I was shocked when a recruiter told me I was too old for another tech job. But now I'm fighting back.

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Nearly 50,000 tech workers have been laid off — but there's a hack to avoid layoffs

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Nearly 50,000 tech workers have lost their jobs since the start of this year. Now, Gen Zers are looking at a different sector for job security.

Layoffs could be coming as debt-laden firms navigate the pain of higher rates, economists say

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PlayStation is laying off 900 people globally — read the full email employees received about it

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Sony Interactive Entertainment president and chief executive officer Jim Ryan speaks in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 4, 2022.

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I'm an employment lawyer. Here are the first 3 questions to ask HR if you're laid off or fired.

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Bosses are back in power — so get used to companies quiet cutting and quiet firing workers this year

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I was laid off from Rivian after surviving 3 earlier layoffs. It was almost a relief when it was over.

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Rivian conducted layoffs on Thursday.

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Wayfair CEO says laying off workers has turned out great

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Steve Conine (left) and Niraj Shah (right).

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Rivian workers won't be getting much sleep tonight

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7 strategies to recruit top job candidates who were laid off, according to a veteran tech recruiter

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Jessica Hicks said recruiting laid-off talent could be a huge win for companies, but it must be done with care.

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