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Layoffs
Disney “leans in” to existing franchises
Feb 9, 2023
Because if people liked a "Frozen 2," wouldn’t they like a "Frozen 3?"
Business economists seem a little more optimistic, survey finds
Jan 23, 2023
A majority still think the country is headed for a recession. But the majority's shrinking.
Layoffs are up, first-time jobless claims are down. What gives?
Jan 23, 2023
The job market is still tight, so many who've lost jobs rejoin the workforce fast. Others aren't eager to deal with the unemployment insurance system.
How companies decide to lay off workers
Jan 5, 2023
Layoffs are often one of the first ways companies cut costs. But they don’t take them lightly because there’s a lot at stake, not least employee goodwill and public image.
Layoffs at tech companies signal a shift in IT spending
Jan 5, 2023
Salesforce said this week it’s reducing office space and laying off about 10% of its workforce, after years of increasing employee headcount. Some analysts say this could be a sign of the company maturing.
Why layoffs are picking up at small businesses
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Justin Ho
Jan 4, 2023
The labor market is still pretty tight, but the smallest businesses are more vulnerable to an economic downturn.
Layoffs are not necessarily cause for broader economic alarm
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Justin Ho
Jan 2, 2023
Unemployment claims show that laid-off workers are not staying unemployed for long. That's because hiring remains strong.
For public good, not for profit.
As stigma lifts around layoffs, fewer people view them as a secret "mark of shame"
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 13, 2022
Some employees are tapping into their networks on LinkedIn to try to get new jobs.
Job churn is settling back to pre-pandemic levels
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Justin Ho
Dec 2, 2022
A lot of people have been quitting their jobs ever since the pandemic started, thanks in part to the tight labor market. But lately, there are signs that job churn could be returning to its pre-pandemic level.
Is anyone who lost their job blaming the Fed?
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Matt Levin
Dec 1, 2022
About 225,000 filed unemployment claims last week. The public soured on the Fed the last time it jacked up interest rates to quell inflation.