Michael Carty

@MJCarty
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May today be nothing but kind to you and yours.

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Gratitude has immense power. Give good thank you to all you meet today.

MJCarty

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges

#HR #WFH

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg4540d0g4o

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

BBC News
Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter takeover, US jury finds

It is not clear what amount in damages Mr Musk will have to pay, but it is likely to be in the billions.

Sky

Welcome to Saturday, and welcome to this brand-new weekend!

How are you feeling, in this moment?

Should you fancy a wee bit of #EarlyShift reading, my new bloggage is up at MJCarty.com!

UK pay growth sinks to five-year low as younger workers hit by hiring slowdown

#HR

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/19/uk-wage-growth-unemployment-ons-bank-of-england-interest-rates

UK wage growth slows sharply as unemployment holds steady

ONS data for three months to January is unlikely to convince Bank of England to cut interest rates

The Guardian

Most Americans believe Trump will send ground troops into Iran, and don't support it, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/americans-believe-trump-will-send-troops-into-iran-dont-like-idea-reutersipsos-2026-03-19/

Welcome to Friday, friends.

What is good in your world today?

#EarlyShift

UK should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan as France opens door to return to Single Market

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-uk-rejoin-single-market-france-reeves-farage-b1275500.html

UK should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan as France opens door to return to Single Market

The capital’s economy is £30 billion smaller than if the UK had stayed in the EU, says the London Mayor

Evening Standard

Fragrantly floral #FridayJunior felicitations, friends!

Feeling fabulous?

#EarlyShift

How ‘AI brain fry’ is making the office even more stressful

"Symptoms include a loss of focus, rising stress levels, making more mistakes and a perennial sense of not getting enough done."

#HR #AI

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/03/16/how-ai-brain-fry-is-making-the-office-even-more-stressful/