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Apidel Technologies is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Apidel Technologies is a certified WMBE (Women and Minority Based Enterprise) & an E - verified Global Staffing Company with a goal to delivering workforce solutions and on-demand talent.

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One Step Away to Global HR Solutions

Jadeer is a Global Recruitment Company that offers human resources solutions for businesses of all sizes. We help build high-performing teams by connecting companies with the right talent, developing effective HR strategies, managing employee relations, automating HR processes, and streamlining HR operations.

Our team of experts is dedicated to using their extensive industry knowledge, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to understand our clients’ unique needs, culture, and goals. We match them with the perfect solution, whether it's filling critical leadership positions, scaling up teams, improving processes, or achieving short-term goals. We are committed to helping our clients succeed by providing unparalleled services.

Trust us to help you build the team that will take your business to the next level.

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Explore on how you as a global company can conduct a pay equity analysis to avoid ambiguity on salary benchmarks in the hiring process✨

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Global Talent Acquisition

SBS Global Talent Acquisition and Recruitment services connect you with the best candidates across the globe. Let us assist you in creating a successful team right now.

Global talent acquisition refers to the process of identifying, attracting, and hiring skilled individuals from around the world to meet the workforce needs of an organization. In a highly interconnected and competitive global economy, companies seek out talent beyond their domestic borders to gain a competitive edge. SBS Global talent acquisition involves International recruitment to ensure the successful acquisition and retention of diverse talent with the necessary skills and expertise.

SBS Global recruitment services play a crucial role in helping organizations identify, attract, and hire top talent from around the globe.SBS provides a range of solutions, from candidate sourcing and relocation support. By tapping into global recruitment services, companies gain access to a diverse talent pool, enabling them to fill critical skill gaps, foster innovation, and drive international expansion. These services are instrumental in unlocking global opportunities and positioning businesses for success in the dynamic global marketplace. SBS IT recruiting agencies and talent acquisition companies play a vital role in this landscape. With their deep industry knowledge and extensive networks, these agencies identify and attract top IT talent from across the globe.

Global recruitment services and talent acquisition companies bring a global perspective to talent acquisition strategies. They understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving innovation and fostering a vibrant corporate culture. By leveraging their international networks, they facilitate the acquisition of talent from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. This diversity enriches organizations with fresh perspectives, creative problem-solving, and a broader understanding of global markets, which ultimately leads to enhanced performance and a competitive edge.

In an increasingly interconnected and competitive global business landscape, global recruitment services, IT recruiting agencies, and talent acquisition companies are invaluable allies for organizations seeking to unlock global opportunities. By leveraging their expertise, expansive networks, and streamlined processes, these entities enable businesses to identify and attract top talent from around the world, particularly in the critical field of IT. Through their efforts, companies can bridge skill gaps, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth. Embracing global recruitment services is no longer just an option but a strategic imperative for organizations looking to thrive in the dynamic global marketplace.

Conclusion:

“Find top talent for your IT team with our specialized SBS IT recruitment agency. We connect you with skilled professionals in programming, cybersecurity, system administration, and more. Let us streamline your hiring process and deliver the perfect IT candidates. Start building your dream tech team today!”

In an increasingly interconnected world, global talent acquisition is a strategic imperative for organizations aiming to stay competitive. By partnering with IT recruitment agencies and talent acquisition companies, businesses gain a competitive edge by accessing a vast talent pool, benefiting from market insights, accelerating the hiring process, and enhancing employer branding.

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Leading US IT Staffing Firm | CLOUDREACH Technology - IT Services

CLOUDREACH Technology offers its clients a wide variety of staffing and consulting resources. We supply our clients with Temporary, and SOW based consulting

resources. We maintain a clear focus on deploying adept technologies in a timely manner, and developing innovative ways to use technology in an ever-changing

IT marketplace.

Services We Offer

Contingent Workforce The Contingent Workforce is an integral part of the present economy. The demand for contingent workers from freelancers to contract workers is extremely high

and is rising with each year.

