SpaceX Layoffs to Affect 10% of Workforce Across U.S.

Uber is considering laying off more than 5,000 of its 27,000-strong workforce, the Information reported. The San Francisco-based company's main ride-hailing business has dropped by about 80% in recent weeks as stay-at-home orders have rippled across .....»»

An unprecedented volume of initial claims for unemployment have revealed some economic fault lines as the COVID-19-related shutdown puts certain industries and population segments in jeopardy......»»

Over 25% of Michigan Workforce Filed For Unemployment Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk, Michigan is one of the hardest hit states when it comes to Covid19 layoffs. Let's take a look at the stats. .....»»

Hawaii's unemployment filings have hit historic highs in recent weeks, with almost 30% of Hawaii's workforce filing as a result of coronavirus related closures and layoffs. However, according to recent data from the state Department of Labor and In.....»»

Boeing Co is considering a plan to cut its workforce by about 10%, which could involve buyouts, early retirements and involuntary layoffs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday......»»

The layoffs affected 194 employees, including 138 at its Seattle headquarters. Aaron Easterly, the CEO, is forgoing his salary while other executives take cash compensation cuts......»»

As the economy continues to get pounded by the coronavirus outbreak, hundreds more Arizonans are losing their jobs. One furniture store in Tucson has let go more than 600 employees, filings show......»»

Furloughs and layoffs, both short- and long-term, will now be treated as temporary for unemployment insurance filings in Kentucky, according to Josh Benton, deputy secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. As unemploym.....»»

Some executives see the writing on the wall with pending workforce reductions and are trying to get ahead of that by exploring career opportunities......»»

Andrew Kelly/Reuters The spread of the coronavirus is plunging the g.....»»

GE on Monday announced several actions, including workforce reductions and layoffs, intended to save $500 million to $1 billion in 2020......»»

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.....»»

More than 600 contract workers at Philadelphia International Airport — including cabin cleaners, skycaps, wheelchair attendants and line queue workers — have received layoff notices, according to 32BJ SEIU, a property service workers union with more .....»»

With grim news of mass layoffs, furloughs and unemployment on the horizon as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the world's largest companies said earlier this week that it's looking to bulk up its workforce. Amazon.com Inc. (NYSE: AMZN) sai.....»»

WeWork A fresh round of layoffs at WeWork could reportedly affect over 1,000 staff. According to anonymous sources cited by the Financial Ti.....»»

After a streak of layoffs at prominent public tech companies, another Boston firm has reduced its workforce. This time, the company making cuts is private, valued over $1 billion, fresh off a $200 million funding round, and has a major Memphis pres.....»»

Company layoffs are a brutal experience, and it doesn’t just affect those who are given pink slips but also those who avoided the chop. Veuer’s Justin Kircher has the story......»»

A Kent, Washington, delivery company is laying off 78 workers, mostly drivers, from two sites in Portland. Delivery Force filed notice of the layoffs with Oregon workforce officials Feb. 13. The affected workers are from two sites in Portland: 3610 .....»»

A Birmingham couple’s gift to the University of Alabama could benefit companies in attracting workforce across the state......»»

One supplier handed out pink slips just before Christmas, while another launched a detailed review of operations before decisions are made about its own workforce in January......»»