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
August 02, 2024 Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report It’s good news for home buyers, as rates put home buying more in reach. BY Sarah Bregel It’s been a challenging year so far for prospective home buyers, but Friday offered a glimmer of hope. According to Mortgage News Daily, the average 30-year fixed … Continue reading Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report
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
July 14, 2024 ‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you Is your new job different from what was advertised? HR and legal experts weigh in on your options. Corporate lawyer Jessica thought she’d landed her dream job as the lead legal counsel at a tech startup, … Continue reading ‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you
July 05, 2024 The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June while the unemployment rate rises to 4.1% Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. BY Associated Press America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand … Continue reading The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June while the unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
June 10, 2024 U.S. jobs report: These numbers have economists jawboning The latest U.S. payrolls report did little to settle the debate about where the job market is headed. BY Reuters The latest U.S. payrolls report did little to settle the debate about where the job market is headed, with ample fodder for both “soft-landing” believers … Continue reading U.S. jobs report: These numbers have economists jawboning
June 05, 2024 Walmart to give workers bonuses and train them for trade jobs The perks program announced Wednesday comes as the nation’s largest private employer says it’s seeing a decline in worker turnover. BY Associated Press Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to … Continue reading Walmart to give workers bonuses and train them for trade jobs
May 29, 2024 Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes Launch Academy cofounder and CEO Dan Pickett talks about his decision to pause the coding boot camp, and what it means for the tech industry. BY Joe Berkowitz Back in 2012, “learn to code” was an optimistic mantra. … Continue reading Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes
May 07, 2024 Watch out for these 5 red flags for remote jobs If you’re looking for a remote gig, here are a few things to be on the lookout for—and hacks for assessing the company from the outside. BY Stephanie Vozza If you’re looking for a remote job because your company issued a return-to-office mandate, … Continue reading Watch out for these 5 red flags for remote jobs
May 03, 2024 Jobs report shows falling unemployment rate for Black workers Unemployment rates were low in April, and the unemployment gap between white and Black workers is narrowing. BY Pavithra Mohan One of the most notable findings from the jobs report released this morning is that job creation has finally slowed down, with employers adding … Continue reading Jobs report shows falling unemployment rate for Black workers
