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.
Boeing plans to cut about 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023
Boeing plans to make staffing cuts in the aerospace company’s finance and human resources departments in 2023, with a loss of around 2,000 jobs, the company said.
Boeing plans to make staffing cuts in the aerospace company’s finance and human resources departments in 2023, with a loss of around 2,000 jobs, the company said.
Dell to cut 6,650 jobs amid diminishing demand for company's computers
The 6,650 jobs cut is about 5% of Dell's global workforce.
The 6,650 jobs cut is about 5% of Dell's global workforce.
PagerDuty CEO apologizes for quoting Martin Luther King Jr. in layoff email to staff
CEO Jennifer Tejada said using the quote from the late civil rights leader in an email announcing that PagerDuty was letting go of 7% of its workforce was “inappropriate and insensitive.”
CEO Jennifer Tejada said using the quote from the late civil rights leader in an email announcing that PagerDuty was letting go of 7% of its workforce was “inappropriate and insensitive.”
CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours as pharmacist shortage persists
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
Phoenix garbage woes: Bulk trash collection still backlogged as frustrations mount
The problem began in late 2022, and Phoenix city officials are still dealing with a delay in bulk trash collection that some say has left neighborhoods looking less than pristine.
The problem began in late 2022, and Phoenix city officials are still dealing with a delay in bulk trash collection that some say has left neighborhoods looking less than pristine.
Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 people in US amid continuing labor shortage
Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.
Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.
FTC warns of job scams amid recent layoffs in tech and other industries
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.