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Laid-off Block staff commiserate in 'Square Mafia'
Former Block employees congregate in an unaffiliated Slack group to share support, find new jobs, and trade memes. It's grown since recent layoffs.
Underdog Cuts Jobs While Pivoting to Prediction Markets
Underdog has undergone a significant round of layoffs, including cutting two-thirds of its fraud operations team.
Hitachi Energy powers up $457M expansion in South Boston
Hitachi Energy will invest $457 million to expand power transformer production in South Boston, creating 825 jobs and building the nation’s largest large transformer plant.
Dorsey's blunt AI warning sharpens debate over jobs and profits
Jack Dorsey is not the first chief executive to say artificial intelligence will transform work. He may be among the first to act as if it already has - and to say so openly.
Amazon CEO: Many jobs won't need as many humans due to AI
"You won't need as many human beings doing those same jobs," Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said, predicting AI would also create new jobs as well.
Block lays off 4,000 employees. Read Jack Dorsey's note.
Block, led by CEO Jack Dorsey, is cutting over 4,000 jobs, or nearly half the company. Read Dorsey's memo on the cuts.
How prison staffing shortages are driving away mental health staff
Correctional officers are leaving their jobs at federal prisons. And when these prisons are understaffed – psychologists and other staff are asked to act as guards. Recent reporting from The Marshall Project says it’s pushing mental health professionals out of prisons. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jason Fuller and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.It was edited by Jeanette Woods and Courtney Dorning.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Ambitious Des Moines company cuts goals as it misses jobs benchmarks
OpenLoop Health started with big goals. Now it's backing down on incentive contracts with city, state as it falls short on local job creation.
Local Aerospace Manufacturer Expanding Business, Seeking Employees
Aerospace manufacturer, Turbo Machined Products, is expanding its product line. That means more jobs in Frankfort.
This Gen Zer skipped university and built a six-figure dog walking business
As AI threatens entry-level jobs, some young people are starting their own businesses.
A massive youth sports complex could be coming to this N.J. city under $6M deal
There's a deal to purchase 108 acres near a local college for a regional sports facility designed to boost tourism and create jobs.
The A.I. Evangelists on a Mission to Shake Up Japan
Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.
Phillies camp battles to watch as Grapefruit League opens
Spring Training opens Saturday. Here are predictions for the final roster spots, from backup catcher to the last bullpen jobs.
AI is threatening science jobs. Which ones are most at risk?
Nature - Data-analysis and modelling positions are already becoming obsolete, but hands-on experimentalists can breathe easy for now.
Remake specialist Bluepoint Games, co-developer of God of War Ragnarok, shut down by Sony
70 staff to lose jobs, from studio which had delivered well-received reissues of Uncharted, Demon's Souls, Shadow of the Colossus and more
British Gas owner’s profits tumble 39% ; gen Z turning to trades for AI-proof work
Centrica has paused its share buyback after profits plunged, while new data shows Gen Z looking for AI-proof jobs in traditional trades
GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax
Kiley says he will introduce the 'Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.' It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.
Nebraska lawmakers, business groups criticize auditor's findings on tax incentives
Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn said the incentives "have led to billions of dollars in investment in the state and created tens of thousands of jobs" since their creation.
Couple quit their jobs to start a proposal planning business—16 years later, they're bringing in fireworks and helicopters to create 'picture-worthy' proposals
Michele and Marvin Velazquez have spent the last 16 years making couples' proposal dreams come true.
A plastic surgeon shares the most common botched surgeries he fixes
A plastic surgeon said he regularly fixes eye lifts, nose jobs, breast implants, and overdone filler injections.
Main Street begins legal process toward winddown
Main Street Sports Group has initiated its legal pathway to a winddown on Tuesday by issuing WARN notices to all employees, alerting them that, as of now their jobs will end in approximately 60 days when the NBA and NHL regular seasons conclude in mid-April.
Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Philly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resource
PIDC provides financing to businesses to create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods.
Baystate Health cuts 117 jobs
Baystate Health said it has outsourced biomedical engineering jobs and closed its central warehouse in Holyoke.
100-plus employers to offer jobs at Clark County spring job fair
The largest free job fair in Nevada is returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center, with more than 100 employers offering thousands of jobs.
Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
FLX Gateway hopes to bring jobs to Schuyler County Business Park. Here's how
A new NYSEG grant will help turn "preparation into real investment and job creation" in Schuyler County, FLX Gateway said.
Nike salaries: How much software engineers, designers, others get paid
Data shows how much Nike pays for engineers, designers, and other tech jobs, with salaries up to $425,000, as CEO Elliott Hill mounts a comeback.
What is the hardest coaching job in world sport?