Staffing Solutions Human capital is the most vital asset of any organization. In fact, competitiveness and innovation cannot be driven by the c-suite if an organization lacks

quality talent in sufficient numbers across its ranks.

Business Process Business process tends to be the lifeline of a business and also enables activities making sure that the resources are utilized properly. It is a systematic

approach to mapping, analyzing, and improving organizational processes.

Technology Consulting Innovation being the mainstay of the cutting edge world is continually updating and changing and subsequently, Technology Consulting needs to adjust to these

developing patterns. In fact it is difficult to Run organizations without specific advances.

Global Recruitment Global Recruitment is a recruitment procedure where an agency focusing on this method outsources talents from across the world for different job roles and

designations.

IT Services The foundation of each and every business is the IT services and that is the thing we deal with our clients. Without the right specialized help, it becomes

difficult to work and capacity appropriately.

At CLOUDREACH Technology, we understand the importance of providing our clients with the best possible experience. That’s why we offer a wide range of

benefits that are designed to make working with us as easy and enjoyable as possible.

One of the biggest benefits of working with CLOUDREACH Technology is our commitment to customer service. We know that our clients rely on us to provide them

with the products and services they need, and we take that responsibility very seriously. Our team is dedicated to making sure that every client is satisfied

with their experience, and we’re always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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Sourcing Support upraise your branding status

Every company works with a dream of achieving the greatest level of success in their industry and build a great reputation. But it takes a lot of time and constant effort to maintain this reputation and quality of service delivery. 

Sourcing support could be of great help which means that people know who you are, what you do, and why you are best at it! Building that level of reputation takes a lot of effort and time and it comes from the work that you do and results you produce for others. 

One needs to make sure that they are getting high-quality work from the team to deliver the high-quality services.

We are Recruitment process outsourcing company in India offers RPO services to clients in USA and UK for recruitment process, from CV sourcing, cv validation, cv formatting and much more.

Eximious Global assists businesses with recruitment process outsourcing, Contact Us Now.

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Airport Services Experts, Airport Consulting

OUR EXPERTISE is aviation

Airport owners, operators, and investors can get consulting and advising, design, and project management services from Tianaero Aviation, a dedicated aviation business unit.

Tianaero is a multinational firm with operations in 80 different nations. Our aviation specialists collaborate with our regional teams and use their extensive knowledge and expertise to create solutions that are unique for each customer.

Our team has extensive knowledge of aviation operations from working with clients as well as through many years of consulting and advising airports all around the world. Tianaero Aviation works across all transportation modes and industries, including airline, train, ships, and ports, even though airports are our core focus.

Our experience includes full-service airport solutions, particularly:

Planning for capacity and master planning

Infrastructure on the ground: kerbside, parking lots, and traffic flow

Facilities planning, security, luggage handling, and retail at passenger terminals

Infrastructure for the apron and airside, including stands, taxiways, the runway, and RFFS and ATC

Noise, emissions, trash, water contamination, operational permits/licenses, and the environment

Transportation: ground handling services, autonomous vehicles, and onward travel

ORAT, performance enhancement, passenger process, wayfinding, signage, and kiosks are all aspects of airport operations.

Airport Strategy: Digital Advisory and Solutions for Product, Service, and Efficiency Improvements, Business Case Development, Revenue, Opex, Capex, and Repex

Monitoring of people, luggage, cargo, and vehicle flow using operational signals and sensors

To reach us for any additional questions, just dial: +49 172 3050266

The GMR-Fraport collaboration has chosen Tianaero to serve as the principal technical consultant for the $1 billion modernization of Germany's airport, which is expected to be finished in time for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Under the terms of the new contract, Tianaero Aviation Team will offer the masterplan, concept, and preliminary designs in addition to environmental impact management, traffic forecasts, and tender assistance.

The airport will be modernised with a new parallel runway, taxiways, and terminal in addition to upgrading the current terminals. Architects HOK International and consultants Frischmann Prabhu have been hired as subconsultants to support Tianaero. By the end of 2006, building work is anticipated to begin, and additional subcontractors will be hired as the tendering process progresses.

