Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has delayed the state's promised work-from-home legislation to July next year following intensive lobbying by business groups, a move that contrasts with his predecessor Jacinta Allan's approach and draws criticism from the opposition.
Mumbai's State Disaster Management Authority advises private offices to implement work-from-home arrangements and non-essential government offices to operate on a half-day basis due to an India Meteorological Department 'red alert' forecasting extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Revolut is ending its 'remote-first' policy for its 2027 graduate and intern cohorts, requiring them to work in-office at least three days a week. This change, affecting hundreds of junior trainees, aims to foster in-person collaboration and mentoring, but the remote-first policy remains unchanged for its wider 11,000-strong global workforce.
Actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan clarified a viral 'home-from-work' remark, explaining it was a slip of the tongue while trying to advocate for 'work from home' amid economic concerns. He expressed bewilderment at his frequent viral moments.
Meta is laying off approximately 8,000 employees on May 20, instructing North American staff to work from home. Around 7,000 remaining employees will be moved into four new AI-focused organizations, part of a broader restructuring towards flatter teams and AI-native structures.
Meta is laying off approximately 8,000 employees on May 20, instructing North American staff to work from home. Around 7,000 remaining employees will be moved into four new AI-focused organizations as the company restructures for flatter teams and AI integration.
PM Modi has called on citizens to adopt measures aimed at conserving foreign exchange, as the surge in oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict has intensified pressure on the rupee and strained India’s foreign exchange reserves.
Amid global energy disruptions, PM Modi urged Indians to conserve foreign exchange by reducing reliance on imported fuel. He advocated for public transport, work-from-home, avoiding overseas trips and non-essential gold purchases for a year. The Prime Minister also encouraged farmers to halve chemical fertilizer use and shift towards natural farming.
A five-year-old girl's phone call to her father's boss, explaining her mother's illness and her father's need to work from home, prompted a company-wide policy change. This unexpected plea bypassed formal requests, leading to the immediate introduction of work-from-home options for all employees, highlighting the impact of empathy on workplace flexibility.
