Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves o
Southwest Airlines, a company known for its unique culture and employee-friendly policies, has made a significant change. For the first time in its 53-year history, the airline has decided to lay off 1, 750 employees. This decision is part of a larger restructuring effort to reduce costs and streaml
Southwest Airlines is making some big changes. They are saying goodbye to 1, 750 corporate workers. That's about 15% of their corporate staff. This is a big deal for a company that has over 72, 000 full-time or full-time equivalent workers. The CEO, Bob Jordan, said it was a tough decision. He know
The former president, Donald Trump, made some significant announcements recently. He signed an executive order that stops federal funding for schools and universities that require students to get vaccinated against Covid-19. This move was done to push back against vaccine mandates, which have been a
Imagine having to leave your job in just 30 minutes. That's what happened to some federal workers due to recent layoffs. The Trump administration's plan to shrink the federal workforce led to a swift and unexpected exit for many employees. The goal? To make the government more efficient and
The federal workforce, the country’s largest employer, is facing significant changes. The administration has ordered agencies to terminate nearly all probationary employees who haven’t yet gained civil service protection. This move could affect hundreds of thousands of workers. The Departme
A surprising move shook up the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a Thursday afternoon. Recent hires, those who had been working for less than a year or two, found themselves out of a job. This wasn't an isolated incident; it's part of a bigger trend across various government agencies.
The federal government has started a wave of firings, with probationary employees at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration being the first to go. This move is part of the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce the number of federal workers. The firin
Meta, the famous company owned by the same guy who created Facebook, is looking to do a big hiring shake-up. It is planning to cut over 3, 600 jobs worldwide. This is a huge move, but it's not entirely unexpected. The company is shifting its focus, prioritizing artificial intelligence and machine l
The Trump presidency has kicked off with a bang, shaking up the federal workforce. In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of workers have been affected by drastic changes. There are two main reasons to look at this. First, key staff have been fired, and departments have been frozen in their tracks.
