WPP has announced a new policy requiring staff to work in the office at least four days a week, with additional requirements for two Fridays per month, starting in April, as stated by chief executive Mark Read. The decision was made based on data showing improved employee engagement and financial performance with higher office attendance levels, making WPP the first major advertising holding company to implement such a policy. Publicis and Omnicom currently have more flexible office policies, with Publicis Media having laid off workers in the US for not following return-to-work guidelines.
Full Article
4 Singaporeans evacuated, 7 others given help to leave Iran amid conflict with Israel: MFA
SINGAPORE has evacuated four citizens from Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, with a family of three transported to Muscat, Oman, and another Singaporean evacuated to Turkmenistan with Malaysians. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting seven additional Singaporeans leaving through the Iran-Armenia border and the port of Bandar Abbas, while advising all citizens in Iran to remain vigilant and consider departing as soon as possible. Need More Context? 🔎
Read more