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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company's controversial plan mandating workers to come to Amazon offices every day starting next year, up from three days now, is not designed to facilitate attrition, as many employees have suggested. The plan to require staff to be in-office five days per week is said by employees to be stricter than other tech companies' and will hinder efficiency because of commute times. Amazon employees who are found to be consistently not in compliance with the mandate have been told they will be "voluntarily resigning" and locked out of company computers. "A number of people I've seen theorized that the reason we were doing this is, it's a backdoor layoff, or we made some sort of deal with city or cities," Jassy said at an all-hands meeting on Tuesday. "I can tell you both of those are not true. You know, this was not a cost play for us. This is very much about our culture and strengthening our culture," he said.
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UK
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned that Britain's poor health could result in a £100bn "triple whammy" to public finances. The budget watchdog says this would come from increased NHS and benefits spending, as well as a reduction in the tax base due to a million fewer workers. Long-term sickness, with claims at a record 2.8m, is contributing significantly to the problem, with one in 12 working-age people on incapacity benefits. The OBR highlighted that spending on sickness benefits could rise from £65bn to over £100bn by the end of the parliament, while half of universal credit claims are expected to be for ill-health, up from a third. The OBR also stressed that addressing the issue is critical for the UK's fiscal sustainability, with effective job support potentially offsetting some costs by reducing reliance on benefits. Richard Hughes, head of the OBR, told the Lords economic affairs committee that the health of the nation had “really big” implications for spending.
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Europe
The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned that Britain's poor health could result in a £100bn (€120bn) "triple whammy" to public finances. The budget watchdog says this would come from increased NHS and benefits spending, as well as a reduction in the tax base due to a million fewer workers. Long-term sickness, with claims at a record 2.8m, is contributing significantly to the problem, with one in 12 working-age people on incapacity benefits. The OBR highlighted that spending on sickness benefits could rise from £65bn to over £100bn by the end of the parliament, while half of universal credit claims are expected to be for ill-health, up from a third. The OBR also stressed that addressing the issue is critical for the UK's fiscal sustainability, with effective job support potentially offsetting some costs by reducing reliance on benefits. Richard Hughes, head of the OBR, told the House of Lords economic affairs committee that the health of the nation had “really big” implications for spending.
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Middle East
In a move to enhance workplace justice, Oman's Ministry of Labour has established the Collective Labour Disputes Arbitration Committee through Ministerial Decision No. 320/2024. Chaired by Supreme Court Judge Dr. Nasser Rashid Al Mushaifri, the committee aims to resolve collective labour disputes fairly and efficiently. Munir bin Salem Al Rawas, Secretary of the Committee, said: “The Ministry of Labour is committed to exerting all efforts to resolve labour disputes and address challenges between the parties in production.” The committee is structured to include representatives from various stakeholders and operates under a strict timeline, ensuring hearings occur within fifteen days and decisions are made within one month. Its rulings are final, with appeals only permitted before the Supreme Court, marking a pivotal step in strengthening Oman's labour dispute resolution framework.
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