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U.S. Workforce Thins as Experts Debate Why Millions Are Leaving
economy6 days ago

U.S. Workforce Thins as Experts Debate Why Millions Are Leaving

About 1 million Americans left the workforce over the past year, with June’s labor-force participation at 61.5%, the lowest since 2021. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, but experts say this drop reflects fewer people seeking work rather than more hiring. Causes are debated, including caregiving, burnout, retirements amid stock-market gains, skills shifts, and return-to-office mandates affecting women and workers with disabilities. A shrinking workforce could slow economic growth and worsen long-term labor shortages.

via USA Today|
#aging-workforce#economy#labor-force-participation
California Cofounder Fired for Skipping His Company's Return-to-Office Mandate Triggers Lawsuit
business10 days ago

California Cofounder Fired for Skipping His Company's Return-to-Office Mandate Triggers Lawsuit

William Nieporte, cofounder and chief compliance officer of Bramshill Investments, was fired in 2022 for not reporting to the firm’s five‑days‑a‑week return‑to‑office policy. Living in San Ramon, far from the nearest office, Nieporte says the policy applied only to employees and has sued Bramshill, seeking at least $30 million in lost earnings and stake value; Bramshill counters that the rule applied to staff and that Nieporte’s termination was for willful noncompliance. Nieporte now works remotely for a Nevada startup.

via New York Post|
#bramshill-investments#business#executive-discipline
Remote Work Deepens the Youth Hiring Gap
economy1 month ago

Remote Work Deepens the Youth Hiring Gap

New York Fed analysis finds remote work explains about 64% of the rise in unemployment among young college graduates from 2017–19 to 2022–24, linking it to reduced on-the-job training and mentorship in distributed teams. Older workers in remotable roles fared better, while non-remotable roles showed smaller shifts. Firm data show proximity boosts feedback and output, and some return-to-office policies coincided with more junior hires post-pandemic. The authors say AI is not the main driver of the trend, though future effects remain possible.

via Liberty Street Economics|
#economy#mentorship#proximity
CFPB’s DC Office Move Triggers Fears of Mass Departures
politics1 month ago

CFPB’s DC Office Move Triggers Fears of Mass Departures

The CFPB is rolling out a four-part return-to-office plan that moves operations to a new Southwest Washington, DC office, with roughly 650 staff within 50 miles required to report by July 13 and the remaining 450 by Aug 31; the new site has space for about 550, raising fears of mass resignations or terminations and prompting union opposition and court scrutiny as litigation by the NTEU and others unfolds.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#cfpb#federal-workforce#politics
Amazon's Day 1 Reshape: AI, RTO, and a Wave of Layoffs
business1 month ago

Amazon's Day 1 Reshape: AI, RTO, and a Wave of Layoffs

Business Insider spoke with 12 current and former Amazon employees about how Day 1 culture is playing out amid a five‑day in‑office mandate, an AI-driven work push, and mass layoffs. Reactions vary by role and location: for some, AI boosts productivity and visibility; for others, rigid office-hour tracking and the threat of layoffs fuel anxiety and a sense of reduced flexibility. The changes reflect broader shifts in management structure and culture as Amazon emphasizes in-person presence and performance under a tightening job market.

via Business Insider|
#ai#amazon#business
WFH Emerges as Likely Driver Behind America's Productivity Boom
economy2 months ago

WFH Emerges as Likely Driver Behind America's Productivity Boom

Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom argues that working from home is a key, underappreciated driver of the U.S. productivity surge over the last five years, boosting focus, cutting commutes, and expanding the labor pool while encouraging entrepreneurship. The productivity rebound predates AI tools, and although many firms push for a return-to-office, broader data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show solid, ongoing gains; some critics cite other factors like better digital tools and a stronger labor market, but Bloom maintains the data link WFH with higher productivity growth.

via Business Insider|
#economy#labor-participation#productivity
Ubisoft Fires Veteran Employee After Public Critique of Return-to-Office and Strategy
business5 months ago

Ubisoft Fires Veteran Employee After Public Critique of Return-to-Office and Strategy

Ubisoft has terminated veteran employee David Michaud-Cromp after initially suspending him for public comments criticizing the company’s return-to-office policy and other strategic decisions. Screenshots of his remarks in Ubisoft’s internal Agora channel reportedly clarified the reasons behind the suspension and termination, including criticism of RTO, studio closures, and leadership by co-CEO Charlie Guillemot. Ubisoft confirmed he can no longer work at the company, ending a 13+ year tenure.

via Insider Gaming|
#agora#business#david-michaud-cromp
Ubisoft Ousts Assassin’s Creed Studio Lead After Public Return-to-Office Critique
news5 months ago

Ubisoft Ousts Assassin’s Creed Studio Lead After Public Return-to-Office Critique

Ubisoft Montreal level-design lead David Michaud-Cromp was fired days after publicly opposing the company's plan to require all employees to return to local offices five days a week, following a three-day unpaid suspension. The firing comes amid a Tencent-backed corporate shake-up that canceled projects like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and expanded layoffs. Ubisoft says feedback given within its Code of Conduct is acceptable and that dismissal was not described as a consequence of those public comments.

via Kotaku|
#assassins-creed#layoffs#news
Home Depot trims 800 corporate roles, enforces five-day office return
business5 months ago

Home Depot trims 800 corporate roles, enforces five-day office return

Home Depot cut about 800 corporate jobs at its Atlanta-area store-support center, many of whom were remote workers. Those remaining will return to five days a week in-office starting the week of April 6, with separation packages offered. The move aims to simplify corporate operations and boost agility as the company, facing softer demand, follows other 2026 layoffs by peers like Amazon.

via Business Insider|
#business#corporate-restructuring#home-depot
Home Depot trims 800 roles as it imposes five-day in-office policy
business5 months ago

Home Depot trims 800 roles as it imposes five-day in-office policy

Home Depot said it would lay off 800 workers (about 150 at HQ in Atlanta and the rest from remote roles, mainly in technology) and require corporate staff to work in the office five days a week starting the week of April 6 to boost speed, agility, and connection to customers and frontline workers. The cuts come as housing turnover slows and mortgage rates stay high, contributing to weaker sales. The company expects FY2025 sales to rise ~3% with slightly positive same-store sales and will report Q4 earnings on Feb. 24. Shares have declined about 10% over the past year.

via CNBC|
#business#home-depot#housing-market
Ubisoft Employee Claims Suspension After Public Critique of Return-to-Office Policy
news5 months ago

Ubisoft Employee Claims Suspension After Public Critique of Return-to-Office Policy

A Ubisoft Montreal team lead says he was placed on a three-day unpaid suspension after publicly criticizing Ubisoft’s five-day-on-site return-to-office mandate, with management citing an alleged breach of the duty of loyalty. The case unfolds amid Ubisoft’s broader restructuring, game cancellations, and potential layoffs, as staff unions threaten strikes in response to the RTO push and reduced flexible work options.

via Kotaku|
#duty-of-loyalty#news#return-to-office
Ubisoft's Reset: Layoffs, Canceled Titles, and a Hard Return-to-Office Push
business5 months ago

Ubisoft's Reset: Layoffs, Canceled Titles, and a Hard Return-to-Office Push

Ubisoft announced a broad organizational reset including selective studio closures, cancellations of six titles (notably a Prince of Persia project), delays to seven more, and a five‑day-a-week in-office mandate as part of a plan to save about €200 million. The company intends a “Creative House” structure focused on open-world, live-service experiences and has signaled ongoing restructurings to become more focused, efficient and sustainable amid industry shifts toward mobile gaming and capital-efficient development.

via Deadline|
#business#cost-savings#layoffs