This week in 5 numbers: Nearly one-third of workers want to break up with their jobs
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much the demand for human resources workers has fallen.
Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible – CNN
Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible CNNWeird inside-out planet system may have formed one world at a time New ScientistDiscovery of an ‘Inside Out’ Solar System Puzzles Astronomers ScienceAlertThis Bizarre Star System Is Inside Out, and
Many workers lack access to employer-provided retirement plans, data shows
“The bottom line is that if Americans are not saving for retirement through their employer, then they are probably not saving at all,” the National Institute on Retirement Security found.
A key personality trait is linked to the urge to cheat in unhappy men
Researchers investigating the roots of infidelity found that a personality trait known as sociosexuality plays a critical mediating role in how unhappy men process the temptation to cheat on their partners.
Trade Unions gain new rights of access to workplaces from October 2026
Link: https://www.menzieslaw.co.uk/trade-unions-gain-new-rights-of-access-to-workplaces-from-october-2026/ :Cat-LAW
JPMorgan’s 5-day office rule faces tepid pushback as employee petition gains support
Almost a year after JPMorgan enforced a full return-to-office policy, an online employee petition challenging the mandate continues to circulate but has attracted relatively modest backing. With a global workforce exceeding three lakh, the campaign has gathered roughly 2,000 signatures since it firs
Depression and Other Disorders May Share Common Genetic Roots
Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswirePsychiatric disorders can share common genetic influences, which means parts of DNA can be at the root of more than one mental condition, new research has found. The study, based on DNA data from 6 million people and published in Nature, could explain
Google offers voluntary exit packages to select teams amid AI push
Google has rolled out voluntary exit packages for employees in parts of its global business organisation, signalling another workforce adjustment as the technology sector continues to see job cuts. The move allows eligible staff to leave the company with severance benefits instead of facing potentia
To Think or Not To Think, That is The Question for Large Reasoning Models in Theory of Mind Tasks
arXiv:2602.10625v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Theory of Mind (ToM) assesses whether models can infer hidden mental states such as beliefs, desires, and intentions, which is essential for natural social interaction. Although recent progress in Large Reasoning Models (LRMs) has boosted step-by-step
UBS to cut 3,000 Swiss jobs, hire in India
UBS is planning a major workforce reshuffle as it continues to absorb Credit Suisse following its government-backed rescue in 2023. The Swiss bank reportedly expects to cut about 3,000 jobs in Switzerland later this year, while hiring a similar number of roles in India. The new jobs will be concentr