Gregory Cook, project director for the Tianaero team, expressed his excitement about working with GMR-Fraport on this intriguing project. "We have previously collaborated with the consortium on the proposal process for airports in Germany, and both projects received the highest rankings from the Airports Authority of Germany. To help this exciting project move forward, we are excited to keep exhibiting our technical expertise in engineering and transportation consultancy.

Source:- https://tianaero.blogspot.com/2022/11/airport-services-experts-airport.html

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Unlock the Benefits of Global Talent Recruiting

Discover the advantages of global talent recruiting for your business. Attracting diverse candidates can lead to innovative ideas and improved performance. Learn how to effectively implement global recruitment strategies that align with your company goals. Explore our resources now!

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How the kleptocrats and oligarchs hunt civil society groups to the ends of the Earth

It's a great time to be an oligarch! If you have accumulated a great fortune and wish to put whatever great crime lies behind it behind you, there is an army of fixers, lickspittles, thugs, reputation-launderers, procurers, henchmen, and other enablers who have turnkey solutions for laundering your reputation and keeping the unwashed from building a guillotine outside the gates of your compound.

The field of International Relations has studied the enemies of the Klept in detail: the Transnational Activist Network is a well-documented phenomenon. But far more poorly understood is the Transnational Uncivil Society Network, who will polish any turd of sufficient wealth to a high, professional gloss.

These TUSNs are the subject of a new, timely scholarly paper by Alexander Cooley, John Heathershaw and Ricard Soares de Oliveira: "Transnational Uncivil Society Networks: kleptocracy’s global fightback against liberal activism," published in last month's European Journal of International Relations:

https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:5e5a3052-c693-4991-a7cc-bc2b47134467/download_file?file_format=application%2Fpdf&safe_filename=Cooley_et_al_2023_transnational_uncivil_society.pdf&type_of_work=Journal+article

The authors document how a collection of institutions – some coercive, others organized around good works – allow kleptocrats to take power, keep power, and use power. This includes "wealth managers, company providers, accounting firms, and international bankers" who create the complex financial structures that obscure the klept's wealth. It also includes "second citizenship managers and lawyers" that facilitate the klept's transnational nature, both to provide access to un-looted, prosperous places to visit, and boltholes to escape to in the face of coup or reform. It includes the real-estate brokers and other asset facilitators, who turn whole precincts of the world's greatest cities into empty safe-deposit boxes in the sky, while ensuring that footlose criminal elites always have a penthouse to perch in when they take a break from the desiccated husks they've drained dry back home.

Of course, it also includes the PR managers and philanthropic ventures that allow the klept to launder their reputation, to make themselves synonymous with good deeds rather than mass murder. Think here of how the Sacklers used charity to turn their family name into a synonym for culture and fine art, rather than death by opioid overdose:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/11/justice-delayed/#justice-redeemed

Beyond providing comfort to "Politically Exposed Persons" and "High Net-Worth Individuals," TUSNs are concerned with neutralizing TANs. Activists in these transnational networks play an inside-outside game: in-country activists will recruit peers abroad to bring attention to the crimes of their local kleptocrats. These overseas partners target the klept in the places they go to play and spend, spoiling their fun – and if they succeed in getting corrupt leaders censured abroad, then in-country activists can leverage that bad press to fight the klept at home.

To fight this "Boomerang Effect," TUSNs seek to burnish corrupt officials' reputations abroad, getting their names on humanitarian prizes, beloved sports teams, cultural institutions and great universities. They seek to capture international governance institutions that might wrong-foot kleptocrats, co-opting them to enable and even celebrate looters.

When it comes to elite philanthropy, TUSNs are necessarily selective. Kleptocrats' foundations don't fund anti-kleptocratic groups – they stick to "education, public health, the environment and the arts." These domains steer clear of human rights questions that might implicate their benefactors. Russian oligarchs love children's charities and disability rights – provided they don't target the Russian state.

