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How to Do Layoffs Humanely

The way you handle an organizational layoff sends a big message to everyone.

Inc. - 2d

'People are really angry': A vibe shift around layoffs is happening across the workforce

A 2023 layoff inspired Melanie Ehrenkranz to launch Laid Off, a newsletter to share all the things you want to spill about a layoff but can't post on LinkedIn.

CNBC - Mar. 16

'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn

Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Mar. 11

'Upsetting': Civil servants across the US part of Department of Education's layoffs

The Department of Education's mass layoffs on Tuesday affected some 1,315 employees -- including civil servants around the country.

ABC News - Mar. 12

More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn

As the IRS faces mass layoffs, Congressional Democrats warn those staffing cuts could undermine the agency’s progress in collecting unpaid funds from “wealthy tax dodgers.”

NBC News - Mar. 11

Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown

Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Applications for jobless benefits inch up, but layoffs remain low, labor market healthy

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low.

NBC News - 3d

Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department

President Trump on Wednesday said Education Secretary Linda McMahon was behind the mass layoffs at the agency, not mentioning tech billionaire Elon Musk while defending the overhaul. “When we cut— ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations

Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug Administration

ABC News - Mar. 6

Why Workday’s CEO Made a Tough Layoff Decision to Invest in AI

Carl Eschenbach explains how workers—including CEOs—can coexist with AI.

Inc. - Mar. 10

As Tech Layoffs Mount, Blame a Broken System, Not Broken People

This mindset shift is the first step to recovery.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Chips Grant Staff Asked ‘Demeaning’ IQ Questions Before Layoffs Hit

Asking an on-the-job employee whether they’re smart enough to do their work is bizarre. But it’s apparently another tactic in the administration’s quest to shrink the federal workforce.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs

The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services

NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.

ABC News - Mar. 12

What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities

The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.

NBC News - Mar. 12

FAFSA site sees outage after Education Department mass layoff

The studentaid.gov website was down for hours Wednesday after the Education Department laid off half its workforce. Downdetector saw hundreds of users report the outage of the Free Application ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Dem AGs sue over Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs

Democratic attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and 20 states sued Thursday over the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off nearly half of the Education Department workforce. Earlier this ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

DC housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs

The number of active listings in the D.C. metro area is sharply higher compared with last year.

CNBC - Mar. 13

D.C. housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs

The supply of homes for sale across the nation always rises ahead of the busy spring market, but the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is seeing an outsized increase, according to Realtor.com.

NBC News - Mar. 14

How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff

Student loan borrowers who are unemployed have a number of relief options available to them, despite current challenges to the system.

CNBC - 5d

How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff

Figuring out how to keep up with monthly student loan payments is one of the many challenges for those who have lost their job.

NBC News - 5d

Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS

HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.

CBS News - 1d

‘Sesame Street’ Faces Uncertain Future Amid Funding Cuts and Layoffs

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” is confronting what executives have described as a “perfect storm” of problems.

The New York Times - 7h

Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

An hours-long outage on StudentAid

ABC News - Mar. 12

UFC expert picks, best bets: How Vettori can win in return from layoff

Who has the edge in this week's UFC Fight Night? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.

ESPN - Mar. 15

U.S. jobless claims still showed few private-sector layoffs, but more ex-federal workers got benefits

The private sector is still culling very few jobs, the latest report on jobless claims shows, but more federal workers fired by the Trump administration are applying for benefits.

MarketWatch - 3d

Helldivers 2 Boss Discusses Gaming Industry's Mass Layoffs And What Caused Them

Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt has commented on the current state of the video game industry, saying it's "caught in a vicious circle of death and rebirth" that has contributed to ...

GameSpot - 3d

Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook

Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

US education department plans to cut half its workforce

The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff

The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce

Mass layoffs are impacted 1,315 employees of the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.

ABC News - Mar. 12

Dest set for PSV return after 11 months out

USMNT defender Sergiño Dest is set to make his return for PSV Eindhoven on Saturday after an 11-month injury layoff.

ESPN - Mar. 8

How Beyond Meat and the plant-based meat industry lost their allure

Beyond Meat's 2019 IPO aligned with broader excitement around plant-based meats. Yet declining sales, layoffs, and shuttered factories dominate headlines today.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Trump administration may fire more than 1,000 EPA scientists and scrap research office, Democrats say

The potential layoffs listed in documents reviewed by Democrats are part of the White House'’s broader push to shrink the federal government. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to ...

The Guardian - 4d

Inside Google’s Two-Year Frenzy to Catch Up With OpenAI

The search giant should’ve been first to the chatbot revolution. It wasn’t. So it punched back with late nights, layoffs—and lowering some guardrails.

Wired - 2d

U.S. economy on shaky footing, Trump calls it a "detox period"

The U.S. economy is on shaky footing. The Trump administration calls it a "detox period" as it overhauls the federal government with layoffs, funding cuts and new tariffs. For markets, it's ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow

The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs

Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. The US Department of Education intends ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

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