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US staffing hours hit a new YTD high as industrial demand jumps 18% YoY.
US staffing hours rose 12% YoY in the week ended Oct. 31, led by an 18% jump in industrial staffing demand.
SecureSoft buys IT staffing firm ATJC for JPY 1.14 billion to deepen security and DX reach.
Japan’s SecureSoft has acquired IT staffing firm ATJC for JPY 1.14 billion, aiming to expand security, DX and infrastructure services.
Booking.com works council to appeal office attendance ruling
Booking.com’s works council will appeal a Dutch court ruling that lets the company require staff to work from the office 40% of the time.
France’s staffing market is highly concentrated: top 10 firms control 63% of the market.
France’s 10 largest staffing firms controlled 63% of the market, underscoring strong concentration in Europe’s third-largest staffing market.
Mistry challenges removal from Tata Trusts
Mehli Mistry has challenged his removal as a Tata Trusts trustee, questioning the resolution’s validity, trustee eligibility and governance practices.
EPFO CBT meeting on Nov 19 may discuss hike in minimum EPS pension to Rs 3,000
EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees may consider raising the minimum monthly EPS pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, though the proposal is yet to be officially confirmed.
India’s unemployment falls to 5.1%, but rural gains mask a slight rise in urban joblessness.
India’s unemployment rate improved to 5.1% in July–September, driven by lower rural joblessness, while urban unemployment edged up to 6.8%.
Qantas to cut 850 jobs as AI and India-based operations reshape its back office.
Qantas will cut 850 roles from mid-2027 as it moves some corporate functions to India and accelerates AI-led back-end transformation with Accenture.
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