Corporate layoffs cause confusion about a business’s future, but there’s a way for investors and employees alike to see if downsizing could lead to profitability.
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Three ways to think about AI, massive job cuts, and the future of work.
Over a dozen federal agencies have offices in the Philly area. Understanding what they do can highlight how mass layoffs and cutbacks might affect the region.
Former service members already face stark challenges as they integrate back into civilian life. Cuts to veterans’ services will make that only worse.
The telecommunications giant is looking to meet its own cost-cutting targets as it faces increasing competition in a maturing market.
Recent waves of layoffs shine a light on the systemic issues in the game industry and the post-graduation promises universities are making to students.
Company layoffs can have unintended consequences, even for those spared from redundancy.
As a growing wave of tech companies announce job cuts, more employees are being informed by email or video call.
In the current economic climate, some businesses are building resilience by expanding into new markets
Preliminary research suggests cultural and social services retain or attract employees hard hit by plant closures in other communities. Preserving them may help cities withstand future crises.
Canadians who had poor finances and health were more likely to report financial stress across the first several months of the pandemic.
Those who have been laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic have experienced a loss of control. Here’s how some of them dealt with it.
As Canada emerges from the pandemic, creating jobs and achieving full employment are top priorities. Relegated to the back burner are balanced budgets and reducing debt.
A rise in contract and gig work in professional and creative fields is affecting steady employment. Research shows that to maintain a career in these fields, a worker needs to consider family.
State and local government jobs are being axed, public schools won’t get money the state planned to send them, and fire and police departments budgets are being slashed. All because of the pandemic.
Being flexible about both location and the nature of employment will help youth make the most of the current challenging labour market situation due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 has prompted many companies to lay off employees, but
most companies don’t have a policy governing layoffs. Here’s why that’s a mistake.
Businesses need to develop their cyber-resiliency by examining their business practices, and stopping, continuing or starting cybersecurity measures.
Now that Canadian youth can work part-time without becoming ineligible for government assistance, many will be incentivized to work in jobs in increased demand during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Employees working in startups may disproportionately suffer in the wake of the pandemic as their employers cut back to skeletal staffs or shutter their companies altogether.
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Associate Professor, School of Engineering, RMIT University
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Professor of Economics, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Guelph
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Professor, Urban Economics, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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