Trade Unions gain new rights of access to workplaces from October 2026
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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
Heineken to cut 6,000 jobs as people drink less beer
Dutch brewer lowers forecasts for 2026 profit growth as cost of living and consumer health concerns reduce salesBusiness live – latest updatesHeineken is to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years – close to 7% of its workforce – as the Dutch brewer struggles with falling demand for be
Telstra cuts 209 Jobs, to shift AI work to India
Telstra, the Australian telecom company, is cutting 209 jobs from its $700 million data and AI joint venture with Accenture, with part of the work being offshored to India. The joint venture, launched last year, is one of the biggest AI investments by an Australian firm and is 60 per cent owned by A
Can LLMs Truly Embody Human Personality? Analyzing AI and Human Behavior Alignment in Dispute Resolution
arXiv:2602.07414v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used to simulate human behavior in social settings such as legal mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution. However, it remains unclear whether these simulations reproduce the personality-behavior pat
Target to let go 500 employees across offices in the US
Target has announced plans to cut about 500 jobs across its regional offices and distribution sites in the US. Executives explained that the move will allow the retailer to redirect resources toward its stores, boosting staffing and improving customer service. The decision was shared with employees