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Trump's Travel Ban on 12 Nations Set to Take Effect Monday

In a move reminiscent of his first-term policies, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order barring citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States. The ban, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday , includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen . Additionally, visitors from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela  will face heightened restrictions. Trump has justified the ban by citing concerns over terrorism, visa security, and high rates of visa overstays . He also referenced a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, involving an Egyptian national, though Egypt is not included in the ban. The policy has sparked criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who argue that it is draconian and unconstitutional . Some affected nations have already responded. Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno  announced that his government would stop granting...
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RBC Shifts Hybrid Work Model: Employees to Spend More Time in Office

 


The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced a shift in its hybrid work policy, requiring employees to work in the office three to four days a week starting May 1. This move marks a change from previous arrangements, where most employees worked in-person two to three days per week.

In a memo to staff, RBC emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration, stating that employees in hybrid roles will now spend the majority of their time in the office. The bank's leadership will finalize plans and provide updates to individual teams.

RBC joins a growing list of major employers adjusting their remote work policies. Other financial institutions, such as the National Bank of Canada and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, have also encouraged employees to return to the office for a significant portion of the workweek.

The shift reflects RBC’s commitment to fostering direct human connection, which CEO Dave McKay has previously described as essential to the bank’s culture and success. While hybrid work remains part of RBC’s strategy, the bank aims to strike a balance between flexibility and in-person collaboration.

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