Imagine opening the holidays with a layoff notice. For nearly a third of workers, that’s now a real possibility. A new national survey says nearly one in three companies plans to cut staff before New Year’s, and the reasons go far beyond budget tightening. In today's Breaking Job News, host Pete Newsome breaks down why end-of-year layoffs spike, from Q1 cost-cutting and bonus avoidance to leadership pressure to “reset” headcount before January. He also confronts a growing ethical dilemma: mos...
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Imagine opening the holidays with a layoff notice. For nearly a third of workers, that’s now a real possibility. A new national survey says nearly one in three companies plans to cut staff before New Year’s, and the reasons go far beyond budget tightening. In today's Breaking Job News, host Pete Newsome breaks down why end-of-year layoffs spike, from Q1 cost-cutting and bonus avoidance to leadership pressure to “reset” headcount before January. He also confronts a growing ethical dilemma: mos...
Breaking Job News: YouTube Offers Voluntary Buyouts to Employees, Pay Drop, & Fewer Entry-Level Jobs
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Breaking Job News: YouTube Offers Voluntary Buyouts to Employees, Pay Drop, & Fewer Entry-Level Jobs
What happens when your next coworker isn’t human but a fully integrated AI agent? Today's Breaking Job News unpacks new data showing how artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of hiring, pay, and performance. Nearly half of leaders plan to add AI agents, while 43% of companies expect to replace roles, especially in operations and entry-level positions. At the same time, JPMorgan Chase reports real income growth at its weakest pace in a decade, hitting workers in their 20s hardest as ...
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Imagine opening the holidays with a layoff notice. For nearly a third of workers, that’s now a real possibility. A new national survey says nearly one in three companies plans to cut staff before New Year’s, and the reasons go far beyond budget tightening. In today's Breaking Job News, host Pete Newsome breaks down why end-of-year layoffs spike, from Q1 cost-cutting and bonus avoidance to leadership pressure to “reset” headcount before January. He also confronts a growing ethical dilemma: mos...
