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10 hours ago

Careers

You survived a layoff. Now what?

fromForbes

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.

Social media marketing

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

fromSlate Magazine

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

Getting laid off changes your perception of work forever. Here's how

Repeated layoffs can lead to trauma, identity loss, and a cynical view of work, making it essential to understand the reasons behind frequent layoffs.

Is it better to be laid off in person or remotely? You tell us.

The method of delivering layoff news significantly impacts employee experience and emotional response.

10 hours ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.

fromForbes

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.

Social media marketing

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

Karlee Rea documents her layoff experience and the challenges of job searching in a series of vlogs amid rising unemployment among Gen Z.

fromSlate Magazine

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

Getting laid off changes your perception of work forever. Here's how

Repeated layoffs can lead to trauma, identity loss, and a cynical view of work, making it essential to understand the reasons behind frequent layoffs.

Is it better to be laid off in person or remotely? You tell us.

The method of delivering layoff news significantly impacts employee experience and emotional response.

more#layoffs

#unemployment

Fewer jobs, fewer workers and the truth behind Britain's unemployment drop - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's unemployment rate has dropped, but economic inactivity is rising, job vacancies are declining, and wage growth is slowing.

fromBusiness Matters

Unemployment dip flatters to deceive as SME hiring freezes amid Iran shock

Britain's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, but underlying hiring strength is weak with significant job losses and declining vacancies.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK news

UK unemployment rate drops unexpectedly

Fewer jobs, fewer workers and the truth behind Britain's unemployment drop - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's unemployment rate has dropped, but economic inactivity is rising, job vacancies are declining, and wage growth is slowing.

fromBusiness Matters

Unemployment dip flatters to deceive as SME hiring freezes amid Iran shock

Britain's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, but underlying hiring strength is weak with significant job losses and declining vacancies.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK news

UK unemployment rate drops unexpectedly

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#meta

Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters

Meta plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, to reduce costs and increase reliance on AI.

fromTechRepublic

Tech industry

Meta Plans Up to 8,000 Job Cuts in New Round of Layoffs

Silicon Valley

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

fromExchangewire

Tech industry

Digest: Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs; White House & Anthropic Hold "Productive" AI Talks; ByteDance Profit Hit by AI Costs - ExchangeWire.com

fromTNW | Facebook

3 days ago

Tech industry

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs on 20 May with more layoffs planned for second half of 2026

fromTechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Meta is cutting several hundred jobs | TechCrunch

Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters

Meta plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, to reduce costs and increase reliance on AI.

fromTechRepublic

Meta Plans Up to 8,000 Job Cuts in New Round of Layoffs

Meta is preparing to lay off about 8,000 employees in a significant workforce reduction starting May 20.

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.

fromExchangewire

Digest: Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs; White House & Anthropic Hold "Productive" AI Talks; ByteDance Profit Hit by AI Costs - ExchangeWire.com

Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees starting May 20, marking its largest workforce reduction since 2022.

fromTNW | Facebook

3 days ago

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs on 20 May with more layoffs planned for second half of 2026

Meta will lay off approximately 8,000 employees, representing 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring towards AI infrastructure.

fromTechCrunch

Meta is cutting several hundred jobs | TechCrunch

Meta is laying off several hundred employees across various teams, including sales and Reality Labs, while investing heavily in AI.

Higher education

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

2 hours ago

Careers

Why second chance hiring is smart business

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

Employers plan to increase hiring of new graduates by 5.6% this spring, reversing previous gloomy expectations amid economic uncertainty.

2 hours ago

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.

Here's the severance package Disney is giving to laid-off employees

Disney is providing severance packages to laid-off employees based on tenure and level, amid ongoing restructuring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.

fromInverse

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.

fromVulture

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.

Here's the severance package Disney is giving to laid-off employees

Disney is providing severance packages to laid-off employees based on tenure and level, amid ongoing restructuring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.

fromInverse

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.

Warning energy crunch puts country 'at risk of stagflation'

Budget spending will be limited to prepare for potential prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

UX design

I've been unemployed for almost a year. Getting ghosted is making it worse.

Job searching can be a challenging and frustrating experience, especially after being laid off.

The AI layoff playbook is here

Tech firms are laying off employees to adapt to AI, emphasizing efficiency and a new way of working.

Hays slashes workforce as global hiring slump deepens - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hays has unveiled deep workforce cuts as it intensifies cost-saving efforts amid a prolonged downturn in the global jobs market, reducing consultancy headcount by 14%.

London startup

A major retailer enters administration with more than 1,100 jobs gone - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Without any viable offers to take the business forward, it was not possible for The Original Factory Shop to continue trading and all remaining stores were closed on 4 April 2026.

London food

Real estate

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.

