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Interviews and documents seen by Reuters suggest that workers who were fired from federal agencies for alleged poor performance as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's government overhaul received excellent performance reviews before being let go. A dozen workers who were fired from seven government agencies have told Reuters that they received letters that cited their performance as a reason for their dismissal. All twelve said they had received high performance reviews in recent weeks or months. "The Agency finds, based on your performance, that you have not demonstrated that your further employment at the Agency would be in the public interest," one of the letters said. Anna Kelly, a White House spokesperson, said: "President Trump and his administration are delivering on the American people’s mandate to eliminate wasteful spending and make federal agencies more efficient, which includes removing probationary employees who are not mission critical."
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UK
Analysis by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) shows that companies increased hiring in January. The REC report shows that there were 1,516,535 job postings in January, an increase of 7.2% on the previous month and the first rise in job postings since June 2024. The number of new job postings came in at 738,040. This was up 34.4% on December and exceeds the 27.9% increase recorded in January 2024. REC deputy chief executive, Kate Shoesmith, said that while there were “tough conversations going on in boardrooms across the country” over the extra costs from inflation and higher taxes, the latest data “suggests it is too soon for gloom about the UK economy’s prospects overall for 2025.” She added: “The increase in job postings is a clear sign that employers will hire when they need to. A 34.4% increase in new jobs signals a solid rebound in demand, showing that businesses remain resilient, despite both domestic and international headwinds.”
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The UK legal profession is witnessing a shift towards "reverse mentoring," whereby junior lawyers mentor their senior counterparts to enhance inclusivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds. In the Times, Geraldine Stephens, an associate at Clarke Willmott, shares her experiences with Stephen Rosser, the firm's chief operating officer, highlighting the importance of exploring knowledge gaps and fostering a more inclusive workplace. "Where you come from . . . has a massive impact on your career and life chances," she says. Similarly, Myles Henry, a young associate at Clifford Chance, mentors Nick Spurrell, a partner, discussing workplace biases and inclusivity. Spurrell notes the scheme's role in reinforcing a culture of meritocracy and mutual respect.
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Middle East
The Gulf Cooperation Council, in collaboration with Great Place to Work, has announced the top 30 Best Workplaces in Qatar for 2025, showcasing the importance of workplace culture across various industries. The list includes five large organisations and 25 small to medium-sized enterprises, all recognised for their outstanding employee engagement, inclusivity, and innovation. Jules Youssef, Managing Director for Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain at Great Place to Work Middle East, said: “By prioritising workplace culture within various industries, you exemplify how a happy workforce leads to innovation and growth.” The winners include names such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, McDonald's Qatar, and AstraZeneca, highlighting the diverse sectors contributing to Qatar's thriving workplace environment.
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Back in the distant 1980s if you wanted to demonstrate your environmental and ethical credentials it was sufficient to shop at or purchase shares in retailer The Body Shop. The charismatic Anita Roddick, founder of the “hippy” tinged retail chain, heralded a new age of environmental concern, caring capitalism and corporate awareness that evolved into what became known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR was much talked about and lauded, but in reality often ended up being a lot of a hot air (excuse the pun) and often never progressed much beyond a footnote in the annual report.
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Have Older Workers Paid The Highest COVID-19 Price?
Across the world the pandemic is slowly but surely moving into its next phase. Recovery beckons. As furlough schemes across the U.S. and U.K. are being wound down, restrictions eased or lifted, and workforces moving back up the gears, early signs indicate that older employees are more likely to be casualties of the pandemic aftermath than their younger colleagues. Here at the we have witnessed an increasing number of stories supporting the growing belief that older workers are disproportionately paying the highest Covid-19 price.
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Rolling with the Payroll
To mark National Payroll Week the team at the Human Times has provided some insight into the industry that we hope you’ll find useful.
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