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UK Raises Minimum Salary Requirements for Skilled Worker Visas

UK Raises Minimum Salary Requirements for Skilled Worker Visas

The UK government took new immigration rules for Skilled Worker visa holders that target employment exploitation while assuring fair wages. Beginning April 9 the Skilled Worker visa program adds a £25,000 minimum salary requirement replacing

Mass Layoffs in the U.S. Health Agencies Face Drastic Changes

Mass Layoffs in the U.S. Health Agencies Face Drastic Changes

A pall fell over the nation's public health agencies as the security of thousands of employees melted away beneath them. Employees were advised at the Food and Drug Administration to take their laptops home and

Major Restructuring Hits Federal Health Agencies as 10,000 Jobs Face Elimination

Major Restructuring Hits Federal Health Agencies as 10,000 Jobs Face Elimination

Federal health organizations started making staff cuts on Tuesday because the Trump administration wants to cut 10,000 full-time HHS positions. The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk launched its reduction program last Thursday to

The Myth of a Saturday Holiday:  Overworked and Under-Rested

The Myth of a Saturday Holiday:  Overworked and Under-Rested

For most job cultures, the five day workweek ends in a two day weekend, giving employees a chance to rest and relax. Yet in most industries, especially in India the Saturday holiday is still a

Hidden Struggles of Working Moms: Post-Pregnancy Workplace Challenges

Hidden Struggles of Working Moms: Post-Pregnancy Workplace Challenges

Returning to work post-pregnancy is not about resuming duties after leave. Many women return to face a battle between prejudice, the rigidity of the workplace, and societal expectations that lead to torn choices. New mothers

Balancing Books and Budgets: How International Students Can Thrive Financially

Balancing Books and Budgets: How International Students Can Thrive Financially

Education experts point out international students now use part-time work and internships to support their costs and gain professional experience abroad. Testing various work environments helps students learn new skills. To afford international study programs

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Shut Down Voice of America

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Shut Down Voice of America

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down Voice of America and firing its 1,300 employees. US District Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled that terminating VOA without congressional approval could be

Are Side Hustles Becoming the New Career Lifeline for American Workers?

Are Side Hustles Becoming the New Career Lifeline for American Workers?

American working professionals are starting side jobs due to financial instability during these times. According to LinkedIn Workforce Confidence survey results from 2018, 31% of American workers have added side work to support their main

Just Stop Oil climate activists changing tactics?

Just Stop Oil climate activists changing tactics?

Just Stop Oil - the British group famous for its protests against climate change - has decided to change tactics after a final protest in London next month. The group said that it had met

Health Agency Cuts 10,000 Jobs in Massive Workforce Reduction

Health Agency Cuts 10,000 Jobs in Massive Workforce Reduction

Under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the Department of Health and Human Services starts its change process by firing 10,000 staff members from their positions. The Trump administration takes strong measures to decrease government