Layoffs

US Layoffs Reach Two-Year High in Push for Profitability
US Layoffs Reach Two-Year High in Push for Profitability
May 02, 2023  |  Economy

New figures from the Labor Department show U.S. layoffs reaching their highest level in more than two years. The March Job Opening and Labor Turnover...

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First-Quarter Earnings Calls Show Shift From Growth to Efficiency
First-Quarter Earnings Calls Show Shift From Growth to Efficiency
May 01, 2023  |  Earnings

A shift from growth to efficiency is showing up in earnings calls across industries. With half of the S&P 500 having held calls for last...

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Gap Cuts 1,800 Jobs After $1 Billion Decline in Sales
Gap Cuts 1,800 Jobs After $1 Billion Decline in Sales
April 27, 2023  |  Retail

Struggling apparel retailer Gap is cutting 1,800 jobs as it looks to reduce expenses. The company announced the layoffs in a regulatory filing Thursday (April...

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First Republic Cutting Up to 25% of Workforce After ‘Unprecedented’ Deposit Outflows
First Republic Cutting Up to 25% of Workforce After ‘Unprecedented’ Deposit Outflows
April 24, 2023  |  Banking

First Republic Bank expects to reduce its workforce by as much as 25% in the second quarter. In its first earnings report since experiencing a...

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Buzzfeed and Insider Reportedly Cutting Jobs Amid Advertising Slowdowns
Buzzfeed and Insider Reportedly Cutting Jobs Amid Advertising Slowdowns
April 20, 2023  |  Economy

Two digital media organizations have reportedly made job cuts. Buzzfeed is shutting its news operation and eliminating 180 jobs, while Insider is cutting 10% of...

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Meta to Slash Jobs Across Its 3 Social Platforms
Meta to Slash Jobs Across Its 3 Social Platforms
April 19, 2023  |  Meta

Meta is reportedly readying layoffs that will impact its flagship social media platforms. The company told managers to be prepared for layoff announcements Wednesday (April...

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McDonald’s Lays off Hundreds of Corporate Employees Amid Restructuring
McDonald’s Lays off Hundreds of Corporate Employees Amid Restructuring
April 07, 2023  |  Personnel

A weeklong, multipart series of layoffs and other changes reportedly impacted hundreds of McDonald’s employees. As part of its restructuring, the quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain...

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Apple Cuts Small Number of Jobs Amid Broader Tech Layoffs
Apple Cuts Small Number of Jobs Amid Broader Tech Layoffs
April 04, 2023  |  Retail

Apple is reportedly eliminating some retail jobs as it looks to cut costs. Until now, there were signs the tech giant was attempting to avoid...

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McDonald’s Preps for Layoffs as Restaurants Strain Under Economic Pressure
McDonald’s Preps for Layoffs as Restaurants Strain Under Economic Pressure
April 03, 2023  |  Economy

McDonald’s is reportedly cutting corporate staff as restaurant margins take a hit amid economic stress. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant is closing its offices across...

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