The list of major companies laying off staff this year includes Verizon, IBM, Amazon, Starbucks, American Airlines, and more

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Verizon is one of the latest companies to cut jobs in 2025.

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McDonald's CEO has some candid advice: 'Nobody cares about your career as much as you do'

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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is not afraid of hurting your feelings.

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Companies' RTO plans have a major hitch, and there's no easy fix

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He built JPMorgan's coast-to-coast banker network. Now exec John Richert says the middle market's moment is coming.

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John Richert is the head of mid-cap investment banking at JPMorgan.

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I got a job by building a dating-app-inspired website and pitching myself as the 'perfect match' for the role. Here's how I did it.

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Shari Williams says it's important to be bold to stand out in the current job market.

Shari Williams

I founded Bala after a burnout recovery trip — but burned out again. Here's how I cope now.

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I developed AI at IBM. Here's how to not become intellectually dependent on tools.

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Sol Rashidi said she doesn't use AI to write any of her written communication.

Sol Rashidi

Snap CEO says he's gotten better at managing stress — and suggests reframing it as a 'gift' and 'opportunity'

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Snap cofounder and CEO Evan Spiegel recently reflected on stress, and how reframing in one's mind can be beneficial.

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RTO mandates are running into a space problem

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White House launches 2-year 'Tech Force' hiring for roughly 1,000 jobs that will pay $130,000 to $195,000

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Trump and Zuckerberg at a White House dinner.

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