Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs amid 'uncertain economy'
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Ability360, a facility geared toward people with disabilities, looks for lifeguards
The call is going out for lifeguards again as we creep closer to swimming pool season. Last summer, a lifeguard shortage shut down several city pools. Nonprofit, Ability 360, is looking for six lifeguards to help people with disabilities.
The call is going out for lifeguards again as we creep closer to swimming pool season. Last summer, a lifeguard shortage shut down several city pools. Nonprofit, Ability 360, is looking for six lifeguards to help people with disabilities.
Disney managers told to identify layoff candidates, with 4K job cuts expected by April: report
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.
LinkedIn tests AI tools to help write profiles, job descriptions
The AI-powered features will begin testing today before being rolled out to LinkedIn Premium subscribers.
The AI-powered features will begin testing today before being rolled out to LinkedIn Premium subscribers.
Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10K workers
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
General Motors offers buyouts for U.S. employees and executives
General Motors is offering salaried employees a voluntary buyout as it seeks to reduce costs by $2 billion over the next two years. "Taking this step now will help avoid the potential for involuntary actions," a company letter said.
General Motors is offering salaried employees a voluntary buyout as it seeks to reduce costs by $2 billion over the next two years. "Taking this step now will help avoid the potential for involuntary actions," a company letter said.
'Bare Minimum Mondays' are the new workplace trend
First came "quiet quitting;" now comes "bare minimum Monday" – the latest workplace trend receiving more and more support from the U.S. labor force.
First came "quiet quitting;" now comes "bare minimum Monday" – the latest workplace trend receiving more and more support from the U.S. labor force.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Elon Musk’s Twitter conducts yet another round of layoffs, firing dozens: report
Elon Musk has pushed to drastically cut costs at Twitter.
Elon Musk has pushed to drastically cut costs at Twitter.
Phoenix offers $3K incentive for lifeguards ahead of 2023 summer season
Last year, the city of Phoenix couldn't open all of its pools because of a lifeguard shortage. They're hoping to avoid that this year with a $3,000 incentive.
Last year, the city of Phoenix couldn't open all of its pools because of a lifeguard shortage. They're hoping to avoid that this year with a $3,000 incentive.
Companies can’t silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance, Labor Board rules
The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.
The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.
4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada
The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.
The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.
Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.
Delta raising pay for non-union employees starting in April
Delta Air Lines says it will raise pay for its non-union employees by 5% on April 1 and increase a pool used for merit raises.
Delta Air Lines says it will raise pay for its non-union employees by 5% on April 1 and increase a pool used for merit raises.
'Super Sick Monday': Record 18.8M Americans may miss work after Super Bowl, survey suggests
A recent survey found that roughly one out of every five U.S. employees (17%) were likely to miss at least some work on Monday following the Super Bowl.
A recent survey found that roughly one out of every five U.S. employees (17%) were likely to miss at least some work on Monday following the Super Bowl.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces
The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call.
The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call.
eBay, Zoom to cut more jobs
EBay and Zoom are announcing layoffs, continuing a trend seen at other tech companies.
EBay and Zoom are announcing layoffs, continuing a trend seen at other tech companies.