From Real Madrid to the New York Jets via the USWNT, our writers pick out the most unforgiving coaching roles
What Business Students Should Know: The 'Job Hugging' Era
Four years ago, employees held all the leverage. Now, everyone is holding onto their jobs for dear life. Here's what has changed.
BrewDog could be broken up as craft beer business put up for sale
Brewer last month said it was closing its distilling brands, prompting concerns for jobs at its Scottish facility
The one industry powering the U.S. labor market
Without health care, the United States would have nearly 400,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago, according to Labor Department figures through January.
Hemp businesses rally against Chicago’s upcoming ban
Chicago’s upcoming ban on intoxicating hemp products has business owners rallying for a mayoral veto, warning it will shut down small businesses, cost jobs and disproportionately impact minority-owned establishments.
Friedman, Schiff seek commitments to protect Hollywood jobs amid WBD acquisition
Media giants Netflix and Paramount are making their sales pitches to take over Warner Brothers Discovery, and it's caught the attention of Capitol Hill.
Dagen McDowell: AI, nation need to deal with exploding health care cost in order to continue existing
'The Big Money Show' panel analyzes the 'gray-shaped economy' and the January jobs report.
Microsoft AI leader predicts automation in white-collar jobs
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, says AI can automate white-collar jobs within 12-18 months, as tech reaches human-level performance in tasks.
HOUSTON TEXANS ANNOUNCE GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN LANDMARK PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH HARRIS COUNTY AND HOWARD HUGHES COMMUNITIES™
83-acre sports and entertainment district projected to generate $34 billion in economic impact, create 17,000 jobs, expand county services and infrastructure, and anchor long-term growth in Northwest Harris County
HOUSTON TEXANS ANNOUNCE GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN LANDMARK PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH HARRIS COUNTY AND HOWARD HUGHES COMMUNITIES™
83-acre sports and entertainment district projected to generate $34 billion in economic impact, create 17,000 jobs, expand county services and infrastructure, and anchor long-term growth in Northwest Harris County
Health care is now the engine of US job growth
Health care has quietly become the backbone of the U.S. labor market, propping up job growth as hiring stalls or reverses in sectors such as finance, retail, tech and government, The Wall Street Journal writes. Nearly all of the jobs added in January came from health care or health care-related roles, reflecting surging demand driven […]
Health care jobs drives labor market while other sectors contract
Health care jobs are propping up the U.S. labor market as white-collar sectors contract. Here's what's behind the trend
The top 10 fastest-growing jobs in health care, according to BLS data—some pay six figures
The health care industry is still experiencing strong job growth, according to the latest BLS employment report.
St. Cloud entertainment center out, cannabis facility could take space
St. Cloud's entertainment center proposal failed; however, a new project looks to replace it. This new proposal could bring high-paying jobs.
How the largest health-care education company in U.S. is addressing a growing jobs gap
Adtalem Global Education changed its name to Covista last week, a move the company says signals its ambitions in addressing the growing health-care worker gap.
US economy added 130K jobs in January, delayed report shows
The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace to start the year, as the Labor Department reported that employers hired 130,000 workers in January 2026, beating expectations.
At a touchy moment for stocks, a delayed jobs report raises ‘Goldilocks’ hopes
Data on job openings and labor turnover isn’t always a big market mover. But with stocks trading near record highs, markets are a little touchy.
After a Year of Sluggish Hiring, 2026 Could Be Off to a Stronger Start
Employment data for January is set to be released by the Labor Department on Wednesday.
Markets brace for US jobs report, with White House telling investors ‘they shouldn’t panic’
Trump adviser Peter Navarro says ‘we have to revise our expectations down’ because of US deportation programme
Why Jeff Bezos gutted the Washington Post
Hundreds of jobs have gone at the newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal. Was profit or politics behind the decision? Jeremy Barr reports
Why the UC system is seeing a drop in computer science enrollment
It was once a degree to some of the highest-paying jobs in the world, but now the University of California is seeing a drop in enrollment for computer science.
Salesforce cuts less than 1,000 jobs, Business Insider reports
Salesforce made cuts to its workforce at the beginning of this month, with the reduction involving fewer than 1,000 roles, Business Insider reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Salesforce cuts jobs amid executive changes
Salesforce trims staff in marketing, product, and data teams, affecting fewer than 1,000 roles. The company recently had a leadership overhaul.
Riot Games is laying off half of the 2XKO development team
Riot Games announced that it's cutting jobs on its pair-based fighting game 2XKO.
Washington Post’s layoffs mark the end of ‘old-school’ sports journalism
The final blow to traditional sports journalism as we know it came on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The Washington Post eliminated its sports department as part of sweeping layoffs that cut more than 300 jobs between sports and international reporting. For years, the Post was deemed the “gold standard” of sports journalism coverage. Now, it’s gone.
