Laid-off GM employees tell of ominous email, severance and role of AI
DETROIT — An ominous email about an oddly timed 15-minute virtual meeting. A scripted message from human resources. And an...
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GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs
The General Motors global headquarters in Detroit, Jan. 12, 2026.Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDETROIT – General Motors is...
Do you need a chief AI officer? Here's how the tech is changing boardrooms
Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesSince the debut of OpenAI's ChatGPT in 2022, and the subsequent AI revolution, workers across...
Retailers are on a hiring spree. But consumers are sending warning signs
A woman walks past a "Now Hiring" sign in front of a store on January 13, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia.Olivier...
The Federal Reserve is quickly running out of reasons to cut interest rates
If the Federal Reserve still has any reasons to cut interest rates in the near future, they're getting harder and...
U.S. payrolls increased 115,000 in April, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
Job creation was better than expected in April, as the plodding U.S. labor market continued to defy expectations for a...
Here's what to expect from Friday's release of the April jobs report
Not that long ago, U.S. payroll growth of less than 100,000 or so a month meant the labor market was...
Private payrolls rose by 109,000 in April, topping expectations, ADP says
Private sector job creation was stronger than expected in April, providing more evidence of a stable labor market and less...
Nike cuts 1,400 roles in second round of layoffs this year
People walk past a Nike store in New York City, on April 2, 2025.Kylie Cooper | ReutersNike announced a new...
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump Cabinet, Keith Sonderling takes over
Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning from the Trump administration, the White House said Monday.Chavez-DeRemer, 58, will "take...
Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold
Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics at the...
CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers
The effect artificial intelligence will have on the labor market has left workers and job seekers alike worried about their...
Fed officials still foresee rate cut this year, despite war impacts, minutes show
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal...
U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of...
The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect
A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | ReutersNonfarm payrolls...
Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
Private sector employment growth was a bit better than expected in March, but health care and construction continued to provide...
Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts
Gas prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on March 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty...
Back-up care benefits at work go beyond kids, aging parents as more employers pay for pets
Pets are part of the caregiving process and employers are taking notice.As companies expand benefits to cover a wide variety...
United Airlines, flight attendants reach labor deal for first raises since pandemic
United Airline flight attendants picketed outside Terminal B at Logan Airport, seeking a new contract.John Tlumacki | Boston Globe |...
Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week pushed back when asked whether stagflation posed a threat to the U.S. economy....
