Layoffs

Judge Puts Temporary Hold on CFPB Plan to Lay Off Most Employees

Judge Puts Temporary Hold on CFPB Plan to Lay Off Most Employees
Judge Puts Temporary Hold on CFPB Plan to Lay Off Most Employees
April 18, 2025  |  CFPB

A federal judge reportedly blocked the Trump Administration’s plan to lay off 90% of the staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Friday (April...

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US Treasury Readying ‘Substantial’ Round of Layoffs
US Treasury Readying ‘Substantial’ Round of Layoffs
March 26, 2025  |  Personnel

The U.S. Treasury is preparing sweeping layoffs, the latest in a series of federal job cuts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Block Cuts 8% of Staff Citing ‘Strategy’ and ‘Performance’ Issues
Block Cuts 8% of Staff Citing ‘Strategy’ and ‘Performance’ Issues
March 26, 2025  |  Personnel

Financial services company Block has reportedly laid off 8% of its workforce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Cybersecurity Agency Faces Scrutiny Amid Spending Cuts, Personnel Shifts
Cybersecurity Agency Faces Scrutiny Amid Spending Cuts, Personnel Shifts
March 25, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for identifying and monitoring cyberattacks has come under scrutiny as the Department of Government...

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SBA to Reduce Workforce by 43% and Focus on ‘Core Missions’
SBA to Reduce Workforce by 43% and Focus on ‘Core Missions’
March 21, 2025  |  Personnel

The Small Business Administration (SBA) said Friday (March 21) that it will reduce its workforce by 43% and refocus its resources on its “core missions.” Get...

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IRS Staffing Cuts May Delay Tax Refund Advances
IRS Staffing Cuts May Delay Tax Refund Advances
March 18, 2025  |  Taxes

A financial lifeline for many consumers — particularly lower-income consumers — in the form of tax refunds may be fraying a bit at a time...

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FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial
FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial
March 12, 2025  |  Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says staffing cuts could delay its case against Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Conference Board Reports Employment Trends Decline Amid ‘Growing Policy Uncertainty’
Conference Board Reports Employment Trends Decline Amid ‘Growing Policy Uncertainty’
March 10, 2025  |  Economy

The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index (ETI) declined in February, dropping to its lowest level since October and signaling a likely decrease in employment. Get the...

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Shift to Gig Economy Evident as Labor Market Cools With Muted Wage Gains
Shift to Gig Economy Evident as Labor Market Cools With Muted Wage Gains
March 07, 2025  |  Economy

Even before the pandemic, PYMNTS noted that 32% of workers participated in the gig economy in some way, either to supplement their incomes, or to...

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