HIRING

May 21 2025EDUCATION

The Diversity Shift: Quick Wins and Lingering Challenges in Faculty Hiring

The makeup of a university department can shape its research and teaching for many years. Having a diverse group of professors can inspire students from all backgrounds to aim higher in their education or research careers. It is a well-known fact that diverse teams come up with better ideas and ac

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May 13 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giant Trims Workforce: A Look at Microsoft's Latest Moves

Microsoft is making big changes. The company is letting go of 7, 000 employees. That is about 3 percent of its global workforce. This move is part of a plan to make the company run more smoothly. It is not about performance. Everyone, from top to bottom, will feel this change. The tech world is tou

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Apr 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Faces and Promotions at Imagine Television

Imagine Television has recently added a new executive to their team. Max Greenspan has joined as Senior Vice President. He will be working closely with Natalie Berkus. She is already there as Senior Vice President. Berkus is in charge of the production and development of ongoing series. These includ

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

FDA's Shaky Future: How Job Cuts Could Affect Food and Drug Safety

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing significant changes. The agency has laid off numerous employees who played crucial roles in supporting safety inspections. These roles included organizing complex international trips, testing food samples, and communicating urgent safety recalls to th

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Apr 18 2025SPORTS

The Kings' New Game Plan: Scott Perry Steps In

The Sacramento Kings didn't waste any time after their season ended. They quickly found a new general manager. Scott Perry, a seasoned executive with over 25 years in the NBA, is the new hire. He has worked with several teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic, and Ne

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Apr 17 2025BUSINESS

How Do Hiring Rules Affect Ex-Cons?

In the United States, many places have rules called Ban-the-Box. These rules aim to help people with criminal pasts find jobs. The main idea is that employers can't ask about criminal history until they make a job offer. There's also a rule that says employers can't take back a job offer because of

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Apr 08 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader for PNC Financial

PNC Financial has made a significant move to strengthen its position in the banking industry. The company has brought on board Mark Wiedman, a seasoned executive from BlackRock. This hiring is a strategic step to boost PNC's competitive edge. Wiedman is no stranger to the financial world. He spent

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

The Unlikely Hiring for a Questionable Study

A recent hiring decision has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy. David Geier, known for his anti-vaccine stance and lack of medical credentials, has been brought on board by the Department of Health and Human Services. His role? A data analyst for a study that aims to revisit the debunked link

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Role in Federal Worker Rehiring

The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to pause a court order. This order mandates the rehiring of thousands of federal employees. These workers were dismissed en masse as part of a plan to significantly reduce the federal workforce. The administration's emergency appeal argues th

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

When Cancer Trials Hit a Roadblock

Imagine this: A team of dedicated researchers at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh. They had spent months getting ready for a big clinical trial. The goal? To test a new drug for advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box. These were cancers that had spread and left veterans with f

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