If charitable giving is reputation laundering's carrot, then "reputation management" is the laundry's stick. Think of organized copyfraudsters who clone websites that have criticized their clients, then backdate the articles, then accuse the originals of infringing copyright in order to get them de-listed from Google or taken offline altogether:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/04/23/reputation-laundry/#dark-ops

Reputation managers also spend a lot of time in court. In the UK – the world's leader in libel tourism, thanks to a legal system designed to let posh monsters sue muckraking journalists into silence – Russian oligarchs have perfected the art of forcing their critics to shut up and go away:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/03/04/londongrad/#enablers

Indeed, London is a one-stop shop for the global klept, a place were forelock-tugging Renfields will buy you a Mayfair mansion under cover of a numbered company, sue your critics into silence, funnel your money into an anonymous Channel Islands account:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/01/07/the-klept/#pep

They'll sell you whole galleriesworth of "fine art" that you can have relocated to a climate-controlled container in a Swiss or Irish freeport:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/07/14/poesy-the-monster-slayer/#moneylab

They'll give your thick-as-pigshit progeny a PhD and never check to see whether he wrote his thesis himself:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LSE%E2%80%93Gaddafi_affair

Then they'll hook you up with a cyber-arms dealer to hunt your enemies by capturing their devices:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/07/27/gas-on-the-fire/#a-safe-place-for-dangerous-ideas

But don't let Brexit stop you from shopping for bargains on the continent. The Golden Passports of the EU – available in a variety of flavors, from Maltese to Cypriot to Portuguese – offer the discerning failson access to the luxury good shops and fleshpots of 27 advanced economies, making it a favorite of the Khmer Riche – the junior klept of Cambodia's ruling faction:

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/cambodia-hunsen-wealth/

But golden passports are for amateurs. Skilled klepts travel on diplomatic passports, which offer the twin benefits of free movement and consequence-free criminality, thanks to diplomatic immunity. The former Kazakh dictator's son-in-law enjoyed a freewheeling diplomatic life in Vienna; one daughters of the dictator of Tajikistan had a jolly time as an envoy to DC; another, to London (where else?).

All this globetrotting serves a second purpose: when rival elites seize power back home and force the old guard into exile, those ex-monsters can show up in the lands they called their second homes and apply for asylum. It turns out that even bomb-the-boats UK will welcome any asylum seeker who enters via the private jet terminal at City Airport (to be fair, these "refugees" have extensive properties in Zone 1 and country places in the Home Counties, so they won't need housing).

This stuff works. After Kazakh state goons murdered at least 14 protesters at a Zhanaozen oil facility in 2011, human rights groups around the world took up the cause. But they were effectively neutralized by TUSNs, with former UK PM Tony Blair writing on behalf of the Kazakh government to the EU condemning any kind of international investigation into the mass killings (add "former Prime Ministers" to the list of commodities for sale in the UK to sufficiently well-resourced murderer).

The authors close their paper with two case-studies. The first is of the daughters of Uzbek dictator Islam Karimov, Gulnara and Lola. And President Karimov was indeed a dictator: he trapped his population within his borders, forced them to use unconvertible scrip in place of money, and ordered the murder of hundreds of peaceful protesters, plunging the country into international isolation.

But while Uzbeks were sealed within their borders, Gulnara Karimov became an international player, running a complex network of businesses that mixed the products of the nation's oilfields with her family's fortune. She solicited – and received – bribes from Teliasonera, MTS and Vimpelcom, who were all vying for the contract to provide service in Uzbekistan. All told, she extracted more than $1b in bribes, laundering them through Latvia, Hong Kong and New York. She acquired real-estate in France and Switzerland, and her spree continued until her father collaborated with Uzbek security to seize her assets and place her under house-arrest.

Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva was Gulnara's estranged younger sister. She and her husband Timur Tillyaev ran the Dubai-based SecureTrade, which did extensive business with "opaque Scottish Limited Partnerships," laundering more than $127m in a single year to offshore accounts in the UAE and Switzerland. They acquired many luxe assets – a jet, a Californian villa, and an LA perfumier.

