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Donald Trump has instructed his Cabinet to work with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but clarified that Cabinet members should be the ones making staffing decisions. In a meeting at the White House yesterday attended by secretaries of state and Musk, the president hinted that DOGE may have been too indiscriminate in its mass firings of federal employees. Trump posted on Truth Social soon after the meeting ended: “As the secretaries learn about, and understand, the people working for the various departments, they can be very precise as to who will remain, and who will go. We say the ‘scalpel’ rather than the ‘hatchet’ . . . It’s very important that we cut levels down to where they should be, but it’s also important to keep the best and most productive people . . . We’re going to have these meetings every two weeks until that aspect of this very necessary job is done.” At the same time, Trump also praised Musk and DOGE after the meeting. "I think they've done an amazing job," he told reporters.
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Ministers are responding to potential welfare budget cuts by redeploying 1,000 work coaches to assist the long-term unemployed. The Department for Work and Pensions said that these coaches will provide "personalised and intensive" support to those on health-related benefits, aiming to help them with CV writing and interview techniques. However, the Resolution Foundation says that only about 3% of those likely to lose benefits will find employment. The DWP acknowledged that the current system is "defined by poor experiences and low trust" among users, with 2.8m people economically inactive due to long-term sickness.
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Thyssenkrupp has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 1,800 jobs due to ongoing challenges in the automotive sector. The company cited "persistently challenging market conditions in the global automotive industry" as a key factor for the decision. Board member Volkmar Dinstuhl, responsible for the automotive division, said: "Production volumes continue to lag behind historical lows," highlighting the uncertainty caused by discussions on US tariffs. In addition to job cuts, Thyssenkrupp will freeze hiring and reduce investments, aiming to save over €150m ($162m) in response to declining sales volumes.
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Middle East
The labour market in Israel faces significant challenges, according to Be'Atzmi's Employment Resilience Index. The study indicates that 70% of Israelis feel unprepared for an employment crisis, with 74% of young people under 34 constantly seeking new jobs even when employed, reflecting a "lack of security and sense of dissatisfaction." The overall resilience score stands at a low 5.7 out of 10, with 59% of respondents fearing they won't find work at their current level. Liat Brosh, chief executive of Be'Atzmi, said: "The last decade has been characterised by profound changes that have dramatically affected the labour market in Israel and around the world . . . Global trends, such as globalisation and accelerated digitisation, are changing the rules of the game and requiring both employees and employers to adapt quickly. Technological developments such as artificial intelligence and changes in employment models are changing many professions and leading to a constant demand for learning new skills." The report highlights the need for both public and private sectors to support employees in adapting to these changes.
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