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Layoffs
Job seekers turn to honesty on social media to find work
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 2, 2025
People are "getting really personal" and leveraging their social media networks, says Danielle Abril of The Washington Post.
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Is Sweden’s green tech in trouble?
by
Maddy Savage
Dec 16, 2024
Northvolt opened Europe’s first electric battery factory in 2022 but has laid off roughly 1,600 workers in recent months.
Layoffs picked up in November as labor market cools down
by
Justin Ho
Dec 5, 2024
While layoffs have been low over the last few months, the uptick signals that the labor market may be starting to lose momentum.
More workers are losing "permanent" jobs. Should we be worried?
Dec 2, 2024
That statistic has risen to almost a three-year high. But if the labor market continues to add jobs at current rates, losers may become winners.
Behind Boeing's long decline: "Putting mediocre things together doesn't create a great thing."
Oct 15, 2024
Now, the company has to rebuild trust with workers as well as airline customers who have been canceling orders.
Will AI lead to layoffs? New data from CEOs says no
Sep 18, 2024
KPMG's latest U.S. CEO Outlook survey finds that more than 70% of corporate executives feel AI "will not dramatically change their workforce."
What would you do to try and avoid a layoff?
Jul 10, 2024
Even with a comparatively low unemployment rate, layoffs are rising. A new survey lays out some of the sacrifices workers are willing to make to avoid that fate.
For public good, not for profit.
Weekly jobless claims dip, but they've climbed this spring. What's the takeaway?
May 16, 2024
Recent data indicates some cooling of the job market, but the real number of people laid off may be higher.
Why do companies seem to prefer to cut middle management jobs?
Jan 31, 2024
Whatever the reason, shareholders seem to love hearing that jobs cuts are coming.
What do all the layoffs mean in a supposedly "good" economy?
Jan 26, 2024
In the last few days, Microsoft, eBay and Salesforce have joined the list of companies that have made layoff announcements this month.