Amazon's top boss, Andy Jassy, recently dropped a bombshell on employees. He announced that artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to fewer white-collar jobs in the coming years. His reasoning? AI boosts efficiency. However, not everyone in the company is on board with this plan. Inside the company, reactions on internal chat platforms were fierce. Workers criticiz...
Amazon's top boss, Andy Jassy, recently dropped a big hint about the future of work at the company. He said that artificial intelligence, or AI, will likely lead to fewer corporate jobs over time. This is because AI can do some jobs more efficiently than humans. Jassy believes that while some jobs will disappear, new ones will emerge. This shift is happening across m...
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been under the spotlight since its inception, especially after Elon Musk's brief stint as an advisor. The department's self-reported savings of $180 billion have raised eyebrows, with critics questioning the accuracy of its claims. Elaine Karmarck, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, has been vocal about th...
The backbone of public health in the United States is under threat. Essential services that keep communities safe are being stripped away. This is not just about losing jobs; it's about losing the ability to prevent diseases, respond to outbreaks, and ensure that everyone has access to basic health services. For years, public health departments have been the unsung ...
Burberry, a well-known British fashion brand, has decided to reduce its global workforce by 18% by 2027. This means around 1, 700 jobs are at risk. The company recently reported a loss of 3 million pounds and a significant drop in revenue for the year ending March 29. This news comes as no surprise, given the tough times the luxury fashion industry has faced recently...
Microsoft, the tech giant, has just announced that it will be letting go of a significant number of employees. This news has sparked curiosity and concern among workers and industry watchers alike. The company has not revealed the exact number of people who will be affected. However, sources suggest that up to 3% of its global workforce might be impacted. That's a lo...
Federal worker unions are in a tough spot. The current administration has been making it hard for them to do their jobs. One union leader, Anthony Lee, found out about mass layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the hard way. Employees were getting fired as they tried to enter the building. No one told the union in advance. This is just one example of how ...
A group of labor unions, charities, and cities are fighting back against a major government restructuring plan. Chicago, Baltimore, and Harris County, Texas, are among those leading the charge. They say the plan, led by President Trump and Elon Musk's government efficiency team, is unconstitutional. The group filed a lawsuit claiming that the plan violates the Const...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is facing a major overhaul. A significant number of its employees received termination notices. This move is part of a broader plan to reshape the agency, which was established to protect consumers from unfair financial practices. The CFPB has been active in the past decade. It has taken legal action against major comp...
Mural Oncology plc, a biotech firm based in Waltham, is undergoing a major overhaul. The company has decided to halt the development of its primary cancer treatment, nemvaleukin. This move is part of a broader strategy to explore new directions for the firm. The decision to stop developing nemvaleukin is a significant one. It signals a shift in the company's focus a...