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Job hugging: the new quiet reality in the labour market
But with shifting economic currents, many employees are now embracing its opposite, ‘job hugging’ – holding tight to existing roles even when dissatisfied, unfulfilled or seeing minimal growth. For business leaders, this shift has implications as...

Job Fair set for this week
Lafayette, La.—More than 60 regional employers and resource providers will participate in the 21st annual Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair on Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., taking place at the Heymann Convention Center in Lafayette....

Job confidence drops under Trump as economic concerns grow, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds, in what is a potential warning sign for...

Position grades from the Patriots’ win over the Titans: Defense finishes strong
The New England Patriots continue to look like one of the best teams in the NFL. On Sunday, they won their fourth straight game and third in a row on the road to improve to 5-2 on the year and stay in close contact with the top of the AFC playoff...

Opening their doors and your pores: Luxury skincare and wellness spa launches in Great Neck
Behind the doors of an unassuming Great Neck storefront is a space curated specifically for relaxation: Dimly lit curved hallways, a fireplace, real trees, light blue sofas, a sunset-reminiscent lamp, a counter made of beige marble and quiet rooms...

2025 Starr County Fall Job Fair & Resume Power Up Connects Job Seekers with Local Employers
This year’s fair proved to be a resounding success, with 30 employersin attendance, offering a wide range of job openings across industries. The event welcomed 162 job seekers, resulting in 116 on-site interviews and an impressive 84 potential...

Leading the way: Progression Solicitors marks a year of employee ownership in Lancaster
This month marks one year since Progression Solicitors proudly became an employee-owned law firm – one of only around 30 in the UK, and the first in south Cumbria. The firm’s transformation represents a bold step forward, reinforcing its...

Trump Accounts: Four Things Employers Should Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a new tax-advantaged vehicle called a “Trump Account,” which is intended to encourage children to start saving and investing at an early age. As a primer, here are four things that employers should know about...

Mount Snow Child Care moves to 'employee-first enrollment model,' leaves families 'scrambling' to find alternatives
WEST DOVER — Families are upset by a recent change that will prioritize kids of employees for placements at Mount Snow Child Care and leave other parents with a limited choice of local options. Beginning Nov. 17, the program will transition to...

Kenya hosts 3rd IGAD conference on Labour, Employment and Migration
Kenya is hosting the 3rd Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration. The high-level forum brings together ministers, policymakers, and experts to shape regional policy...

Michael Jordan joining NBC coverage for NBA opening night: Here's what to expect
The NBA's GOAT is ready for his first appearance as an NBC employee. Michael Jordan, who officially joined the company as a special contributor earlier this year, will have his own series throughout the 2025-26 NBA season called "MJ: Insights to...

Mum-of-two racked up £40,000 of gambling debt during the pandemic - and stole from her employer to fund her habit
Martin Naylor Courts and legal affairs correspondent 15:23, 20 Oct 2025 Katarzyna Zolnierz leaving Nottingham Crown Court (Image: Reach PLC) This Nottingham mother-of-two stole more than £10,000 from her employer after building up “huge” gambling...

Grand opening held for new Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy
QUINCY, Ill. (WAND) - A grand opening was held for the new Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy Monday. The $300 million investment project includes a 260,000-square-foot long-term care facility and an 80,000-square-foot independent living residence....

Fire engineering consultancy moves to employee ownership
OFR Consultants has transitioned to an employee-ownership trust (EOT). The independent fire engineering consultancy, with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, now has an controlling stake owned by employees. It will also continue to operate an...

Most employees would take up dental cover if available
The provider surveyed 2,000 respondents, finding that 23% of employees ranked dental cover as one of the top three benefits that would make an employer "more attractive". This places dental cover in a similar position of value as flexible working...

H-1B denied after RFE: Reddit user on STEM OPT blames employer’s lawyer over costly filing error
A Reddit user shared a detailed account of their H-1B visa denial after receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE), blaming their employer’s lawyer for what they described as a procedural error that cost them their petition. The post has since sparked...

Think landing a job is hard? Try having 'DEI' on your resume
Breadcrumb Trail Links 'People basically looked to their legal counsel and asked: What is the way we can protect ourselves from being sued?' Author of the article: Bloomberg News Saijel Kishan Published Oct 20, 2025 • Last updated 35 minutes ago •...

Steil on ‘UpFront’ says Trump administration in ‘very difficult position’ as it weighs laying off up to 10,000 federal workers
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says “the administration is in a very difficult position” when asked if he backs efforts to potentially fire up to 10,000 federal employees during the government shutdown. “I don’t know that there’s anything unusual in a...

Odesa Bank Employee Arrested for Sharing Military Data with Russian FSB
In Odesa, a 56-year-old bank employee was detained for passing the personal data of military personnel to Russians. According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Odesa regional prosecutor’s office, she held the position of cashier at...

Andrade Jokes About Opening OnlyFans Amid AEW Absence
Andrade’s got jokes amid his AEW absence. El Idolo made his shocking return to All Elite Wrestling during Dynamite’s six-year anniversary show, attacking Kenny Omega after the opening match that saw Omega and Brodido take on Josh Alexander and The...