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Improving quality to quench e-commerce manpower thirst
Although e-commerce is rapidly developing in Vietnam, this sector is facing a severe manpower shortage. With the current explosive growth, the demand for e-commerce human resources is rising quickly and will continue to accelerate.

Tensions revealed in emails between former Henderson Police Chief and City Manager
LAS VEGAS — Public documents released to news outlets including News 3 reveal tension between Henderson City Manager Stephanie Garcia-Vause and then acting Police Chief Hollie Chadwick before she was dismissed. The more than 200 pages released via...

Shanghai leads in per capita personal pension contributions, surpassing $2.48bn in total deposits
As of April 2025, cumulative personal pension deposits in Shanghai have exceeded CNY18bn ($2.48bn), with an average per capita contribution of around CNY10,000 - the highest in China, according to the city's Ministry of Human Resources and Social...

Denver proposes sweeping personnel changes to deal with 2026 deficit
The executive director of Denver's Office of Human Resources, Kathy Nesbitt, said Thursday the city's projected $200 million deficit in 2026 would likely mean "hundreds" of city workers will be laid off, necessitating dramatic changes in some city...

Police Now Using Mathematical Models to Assist in Dismantling Gangs – Commissioner
Police commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, says the police are now able to use mathematical modelling to assist in disrupting gangs across the country. Dr. Blake made the revelation while addressing the inaugural Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, Mensa...

As part of entertainment industry bloodletting, Disney lays off hundreds in latest round of job cuts—despite increased revenue
The Walt Disney Company reportedly began laying off hundreds of employees throughout the conglomerate’s global empire June 2, with most of the cuts taking place in the Disney Entertainment division, according to Deadline. Walt Disney Studios...

Which CHRO archetype does your company need?
In today’s unpredictable business climate, the real question for CEOs and boards isn’t “Do we have a CHRO?” It’s “Do we have the right one?” As talent, technology, and transformation converge, the Chief Human Resources Officer has become one of...

MRM mine rubies in Cabo Delgado have already yielded 250 million
Based on data up to last December from the “G Factor for Natural Resources” report, Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) recorded a total revenue of $117.2 million (€102.5 million) in 2024. This report aims to promote transparency regarding the wealth...

Eid Al Adha In Dubai: Win Flight Tickets, Phones In Raffle For Workers
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Workers across Dubai are invited to join in the Eid Al Adha celebrations on June 6 and 7 organised by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), where various prizes worth a total of...

Swindon Night Shelter issues urgent call for new trustees
Swindon Night Shelter, renowned for supporting the town's homeless and those facing food insecurity, is desperately seeking new trustees. These individuals will join the charity's board of trustees, overseeing its development and ensuring the...

PM works with Estonian firms to accelerate projects in Việt Nam
TALLINN — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with leaders of several major Estonian corporations on June 6 to boost investment and business cooperation in Việt Nam. At the meetings, PM Chính introduced the current situation in Việt Nam, saying...

Call to invest in health workers
Fiji is struggling to keep its healthcare workers. Aspen Medical General Manager Dr Rigamoto Taito said the country faces major challenges in retaining and developing health staff. She said the biggest pressure was on human resources. Article...

Sgt. Austin Jarvis Army250 Shout-out
Sgt. Austin Jarvis, a Human Resources Specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 734th Regional Support Group (RSG), Iowa Army National Guard, gives an Army 250th birthday shoutout during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation...

Spc. Tristen Hibbert Army250 Shout-out
Sgt. Austin Jarvis, a Human Resources Specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 734th Regional Support Group (RSG), Iowa Army National Guard, gives an Army 250th birthday shoutout during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation...

Vietnam accompanies supporting industries in digital transformation
Hanoi (VNA) - The digital transformation revolution is rapidly sweeping through Vietnam's manufacturing sector and supporting industries in particular, requiring enterprises to jump on the bandwagon to adapt to the new requirements of development....

Texarkana ISD provides $4K, $2K stipends for middle school teachers in core subjects
TEXARKANA, Texas -- Texarkana Independent School District recently expanded the number of teachers eligible for hiring stipends. The newly approved stipends were created to retain "highly qualified educators in key middle school content areas,"...

Agencies ready to move quickly on RIFs if court block falls
Agencies across government have made preparations to quickly implement layoffs if a court order blocking them is lifted, leaving thousands of civil servants on the verge of losing their jobs should upcoming rulings go in favor of the Trump...

'Big Mouth' Series Finale, Explained
Big Mouth has officially concluded its nearly decade-long run, but to somewhat limited fanfare. The popular Netflix adult animation ran for a whopping eight seasons and even inspired a successful spin-off series, Human Resources. Big Mouth took an...

Why Fractional HR is a Smart Investment for Startups and SMBs
Image by rawpixel.com via freepik Startups and small-to-midsize businesses (SMBs) are often fueled by big vision and lean resources. Founders wear multiple hats, managers take on more than their job descriptions, and HR is frequently handled as an...
Hospital no longer on blood divert
By Rick Harvey Eureka Springs Times-Echo Eureka Springs Hospital is no longer on blood divert. “Eureka Springs Hospital is officially off of blood product divert effective today,” Jodi Edmondson, the hospital’s human resources director and interim...