Category: Hiring and Promotion

A slowing job market poses risks for those who’ve been out of work for a while.

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The number of people receiving unemployment benefits has been rising, even as new claims remain low.
Why Bed Bath & Beyond Is Weighing Bankruptcy

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Dreary holiday season sales failed to help solve the struggling retailer’s financial woes, leaving the company with few options.
Labor Market Strength Persisted Heading Into the Holidays

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Government data from November showed job openings remained high, with rates of quitting and layoffs holding steady.
Wave of Job-Switching Has Employers on a Training Treadmill

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The rise in turnover since the pandemic started has a cost in productivity: “It’s taking longer to get stuff out the door.”
France Desperately Needs Workers, but the Fixes Could Anger Left and Right

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Legalization of undocumented workers and pared-down unemployment benefits are part of the government’s plan to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Musk Asks Twitter Users If He Should Step Down After Fury Over His Policies

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Fury mounted over Mr. Musk’s moves to prevent Twitter users from sharing links to other social media platforms. The billionaire also asked whether he should remain as head of the service.
How a Sprawling Hospital Chain Ignited Its Own Staffing Crisis

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Ascension, one of the country’s largest health systems, spent years cutting jobs, leaving it flat-footed when the pandemic hit.
Computer Science Students Face a Shrinking Big Tech Job Market

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A new reality is setting in for students and recent graduates who spent years honing themselves for careers at the largest tech companies.
Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

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Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences.
Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

The New York Times – Business:
Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences.
If There Is a ‘Male Malaise’ With Work, Could One Answer Be at Sea?

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As concerns about labor force participation among American men mount, maritime transportation firms are desperate for new mariners.
U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

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Employers added 263,000 workers in November, even as some industries showed signs of a slowdown. Wage growth exceeded expectations.