HR & workforce news, week of February 23, 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026

6 events. The full rundown for February 23, 2026. The most covered:

1. 16:07 UTC thenewsmill.com: “Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches Teacher App 2.0 and highlights AI advances” 3
2. 22:45 UTC Workforce Week aims to prepare CK residents for jobs 2
3. 22:45 UTC Firefighters to escalate pay fight as some leave service 2

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

10 events. The full rundown for February 24, 2026. The most covered:

1. 22:32 UTC channelnewsasia.com: “Australia's WiseTech Global plans 2,000 job cuts amid AI-led revamp” 8
2. 21:59 UTC Article examines negative emotional climate in the workplace 4
3. 19:15 UTC AstraZeneca boss Pascal Soriot nets £17.7m in pay and bonuses for 2025 3

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

13 events. The full rundown for February 25, 2026. The most covered:

1. 10:15 UTC Aston Martin cutting up to a fifth of workers as losses widen 13
2. 04:45 UTC Trump Proposes $1,000 Federal 401k Match for Workers Without Employer Benefits 9
3. 22:15 UTC recorder.ca: “Health care workers protest government underfunding at MPP office” 5

Thursday, February 26, 2026

15 events. The full rundown for February 26, 2026. The most covered:

1. 08:15 UTC UK Supermarket to Cut 1,000 Jobs in £150M Efficiency Drive 6
2. 14:29 UTC Modi's Israel visit ends with 27 outcomes; ties elevated to special strategic partnership 3
3. 01:15 UTC Reports say AI drives rising risk and burnout for ANZ security chiefs 2

Friday, February 27, 2026

5 events. The full rundown for February 27, 2026. The most covered:

1. 04:15 UTC Block shares rise; Jack Dorsey announces 4,000 job cuts 13
2. 02:00 UTC KTLA TV news team talk layoffs 2
3. 15:15 UTC Papa John to shutter 300 underperforming stores, reduce workforce 2

Saturday, February 28, 2026

1. 0114:47 UTC

   eBay confirms cutting about 800 roles, roughly 6% of workforce

   3 outlets · first: kansascity.com Market trends

   Machine summary Per a company spokesperson, eBay confirmed cuts to about 800 positions worldwide, equal to an estimated 6% of staff. The spokesperson said the company is taking steps to reinvest across its business and align its structure with its strategic priorities, and that it is continuing to hire in priority areas.

   1. Per a company spokesperson, eBay confirmed that the reductions involve removing about 800 positions worldwide, equal to an estimated 6% of workers.
   2. A company spokesperson said: "We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect certain roles across our workforce. We are grateful for the contributions of the employees impacted and are committed to supporting them with care and respect."
   3. eBay is still recruiting in priority areas consistent with its strategy, the spokesperson said.
   4. Employees were notified Wednesday, according to the spokesperson.
   5. According to the report, eBay on Feb. 18 made public a $1.2 billion agreement to buy Depop from Etsy.

   Reported by kansascity.com, Sacbee and miamiherald.com.

   • eBay
   • Etsy
   • Depop

Sunday, March 1, 2026

1. 0215:05 UTC

   Coverage recordAninews: “Precautionary measures announced across UAE; remote work, major site closures in effect”

   3 outlets · first: Aninews Remote work

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by Aninews, Latestly and republicworld.com.

2. 0313:50 UTC

   Workday reports Q4 revenue growth, issues guidance

   2 outlets · first: nasdaq.com Hr tech

   Machine summary Workday reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.53 billion, up 14.5% year over year, and subscription revenue of $2.36 billion, according to a report on its results. The company issued guidance below analyst consensus, the report said.

   1. According to the report, Workday's fourth-quarter revenue rose 14.5% from a year earlier, reaching $2.53 billion, while subscription revenue increased almost 16%, hitting $2.36 billion.
   2. Adjusted earnings per share rose 29% to $2.47, the report said.
   3. According to the report, for AI solutions, new annual contract value doubled during the quarter, reaching $100 million, while AI solutions' annual recurring revenue surpassed $400 million.
   4. Workday forecast Q1 subscription revenue growth of 13% to about $2.335 billion and full-year subscription revenue of $9.925 billion to $9.95 billion, the report said.
   5. The report said the guidance was below analyst consensus, citing analysts polled by LSEG.

   Reported by nasdaq.com and fool.com.

   • Workday
   • LSEG

What kind of news was it?

1. Talent 28
2. Market trends 13
3. Hr tech 9
4. Compensation 8
5. Regulation 2
6. Remote work 2