9-to-5 jobs: An outdated idea?
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Most Americans say they are over the typical 9-to-5 job, with figures from a new poll showing that more than half feel that kind of schedule no longer works for them, while some believe jobs without a flexible schedule is an outdated idea.

Remote workers are living increasingly further from their main offices, study finds

Employees are living increasingly further from their offices, a new study found, as the average distance between an employees' home and their company offices has increased compared to before the COVID pandemic. 

Layoffs jump to highest for any February since 2009, report says

Last month marked the highest layoff total for the month of February in data going back to 2009, according to U.S. outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high

Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.

Colorado police department's 4-day workweek leads to better response times

The Golden Police Department switched employees to a 32-hour workweek while still paying for 40 hours. Here's what it found after the six-month pilot program ended.

Mesa Public Schools to cut jobs
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The Valley's largest school district is expected to cut hundreds of full-time positions beginning next school year. Mesa Public Schools says an enrollment drop is to blame for the 385 jobs that are expected to be cut. The cuts will include a mix of teachers, professional staff and administrators.

Nike cutting 1,600 jobs to cut costs

Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending. 

Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech

Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees, joining the parade of technology companies in a trend that has helped boost their profits and stock prices while providing a sobering reminder of the job insecurity hanging over an industry increasingly embracing artificial intelligence.

Disneyland's Mickey Mouse, Cinderella performers want to unionize

While most of the more than 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California already have labor unions, about 1,700 performers in parades, character actors and support staff do not.

Thousands of flight attendants to hold nationwide pickets amid contract negotiations

The effort comes at a time when more than two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in the midst of contract negotiations with employers, including American, Alaska, United, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.

'Super Sick Monday': How many plan to miss work after Super Bowl?

A new survey finds millions of employees nationwide are planning to "ghost" work on Monday with the “Super Bowl Flu."

Atlanta-based UPS announces plan to cut 12K jobs worldwide

Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. is planning to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide and explore the sale of its Coyote truck brokerage business in response to soft demand and higher union labor costs in 2023.