The Growth and Skills Levy, previously known as the Apprenticeship Levy, is gaining recognition as a key tool for businesses to enhance productivity and tackle inequality without additional financial burdens. Despite its potential, only a small fraction of employers are fully leveraging Levy funding, traditionally due to its cumbersome structure. Recent reforms aim to reshape […]
The CEO of Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, has stirred up conversations as he addresses employee pushback regarding the company’s newly enforced return-to-office (RTO) mandate. Employees are required to work in the office three days a week starting from June, prompting significant backlash across internal forums. Source: HR Magazine Key Points Uber’s CEO has mandated office attendance […]
Infosys has announced that bonus payouts for selected employees in Q4 FY25 will be lower due to a decline in profit. The company indicated that this measure is temporary and promised better compensation recommendations once growth resumes. Source: Business Standard Key Points Infosys will reduce bonus payouts for Q4 FY25 due to an 11.7% drop […]
A 69-year-old former employee of the Miccosukee Casino in Miami has found himself in hot water after allegedly cashing out 13 gaming vouchers worth nearly $600. This incident has raised eyebrows and questions about internal security at casinos, showing just how crucial it is for them to keep a close eye on their personnel. Source: […]
As organisations ramp up their investments in AI, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are starting to sweat over the cybersecurity ramifications. A recent Flexential survey sheds light on their rising concerns, highlighting the vulnerabilities associated with AI applications. Key Points Over half of IT decision-makers report handling more sensitive data due to increased AI utilisation. Concerns […]
CIOs and CTOs often start their tech innovation journeys at the startup stage, scouting for emerging technologies that could give them a competitive edge. But there’s an even earlier phase that lays the groundwork for these startups—the ideation phase. This is where technologists spot problems or user needs and begin crafting initial concepts. A recent […]
DaVita has outperformed Wall Street’s profit expectations for the first quarter, largely due to consistent demand for its kidney dialysis services. The company’s quarterly report highlights significant financial recoveries despite challenges including rising patient care costs and recent operations disruptions from a ransomware attack. Source: Daily Mail Online Key Points DaVita reported a profit of […]
The state of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology reported a significant security breach affecting systems statewide. The breach was uncovered on Friday night and involves compromised usernames and passwords of some state employees. Source: al.com Key Points A substantial security breach detected by Alabama’s Office of Information Technology on Friday night. Compromised usernames and passwords […]
Summary As RSAC 2025 concludes, it embodies a transformative period in cybersecurity focusing on AI innovation and the critical role identity plays in defence strategies. The conference highlighted the shift from traditional perimeter-based security to identity-centric approaches, emphasising the urgent need for advanced AI systems capable of autonomous response to threats. Major companies like CrowdStrike […]
Over 20 school districts in Long Island have fallen victim to cyber hackers, resulting in more than 10,000 students’ records being compromised. This concerning trend has exposed vulnerabilities within the education sector, triggering alarms among cybersecurity experts. Key Points More than 28 incidents of data breaches were reported by Long Island school districts in the […]
