Get back to the office! GM’s threat to workers

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3 years ago

September 26, 2022

General Motors is the latest company to tell its workers to return to the office. The automaker is asking employees to come in three days a week.

The pandemic has forced many companies to let their workers work from home, but now some are saying it’s time to go back.

GM is just the latest company to announce a return to the office. IBM, Facebook and Goldman Sachs have all made similar announcements in recent weeks.

GM says the move will allow for more collaboration and brainstorming. The company has been offering voluntary return-to-office programs since June, but this is the first time it’s mandatory.

Returning to work comes with some risks, but GM says it has taken steps to make its offices safe.

The company has installed plexiglass partitions, increased cleaning and requires employees to wear masks.

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Touchless entry and temperature checks are also part of the plan.

The pandemic has forced many companies to reevaluate their policies on working from home.

For GM, the decision was made to bring employees back into the office three days a week.

The company feels that this will allow for more collaboration and brainstorming.

If you are an employee of GM, be aware that starting soon, you will be required to come into the office for at least three days out of the week.

Remember to take precautions such as wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing in order to keep yourself and your coworkers safe.

Australian Dollar surges: What $0.70 means for markets

Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.

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11 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.

The Australian dollar has jumped more than 5 percent against the U.S. dollar this year, now trading around $0.70. This rapid rise has sparked mixed reactions for importers and exporters as Australia’s materials sector shows signs of bouncing back, despite concerns over rising interest rates.

Dale Gilham from Wealth Within breaks down the factors behind the AUD surge, the implications for commodities, and what it means for big miners like BHP. From profits to strategy, we explore how the market is reacting to this currency shift.

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S&P 500 rises as financial stocks lead and tech slips

S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!

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11 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!

The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% on Tuesday, boosted by strong gains in financial stocks. Citigroup and JPMorgan led the rally, showing investors are rotating money into the sector as tech stocks faltered.

Meanwhile, software shares struggled, with ServiceNow, Autodesk, and Palo Alto Networks all seeing notable declines. Concerns around AI disruption continue to affect the software and financial sectors alike.

Market watchers are now turning their attention to upcoming inflation reports later this week, looking for signals that could shape the next moves in the market.

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Australia’s GST debate heats up amid tax reform push

Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.

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1 day ago

February 17, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.

Australia is facing a fierce debate over tax reform, with fresh calls to broaden the Goods and Services Tax as the government searches for more stable revenue streams. With an ageing population putting pressure on health, pensions and long-term spending, economists argue the current reliance on personal income tax may not be sustainable.

Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax joins Ticker to break down the real impact of expanding the GST, including how it could affect lower-income households, whether taxing unrealised gains would change investor behaviour, and what compensation mechanisms could soften the blow on essential goods. The political risks are high, but so are the fiscal stakes.

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