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
Category Archives: Employee Layoffs
Boar’s Head listeria update: Liverwurst discontinued, plant closed, workers laid off after recall and deadly outbreak
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
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
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
Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs
August 09, 2024 Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs A number of high-profile firms in the tech and media sectors are significantly reducing their workforces. Here’s what to know. BY Michael Grothaus It hasn’t been a good month for job security in the media and tech industries as … Continue reading Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs
Intel will cut over 15,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting effort
Intel will cut over 15,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting effort The company’s Q2 net loss was $1.6 billion. anna washenko Fri, Aug 2, 2024 ASSOCIATED PRESS In a crushing quarterly update, Intel disclosed that it will cut more than 15 percent of its workforce. The layoffs, which could impact over 15,000 jobs, … Continue reading Intel will cut over 15,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting effort
80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting
July 31, 2024 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting According to a new survey, business leaders have used layoffs to head off lawsuits and avoid hurting employees’ feelings, among other reasons. BY Shalene Gupta Technically, layoffs occur because a company is cost-cutting or restructuring, and not through … Continue reading 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting
Humble Games reportedly lays off its entire staff
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
VW’s Audi factory in Brussels may close due to low demand for EVs
July 10, 2024 VW’s Audi factory in Brussels may close due to low demand for EVs Demand for Audi’s Q8 e-tron, launched in 2018, had dropped sharply and the carmaker was considering ending its production altogether, with one source close to the company saying this could happen in 2025. BY Reuters Volkswagen on Tuesday warned it … Continue reading VW’s Audi factory in Brussels may close due to low demand for EVs
Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour announces its second round of layoffs this year
Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour announces its second round of layoffs this year The company is firing up to 95 workers. kris holt Tue, Jun 4, 2024 Behaviour Interactive For the second time this year, Behaviour Interactive has announced a round of layoffs. The Dead by Daylight maker says it will dismiss as many as … Continue reading Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour announces its second round of layoffs this year