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The United Nations faces 6,900 job cuts and a 20% budget reduction as unpaid contributions and U.S. foreign aid cuts deepen its financial crisis.
The ransomware attacks on the UK’s major retailers in May exposed more than IT vulnerabilities. They revealed a critical gap in cybersecurity skills both in specialist roles and across everyday operations, leaving companies scrambling to respond.
April’s 2025’s Work & Job Market Roundup covers hiring trends, employment policies, and tech Investment news, curated and analysed by the New Stardom magazine editorial team.
Want to work in Europe in 2025? This guide breaks down the most accessible visa options, including the EU Blue Card, Talent Passport, and Dutch schemes, with links to official sources.
Companies are struggling to hire cybersecurity specialists with advanced skills. From cloud security to threat intelligence, here’s what’s in demand in 2025.
Newsrooms, copywriting agencies, and corporate marketing teams are quietly deploying AI to churn out everything from press releases to Instagram captions. Where does this leave us?
Dutch hospitality is struggling to retain Gen Z workers and trained staff, as vacancies stay high and MBO student numbers decline. ABN AMRO warns: short-term fixes won’t be enough.
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Microsoft announced a 3% global workforce reduction, cutting approximately 6,000 jobs as part of a strategic restructuring. The layoffs mainly affect middle management and operational roles as the company adapts to a changing market environment.