inflation.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Something has changed": Block's CEO Jack Dorsey lays off 40% of employees, replaced by AI

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, announced the layoff of 40% of the workforce, citing the replacement of jobs by AI tools.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Samsung is leaving Slovakia. The closure of the Galanta factory with 800 employees is one of the biggest losses for the domestic industry

Samsung is closing its TV manufacturing facility in Galanta, Slovakia, which marks a significant downturn for the country's industrial landscape.

Feb 27 • 09:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP March deadline as £11,000 warning issued

The UK Department for Work and Pensions warns small businesses of an £11,000 cost if they lose employees to health issues ahead of a March 31 deadline to enroll in a free support training programme.

Feb 27 • 09:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Over the course of two years, over 30,000 euros disappeared from a company in Pakruojis - suspicions have fallen on two employees

Two employees are suspected of misappropriating and wasting over 30,000 euros from their company in Pakruojis.

Feb 27 • 09:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Technical School: 234 Graduates Become Full-Time Employees, Including Students from Hokkaido

A graduation ceremony for the Toyota Technical School in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, celebrated 234 students becoming full-time employees of Toyota, with additional recognition for students from Hokkaido.

Feb 27 • 09:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey laid off 4,000 employees from his company, the reason being AI

Jack Dorsey's company Block Inc. has laid off approximately 4,000 employees, citing a shift towards artificial intelligence as the primary reason for this action.

Feb 27 • 08:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Investigation Launched into Embezzled Funds of Pakruojas Company

An investigation has been initiated regarding two employees of a Pakruojas company suspected of embezzling and misusing company assets.

Feb 27 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In 2025, Lidl maintained its position as the salary leader in the sector: salaries will also increase this year

Lidl Lithuania plans to increase salaries for a majority of its employees by an average of 9% this year, with a budget allocation of around 8 million euros for wage increases by 2026.

Feb 27 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This behavior is encouraged not only by auctions in the market – by paying attention to children, they also reward employees

Maxima LT supports the education of its employees' children, providing incentives for good performance and organizing summer camps for high-achieving students.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Employees of municipal transport companies are on strike across Germany

Employees of municipal transport companies in Germany have gone on strike, affecting public transportation services.

Feb 27 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Jack Dorsey lays off half of Block's staff due to AI and Wall Street praises him

Block has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting down from over 10,000 to fewer than 6,000 employees as part of a strategic restructuring influenced by AI.

Feb 27 • 07:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holi holidays on March 2, 3, and 4 in UP, salary to be received in advance

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced holidays for government employees during Holi and ensured their salaries will be disbursed in advance.

Feb 27 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 employees as CEO says AI 'does it better'

Fintech company Block is laying off 4,000 employees while shifting towards an AI-driven operational model, resulting in a surge in share prices.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Let’s go to sleep, Katherine

The article discusses the work-life balance changes in investment banking, highlighting a new policy that limits work hours and provides mandatory rest periods for employees.

Feb 27 • 04:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Voluntary Exit Program from Vodafone

Vodafone Greece has introduced a voluntary exit program for employees as part of its transformation process aiming for greater organizational flexibility.

Feb 27 • 04:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The letter (spot) from the mayor to the 14,000 municipal employees

The mayor of Milan, during a recent communication to 14,000 municipal employees, seems to focus on self-promotion following the Winter Olympics, drawing criticism for attempting to overshadow past inefficiencies.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How does Damascus manage the return of expelled revolutionaries to their jobs?

Damascus is implementing measures to facilitate the return of employees who were dismissed for supporting the revolution, focusing on an ethical and administrative priority.

Feb 27 • 03:52 UTC

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