May 09, 2025 Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate BY Chris Stokel-Walker and Jessica Bursztynsky Uber is facing internal staff unrest as it attempts to implement a three-day-per-week return to office (RTO) mandate and stricter sabbatical eligibility. An all-hands meeting late last month descended into acrimony as staff flooded the online meeting chat with queries about why … Continue reading Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate
Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic is laying off over a dozen staff The developer-publisher hasn’t shared the exact number of staff who will be let go. ian carlos campbell Sat, May 31, 2025 Playtonic Playtonic, the creators of Yooka-Laylee, is laying off some of its staff, the developer and publisher announced on social media. The post doesn’t … Continue reading Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic is laying off over a dozen staff
February 21, 2025IMPACT COUNCIL How to motivate staff when automating your business Yes, there’s fear of change, but there are also emerging playbooks where everyone wins. BY Matthew A. Chang and Kate McAfoose Clearly, automation will affect labor in 2025. But we maintain that when implemented well, automation elevates our employees and empowers our American workers … Continue reading How to motivate staff when automating your business
Humble Games reportedly lays off its entire staff The publisher confirmed it is making layoffs, but didn’t say how many. anna washenko Updated Wed, Jul 24, 2024 Humble Games Humble Games has reportedly laid off all 36 of its staff. Former employees posted about the layoffs on social media. Humble Games is owned … Continue reading Humble Games reportedly lays off its entire staff
July 12, 2024 Dollar General is paying $12 million after years of safety violations. Here’s what it’s doing to protect customers and staff In a settlement with the Department of Labor, Dollar General agreed to institute vital workplace safety protocols. BY Henry Chandonnet After the Department of Labor (DOL) launched multiple investigations into unsafe work conditions … Continue reading Dozens have died in Dollar General stores. Here’s what the company is doing to protect customers and staff
Etsy cuts 11% of staff and stock price tumbles Deanna Ritchie / Last Updated: Dec 13, 2023 The height of the holiday season is upon us, and Etsy is cutting 11% of its staff, looking to restructure the business and cut costs. Josh Silverman, Etsy CEO, said, “We must streamline costs against a “very … Continue reading Etsy cuts 11% of staff and stock price tumbles
Tumblr’s staff is reportedly reduced to a skeleton crew 2010-era microblogging doesn’t have the same pull it once did. Will Shanklin Fri, Nov 10, 2023, picture alliance via Getty Images Tumblr, a flailing social media site from a bygone era, may be run by a skeleton crew from now on. An alleged internal memo … Continue reading Tumblr’s staff is reportedly reduced to a skeleton crew
Bungie reportedly lays off staff, delays Marathon and Destiny 2: The Final Shape It’s the latest in a brutal year for gaming and Big Tech layoffs. Will Shanklin Updated Mon, Oct 30, 2023 Jordan Strauss/Invision for SCEA/AP Images Bungie has reportedly laid off an unknown number of staffers and delayed two highly anticipated games. … Continue reading Bungie reportedly lays off staff, delays Marathon and Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Bandcamp loses half its staff after being bought by Songtradr Only 58 of Bandcamp’s employees received a contract offer to stay on. Mariella Moon Updated Tue, Oct 17, 2023 Flashpop via Getty Images Half of Bandcamp’s employees have lost their jobs following the company’s acquisition by Songtradr, according to SFGate and Variety. Songtradr spokesperson … Continue reading Bandcamp loses half its staff after being bought by Songtradr
‘Immortals of Aveum’ first look: A little more magic and this might be wonderful It’s a first-person shooter with no guns, built by an independent AAA studio. Jessica Conditt EA When I saw the announcement trailer for Immortals of Aveum in the winter of 2022, I was surprised by my own interest in the … Continue reading Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios lays off almost half its staff