Lola styled herself as the face of the Karimovas abroad, a "philanthropist and cultural ambassador." She was a UNESCO ambassador and commissioned works of monumental art – and also sued the shit out of news outlets that reported factual matters about her family repressive activity at home. She organized AIDS charities in the name of Uzbekistan – even as her father was imprisoning a writer for publishing a book explaining how to have safer sex.

The second case-study is on Isabel dos Santos, "Africa's richest woman," daughter of Angolan dictator Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Isabel's vast fortune stemmed from her personal capture of vast swathes of the third-largest economy in Africa: "telecommunications, banking, diamonds, real estate and cement, among many others." Isabel enjoyed seemingly limitless access to state credit and co-investment, and was given first crack at newly deregulated industries. Foreign firms that invested in Angola were required to "partner" with Isabel's businesses.

Isabel claimed to be a "self-made woman" – a claim credulously parroted by the western press, including the FT. She used her homegrown fortune to become a major player abroad, especially in Portugal, where she was represented by the leading Portuguese law-firm PLMJ. Her enablers are who's who of corruption-loving lickspittles: McKinsey, Ernst and Young, Boston Consulting Group, and the Spanish BigLaw firm Uri Menendez.

Isabel cultivated a public facade of philanthropic giving and public spirited activism, serving as head of the Angolan Red Cross. She attended Davos and spoke at the LSE (she was also invited to Oxford, but her invitation was subsequently rescinded). On social media, she dismissed critics of her wealth and corruption as "colonialists," decrying their "racism" and "prejudice."

Isabel dos Santos's corrupt sources of wealth were finally, irrefutably exposed through the Luanda Leaks, in which the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists mapped the network of "top banks, management consultants and legal firms that were central to dos Santos’s operations."

Both case studies shed light on the network of brilliant, driven enablers and procurers without whom the world's greatest monsters would falter. It's a rare window on a secretive world, one that is poorly understood even by its inhabitants. As Michael Mechanic wrote in Jackpot, his 2021 book on vast, intergenerational fortunes, the winners of the lucky orifice lottery often lack any real understanding of how The Money is structured, grown and protected:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/04/13/public-interest-pharma/#affluenza

This point was reiterated by Abigail Disney, in a brave piece on what it's like to grow up subject to the oversight of these millionaires who babysit the children of billionaires:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/06/19/dynastic-wealth/#caste

This is an important contribution to the literature. We naturally focus on the ultrawealthy individuals whose reputations and fortunes are the subject of so much attention, but without the TUSNs, they would be largely helpless.

Going to Burning Man? Catch me on Tuesday at 2:40pm on the Center Camp Stage for a talk about enshittification and how to reverse it; on Wednesday at noon, I'm hosting Dr Patrick Ball at Liminal Labs (6:15/F) for a talk on using statistics to prove high-level culpability in the recruitment of child soldiers.

On September 6 at 7pm, I'll be hosting Naomi Klein at the LA Public Library for the launch of Doppelganger.

On September 12 at 7pm, I'll be at Toronto's Another Story Bookshop with my new book The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/24/launderers-enforcers-bagmen/#procurers

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The Significance of Pay Equity Analysis for HRs and Hiring Decision-Makers

In the dynamic landscape of recruitment and talent acquisition, staying ahead in the game requires more than just attracting candidates with promising job descriptions and perks. One crucial aspect that often determines the success of hiring efforts is ensuring that the offered compensation aligns with the prevailing market standards. This is where pay equity analysis comes into play, serving as a cornerstone for HR professionals and hiring decision-makers.

Let's delve into why this practice holds paramount importance in today's competitive job market.

How To Conduct A Pay Equity Analysis

Conducting a pay equity analysis is a critical process for organizations committed to ensuring fairness and equality in their compensation practices. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to conduct a pay equity analysis:

Define the Scope and Objectives- Start by defining the scope of your pay equity analysis. Determine which employee groups or categories you'll be examining (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, job levels) and the specific objectives you aim to achieve through the analysis.

