Block Details Severance for Its Second Layoff Round of 2026
Laid-off US employees at Block get at least 60 days of pay plus severance, according to an internal FAQ. The terms differ from February's package.
HR & Employment
Washington Voters Pass Sex-Verification Rule for Girls' Sports
Washington state voters approved Initiative 638, which requires girls who join school teams to submit health provider statements of biological sex. Critics say it is invasive and may face court challenges.
BT Sheds 7,731 Staff in Six Months as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 12%
BT's workforce has shrunk to 90,000 since March, mostly at Openreach. Pre-tax profit rose 12% to £1.1bn and the shares hit a five-year high.
Non-Compete Reform May Loosen Hold of UK Consulting Firms
The UK government plans to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Consultancies that rely on senior staff and client ties are weighing what that could mean for them.
Manufacturers Urged to Open Hiring to Workers With Disabilities
Experts at a Manufacturing Institute webinar say people with disabilities are an underused talent pool and that early, open conversations make hiring work.
Squarespace Cuts About 300 Jobs, 19% of Its Workforce
Squarespace is trimming its global headcount by roughly a fifth. The company says the changes are meant to simplify how it operates and sharpen its priorities.