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Block cuts 4,000 jobs amid AI workplace shift

Fintech company Block has announced it will lay off over 4,000 workers, or nearly half of its workforce, as artificial intelligence transforms operational dynamics. Jack Dorsey, co-founder and head of Block, emphasized that the layoffs are not due to financial issues but rather a shift in how companies operate. “We're already seeing that the intelligence tools we're creating and using . . . are enabling a new way of working,” he said. Dorsey said he opted for immediate cuts to avoid prolonged uncertainty, explaining: “Repeated rounds of cuts are destructive to morale.” Block aims to complete the workforce reduction by the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Dorsey plans to address employees directly in a live session, keeping communication channels open for farewells.

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Nestlé pressures underachievers with new bonus structure

Swiss food giant Nestlé is overhauling its bonus system to reward top performers. The company is introducing six rankings for its employees to determine payouts. Employees deemed "exemplary" will be eligible for a payout of as much as 150% of the bonus target. Those employees given an "unsatisfactory" rating will receive between 0% and 50% of the target. Bonus targets vary across teams. Nestlé said the system simplifies performance evaluation, development planning and employee feedback. A Nestlé spokesperson said: “The idea behind the whole framework is to really develop people. We also want to change how people behave.”

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Nestlé pressures underachievers with new bonus structure

Swiss food giant Nestlé is overhauling its bonus system to reward top performers. The company is introducing six rankings for its employees to determine payouts. Employees deemed "exemplary" will be eligible for a payout of as much as 150% of the bonus target. Those employees given an "unsatisfactory" rating will receive between 0% and 50% of the target. Bonus targets vary across teams. Nestlé said the system simplifies performance evaluation, development planning and employee feedback. A Nestlé spokesperson said: “The idea behind the whole framework is to really develop people. We also want to change how people behave.”

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UAE tech giant G42 launches AI agent recruitment

G42, the Abu Dhabi-based technology firm, has announced the recruitment of AI agents for enterprise roles. The application process is open for agents that can deliver measurable value within approved infrastructure. Successful candidates will undergo a probationary phase to assess their performance. Maymee Kurian, group chief augmented human capital officer at G42, said: “The future of work is being shaped by how intelligently we design the relationship between human talent and intelligent systems. This initiative is not about deploying AI for incremental gains, but about rethinking enterprise workforce design for the AI era. By welcoming AI agents into structured roles, we are augmenting execution capacity while allowing our people to focus on leadership, innovation, and strategic outcomes . . . Our approach ensures that AI operates within clear governance, measurable performance standards, and strong human accountability, enabling us to scale responsibly while continuing to invest in the growth and capability of our workforce.”

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