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Workforce Stability Gains and Major Manufacturing Investments Signal Industry Shift

Manufacturing sector sees third consecutive quarterly gain in employee retention rates as companies announce billions in new investments. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of caring leadership and strategic workforce development amid ongoing industry transformation.

Employee Retention Shows Sustained Improvement

The manufacturing sector is experiencing strengthened workforce stability, with the Employee Retention Index reportedly gaining for the third consecutive quarter in Q3 2025, according to IndustryWeek’s Weekly Review. Analysts suggest this trend indicates workers are becoming more inclined to remain in their current roles, potentially signaling improved manufacturing sector conditions and workplace satisfaction.

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Microsoft’s AI-Driven Windows Overhaul Coincides With Windows 10 Support Termination

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, pushing users toward Windows 11 and its new AI-integrated features. The company’s vision involves rewriting the operating system around artificial intelligence, with Copilot becoming central to the user experience. This shift comes amid concerns about forced upgrades, electronic waste, and privacy implications of AI control.

Windows 10 Support Ends as AI-Focused Windows 11 Takes Center Stage

Microsoft has officially terminated support for Windows 10, effectively forcing users to either upgrade their operating systems or pay for extended security updates, according to reports. This move comes as the technology giant pushes its vision of an AI-dominated computing future with significant updates to Windows 11 that integrate artificial intelligence throughout the user experience.

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Microsoft Warns of Rising ‘ClickFix’ Attacks That Trick Users Into Executing Malicious Code

A new social engineering technique called ClickFix is becoming cybercriminals’ favorite initial access method, accounting for nearly half of attacks tracked by Microsoft. Unlike traditional phishing, these attacks convince users to copy and paste malicious commands that execute fileless payloads invisible to security tools.

Social Engineering Attack Bypasses Traditional Security Measures

Security researchers at Microsoft are warning about a sophisticated social engineering technique that tricks users into hacking their own systems, according to the company’s latest Digital Defense Report. Dubbed “ClickFix,” this method has become the most common initial access vector for cybercriminals, accounting for 47% of attacks tracked through Microsoft Defender Experts notifications over the past year.

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Foreign Office Faces Major Staff Reductions Amid Government Restructuring Plans

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office faces significant workforce reductions with nearly 2,000 positions reportedly at risk. Union officials have pledged strong resistance to the cuts, which they link to government austerity measures and diplomatic protocol concerns.

Major Workforce Reductions at Foreign Office

Approximately 1,885 civil service positions at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) face potential elimination, according to reports from the Public and Commercial Services Union. The union, which represents government workers, has indicated these cuts primarily affect delegated grade roles, the second-highest level within the civil service structure.