AXE Group Risk Report

👥 labor & workforce

The labor and workforce category reveals notable developments impacting employees. Australia's Telstra plans to axe 550 roles as part of an enterprise business overhaul, indicating potential disruptions in the workforce. Additionally, with the State Department planning to cut jobs, these moves suggest a significant reshaping of the labor landscape.

• Australia's Telstra to axe 550 roles 🗓 July 9, 2025.
• US State Department announces plans to axe 1,800 employees 🗓 July 11, 2025.
• Potential salary cuts due to operational shifts in various sectors have been hinted at but not specifically quantified.

⚖️ legal & regulatory

There have been significant movements in the legal and regulatory space, notably concerning layoffs and broader regulatory impacts. The UK plans to curtail trial by jury for serious financial crime cases, hinting at shifts in judicial processes. Meanwhile, the Federal government's approach to restructuring has also created ripples.

• UK judge suggests trial by jury might face the axe for serious financial crime cases 🗓 July 9, 2025.
• Supreme Court allows significant cuts in Federal government structure 🗓 July 9, 2025.
• Potential reforms or shifts in judicial practices indicated by recent legislative changes.

🏗️ operational & business continuity

There have been operational disruptions across different industries, primarily due to cutbacks and reorganization efforts. Strikes and potential supplier payment delays could be on the horizon, leading to concerns about business continuity.

• Birmingham bin lorry drivers' strike talks fail, facing potential operational delays 🗓 July 10, 2025.
• Federal budget cuts affect systems preventing satellite collisions 🗓 July 8, 2025.
• State and federal restructuring activities aim to streamline operations but may cause short-term disruptions.