ConsenSys Confirms Layoffs, Projecting 13% of Staff at Startups to Be Cut
In a statement shared Thursday, ConsenSys announced that it is letting go 13 percent of its staff......»»
New Layoffs Hit Ethereum Incubator ConsenSys
ConsenSys is laying off dozens more staffers, two people familiar with the matter tell CoinDesk......»»
Staff cuts at DNC Host Committee resulted from fundraising challenges: Milwaukee Mayor Barrett
Layoffs at the Milwaukee Democratic National Convention Host Committee resulted from difficulties raising funds in the current pandemic-damaged economy, said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. Barrett, who is the co-chair of the Host Committee with U.S. Re.....»»
GoPro plans more layoffs as sales tank amid spread of coronavirus
GoPro Inc. announced Wednesday plans to lay off more than 20% of its remaining staff and cut out retailers from its sales as revenue reels from the spread of COVID-19......»»
Neonode announces short-term layoffs, reduction of staff working hours by 20%
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
The Funded: 6 Bay Area startups score over $300M, 8 cut hundreds of jobs
Six Bay Area startups disclosed more than $300 million in new funding at the end of the week, while eight others cut hundreds of staff amid the pandemic-induced economic swoon. Here are the details on those stories and more: Cohesity Inc., San J.....»»
Exclusive: S.F. proptech raises doubts about its future in state filing as financing falls through, layoffs underway
The San Francisco company is shedding almost half its staff......»»
Why sweetened layoff benefits may be at odds with U.S. loan program
The generous U.S. unemployment benefits rolled out to blunt the economic harm caused by the coronavirus could have an unintended effect: it may actually be an incentive for companies to choose layoffs rather than keep staff on their books......»»
Mass layoffs for Sephora"s part-time, seasonal staff
Personal care and beauty store chain Personal care and beauty store chain .....»»
Silicon Valley Bank offers COVID-19 loans, debt relief to startups
As layoffs hit the startup scene, Silicon Valley Bank on March 30 said it will offer hundreds of millions of dollars in debt relief, as well as loans, to help its startup-heavy client base during the coronavirus crisis. The banking subsidiary of Sant.....»»
Brightline suspends service due to coronavirus, lays off more than 250 workers
The last train left from Miami at 5:50 p.m. and the layoffs reportedly impact workers from its operations department and management staff......»»
San Francisco hospitality unicorn lays off swath of staff
It's not the most hospitable time to be in hospitality. Beyond hotels and restaurant closures, venture-backed startups in the space are also beginning to contract in a big way as the coronavirus shuts down cities — and lodging opportunities — aroun.....»»
"It"s pretty bleak" — chef Ryan Trimm makes hard choice to close several restaurants
"I'm pretty terrible," Ryan Trimm said Friday, March 20. "We're we're about to lay off just about 95% of our staff today." The layoffs are the result of the coronavirus and the ensuing shuttering of Memphis restaurants. "It's pretty bleak in our .....»»
More hotel closures and worker layoffs as S.F. reels from COVID-19 fallout
Nearly two dozen San Francisco hotels have temporarily closed as the coronavirus devastates the city’s tourism sector. Thousands of industry staff have been laid off or had hours slashed as hotel rooms sit empty across the city.  “What we'r.....»»
Stores, restaurants, and companies across the US are putting staff on furlough as they shut down during the coronavirus outbreak — here"s what it means for employees
Chris Ehrmann/AP Photo COVID-19 is having substantial effects on the US workforce — many people are working at home, businesses are having to shut down, and employers are resorting to layoffs and furloughs. A.....»»
It looks like WeWork"s new CEO will continue aggressive cost-cutting with reports of another 1,000 layoffs in 2020
WeWork A fresh round of layoffs at WeWork could reportedly affect over 1,000 staff. According to anonymous sources cited by the Financial Ti.....»»
Norwegian Air scraps 3,000 flights, plans layoffs due to coronavirus
Norwegian Air will lay off staff and cut around 3,000 flights as the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak sends shockwaves across the travel industry......»»
HSBC sends home 100 London staff, confirms China coronavirus case
HSBC Holdings PLC has sent home more than 100 staff in London after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus, the first known case at a major company in Europe's main financial hub......»»
Layoffs at Portland CBD startup that raised $91M
One of Portland’s most ambitious CBD companies has laid off some of its staff, responding to a market made more challenging by a fuzzy regulatory environment, it said. The Oregonian/Oregonlive reported that Sentia Wellness Inc. laid off at leas.....»»
Layoffs Are Rising at Unprofitable Startups. Here"s How to Make Sure Your Company Isn"t Next
Forecast monthly cash, apply a tourniquet to your biggest bleeders, and accelerate revenue.....»»
As Wayfair Cuts Staff, Another Retailer Buckles
Wayfair's excuse for layoffs was that the company wants to drive efficiencies. That is what most faltering retailers say......»»