Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California have initiated a strike after management rejected union proposals aimed at reducing employee turnover and enhancing care. San Diego psychologist Josh Garcia stated: “Unless we strike, our coworkers are going to keep leaving,” highlighting the ongoing issues within the mental health system. Kaiser claims…

As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, organizations like Starkey are highlighting the importance of providing job opportunities for people with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that only 22.3% of people with disabilities were employed in 2023. Starkey, an organization dedicated to helping disabled individuals gain independence, emphasizes the significance of matching…

EY’s global revenue increased by 3.9% to $51.2bn in the year ending June, marking the slowest growth in over a decade. Janet Truncale, global chair and chief executive of EY, said: “Over the past year, EY teams have demonstrated extraordinary resilience in a challenging economic climate.” The consulting sector, traditionally a growth driver, saw fees…

Meta is laying off employees across units including Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs, The Verge reports, citing people familiar with the matter. A Meta spokesperson told Reuters that a few of its teams were making changes to align with long-term strategic goals and location strategy. “This includes moving some teams to different locations, and moving…

Workers at Cargill’s corn milling plant in Cedar Rapids have been on strike for a week, seeking fair wages and better working conditions. Sami Scheetz, an organizer with Teamsters Local 238, stated that a federal mediator is set to facilitate negotiations between the striking workers and Cargill representatives. The union argues that Cargill’s wage offer…

Approximately one-third of high school teachers have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in writing recommendation letters, according to a recent report by foundry10. The report highlights that nearly 40% of teachers write over 10 letters annually, with some dedicating more than 30 hours to the task. Melissa Millington, a high school counselor, stated:…