jobs

A job, employment, work or occupation, is a person's role in society. More specifically, a job is an activity, often regular and often performed in exchange for payment ("for a living").

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Jobless Claims Fall in Face of Ongoing Layoffs
Jobless Claims Fall in Face of Ongoing Layoffs
February 22, 2024  |  Economy

New Department of Labor data shows a drop in initial applications for unemployment in the United States. Unemployment claims fell by 12,000 to 201,000 for...

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Block to Cut 112 Jobs as Cost-Cutting Moves Continue
Block to Cut 112 Jobs as Cost-Cutting Moves Continue
February 22, 2024  |  Personnel

Block plans to cut 112 jobs on March 30 as part of its previously announced cost-cutting measures. The company began job cuts in January and aims...

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Nike Layoffs Point to Economic Pressures on Retail Spending
Nike Layoffs Point to Economic Pressures on Retail Spending
February 16, 2024  |  Personnel

Nike is laying off thousands of employees, as consumers’ ongoing financial pressures make it harder for them to justify nonessential purchases, such as adding more...

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SVB Adds Bankers as Anniversary of Its Failure Nears
SVB Adds Bankers as Anniversary of Its Failure Nears
February 15, 2024  |  Banking

While other lenders are cutting staff, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is reportedly hiring. The financial institution, whose failure in March of 2023 set off a larger banking...

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Nokia Intros AI-Powered Offerings for Industrial Workers
Nokia Intros AI-Powered Offerings for Industrial Workers
February 14, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Nokia has debuted a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for industrial workers. The telecommunications firm says its MX Workmate makes Nokia the first company to adapt generative...

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PayPal Chief Enterprise Services Officer Aaron Karczmer to Leave Company
PayPal Chief Enterprise Services Officer Aaron Karczmer to Leave Company
February 13, 2024  |  Personnel

PayPal Executive Vice President and Chief Enterprise Services Officer Aaron Karczmer will leave the company on April 30. The company and Karczmer entered into a...

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Contradictions Rule as AI Meets the Future of Work
Contradictions Rule as AI Meets the Future of Work
February 13, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work is crowded and a bit confusing these days. On one hand, companies like Google and Duolingo...

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AI Could Permanently Ax Some White-Collar Management Jobs
AI Could Permanently Ax Some White-Collar Management Jobs
February 12, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

So far, the number of jobs eliminated by generative artificial intelligence is low. However, executives and management consultants are showing signs that the technology could...

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AI Driving Layoffs: How Technology is Transforming the Workforce
AI Driving Layoffs: How Technology is Transforming the Workforce
February 09, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing and transforming industries across the globe. While it promises to enhance productivity and efficiency, there is growing concern about...

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