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The economies of U.S. tourist destinations such as Las Vegas are bouncing back, but the rise of the Delta variant in Nevada and at least four other states has public health officials pleading with the public to get vaccinated. Israel is reporting a rise in infections, even among those protected with the Pfizer vaccine, as the highly transmissible variant spreads across the country. Boris Johnson gives green light for return to workplaces from 19 July - The Guardian As Delta variant sweeps U.S., COVID vaccinations rise in Arkansas : "They see the risk increasing" - CBS News New Mexico will begin offering cash payments to people who return to the workforce this summer in an effort to shore up the labor shortage sweeping the country. In Connecticut, residents claiming unemployment must now report their work searches to the state’s labor department or face a denial of benefits. Businesses banking on a summer boom face foreign worker shortage - Politico Skilled labor shortage is triggering wage gains - Quartz How small business is claiming billions in cash refunds from IRS - CNBC @MaryKayHenry: "There is a shortage of workers who want to work at what you’re offering." #FightFor15 #UnionsForAll Up to 1,500 businesses were affected by a “colossal” ransomware attack that appears to be affiliated with a major Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate. Cybercriminals targeted a software supplier called Kaseya, paralyzing company networks as conversations continue about cybersecurity in remote work. Elastic Clarifies How Cloud 'Cleaned-Up' The Work From Home Directive - Forbes Work at Home or the Office? Either Way, There’s a Start-Up for That. - The New York Times Amazon begins new chapter as Bezos hands over CEO role - Associated Press The divide between Wall Street companies that will allow remote work and those requiring employees to return to the office continues to grow, underscoring debates about company culture and its importance in the modern workplace. Credit Suisse announced a “maximum flexibility”