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Layoffs
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.
Is layoff season shifting away from the holidays?
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Henry Epp
Jan 4, 2024
Employees who lose their jobs at the end of they year may vent on social media. That can hurt a company's reputation, experts say.
Spotify CEO cites "expensive" capital as factor in layoffs. What does that mean?
Dec 4, 2023
The music streaming service just announced its third round of layoffs this year after previous years of intensive borrowing.
It's a slow summer... for job cuts
Aug 4, 2023
People are scanning today's jobs report for signs of slower job creation and greater wage gains — as unemployment claims hover near pre-pandemic lows, and companies announce fewer layoffs.
Latest round of layoffs at Gap Inc. reveal gaps in corporate strategy, analysts say
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Lily Jamali
Apr 28, 2023
The company just announced it would cut 1,800 corporate jobs, in addition to 500 it eliminated last fall.
For public good, not for profit.
Why are Ikea and Costco expanding as other retailers close stores and lay off staff?
Apr 21, 2023
Opening new stores may be a way for some retailers to position themselves for both a downturn and a recovery.
Laid-off workers are leaving unemployment benefits on the table
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Henry Epp
Apr 6, 2023
A lot of them don't even know they're eligible.
California retailer weathers the storm of tech layoffs and a "climate pandemic"
Mar 31, 2023
In the laid-back beach town of Santa Cruz, a local retailer adds wildfires and epic rain storms to the list of things to plan for.