#layoffs

#layoffs

The increase of job openings to nearly 7.4 million in April exceeded expectations, reflecting a cautious labor market as companies retain employees while awaiting Trump-era policy impacts.

The company implemented a 'seasons'-focused employment structure to mitigate surprise layoffs, allowing employees time to seek new jobs if not invited back.

More than 370 district employees were notified in March of possible layoffs, with strong community opposition leading to the rescinding of 166 out of 204 layoff notices.

As I sat in disbelief during the video call, I realized this was the longest pause I had ever experienced, and it spoke volumes about their lack of preparation.

The market for these instruments has clearly evaporated due to government funding cuts, pushing Eikon to pause the development of advanced lab tools for researchers.

Some of the National Institutes of Health's top brain scientists received layoff notices, contradicting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that no scientists were cut.

Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky stated, 'We looked for ways to save positions - not for the sake of job counts only, but to make sure the departments can still do the work our constituents need them to do for their quality of life.'

Several former employees described the layoff as abrupt and a surprise, with the reason cited as a shaky economy impacting the company's bottom line.

"While we celebrate with those who received a rescission letter from HHS, I am mindful that others did not. I am hopeful that we can continue to make the case for reinstating everyone at NIOSH," the agency's now-reinstated director, Dr. John Howard, wrote in the email.

Berkeley's decision to cut part-time jobs and halt the waterfront monitor program highlights the city's ongoing struggle with a significant budget deficit, prompting unprecedented layoffs.

"These are tough decisions, yet they are necessary in setting a sustainable future course for the museum."

Quantify your résumé by highlighting your impact with data: "I drove growth by 40% in this region" or "I achieved 115% of my quota."

"This was a difficult decision, and we made it with care, thoughtfulness and a deep awareness of its impact on our people, appreciating that historically low levels of attrition over consecutive years have made it necessary to take this step."