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Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
#layoffs
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

Layoffs can be emotionally devastating, especially when they occur unexpectedly after a return from maternity leave.
#us-economy
US politics
fromFortune
8 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

The jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, but concerns about labor force participation persist.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
US politics
fromFortune
8 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

The jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, but concerns about labor force participation persist.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
#oracle
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Oracle's Stock Has Plummeted 25%. Now It's Cutting Thousands of Jobs.

Oracle is cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to improve cash flow amid a 25% stock drop and significant debt for AI infrastructure.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to fund its AI infrastructure expansion, with potential layoffs reaching tens of thousands.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Oracle's Stock Has Plummeted 25%. Now It's Cutting Thousands of Jobs.

Oracle is cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to improve cash flow amid a 25% stock drop and significant debt for AI infrastructure.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to fund its AI infrastructure expansion, with potential layoffs reaching tens of thousands.
DevOps
fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.
fromFortune
15 hours ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.
Non-profit organizations
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Bay Area saw job gains in January, new report shows

The Bay Area added 15,000 jobs in January, contributing significantly to California's overall job growth.
#remote-work
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Remote teams

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

MARA has laid off 15% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards energy and digital infrastructure services.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Take-Two laid off the head its AI division and an undisclosed number of staff

Take-Two has laid off its AI division head, Luke Dicken, amid ongoing developments in generative AI for game development.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Palm Springs resort lays off 'scores' of employees ahead of renovation

The general manager for the Palm Springs Riviera Resort & Spa told SFGATE that while its 233 employees were told they were laid off, the resort plans to keep on as many staff members as it can during the seven-month renovation, with a commitment to rehire the rest after the modernization is complete.
Renovation
Relationships
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy | Fortune

U.S. unemployment benefit applications decreased to 202,000, indicating a stable job market despite recent layoffs and rising energy costs from the Iran war.
#ai
Philosophy
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
2 days ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.
Philosophy
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
2 days ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
#job-market
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

Deliverability
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Oracle layoffs: Stock price rises as sudden job cuts shock employees

Oracle Corporation has conducted unexpected layoffs, notifying employees via email just hours before their scheduled work.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Public health
fromAbc
5 days ago

Australia has not yet reached 'tipping point' for WFH directive, says expert

The fuel crisis is prompting calls for support staff exemptions and increased work-from-home options amid rising petrol prices and potential rationing.
#job-growth
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
#gas-prices
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Careers
fromZDNET
14 hours ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs

Employers added 178,000 jobs last month, much more than forecasters had expected, reversing big job losses in February and indicating a rebound in the labor market.
US Elections
Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: Block Uses A.I. as Excuse for Laying off 40% of the Company

Block laid off nearly 40% of its employees, citing changes in the business environment despite claiming financial strength.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered that Gov. Phil Scott's administration 'rescind' a controversial requirement that state employees return to their physical offices three days per week. The board stated that the state has 'refused to bargain in good faith and interfered with employees' exercise of rights' in requiring in-person work.
Remote teams
Careers
fromHarvard Business Review
1 day ago

Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs.

Workplace burnout is a complex issue that requires more than just simple solutions like fewer hours or better boundaries.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Underdog job cuts and regulatory challenges mount nationwide

At least 125 employees, which is more than 20% of the company's workforce, were let go as Underdog shifts away from some of its traditional offerings and leans more heavily into prediction markets. Teams in fraud operations, marketing, customer support, and product were among those affected.
Venture
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The real story behind 45,000 tech layoffs: where the money actually goes - Silicon Canals

Tech layoffs reflect a reallocation of workforce driven by AI advancements, with contrasting narratives on the implications for workers and the industry.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Layoffs are feeling awfully tempting for companies right now

Economic uncertainty drives CEOs to cut jobs as a cash-preservation strategy, with January 2024 layoffs reaching their highest level since 2009, while investors reward companies announcing workforce reductions.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Former Amazon VP shares the brutal reality about promotions: Pushy people win

"There is some truth to the old saying, 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease.' This is another harsh truth people don't like."
Careers
Remote teams
fromAxios
2 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.
#meta
Tech industry
fromQuartz
1 week ago

Meta layoffs reportedly imminent as staff work from home

Meta is preparing for significant job cuts, potentially eliminating 15,000 roles as it shifts focus to artificial intelligence development.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta is laying off hundreds of employees as it pours money into AI

Meta is laying off hundreds of employees across various teams, including recruiting, social media, sales, and Reality Labs.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Some Meta employees were told to work remotely for the day as layoffs loom

Meta employees in wearables and ads divisions were directed to work remotely amid impending layoffs affecting potentially 16,000 jobs.
Tech industry
fromQuartz
1 week ago

Meta layoffs reportedly imminent as staff work from home

Meta is preparing for significant job cuts, potentially eliminating 15,000 roles as it shifts focus to artificial intelligence development.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta is laying off hundreds of employees as it pours money into AI

Meta is laying off hundreds of employees across various teams, including recruiting, social media, sales, and Reality Labs.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Some Meta employees were told to work remotely for the day as layoffs loom

Meta employees in wearables and ads divisions were directed to work remotely amid impending layoffs affecting potentially 16,000 jobs.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

Job cuts in Big Tech are increasingly justified by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifting away from traditional explanations like efficiency and over-hiring.
Remote teams
fromVTDigger
3 days ago

Vermont labor board says state must end return-to-office requirement for employees - VTDigger

Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
Remote teams
fromAbc
6 days ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Layoff announcements are reading more like AI-era manifestos

Tech CEOs now justify layoffs by emphasizing AI transformation and new work models rather than economic pressures, framing workforce reductions as strategic shifts for the AI era.
Careers
fromAol
4 weeks ago

13 Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning to Let You Go (#7 Is The Worst)

Employers increasingly use quiet firing—subtle methods to push out employees—rather than overt termination, with 54% of workers experiencing this practice.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Workers are too afraid of layoffs to take PTO

17.5% of American workers avoid using paid time off due to layoff fears, despite expert warnings that forgoing vacation harms neither job security nor career advancement.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Amazon's Second Massive Layoff in 4 Months Signals Permanent Shift in Tech Labor Strategy

Amazon eliminated 16,000 jobs as part of a strategic shift toward AI, totaling 30,000 corporate cuts in 120 days and prioritizing compute over headcount.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking layoffs

Pinterest fired two engineers for creating scripts that improperly accessed confidential employee data to identify and share the names of laid-off workers.
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