The latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a concerning trend in the UK labour market, showing slower wage growth coupled with a rise in unemployment. Average earnings, excluding bonuses, grew by 5.6% in the three months to March 2025, a slight decrease from the previous month and signifying the lowest growth […]
Kiron Interactive, a leading virtual sports and Next Gen Casino content provider, has announced the appointment of Prashika Rambaran Murugan as its Head of People and Culture. Murugan brings over 17 years of HR experience, having previously held executive roles at SD Guthrie International and other major companies. Her expertise in HR strategy and talent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summary Mark Dunkerley’s book Resilient Cybersecurity offers a comprehensive look at enterprise cybersecurity, covering everything from threat detection to regulatory compliance. It is structured to guide readers through the process of building a robust cybersecurity programme, starting from awareness of the threat landscape to developing a long-term strategy. Dunkerley’s focus is not on technical minutiae […]
Summary The article delves into the clandestine world of cybercrime, spotlighting three notorious hacker groups that have dominated recent cyberattacks. This analysis draws on a report that explores over 1,500 cybercrime investigations, highlighting various threats and the resilience of these operators. The recurring rise of new threat actors amid law enforcement crackdowns underscores the evolving […]
