Lay-offs/Redundancies

Newer cybersecurity companies are grappling with uncertain economic conditions as they find it harder to raise capital, continue to trim their workforces and refocus on profits after long periods of chasing growth.Fed by a glut of…

The job market for information-technology professionals shrank in January for the first time in over two years, a sign that IT staffers are facing the same scrutiny as workers in other positions and sectors as companies slow spending. The…

Away hired Carla Dunham as chief marketing officer as the luggage and travel accessories company tries to make the most of the industry’s pandemic recovery. Ms. Dunham had most recently been chief…

Freight forwarder Flexport Inc. is cutting about 20% of its global workforce, or more than 600 workers, as the digital-focused business copes with falling shipping demand and repositions its operations to offer more supply-chain…

Cybersecurity companies have laid off hundreds of workers in recent months, as concerns mount that an economic downturn will delay funding rounds, and squeeze the amounts investors are willing to commit.Since midyear, cyber services and…

As some U.S. companies are turning to job cuts to reduce costs, chief financial officers and other executives are navigating a host of potential stumbling blocks.While jobless claims are still historically low, U.S.-based employers…

Budweiser is proceeding carefully with its on-the-ground sponsorship of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, an emirate with strict regulations on the sale and consumption of alcohol.The Anheuser-Busch InBev SA…

Calm.com Inc., maker of popular meditation and wellness app Calm, has laid off 20% of its staff, according to a memo sent by Chief Executive David Ko to employees on Thursday.…

Rarely has such a robust labor market been so thoroughly scoured for signs of impending doom. Does this mean you should lower your salary expectations the next time you are up for a promotion or a new job? Or settle for a job with more…

Companies that help businesses battle hackers and comply with privacy regulations now face a potentially more formidable adversary: market turmoil.About 1,400 workers have been laid off since late May from cyber and privacy firms, many of…