jobs

A job, employment, work or occupation, is a person's role in society. More specifically, a job is an activity, often regular and often performed in exchange for payment ("for a living").

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Wayfair Cuts 13% of Workforce While ‘Right-Sizing Its Cost Structure’
Wayfair Cuts 13% of Workforce While ‘Right-Sizing Its Cost Structure’
January 19, 2024  |  Retail

Wayfair is laying off 1,650 employees as part of its efforts around “right-sizing its cost structure.” The cuts amount to about 13% of its global...

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Report: State Street Cuts Jobs in Reorganization of Digital Assets Arm
Report: State Street Cuts Jobs in Reorganization of Digital Assets Arm
January 18, 2024  |  Personnel

State Street Corp. has reportedly cut “a handful” of jobs as it reorganizes its digital assets division, State Street Digital.  Most of the division’s employees have...

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Unemployment Claims Fall With Fewer Layoffs in Transportation, Warehousing
Unemployment Claims Fall With Fewer Layoffs in Transportation, Warehousing
January 18, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment benefits filed during the week ended Saturday (Jan. 13) was the lowest since Sept. 24, 2022. The number...

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Google Chief Warns of More ‘Role Eliminations’ After YouTube Layoffs
Google Chief Warns of More ‘Role Eliminations’ After YouTube Layoffs
January 18, 2024  |  Big Tech

Google’s CEO has reportedly warned employees to expect more job cuts this year. “We have ambitious goals and will be investing in our big priorities this...

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Fed’s Beige Book Says Holiday Spending Met or Exceeded Expectations
Fed’s Beige Book Says Holiday Spending Met or Exceeded Expectations
January 17, 2024  |  Economy

Economic activity in the United States remained relatively stable from mid-November through December.  While a majority of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts reported little or...

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Report: 25% of CEOs Expect AI to Lead to Job Cuts in 2024
Report: 25% of CEOs Expect AI to Lead to Job Cuts in 2024
January 16, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

A survey found that 25% of CEOs think artificial intelligence will trigger staffing reductions this year. The survey, published Monday (Jan. 15), was conducted by...

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2024 Is Already the Year of the AI-Driven Enterprise Reorganization
2024 Is Already the Year of the AI-Driven Enterprise Reorganization
January 15, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The resolutions many enterprise executives made for the new year likely involved driving new efficiencies. Having navigated the various challenges of 2023’s shifting macroeconomic climate,...

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Report: Instagram Eliminates Management Layer, 60 Technical Program Manager Roles 
Report: Instagram Eliminates Management Layer, 60 Technical Program Manager Roles 
January 12, 2024  |  Personnel

Instagram has reportedly told 60 technical program managers that they must find another job at the company or be let go in two months.  The Meta-owned social...

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Amazon Cutting Hundreds of Jobs in Prime Video and Studios
Amazon Cutting Hundreds of Jobs in Prime Video and Studios
January 10, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees across its Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios organization. The cuts follow the organization’s year-long review of every...

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