“In college I was looking forward to becoming an adult, and now I’m here and it’s horrible.” Seventeen 2023 graduates show and tell us how they feel about entering the work force.
Category: Layoffs and Job Reductions
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‘Training My Replacement’: Inside a Call Center Worker’s Battle With A.I.
To many people, chatbots and other technology feel like a ticking time bomb, sure to explode their work. But to some, the threat is already here.
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Why China’s Young People Are Not Getting Married
Marriages in China are at a record low. Recent political and economic turmoil have added another reason to postpone tying the knot.
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Job Openings Dipped in May, a Sign of Continued Cooling
Hiring was largely unchanged, and the number of workers quitting their jobs increased. The data will be watched closely by Federal Reserve policymakers.
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ESPN Layoffs to Cut Costs Include Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy and Suzy Kolber
The layoffs included several well known broadcasters, including Suzy Kolber, Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose.
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National Geographic Lays Off More Writers
The company did not specify how many were shed and said that the magazine, known for its focus on discovery and exploration, would continue to be published on a monthly basis.
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Chinese Workers Confront the Curse of 35
It’s widely discussed in China: Employers don’t want you after 35. Some job listings say it plainly, leaving a generation of prime-age workers feeling defeated.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music Lays Off 13 Percent of Its Staff
The organization, which made Brooklyn a destination for pathbreaking performances, is reducing programming next season as it seeks to rebound from the pandemic.
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Plot Twist at Turner Classic Movies Upsets Film Fans
The network’s owner, Warner Bros. Discovery, promised there would be little to no change for viewers despite budget cuts behind the scenes.
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Child Care Disruptions Expected as Record Funding Nears an End
Three million children could be affected as the largest investment in child care in U.S. history expires in September.
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Gannett Sues Google, Accusing It of Dominating the Ad Market
The country’s largest newspaper chain said that Google’s power over ad technology has contributed to the decline of local news.
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The Athletic Lays Off Nearly 4% of Its Newsroom
Nearly 20 journalists will lose their jobs and more than 20 others will be moved to new assignments.