#job-loss

#job-loss

Of the 20 labor markets that saw the biggest increases in NIH funding between 2004 and 2023, many were well-known college towns, including Tallahassee, Fla.; Athens, Ga.; and State College, Pa. And according to the report's calculations, the local economies that saw a substantial increase in NIH funding during that period also had lower rates of employment decline than those with small increases, no increases or no NIH funding.

I started my career at IBM in digital marketing. My brother used to say to me, "You're always going to have a job." I've been through layoffs and worked at companies that shut down, but I never really had to look for a job in my role. My last position was as director of e-commerce at Badcock Home Furniture. I made $120,000 as my base salary.

Here's what astonishes me: sometimes those with the most are the least generous. One DoorDash shift, I delivered a $40 order to a family in an upscale neighborhood - almost a 20-minute drive from the restaurant, with homes easily worth over $1 million. They tipped $3. After accounting for the distance from the store to the customer's home, I made the equivalent of $8.50 an hour for that Panera run.

According to a recent poll, 77% of U.S. workers are more concerned about political chaos caused by U.S. rivals using AI than job loss, which is second at 71%.

The biggest mistake most people make after getting laid off is hoping you'll get a job again.

Four team members at GE Appliances suddenly lost their jobs and legal status when Trump revoked a humanitarian program, leaving a manufacturing team leader in distress.

This is my first experience where everyone in my life knows I lost my job, says Kate Sidley, who has been a writer on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert since its second season.

"The loss of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is more than just the end of a television show. It means the loss of hundreds of good-paying production jobs, lost income for dozens of vendors, and a hit to the local businesses that rely on the show's daily audiences."

Michael Sandvig expressed deep concern for his former coworkers after the unexpected closure of the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, which left him and 45 others jobless. His emotional connection spans decades, having served many of the same guests and witnessed significant life events.

The private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, according to a Wednesday report by payroll provider ADP, marking the lowest reading since March 2023.

New research warns that the Chancellor's inheritance tax raid has put more than 200,000 jobs at risk.

"At Poundland, trading remains challenging, which is reflected in a profit outturn below expectations for H1 and a weaker outlook for the full year."

Because in February, after working for the federal government for 17 years, Gibson learned that she would lose her job as a contract specialist at the Office of Personnel Management, through no fault of her own.

While 2024 was the year of investment and optimism, businesses are learning the hard way that replacing people with AI without fully understanding the impact on their workforce can go badly wrong.

Taking money out of a 401(k) or out of an IRA is usually not a very good option.

Coca-Cola is ceasing operations at its Bay Area production plant by June 30, affecting 135 jobs following a delay in its closure plans.

Reynolds emphasized that the situation with Grangemouth is "not comparable" to British Steel, describing the latter as an exceptional case requiring specific legislative intervention.