European startups

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

1 hour ago

Workers Are Overlooking This $300K Career Path With 81K Job Openings, Says a Talent CEO: 'The Opportunities Are Massive'

Laid-off tech workers should pivot to data center electrician and technician roles due to a surge in job demand.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Day Around the Bay: Snap Inc. Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Because of AI

BART experienced multiple train issues, and Snap, Inc. announced significant layoffs while the US House faces turmoil over government funding.

fromPhys

12 hours ago

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while other regions adopt various measures to manage resource scarcity.

fromwww.nytimes.com

15 hours ago

Video: Opinion | A Real Plan for A.I. Job Losses

A.I. Dividend proposes universal basic income to address potential job losses due to A.I. replacing human labor.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

3-Year Degree Misreads the Future Job Market (opinion)

The University of North Carolina system is proposing 90-credit bachelor's degrees, signaling a shift towards shorter degree programs in higher education.

World news

Half of Iran's workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war's 'hidden target' was the labor market, economist says | Fortune

The U.S.-Israeli bombardment has severely damaged Iran's economy, risking millions of jobs and disrupting key sectors.

fromDigiday

Bauer Media Group slashes publishing headcount in company-wide restructure

Bauer Media Group announced a restructuring plan that may lead to job cuts affecting up to 30% of its publishing staff in Germany and the U.K.

#artificial-intelligence

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

more#artificial-intelligence

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.

UK jobs market was in a fragile state even before Iran war threatened recovery

The UK labor market shows signs of fragility despite a drop in the unemployment rate.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Dark Matter promotes Vikas Rao to CEO, announces layoffs

Vikas Rao has been appointed CEO of Dark Matter Technologies, succeeding Sean Dugan, with a mandate to translate technology investments into stronger commercial performance.

Real estate

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

The new Amazon: How employees are navigating AI, RTO, and a shifting culture

Amazon's cultural transformation emphasizes efficiency and accountability, impacting employee dynamics and the broader labor market.

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.

3 days ago

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.

8 hours ago

Earnings growth cools in February as war clouds the labour market outlook - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK unemployment rate fell from 5.2% to 4.9%, driven more by increased economic inactivity, particularly as fewer students sought work.

UK news

World news

fromwww.dw.com

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Over 93 million Iranians face severe hardships due to ongoing war threats and economic blockades affecting their livelihoods.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Snapchat cuts 16% of global staff, around 1,000 jobs in latest round of mass layoffs

Snap Inc. is laying off 1,000 employees, about 16% of its workforce, to streamline operations and focus on profitability.

21 hours ago

The DOL is rewriting the rules of independent work

The DOL's proposed rule aims to clarify the classification of independent workers in the U.S.

#oracle

fromBoston.com

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Oracle's Stock Has Plummeted 25%. Now It's Cutting Thousands of Jobs.

Oracle is cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to improve cash flow amid a 25% stock drop and significant debt for AI infrastructure.

fromTechzine Global

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

Oracle cuts more than 700 jobs in California amid massive round of layoffs

Oracle laid off over 700 employees in California, part of a larger reduction affecting 30,000 workers globally.

fromTheregister

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.

fromCalifornia Post

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

fromBoston.com

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Oracle's Stock Has Plummeted 25%. Now It's Cutting Thousands of Jobs.

Oracle is cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to improve cash flow amid a 25% stock drop and significant debt for AI infrastructure.

fromTechzine Global

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

Oracle cuts more than 700 jobs in California amid massive round of layoffs

Oracle laid off over 700 employees in California, part of a larger reduction affecting 30,000 workers globally.

fromTheregister

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.

fromCalifornia Post

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

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#uk-economy

UK news

Quarter of a million people could lose jobs by 2027 as UK flirts with recession'

UK news

Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK flirts with recession', analysis says

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Quarter of a million people could lose jobs by 2027 as UK flirts with recession'

The UK's economy is at risk of recession, with rising unemployment and stagnant GDP growth predicted amid global economic tensions.

Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK flirts with recession', analysis says

A quarter of a million jobs may be lost in the UK due to economic impacts from the US-Israel war on Iran.

BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of annual budget | Fortune

The BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget due to financial pressures and economic challenges.

Snapchat owner announces global layoffs amid financial challenges

Snap is laying off around 1,000 employees to prioritize long-term value and reduce spending.

fromEngadget

Snap is laying off 16 percent of its workforce, blames AI

Snap is laying off 1,000 employees, 16% of its workforce, to save over $500 million and replace roles with AI.

Snap lays off 16% of its full-time staff

Snap is cutting 16% of its workforce to streamline operations and aims to reduce costs by over $500 million by 2026.

Snapchat owner announces global layoffs amid financial challenges

Snap is laying off around 1,000 employees to prioritize long-term value and reduce spending.

fromEngadget

Snap is laying off 16 percent of its workforce, blames AI

Snap is laying off 1,000 employees, 16% of its workforce, to save over $500 million and replace roles with AI.