Here’s Where AI Is Tearing Through Corporate America
The latest advances have companies—and the stock market—rethinking the software that handles jobs big and small.
Business Lookahead: Near, far, wherever markets are
STORY: From Japan's snap election to key U.S. data, these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. :: Japan votesJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is hoping for a stronger mandate as voters head to the polls on Sunday.The closely-watched lower house election is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years.A strong showing by Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party would allow her to expand stimulus.That could heighten concerns about Japan's finances and push up government bond yields further in a selloff that could ripple out overseas.:: AI winners and losersCisco Systems and Germany's Siemens Energy report earnings on Wednesday.They've benefited from the AI boom in different ways, but now Barclays says that trade is "seeing extreme dispersion."That’s been evident in sliding software and data analytics stocks, which have plunged as traders focus on the existential threat posed by increasingly powerful AI models.AI enablers, companies contributing to the global AI data center build-out, meanwhile, have fared better. :: Delayed data dumpA double dose of major U.S. economic reports should give investors a critical view of the economy, following a delay by the recently ended three-day government shutdown.The January non-farm payrolls report, now due on Wednesday, is expected to show an increase of 70,000 jobs, according to a Reuters poll. Then, on Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the January consumer price index, one of the most closely watched measures of inflation.
Opinion | The parents and coaches who have ruined youth sports
How to fix youth sports, the jobs market and the tax system, in readers’ eyes.
Bowling manufacturer plans $9M expansion, 90 new jobs in Muskegon
Motiv Bowling plans to acquire a 96,000-square-foot facility in Roosevelt Park. The facility will be used for bowling ball manufacturing.
Governor Abbott meets with Webb County leaders on jobs, small business challenges
Abbott traveled from the state Capitol to Laredo, where he met privately with Webb County entrepreneurs, business leaders, realtors and bankers to discuss ways to increase jobs in the workforce.
NFIB Jobs Report: New Small Business Employment Index Shows Balanced Job Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2026) - NFIB’s January Jobs Report includes the launch of the new Small Business Employment Index, which measures the current state of the small business labor market. The new index integrates actual and planned changes in employment and employee compensation into a singula
Carney’s government is cutting hundreds of environment and science jobs. Here’s what that means for Canadians
Scientists and labour leaders are warning that cuts to Environment and Climate Change Canada could significantly impact the health and safety of Canada's wildlife, environment and people.
Private sector added 22,000 jobs in January, well below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 48,000 jobs and higher than the prior month’s revised reading of a gain of 37,000 jobs.
How a married couple quit 6-figure jobs to start a business together
A couple in Vancouver transitioned from corporate careers in fashion and tech to cofound No Reception Club and create travel products for parents.
More than 10,000 Ph.D. science experts left U.S. government jobs last year
Maryland Companies Celebrate Global Collaborations, Industry Honors and Local Partnerships
The Maryland Marketing Partnership, which helps drive Maryland's branding and marketing efforts to attract businesses, create jobs, and grow the state's economy, today shared a summary of the latest news from companies and organizations that invest in the partnership. "Maryland's marketing partners are starting the year with major investments in our state's workforce and economy," said Harry Coker Jr., Secretary for the Maryland Department of Commerce. "From clean energy to biopharma to higher education to commercial real estate, these investments are helping us build a stronger and more competitive Maryland economy." BGE , Maryland's largest natural gas and electric utility, along with the Exelon Foundation , announced a $250,000 grant for Civic Works' Baltimore Shines solar initiative to support solar installations for 30 homes in Baltimore. According to Civic Works, homeowners will receive free rooftop solar installations, adding clean energy to the grid and generating more than
Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains.
Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, forecasts weak revenue amid sluggish demand
The job cuts come as the company streamlines work processes by using automation and AI to lower costs and improve efficiency.
Open Streets are Business Incubators, Yet Another Report Shows - Streetsblog New York City
Want jobs? Keep out the cars.
Philadelphia nonprofit helps people with mental health, intellectual challenges find job opportunities
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Make an Honest Living in Three New GTA Online Odd Jobs
Join the ranks of the Los Santos Fire Department as a Firefighter, load up delivery vans for Alpha Mail as a Forklift Operator, or deliver the old-fashioned printed version of the Los Santos Meteor with a Paper Route in three new Odd Jobs now available...
Illinois job market loses momentum after year-end slide
Illinois shed jobs for a second straight month at the end of 2025, the sharpest pullback since the post-pandemic rebound began, even as Chicago’s job market proved more resilient.