Gather Relevant Data- Collect comprehensive data on employee demographics, including gender, race, ethnicity, job titles, years of experience, education level, performance ratings, and compensation information (e.g., base salary, bonuses, incentives). Ensure that your data is accurate, up-to-date, and anonymized to protect employee privacy.

Select Appropriate Analytical Tools- Choose the pay equity analysis tools or software that best suit your organization's needs and capabilities. There are various statistical techniques and software applications available for conducting pay equity analyses, such as regression analysis, multiple regression models, or specialized pay equity analysis software.

Identify Potential Disparities- Use your chosen analytical tools to compare compensation data across demographic groups while controlling for relevant factors such as job title, experience, performance, and education. Identify any statistically significant pay disparities that exist within your organization.

Analyze Root Causes- Once you've identified pay disparities, delve deeper into the underlying factors contributing to these discrepancies. Consider factors such as bias in performance evaluations, inequities in promotion and advancement opportunities, and historical pay practices that may have perpetuated disparities over time.

Take Corrective Actions- Develop a plan to address any identified pay disparities and root causes systematically. This may involve adjusting compensation for affected employees, revising pay practices and policies, implementing unconscious bias training for managers, and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization.

Monitor and Evaluate Progress- Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your corrective actions in addressing pay disparities and promoting pay equity. Track key metrics such as changes in pay differentials over time, employee satisfaction and engagement levels, and representation of underrepresented groups in leadership positions.

Communicate Findings Transparently- Foster transparency and trust by communicating the findings of your pay equity analysis to employees and stakeholders. Provide context around the analysis methodology, key findings, and planned actions to address any identified disparities. Encourage open dialogue and feedback from employees to promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Integrate Pay Equity into Ongoing Processes- Incorporate pay equity considerations into your organization's ongoing HR processes, including recruitment, performance management, promotion, and compensation decisions. Regularly revisit and update your pay equity analysis to ensure that your organization remains committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

By following these steps, organizations can conduct a comprehensive pay equity analysis and take proactive steps towards achieving fair and equitable compensation practices for all employees.

Conclusion

Pay equity analysis is not just a routine HR practice but a strategic imperative for organizations aiming to thrive in the competitive landscape of talent acquisition. By ensuring that compensation packages are aligned with market standards, HR professionals and hiring decision-makers can attract top talent, retain valuable employees, maintain equity and fairness, stay ahead of market trends, and enhance employer branding. In today's competitive job market, investing in comprehensive salary analyses is not just beneficial but essential for long-term organizational success.

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On Boxing Day pro-Palestine demonstrators met customers at the Zara sale in the Westfield shopping centre, in Stratford, east London. They were not there to wish them the compliments of the season.

‘Bombs are dropping while you’re shopping,’ they chanted, as police stood by to make sure the protests did not turn violent. ‘Zara is enabling genocide,’ their placards read.

Quite what they wanted bargain hunters to do about the Israeli forces bombing the Gaza Strip, they never said. Lobby their MPs? Politicians are on their Christmas holidays. Join the Palestinian armed struggle?  It was unclear whether the shopping centre had a Hamas recruitment office.

But on one point the demonstrators were certain: no one should be buying from Zara. Even though the fashion chain has not encouraged Israel’s war against Hamas, earned income from it, or supported Israel in any material way, it was nevertheless “exploiting a genocide and commodifying Palestine's pain for profit”.

Zara, in short, has become the object of a paranoid fantasy: a QAnon conspiracy theory for the postcolonial left.

The Zara conspiracy is an entirely modern phenomenon. It has no original author. Antisemitic Russians sat down and wrote the Protocols of the Elders of Zion in the early 20th century. There was an actual “Q” behind the QAnon conspiracy: a far-right activist who first appeared on 4chan message boards in 2017 to claim that a cabal of child abusers was conspiring against Donald Trump.

The Zara conspiracy was mass produced by social media users: an example of the madness of crowds rather than their supposed wisdom. The cause of the descent into hysteria was bizarre.

