Business News
The IRS Is Reportedly Planning to Cut Up to 45,000 Workers — Half of Its Workforce
The cuts include reductions from layoffs, buyouts, and attrition.
By Sherin Shibu
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Business News
UnitedHealthcare Offers Employees Voluntary Buyouts to Meet ‘Evolving Needs’
The health insurance giant could resort to layoffs if it doesn't meet resignation quotas with buyouts.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Unprecedented in Our 53-Year History’: Southwest Airlines Announces Its First Mass Layoffs Ever
The airline is eliminating 15% of its corporate workforce, including many in senior leadership positions.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Is Laying Off 1,400 Employees: ‘No Easy Way to Communicate This’
The cuts will affect around 10% of its workforce.
By Erin Davis
Business News
Chevron Announces Layoffs Affecting Up to 8,000 Workers: ‘Stronger Long-Term Competitiveness’
The oil producer said the layoffs are part of a cost-cutting initiative.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Scarlet Letter on Our Backs’: Meta Says Its Job Cuts Targeted ‘Low Performers,’ But Some Terminated Workers Have a ‘Solid’ Track Record
Job cuts affected about 3,600 Meta employees globally.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Meta Informs Staff that Layoffs Will Begin Monday Morning in a Now-Leaked Internal Memo
Have a good weekend, Meta employees!
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘I Didn’t Know What I Was Doing’: PayPal’s Cofounder Says When It Comes to Layoffs, CEOs Should Help Employees Pack Their Boxes
Max Levchin, cofounder of PayPal and CEO of Affirm, shares what he believes is the most decent way to handle the unpleasant task of carrying out layoffs.
By David James
Business News
A Human Resources Software Company Used By Most Fortune 500 Companies Is Laying Off 8.5% of Its Workforce
Workday is laying off 1,750 roles.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Google Is Offering a ‘Voluntary Exit’ For Some Employees After a Petition Signed by 1,400 Googlers Calls For Job Security
The buyouts apply to U.S. employees in Google's platforms and devices division.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘I Hate Bureaucracy’: Leaked Internal Amazon Document Reveals How the Tech Giant Is Cutting Down on Middle Management
Amazon could soon let go of thousands of managers, resulting in savings of up to $3.6 billion.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Difficult Decision’: Amazon Announces a New Round of Layoffs. Here Are the Roles Affected.
Amazon's latest layoffs affect two specific departments.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Over 1,300 Google Employees Have Signed a New Petition Asking For Job Security
Google laid off thousands of employees in the past two years, which has left some employees feeling insecure about keeping their jobs.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Flubbed Completely’: A Company Mistakenly Sent a Picture of Cartoon Duck to Employees When Laying Them Off
Payments company Stripe had some communication issues when conducting layoffs this week.
By Erin Davis
Business News
At Least 50 Local TV Meteorologists Across the Country Were Just Laid Off — Here’s Why
The layoffs are happening at over two dozen local television stations and some meteorologists have more than 35 years of experience with the same channel.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Citigroup Eliminated More Jobs This Week. Here’s Which Roles Were Affected.
Citigroup aims to cut 20,000 jobs by 2026 and is now more than halfway to its goal.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Microsoft Is Set to Cut Jobs as Big Tech Layoffs Surge Into the New Year
In 2024, there were around 151,484 employees laid off from 542 tech companies.
By Erin Davis
Side Hustle
These 3 Americans Turned to Side Hustles After Being Laid Off. Now They’re All Making Between $200,000 and $3 Million a Year: ‘Sweet, Sweet Irony.’
Want financial security outside of your 9-5? Start a side hustle.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
Layoff Anxiety is Holding Your Employees Back — 5 Ways to Hire and Retain Top Talent in 2025
Attracting and retaining top talent requires prioritizing employee development, inclusivity, and a supportive workplace culture.
By Asad Khan
Business News
‘Difficult but Necessary’: 23andMe Is Cutting 40% of Its Workforce
About two out of five employees are affected.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Jack Dorsey Tells Tidal Staff About Another Round of Mass Layoffs in Leaked Note: ‘Much Smaller Team’
The memo didn't specify how many people would be let go, but insiders estimate that about a quarter of staff, or 100 employees, could be affected.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Meta Fires Employee Making $400,000 Per Year Over a $25 Meal Voucher Issue
Other staff members were fired for the same reason, per a new report.
By Sherin Shibu
Building a Business
She Started a Business With $300 After Getting Laid Off. It Made $300,000 in Year 1 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Company.
Bobbie Racette wanted to revamp the virtual assistance space — and provide job opportunities for underrepresented communities at the same time.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Apple Just Conducted a Rare Round of Layoffs. Here Are the Teams and Roles Affected.
Apple has over 160,000 employees.
By Sherin Shibu
Thought Leaders
Before Laying People Off, Try Improving Communication for Employees. Here’s How.
Boosting workplace communication is a smarter alternative to layoffs, enhancing productivity and trust during economic uncertainty.
Business News
‘Tough Day For All of Us:’ Intel CEO Announces Layoffs Affecting 15,000 People
The majority of layoffs will happen by the end of the year.
By Sherin Shibu
Human Resources
How to Tell You’re About to Get Fired — Plus 4 ‘Typical’ Reasons for It, From a Career Expert
Emily Levine, executive vice president of recruitment and advisory firm Career Group Companies, breaks down what you need to know.
By Amanda Breen