What a Writers’ Strike Means for Viewers at Home
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) last night authorized a strike. It has been negotiating with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for better compensation and equity…
IBM Pauses Hiring to Onboard AI Instead
IBM decided to announce layoffs in January that would effect 3,900 positions—or roughly 1.5% of the company’s staff at that time.Image: Laborant (Shutterstock) I have no mouth and I must…
Biden Administration to Investigate Worker Surveillance Software
Is your employer monitoring your mouse clicks, keystrokes, or webcam? What about your location or pace of work? If so, the White House wants to hear from you—from the confines…
Want to be Employable? Play Around on ChatGPT
The use of AI like ChatGPT is the way of the future according to a recent survey that found 91% of companies that are hiring want to bring on employees…
Amazon Begins Another Round of Mass Layoffs
Amazon has officially started up its most recent round of employee reductions. The company is kicking off its previously announced layoffs of ~9,000 staff by axing workers in its Amazon Web…
A Group of Amazon Delivery Drivers Celebrate Unionization Despite Amazon Claiming It Terminated Their Contract
Amazon has a lot of rules for its delivery drivers: clipped nails, no body odor, clean ears, etc… These strict requirements govern everything from personal grooming to online activity (couriers…
Lyft’s New CEO Will Reportedly Cut 1,200 Jobs
On Friday, Lyft CEO David Risher announced in a memo that employee layoffs are coming next week, marking his first decision since taking over the company only five days ago.…
This Year’s Winter Storms Devastated Agricultural Workers
California couldn’t catch a break from consecutive storms this winter. Heavy precipitation caused widespread flooding, while strong winds felled trees and damaged roads, power lines, and homes. The weeks of…
IT Firm Blames Rogue Ex-Employee for Whites Only Job Ad
A tech company is under fire for seemingly posting a job listing asking for white candidates only with a note saying not to publish that information. Arthur Grand Technologies reportedly…
Googlers Will Enjoy Fewer Free Snacks and Workout Classes Under Fresh Cuts
Google’s laissez-faire attitude to companywide perks is coming to an end as it looks to reallocate funds and create cost-cutting measures. Google laid off thousands of employees amid recession fears,…