Wayfair shares surge after home goods retailer announces 1,650 job cuts, 13% of workforce
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/19/wayfair-layoffs-home-goods-retailer-to-cut-1650-employees.html
Jan 19, 2024 - Digital home goods retailer Wayfair is cutting 13% of its global workforce as it looks to trim down its structure, cut layers of management and reduce costs.
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This Tech Exec Quit His Job to Fight Generative AI's Original Sin
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-executive-ed-newton-rex-turns-crusader-stand-up-for-artists/
Jan 17, 2024 - Ed Newton-Rex quit his job at startup Stability AI over ethical concerns about its collection of training data. His nonprofit Fairly Trained aims to deter startups from scraping the web.
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Employers and workers are at odds over work-life balance — here's who is winning
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/23/employers-and-workers-are-at-odds-over-work-life-balance.html
Jan 23, 2024 - Employers have been pushing for more in-person time at the office. However, employees are prioritizing work-life balance and flexibility in their careers.
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Retail CEO turnover soars, and fewer women hold top jobs in the industry
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/25/retail-ceo-turnover-soars-fewer-women-hold-ceo-jobs.html
Jan 25, 2024 - CEO turnovers are spiking, and rising in the retail industry in particular — but the sector is rarely hiring women for its top jobs.
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Macy's to cut more than 2,300 jobs, about 3.5% of its workforce, and close five stores
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/18/macys-to-cut-more-than-2300-jobs-about-3point5percent-of-its-workforce-as-it-moves-to-cut-costs.html
Jan 25, 2024 - The legacy department store Macy's is aiming to trim costs and turn around slowing sales.
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The AI-Fueled Future of Work Needs Humans More Than Ever
https://www.wired.com/story/the-ai-fueled-future-of-work-needs-humans-more-than-ever/
Jan 26, 2024 - AI is elbowing its way into ever more jobs, but while how we work will change, people skills will still be the most important factor.
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Workers are sour on the job market — but it may not be warranted
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/29/workers-are-sour-on-the-job-market-but-it-may-not-be-warranted.html
Jan 29, 2024 - Layoffs and unemployment remain quite low by historical standards. So why do workers still feel lousy?
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UPS to cut 12,000 jobs 5 months after reaching union deal as revenue outlook for year disappoints
https://www.startribune.com/ups-stock-down-before-market-open-as-company-gives-softer-than-expected-full-year-revenue-outlook/600339584/
Jan 30, 2024 - Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.
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Private payroll growth slowed to just 107,000 in January, below expectations, ADP reports
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/31/adp-jobs-report-january-2024-.html
Jan 31, 2024 - Companies added 107,000 workers in the first month of 2024, off from the downwardly revised 158,000 in December.
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Manufacturing and construction are hiring — but there aren't enough people trained to fill the jobs
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/02/jobs-report-manufacturing-and-construction-sectors-are-hiring.html
Feb 02, 2024 - Manufacturing and construction companies will be struggling to fill all their available jobs in the coming years, and are getting creative with training.
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