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The artificial intelligence startup, xAI, backed by Elon Musk, is facing backlash from its employees over the introduction of a controversial workforce management system. What Happened: The company has been encouraging its staff to install a software called Hubstaff on their personal laptops....

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy announced Tuesday that artificial intelligence will reduce the company’s corporate workforce due to efficiency gains, prompting immediate criticism from employees across internal communication channels. What Happened: Jassy told employees that AI...

Corporate America is experiencing a surge in layoffs as companies respond to economic pressures from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and artificial intelligence adoption reshaping workforce needs. What Happened: Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE:PG) revealed Thursday it will eliminate 7...

Elon Musk, known for his unconventional leadership style, is reportedly causing some unrest within the traditionally steady federal workforce. What Happened: Musk’s swift decision-making and high expectations, which have been instrumental in his companies like Tesla Inc., SpaceX, and Twitter...

President-elect Donald Trump publicly backed the H-1B visa program, siding with Elon Musk in a contentious debate within the MAGA camp. What Happened: According to a report on Saturday, Trump expressed his support for the H-1B visa program, which enables companies to employ foreign workers in...

In recent years, the video game industry witnessed a disturbing trend of frequent layoffs, with 2023 experiencing nearly weekly workforce reductions across publishers, developers and related companies, resulting in at least 6,000 job losses. Unfortunately, the trend appears set to continue in...

Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier announced the company will trim 12% (almost 80 employees) from the ranks of its more than 700 employees. The Paris-based, crypto security company will consider local employment laws related to employees' departure. What Happened: “Macroeconomic...

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) continues to trim its workforce as it seeks to achieve profitability. The Edmonton, Alberta-based cannabis giant confirmed in an email to Marijuana Business Daily that the cutting of 12% of its global workforce will result in additional cost savings worth up to CA...

Although Upwork Inc (NASDAQ: UPWK) has an industry-leading Gross Services Volume (GSV) of $2.5 billion, it is only “scratching the surface” of a total addressable market that is estimated at a whopping $1.3 trillion, according to Needham. The Upwork Analyst: Bernie McTernan initiated...

Labor unions and civil society organizations pushed Iceland to move to a four-day workweek — with positive results. From 2015 to 2019, there were two large-scale trials of shorter working hours — moving from a 40- hour to a 35- or 36-hour week — without reduced pay. One...

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc (NYSE: TSLA) published its first-ever diversity report on Friday. What Happened: The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company's U.S. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report outlines the ethnic and gender composition of its workforce. In the report, Tesla...

This article was originally published on NisonCo, and appears here with permission. COVID-19 has caused many business disruptions and led to many companies moving their teams from in-office setups to working from home. While many companies are comfortable in this space, others can be...

The U.S. operations of the Class I railroads had fewer employees on their company rosters in July, continuing a downward trend that has been going on for years. In mid-July, headcount totaled 140,703 employees at U.S. Class I rail operations, according to data compiled by the Surface...

LinkedIn Corp (NYSE: LNKD) compiled a list of the top 40 companies in the U.S. that are attracting and keeping the brightest minds in the workforce. Here is a list of the top 10. 1. Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google's head-office offers employees a working condition that "few can...

Labor SMART (OTC: LTNC) is a unique company, with revenues of more than twice its market capitalization. To head up such an entity takes a unique individual; someone who has to virtually live the company to achieve those numbers. Meet Ryan Schadel, Chief Executive Officer of Labor SMART, a firm...