Jobs
Job market is ‘trash’ right now, career coach says — here’s why
Key Points It’s a tough market for job seekers, especially recent graduates, experts said. Employers are hiring at the slowest pace in more than a decade, even as unemployment and layoffs are relatively low. Don’t underestimate the power of building personal connections and networking while hunting for a job, one expert said. Source
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Corporate layoffs have ramped up in recent weeks. Here are the companies making cuts
Layoffs are illustrated by an oversized pair of scissors, that looms over seven workers sitting in office chairs suspended by strings. Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images While Elon Musk has ended his government cost-cutting initiative that resulted in thousands of federal job cuts, mass layoffs are still roiling corporate America. Companies are under […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The health of the U.S. economy can depend on your viewing angle
Shoppers carry bags on Market Street in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Based on payrolls processing firm ADP’s jobs report and the U.S. Federal Reserve “Beige Book,” the United States economy appears to be slowing. The number of private sector jobs created in […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The observed slowdown of the U.S. economy depends on your vantage point
Shoppers carrying bags in the Soho neighborhood of New York, US, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images Based on payrolls processing firm ADP’s jobs report and the U.S. Federal Reserve “Beige Book,” the United States economy appears to be slowing. The number of private sector jobs created in May rose by […]
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Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance: Reuters
Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company appears at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California on August 09, 2024. Jesse Grant | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Media company Walt Disney is laying off several hundred employees in film, television and corporate finance, a Reuters source […]
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He lives in Thailand but ‘supercommutes’ to Singapore—living off what he makes from 3 hours a week
Shao Chun Chen moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, in late 2024. Courtesy of Shao Chun Chen Shao Chun Chen used to work more than 40 hours a week in his corporate career in Singapore. Now, he has a three-hour-a-week job that sustains his and his family’s life in Thailand. The 39-year-old grew up in Singapore […]
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Amazon lays off about 100 employees in devices and services unit
An Amazon device is displayed at an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City, U.S., Feb. 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon is laying off roughly 100 employees in its devices and services division, the company confirmed on Wednesday. The devices and services unit includes a wide range of businesses, such as the […]
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Why the wealthy can’t find enough people to manage their money
Family offices are set to grow at a rapid pace as the ultra-rich look for personalized services to handle their wealth. But they are struggling to find money managers. As of last September, there were 8,030 family offices globally managing $3.1 trillion in assets, according to Deloitte’s recent statistics. By 2030, the number of […]
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It’s a ‘low firing, low hiring’ job market, economist says: Here’s how to land a new gig anyway
Key Points The U.S. job market is strong, characterized by low unemployment and layoffs. However, companies are hiring at their slowest pace since 2014. Career and job experts provide top ways to stand out in the current labor market. Source
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I took a 2-day ‘vibe coding’ class and successfully built a product. Here are my biggest takeaways
I challenged myself to a two-day “vibe coding” bootcamp. Courtesy of Ernestine Siu As someone who chats with startup founders for a living, I’ve always admired the “builders.” I have a lot of respect for their technical ability to dream up an idea and code it into existence, but it’s not something I could ever […]
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