Six Flags Great Adventure has announced plans to hire more than 3,000 part-time and seasonal employees as it prepares for the launch of its 2026 operating season, offering thousands of job opportunities for students, first-time workers, and those seeking additional summer income. The New Jersey theme park confirmed that its season will officially begin on March 28, with hiring efforts starting well in advance to ensure adequate staffing across attractions, guest services, entertainment, and o

Amazon is poised for a new round of layoffs, expected to affect as many as 16,000 employees, adding to the 14,000 roles eliminated in the previous round. These job cuts come as part of Amazon's broader restructuring plan, aimed at streamlining its operations and becoming more efficient, particularly in light of shifting demands in the tech industry and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The latest wave of layoffs is set to target several core teams, including those at Amazon We

In India’s corporate imagination, the age of 40 was once seen as the peak of professional maturity. It symbolised authority, stability, and leadership readiness. Today, however, that same milestone is quietly turning into a career fault line. Across industries, professionals report fewer interview calls, slower promotions, and an increasing sense of invisibility. Experience, once celebrated, is now being reframed as expensive, rigid, or culturally misaligned. The shift is subtle, rarely spo

Scott Adams, the cartoonist whose comic strip “Dilbert” became a defining satire of modern corporate life before his career unraveled amid controversy, has died at the age of 68. His death was announced Tuesday by his former wife, Shelly Miles, during a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts. She said he died at his home in Northern California, where he had been receiving hospice care. Adams had revealed in 2025 that he was suffering from prostate cancer that had me

NEW YORK — Nurses across New York City returned to picket lines Tuesday for the second day of what union leaders describe as the largest nurses strike in the city’s history, as contract negotiations with major hospital systems remain unresolved. The strike, which began early Monday, involves an estimated 15,000 nurses from hospitals within the Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian networks. Picketing resumed outside multiple hospital facilities Tuesday morning, though

Speculation about fresh job cuts at Microsoft sparked widespread debate online after reports claimed the technology giant was preparing for another major round of layoffs in January 2026. According to the report, as many as 22,000 roles could be at risk, triggering concern across social media platforms and technology forums. The rumours gained momentum quickly, particularly because Microsoft has carried out significant restructuring in the recent past. However, the company has now firmly deni

A fresh controversy around workplace control and employee autonomy has erupted online after a Reddit user alleged that their Indian manufacturing company imposed strict restrictions on employees’ LinkedIn activity. According to the viral post shared on the r/IndianWorkplace subreddit, the company has reportedly instructed staff not to like, comment on, or engage with posts from other companies on LinkedIn, regardless of whether they are competitors, clients, or unrelated organisations. The

Nearly 1,000 workers across Illinois are expected to lose their jobs during the first half of the year, according to recent data released through the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. A spreadsheet published by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shows that employers across several industries issued layoff notices affecting a total of 985 employees during November alone. State officials reported that most of the layoffs are scheduled to begin in

Emergency crews were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. to a site in the 900 block of North Crowley Road, where officials reported an incident at the ChampionX Artificial Lift location. First responders arrived to find evidence consistent with an industrial explosion and began providing medical care and securing the area, officials said. The initial response involved multiple agencies and focused on ensuring the scene was safe while assessing the extent of the damage and any ongoing hazards at the f

The holiday season took on a deeper meaning at a restaurant in Naples, Florida, where a routine staff meeting turned into a moment of collective generosity that has since captured widespread attention online. What began as an announcement about the cancellation of a holiday party quickly became an emotional surprise centered on compassion, teamwork, and support for family. During the gathering, general manager Brandon Newton informed employees that the restaurant would not be holdin

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is preparing a major overhaul of its employee compensation strategy, with plans to increase bonuses and incentives by as much as 50 percent in 2026. The move, revealed through an internal memo, reflects the company’s effort to retain top talent and maintain stability as it navigates regulatory pressure and corporate restructuring, including the planned spin-off of TikTok’s US operations. According to internal communications reviewed by media r

Campbell’s said Wednesday that it has dismissed a senior executive following the emergence of a recording in which the employee was heard making racist remarks and criticizing the company’s food products. The decision came days after a lawsuit filed in Michigan accused the executive, identified as Martin Bally, of using offensive language and admitting to workplace drug use during a conversation with a former colleague. The lawsuit was filed last week by Robert Garza, a former e

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant threat it’s fast becoming an active part of India’s workforce. A recent Salesforce study warns that by 2027, AI could handle up to 50 percent of all tech support and customer service cases in the country. Currently managing around 30 percent, AI’s rapid expansion in the sector signals a major transformation in how companies handle customer interactions. The research suggests that while automation will replace repetitive roles, it will also

In an unexpected move, Amazon employees across the United States woke up to text messages informing them that their positions had been eliminated. The company sent two text messages to affected workers before dawn—one instructing them to check their email and another offering a help desk number if they hadn’t received details about their role. These messages followed emails that confirmed the layoffs, effectively deactivating employee badges to prevent them from entering offices. This rou

Amazon is preparing for its biggest round of corporate job cuts since 2022, with plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions starting Tuesday. The move affects nearly 10% of its corporate workforce and follows years of smaller layoffs across divisions such as devices, HR, and operations. Sources suggest that the job cuts will impact multiple departments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), human resources (PXT), and corporate operations. Managers have reportedly undergone training on how to co

A former Santa Clara County correctional officer who now serves as president of the NAACP San Jose/Silicon Valley branch is suing the county and its officials after a personnel board upheld findings that he engaged in sexual harassment and intimidation of a female co-worker. Sean Allen, who was fired from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office in 2023 following a lengthy investigation, claims he was the victim of bias and retaliation and is seeking to overturn the decision that ended his l

Amazon is reportedly preparing for another significant round of job cuts, this time targeting its human resources division as part of a broader organizational shift toward automation and artificial intelligence. According to people familiar with internal discussions, the company may reduce up to 15 percent of staff within its People eXperience and Technology (PXT) department, a key unit responsible for managing employee relations and corporate culture. While the exact number of layoffs and th

Authorities said on Saturday that workers inside a Tennessee explosives manufacturing facility during a powerful blast on Friday are now presumed dead, and the operation has shifted from rescue to recovery. The explosion occurred in the morning at Accurate Energetic Systems in McEwen, a community located about 50 miles west of Nashville. Responders described a catastrophic scene in which the main structure at the site was destroyed, leaving little standing material for search teams to navigat

When researcher Kevin Cantera from Las Cruces, New Mexico, began experimenting with ChatGPT at the education technology firm where he worked, he believed he was future-proofing his career. Encouraged by his supervisors, he adopted artificial intelligence as a daily assistant to streamline his writing, research, and communication tasks. His results were exceptional, and he quickly became one of the company’s most productive employees. But only months later, Cantera was unexpectedly