January 02, 2025 The next time you get laid off, it could be via text or email Employers have gotten plenty of bad press for botching layoffs. But some companies may be doubling down on a more impersonal approach to job cuts. BY Pavithra Mohan Since the pandemic normalized hybrid work and virtual communication, a number … Continue reading The next time you get laid off, it could be via text or email
The once-ubiquitous music retail chain has just two remaining stores: one in Ohio and one in Oregon. Reports that both are shuttering may have been premature. BY Tracy Brown Hamilton Sam Goody, the once-ubiquitous music and entertainment retail chain founded in 1951, is set to close one of its last two remaining U.S. stores next year. … Continue reading Sam Goody employee in Oregon denies reports that the last location is closing: ‘We’re not going anywhere’
Losing your job turns your world upside down. It’s understandable to want to post about it online, but there are a few things to consider before you do. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most … Continue reading How should I talk about my layoff on social media?
The food production company said that the cuts were part of a long-term strategy ‘to strengthen Cargill’s impact,’ which includes realigning resources. BY Associated Press Agribusiness giant Cargill is laying off thousands of its employees. Cargill confirmed this week that it would be reducing its global workforce by about 5%. In a statement sent to The … Continue reading Cargill is laying off thousands of workers
Stellantis and Valeo are among the auto companies that flagged layoffs and site closures announced in recent months. BY Reuters A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals, and slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition. Below are some … Continue reading Europe’s auto companies plan plant closures and layoffs
November 12, 2024 New York Times Tech Guild workers end strike, but negotiations will continue More than 600 tech workers of the NYT had gone on a strike amid stalled contract negotiations over pay and job security, planning daily protests during the crucial election day period. BY Reuters The New York Times Tech Guild is ending … Continue reading New York Times Tech Guild workers end strike, but negotiations will continue
October 31, 2024 Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other high-profile companies cut jobs ahead of the holidays Crypto exchange Kraken and online course giant Coursera were also among the firms to cut jobs. The good news is, tech layoffs in general appear to be on the decline. BY Michael Grothaus3 … Continue reading Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other high-profile companies cut jobs ahead of the holidays
September 19, 2024 Boar’s Head listeria update: Liverwurst discontinued, plant closed, workers laid off after recall and deadly outbreak The embattled deli meat supplier has issued a WARN notice with the Virginia Employment Commission saying 600 jobs were impacted by its Jarratt plant closure. BY Michael Grothaus In late July, the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading Boar’s Head listeria update: Liverwurst discontinued, plant closed, workers laid off after recall and deadly outbreak
The US lays out a road safety plan that will see cars ‘talk’ to each other Vehicle-to-everything tech could prevent hundreds of thousands of crashes, advocates say. kris holt Sat, Aug 17, 2024 ASSOCIATED PRESS The US Department of Transportation has laid out a nationwide road safety plan [PDF] that will lead … Continue reading The US lays out a road safety plan that will see cars ‘talk’ to each other
Paramount laying off another 15 percent of its US workforce The company let go of 3 percent of its employees back in February. lawrence bonk Updated Tue, Aug 13, 2024 Paramount Paramount is laying off 15 percent of its US workforce, according to reporting by Deadline. This follows a lean second quarter … Continue reading Paramount laying off another 15 percent of its US workforce