Snap lays off 16% of its full-time staff

Snap is cutting 16% of its workforce to streamline operations and aims to reduce costs by over $500 million by 2026.

more#snap

PTO, parental leave, pensions: Even the most prized benefits are on the chopping block

Zoom and Deloitte are reducing paid parental leave and other benefits, signaling a potential trend among employers to cut perks in a tight labor market.

One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales

Private credit professionals are shifting from growth to defense as redemption requests rise and concerns about credit quality increase.

#deloitte

Remote teams

Deloitte is cutting back on benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is cutting down PTO, parental leave, and other benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is reducing core benefits for certain employees under the 'Center' talent model, effective January 1, 2027.

Remote teams

Deloitte is cutting back on benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is cutting down PTO, parental leave, and other benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is reducing core benefits for certain employees under the 'Center' talent model, effective January 1, 2027.

more#deloitte

fromIndependent

Modern Morals: My husband has just been let go from his fourth job in five years - I'm running out of patience. What can I do?

My husband has just been let go from his fourth job in five years. The first time it happened was during Covid when he was laid off, but it seemed to start a pattern.

Careers

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

More Job, Program Cuts in March

Universities are cutting jobs and programs due to budget deficits and low enrollment, with significant layoffs planned at institutions like The New School and Portland State.

Kenyan outsourcing company for Meta sacks more than 1,000 workers

Over 1,000 low-paid Kenyan workers were laid off by Sama after Meta terminated their contract, highlighting the precariousness of global south tech workers.

fromTechCrunch

LinkedIn data shows AI isn't to blame for hiring decline... yet | TechCrunch

Hiring has declined by 20% since 2022, but AI is not currently impacting jobs according to LinkedIn's data.

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.

The power has swung back to employers-and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage | Fortune

Employers have regained power over employees, leading to reduced job optimism and increased workplace mandates.

fromSlate Magazine

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.

fromReadWrite

Underdog job cuts and regulatory challenges mount nationwide

At least 125 employees, which is more than 20% of the company's workforce, were let go as Underdog shifts away from some of its traditional offerings and leans more heavily into prediction markets. Teams in fraud operations, marketing, customer support, and product were among those affected.

Venture

Layoffs are feeling awfully tempting for companies right now

Economic uncertainty drives CEOs to cut jobs as a cash-preservation strategy, with January 2024 layoffs reaching their highest level since 2009, while investors reward companies announcing workforce reductions.

US news

January layoffs jump to highest level since 2009

US employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January, a 17-year high and a 118% year-over-year increase, signaling weaker employer outlook for 2026.

fromHuffPost

Sex Workers Already Predicted There's A Recession Coming - Here's How They Know

Although De Noire is based in Europe, she believes that economic upheaval in the United States "triggers huge uncertainty" across the pond because of America's global influence. De Noire first noticed a decline in business right after Donald Trump was elected in November 2024, as Americans and the rest of the world anticipated upheaval. "I didn't even bother working South by Southwest because the first Friday night I attempted to work, I walked into a completely empty club and didn't make any money at all,"

US politics

Marketing

fromwww.bbc.com

Fifty face redundancy as marketing firm shuts

Atlas SEO's Norwich office is closing, putting more than 50 jobs at risk after financial pressures and a failed turnaround since acquisition.

Even amid rising economic uncertainty, now is not the time to hug your job

Workers are staying in roles for stability amid economic uncertainty, but refusing to adapt risks future career obsolescence due to AI-driven changes.

Britain's job market floundering' as companies remain cautious about hiring

Britain's jobs market remains weak with hiring demand stagnant, unemployment rising to five-year highs, and limited near-term recovery prospects despite some business output improvements.

fromBoston.com

Massachusetts is 1 of 4 states that lost private-sector jobs over the last five years

It's an indicator of economic health and the direction of the state,

Business

Why Companies Are In 'No-Hire, No-Fire' Mode Right Now

AI and other factors have produced a 'no-hire, no-fire' labor market with low hiring and firing, keeping unemployment around 4.4%.

Tech and finance layoffs: Oracle, Block, Morgan Stanley, Capital One headline brutal week for job losses

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) is planning to cut "thousands" of jobs as soon as this month. And yes, artificial intelligence is to blame-but not solely because AI is directly taking jobs. Instead, Oracle is reportedly planning job cuts to free up cash for its AI data center expansion, which the company is pursuing to compete with cloud computing giants Amazon and Microsoft.

Tech industry

fromBusiness Matters

One in five SMEs cut staff as tax and cost pressures intensify, survey finds

Rising taxes and operating costs forced more than one in five UK SMEs to make redundancies, intensifying financial strain on businesses and owners.

fromAol

13 Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning to Let You Go (#7 Is The Worst)

Employers increasingly use quiet firing—subtle methods to push out employees—rather than overt termination, with 54% of workers experiencing this practice.