Amazon forced to shut distribution centre
Amazon has been forced to shut down its Sydney operations after a coronavirus outbreak at its chief fulfilment centre.
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Amazon has been forced to shut down its Sydney operations after a coronavirus outbreak at its chief fulfilment centre. Meanwhile in Europe, the European Commission has agreed to delay a proposed EU digital tax in order to not jeopardise efforts to secure a global deal on fairer taxation.
Google dumps diversity hiring targets
The tech giant joins a growing list of US companies to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, citing it wanted to create more ‘equal opportunities’.
Google kills diversity hiring targets
The tech giant is eliminating goals to hire more minority employees and reviewing DEI programs, part of a pullback across Silicon Valley.