UToledo Provided Path for Senior to Discover His Passion for Environmental Science
Brett Polak’s work experience in the GUTS program and on campus led him to jobs with Toledo Metroparks and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Internal messages reveal teams, jobs affected in Amazon layoffs
Amazon is laying off 16,000 corporate employees. Internal messages show that many of the affected employees had software engineering roles.
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in latest round of layoffs
The reductions follow October's layoffs of 14,000 workers
Andrew Yang reacts to AI CEO warning 50% of all white-collar jobs will disappear in 5 years
UPS Will Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs in 2026
The delivery company said it was planning the cuts this year because it expected to deliver fewer packages for Amazon, a large but unprofitable customer.
Lululemon cuts 100 customer service jobs amid quality complaints
The layoffs have affected staff in North America working at the athleisure giant's
UPS to cut 30,000 more jobs amid turnaround plan
UPS aims to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs by 2026 as part of major transformation strategy to optimize network operations and boost productivity.
Politics of the weather (Jan. 27, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: With the annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society happening this week in Houston, we discuss how the current political climate is affecting how meteorologists do their jobs and the ramifications for our region.
Cuts to science and research in the U.S. over the past year
The administration cut science funding, withheld grants, and eliminated jobs in research areas that did not align. Nature, with visualization by Kim Albrecht, show the total impact so far. A treema…
Steelers Reporter Points Out Coaching Staff Ties To Mike McCarthy
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has some work to do… McCarthy, who was hired as the organization’s 17th head coach on Saturday, still has to put together his coaching staff after already seeing three coaches depart for other jobs — offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is joining Ohio State, while assistant defensive backs coach Anthony […]
Expedia cuts roles, says its simplifying structure to 'move faster'
Expedia cuts jobs to simplify its structure and focus on future skills. Employees share experiences and new job openings on LinkedIn.
More than a quarter of Britons say they fear losing jobs to AI in next five years
Survey reveals ‘mismatched AI expectations’ between views of employers and staff over impact on careers
Amazon expected to cut thousands more corporate jobs soon
Amazon plans major cuts impacting thousands of corporate employees, following a previous round of job cuts in October.
As political dust settles, Portland’s new council president wants to focus on city’s ‘real crises’
Jamie Dunphy wants a divided City Council to stop the infighting and tackle homelessness, jobs, crumbling infrastructure and what he calls an increasingly tyrannical federal government.
5 Former Vikings the Team Let Walk Too Soon
One of the general manager’s jobs on an NFL team is to make roster decisions. Some of the decisions made […]
Committee moves to make it harder to access Florida’s already challenging unemployment system
Advocates say the measure would cut fraud in the system. Critics contend it would only add roadblocks.
Browns' coaching update: Mike McDaniel withdraws from consideration, per report
McDaniel is still in the running to land multiple other jobs
Commentary: My travel nightmare made me realize that self-service culture is capitalism’s greatest con
The digital age has made us a DIY economy in which millions of jobs no longer exist not because computers do the work, but because the work has been shifted, via computers, directly onto the consumer.
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report says
7th Day Of NYC Nurses Strike Highlights Ongoing Healthcare Problems
On January 12, around 15,000 nurses walked off their Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian health system jobs in the largest nurses strike in NYC history.
Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs
This slowdown is happening nationwide.
Fourth-generation, family-owned business plans $18 million project near Opportunity Corridor
Reese Consumer Health is plotting a move on Cleveland’s East Side, bringing jobs to vacant land overlooking the Opportunity Corridor. Construction on the $18 million project could start in the spring.
I built a Steve Jobs custom GPT to help make my business decisions
Solopreneur Yesim Saydan shares how she trained over 17 custom GPT workers and a Steve Jobs—inspired custom GPT to work for her consultancy agency.
These jobs will be in highest demand as 2026 job market stays highly competitive
Despite a competitive job market, healthcare, skilled trades and essential services show strong hiring demand in 2026, per Monster's outlook report.
Opinion | I’m a business owner. Here’s what tariffs do.
Taxes, jobs and the November midterms, through readers’ eyes.
24 hours of chaos as mental health grants are slashed then restored
For 24 hours, it was unclear which mental health and addiction programs would survive and who would still have jobs when the dust settled.
Trinity Health to cut 10% of billing jobs
The Livonia-based health system is outsourcing billing and coding positions to an external partner as it faces low reimbursement rates and rising costs for underinsured patients.
'Puzzling story': Business leaders talk tariffs, jobs as Trump arrives
Michigan economic and business leaders hit the stage at MotorCity Casino just before the president, offering a mixed view on the state's economy.
Trinity Health cuts 10.5% of revenue cycle jobs
Trinity Health is laying off employees in its revenue cycle department.