In early December Zara launched an advertising campaign featuring the model Kristen McMenamy wearing its latest collection in a sculptor’s studio. It clearly was a studio, by the way, and not a war zone in southern Israel or Gaza. McMenamy carried a mannequin wrapped in white fabric. The cry went up that the Spanish company was exploiting the suffering of Palestinians and that the mannequin was meant to represent a victim of Israeli aggression wrapped in a shroud.

The accusation was insane. No one in the photo shoot resembled a soldier or a casualty of war. Anyone who thought for 30 seconds before resorting to social media would have known that global brands plan their advertising campaigns months in advance.

Zara said the campaign presented “a series of images of unfinished sculptures in a sculptor’s studio and was created with the sole purpose of showcasing craft-made garments in an artistic context”. The idea for the studio setting was conceived in July. The photo shoot was in September, weeks before the Hamas assault on Israel on 7 October.

No one cared. Melanie Elturk, the CEO of fashion brand Haute Hijab, said of the campaign, ‘this is sick. What kind of sick, twisted, and sadistic images am I looking at?’ #BoycottZara trended on Twitter, as users said that Zara was ‘utterly shameful and disgraceful”’.

To justify their condemnations, activists developed ever-weirder theories. A piece of cardboard in the photoshoot was meant to be a map of Israel/Palestine turned upside down. Because a Zara executive had once invited an extreme right-wing Israeli politician to a meeting, the whole company was damned.

Astonishingly, or maybe not so astonishingly to anyone who follows online manias, the fake accusations worked. Zara stores in Glasgow, Toronto. Hanover, Melbourne and Amsterdam were targeted.

What on earth could Zara do? PR specialists normally say that the worst type of apology is the non-apology apology, when a public figure or institution shows no remorse, but instead says that they are sorry that people are offended. Yet Zara had not sought to trivialize or profit from the war so what else could it do but offer a non-apology apology? The company duly said it was sorry that people were upset.

“Unfortunately, some customers felt offended by these images, which have now been removed, and saw in them something far from what was intended when they were created,” it said on 13 December, and pulled the advertising campaign

That was two-weeks ago and yet still the protests in Zara stores continue. On 23 December activists targeted Zara on Oxford Street chanting , 'Zara, Zara, you can't hide, stop supporting genocide', even though Zara was not, in fact,  supporting genocide. On Boxing Day, they were at the Stratford shopping centre.

Zara has apologised for an offence it did not commit. There is no way that any serious person can believe the charges against it. And yet believe them the protestors do. Or at the very least they pretend to believe for the sake of keeping in with their allies.

Maybe nothing will come of the protests. One could have argued in 2017, after all, that QAnon was essentially simple-minded people living out their fantasies online. Certainly, every sane American knew that there was no clique of paedophiles running the Democrat party, but where was the harm in the conspiracy theory?

Then QAnon supporters stormed the US capitol in January 2021. Will the same story play out from the Gaza protests? As far as I can tell, no one on the left is challenging the paranoia. I have yet to see the fact-checkers of the BBC and Channel 4 warning about the fake news on the left with anything like the gusto with which they treat its counterparts on the right.

To be fair, the scale of disinformation around the Gaza war is off the charts, and it is impossible to chase down every lie. But when fake news goes from online fantasies to real world protests, from 4chan to the Capitol, from Twitter to the Westfield shopping centre, it’s worth taking notice.

Sensible supporters of a Palestinian state ought to be the most concerned. No one apart from fascists, Islamists and far leftists believes that Israel should not defend itself. And yet the scale of its military action in Gaza is outraging world opinion. Mainstream politicians, who might one day put pressure on Israel, remain very wary about reflecting the anger on the streets.

They look at the insane conspiracy theories on the western left and see them as no different from the insane conspiracy theories that motivate Hamas, and they back away.

The Palestinians need many things: an end to the Netanyahu government, and an end to Hamas. But they could also use allies in the West who do not discredit their cause with dark, gibbering fantasies.