Staff news and trends

Away Luggage Company Furloughs Approximately Half Its Staff
Retail // April 09, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing travel to a standstill, Away has announced it is furloughing approximately half of its team and laying off an additional 10 percent. The travel luggage company noted in a Medium post that it has seen sales of its products drop by over 90 percent...

Ulta Beauty To Put Many Retail, Salon Associates On Leave
Retail // April 09, 2020

Amid the spread of the coronavirus, Ulta Beauty Inc. said it plans to put many of its retail staffers on leave. The company said the temporary furlough is effective on April 19. All furloughed staffers who are in company benefit plans will stay enrolled, according to an announcement.  ...

Apple Will Pay Contracted Janitors And Bus Drivers During Shutdown
Coronavirus // March 31, 2020

Contractors with Apple who work in janitorial, bus driving and other such fields will be paid during the coronavirus shutdown, in a reversal from the tech giant’s previous position. A company spokesperson said the hundreds of contract workers who perform essential jobs on the tech...

WeWork Could Cut 1K Employees In New Wave Of Layoffs
Personnel // March 13, 2020

Embattled co-working company WeWork is facing another set of layoffs while trying to cut expenses and rebound from a tough period that saw a failed IPO and an ousted CEO. The Financial Times is reporting that the company is attempting to get back on a...

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Best Buy To Put Approximately 51K Staffers On Temporary Leave

April 15, 2020
Amid the coronavirus crisis, Best Buy will put roughly 51,000 domestic hourly store staffers, with the inclusion of almost all part-time employees, on temporary leave starting April 19. The electronics retailer is keeping about 82 percent of its full-time store and field staffers on its payroll, while furloughed staffers will keep their health benefits for […]

Away Luggage Company Furloughs Approximately Half Its Staff

April 09, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing travel to a standstill, Away has announced it is furloughing approximately half of its team and laying off an additional 10 percent. The travel luggage company noted...

Ulta Beauty To Put Many Retail, Salon Associates On Leave

April 09, 2020
Amid the spread of the coronavirus, Ulta Beauty Inc. said it plans to put many of its retail staffers on leave. The company said the temporary furlough is effective on April 19....

Apple Will Pay Contracted Janitors And Bus Drivers During Shutdown

March 31, 2020
Contractors with Apple who work in janitorial, bus driving and other such fields will be paid during the coronavirus shutdown, in a reversal from the tech giant’s previous position. A...