Blog Jobs Without a Degree? Georgia Senate advances bill cutting college degree requirements for state jobs GA would join states such as CO and MD in eliminating some degree requirements A Georgia Senate committee is advancing a bill that would instruct an agency to examine qualifications for state government jobs and not require a college degree unless truly necessary. The […]
Blog Meta Layoffs Meta layoffs: CEO Mark Zuckerberg hints at more job cuts, middle managers at stake, say reports After firing 11,000 employees in November last year, Meta layoffs are planning for more layoff as Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now put middle managers at the company on notice, said reports. During a meeting with the […]
Blog Philips to Cut 13% of Jobs Philips to cut 13% of jobs in safety and profitability drive Dutch health technology company Philips will scrap another 6,000 jobs worldwide as it tries to restore its profitability and improve the safety of its products following a recall of respiratory devices that knocked off 70% of its market value. Half of the job cuts […]
Blog ‘They Fire, We Hire’ ‘They fire, we hire’ – Germany seizes on Silicon Valley’s woes Faced with a tight labor market and a shortage of workers with key software engineering skills, some German companies are looking at thousands of layoffs in Silicon Valley as an opportunity to recruit top talent. The U.S. West Coast has always been the main […]
Blog Ford to Cut Up to 3,200 Jobs in Europe Ford Motor Co (F.N) is mulling to reduce up to 3,200 jobs across Europe and move some product development roles to the United States, according to Germany’s IG Metall union, as the American automobile manufacturer continues to slash its workforce in an attempt to adapt to a future with electric vehicles. IG Metall, German’s largest […]
Blog Nurses in New York City to Strike Thousands of nurses in New York City to strike in pursuit of fair contract Strike date at seven hospitals set for 9 January after 98.8% vote in favor, with wages, staff ratios and health insurance key issues At least 12,000 nurses at seven hospitals in New York City are threatening to strike after their union […]
Blog NOBODY GIVES A DAMN ‘NOBODY GIVES A DAMN:’ Home Depot co-founder blames ‘socialism’ for lack of motivation to work The co-founder of Home Depot is pointing the finger at socialism for why Americans no longer have the drive to work. Bernie Marcus, who along with Arthur Blank made the home improvement big box retailer a North American empire, […]
Blog Coding Should be Taught Early Apple CEO Tim Cook says coding should be taught as early as elementary school: ‘It’s the most important language you can learn’ Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the metaverse and more in an interview Friday with Dutch news outlet Bright. Cook told the outlet that programming is the “most important language you can learn.” Apple […]
Blog Citigroup To Fire Unvaccinated Employees This Month Citigroup staff in the United States who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 by Jan. 14 will be placed on unpaid leave and fired at the end of the month unless they are granted an exemption, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The US bank announced its plan to impose new vaccination […]
Career Counseling Top Jobs and Career Trends Whether you’re about to graduate from high school or are a working adult looking for a career change, choosing a college major can be confusing. It’s challenging to select a career path that matches up with your personal passions and still puts food on the table. Understanding some of the trends that shape the job […]