Journalism bloodbath: 2024 kicks off with numerous media layoffs, labor issues
Multiple major news organizations such as the Los Angeles Times, TIME Magazine and Forbes have announced layoffs within weeks of each other in January.
Why you should think twice about sharing business gripes with work friends
Workers may be tempted to share job gripes or gossip with colleagues, but human resources professionals and others warn of career risks in doing so. Here are insights and recommendations.
Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated among media outlets announcing layoffs to start 2024
Several media outlets including Business Insider, the Los Angeles Times, TIME Magazine and Sports Illustrated announced layoffs in January as the media industry faces headwinds.
Jobs for those over age 40: Here's how to best land a new one
Job experts shared insights for experienced workers who are looking for new positions in 2024, in a competitive job market. Here are tips about resumes, cover letters, interviewing and more.
Billionaire bond king questions unemployment data: 'Hard to believe'
State-by-state unemployment numbers aren't matching up with the national rate, "Bond King" Jeffrey Gundlach warns as mass layoffs continue across major companies.
Levi's to cut up to 15% of global workforce
Levi Strauss & Co. is the latest in a growing number of companies to slash their workforce at the start of the new year. Their announcement follows those of Microsoft, Google and Amazon.
One-third of small business owners worried their company won't survive 2024
One in three small business owners in the U.S. are concerned their businesses will not make it through the end of 2024, with top concerns being the economy and declining sales.
SAP to restructure 8,000 jobs in push towards AI, shares hit record
SAP has unveiled plans for a company-wide restructuring, saying about 8,000 positions would be affected. It is also boosting its AI efforts.
Chipotle wants to hire 19K new employees as it gears up for 'burrito season'
Chipotle is seeking to bring on more workers -- to the tune of 19,000 -- to help with its imminent "burrito season," the company said on Wednesday.
Nearly half of job seekers use AI to polish their resumes
Job seekers are increasingly open to using AI tools to help draft their resumes, with nearly half of those surveyed by Canva indicating they have used AI on their resume.
eBay to eliminate 1,000 roles, reducing full-time workforce by 9%: 'This is not easy'
eBay announced it will begin reducing its workforce by 9% in an effort to better ensure "long-term, sustainable growth." The layoffs will impact approximately 1,000 roles.
California job growth falls by most in the nation post-pandemic: report
California saw the largest decline in job creation from 2019 to 2023 when compared with the pre-pandemic 2015 to 2019 period, with the pace slowing by 54% according to a new report.
US union membership rate fell to new low in 2023
The percentage of U.S. workers who were members of labor unions dropped to a new record low in 2023, despite unions achieving the highest approval rating in decades.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $2B medical debt bailout for up to 500K residents
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to wipe out up to $2 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of city residents during a press conference on Jan. 22, 2024.
SolarEdge, a solar inverter manufacturer, lays off 16% of its workforce
SolarEdge will shed about 16% of its workers in newly announced layoffs. The cuts will occur over the first six months of the year, according to the company.
Google parent Alphabet laying off innovation lab workers
Google parent Alphabet is laying off an undisclosed number of workers at its innovation lab X, which is restructuring to spin out projects even faster.
Layoffs surged 98% in 2023; It could get worse this year
Layoffs in the U.S. jumped 98% in 2023 as companies battled deteriorating market and economic conditions – and more job cuts could be coming this year.
So you truly hate your job. Should you quit or stay on while you look for a new one?
Employment experts shared insights and strategies regarding how to handle a job that you hate — and what steps to take as you consider navigating out of it and finding other work.
Mean girls at work have stolen your ideas — now what? Smart ways to step up
Many career professionals have experienced situations in which others took credit for their hard work or good ideas. Job experts weighed in with insights and tips on how to handle this.
AI will create long-term ‘job disruptions,’ CEO of Big Four firm says
Despite artificial intelligence's growing prevalence in work and personal life, KPMG's CEO is optimistic that the U.S. economy can absorb what will be a "shock" to markets.



















