Podcasts about layoffs

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Congresswoman Erin Houchin, “Houchin Introduces Bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act,” July 27, 2026, https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/houchin-introduces-bipartisan-rural-hospital-cybersecurity-enhancement-act.  U.S. Congressman Glenn Thompson, “Thompson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals' Cybersecurity Infrastructure,” July 27, 2026, https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-introduces-legislation-strengthen-rural-hospitals.  Kelly Gooch & Kristin Kuchno, “The hospitals, health systems cutting jobs in 2026,” July 29, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-hospitals-health-systems-cutting-jobs-in-2026/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Madeline Scheetz, “Shuttered Chicago hospital to lay off 500,” July 1, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/shuttered-chicago-hospital-plans-mass-layoffs/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Healthcare Staff Et al., “Fierce Healthcare Layoff Tracker—MaineHealth reorgs hit 83; Tower Health cutting 160 at PA hospital,” July 29, 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/fierce-healthcare-layoff-tracker-2026-job-cuts-eliminations-health-systems-hospitals, Fierce Healthcare.  Madeline Scheetz, “Kansas hospital CEO to resign amid ‘significant workforce reduction',” July 23, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/kansas-hospital-ceo-to-resign-amid-significant-workforce-reduction/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Wil Day, “Layoffs coming as financially troubled Kansas hospital tries to ‘stabilize',” July 23, 2026, https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/pratt-regional-medical-center-layoffs/, KSN News. Kim Chockley, “PRMC Announces Urgent Care Clinic Closure and Critical Financial Situation,” February 18, 2025, https://prmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb2025PRMCUpdate.pdf, Pratt Regional Medical Center. Lee Cowan, “Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America,” July 26, 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/home-not-alone-helping-aging-seniors-in-rural-america/, CBS News. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

After weeks of behind-the-scenes-reporting Andre sits down with Chris Hays from id Software to talk on the record. Chris gives us a first-person account of what it was like on the ground at id Software when the layoffs hit and about the human cost when half of your colleagues that you have worked with for decades is gone from one moment to the next., he became Art Director at Housemarque although applying for a different job to begin with. And remember: your support has made this possible!

The Chicago Board of Education has rejected the budget drawn by CPS leaders, instead approving a plan that reverses more than 1,000 layoffs. The 11-7 vote saw members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union voting for it, while Jennifer Custer and other elected members opposing it.

The Chicago Board of Education has rejected the budget drawn by CPS leaders, instead approving a plan that reverses more than 1,000 layoffs. The 11-7 vote saw members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union voting for it, while Jennifer Custer and other elected members opposing it.

The Chicago Board of Education has rejected the budget drawn by CPS leaders, instead approving a plan that reverses more than 1,000 layoffs. The 11-7 vote saw members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union voting for it, while Jennifer Custer and other elected members opposing it.

Check out our Patreon for a daily Lawrence Select™ Meme: https://www.patreon.com/insidegamesYTJoin the Inside Games notification Discord server for alerts when we publish new videos: http://discord.gg/ArvphbMPFJHosted by:Lawrence: http://twitch.tv/sirlarr | Bruce: http://twitch.tv/brucegreene Edited by: Shooklyn: https://linktr.ee/ShooklynSources --https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-boss-38-million-bonus-battlefield-6-layoffshttps://wccftech.com/ea-ceo-andrew-wilson-pay-38-6-million-battlefield-6-layoffs/https://www.ign.com/articles/ea-lays-off-staff-across-all-battlefield-studios-following-record-breaking-battlefield-6-launchhttps://www.eurogamer.net/saudi-arabian-pif-aquisition-electronic-arts-approved-european-union

Amazon just confirmed another round of layoffs — this time eliminating jobs inside its own artificial general intelligence division. That's the same AI the company has been pointing to as the justification for cutting 30,000 positions over the past year. The contradiction is breathtaking: we're firing people because of AI, and now we're firing the people building the AI.The corporate language around these cuts is the usual mush — restructuring for the customer, investing in the future, thank you for your contributions. But the math is simple: Seattle's largest employer is downsizing its white-collar workforce in waves while the city's office vacancy rate keeps climbing and Olympia piles on with a new millionaires tax designed to chase away the wealth that's left.This isn't a Seattle story in isolation. Pandemic-era overhiring across every major tech company is still unwinding, and Amazon is the most visible example. The question isn't whether the cuts make sense financially — it's whether Washington State is doing anything to keep the industry anchored here, or whether the hostile business climate is quietly accelerating the exit.Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily news commentary without the corporate filter.#NFRP #Amazon #SeattleGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

This week, Zak and Aaron take a beat to address the thousands of layoffs that wracked many XBOX studios in recent weeks, and how that culling relates to Bethesda's newest move: just announcing or re-announcing every single thing they're working on all at once. Beyond the evident smoke and mirrors, can the studio actually deliver for modern audiences? And exactly how much Fallout is too much Fallout?Please, enjoy.Sources:Why Did Bethesda Just Announce... Everything? - Bellular NewsXbox layoffs: Jobs lost at Obsidian, Bethesda, Id and Zenimax Online Studios - GamesIndustry.bizXbox announces plans to lay off 3,200 staff and divest five studios - GamesIndustry.bizBethesda pivots to "franchise-centric" planning model amid Xbox restructure - GamesIndustry.biz Bethesda reveals plans for Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more - GamesIndustry.biz The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Has Sold 65 Million Copies Since Going on Sale in 2011 - IGNListen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck Out MosscatMarket on Instagram

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the latest unemployment figures.

The PHP Podcast – July 30, 2026 Hosts: Joe Ferguson, Sara Golemon & Holly Schilling Time travel is real, birds aren’t. The gang argues about Fahrenheit vs. Celsius, boiling rocks, and stones (the weight kind), then gets into PSR-3 logging, the PHP ecosystem, AI slop bug reports, Codeberg’s anti-AI stance, and Laravel Cloud’s scale-to-zero magic. Fahrenheit, Boiling Rocks, and Byte-Ordering Dates The show opened with Joe admitting he jumbles her hours, minutes, and seconds — and getting mocked by Europeans for a cache-control header PR on the PHP website. That kicked off a tangent about how the American month-day-year ordering is, as Sara put it, “middle-endian” nonsense that makes no sense as a byte ordering. From there the crew tumbled down a rabbit hole of measurement units. Joe planted his flag on Fahrenheit as the human-centered temperature scale, while Sara argued that if you stop being “speciesist” about it, water-based Celsius wins. The debate somehow escalated into whether rocks boil, with Google eventually schooling everyone that molten rock vaporizes north of 3,000°C (5,400°F), and a callback to British “stones” as boomer energy nobody younger than half a century actually uses. Proper Logging with PSR-3 Joe walked through Marco Pivetta’s blog post on proper logging with PSR-3, praising it as a great write-up on injecting loggers via dependency injection and the “some logs are better than no logs” philosophy. A common trap Marco calls out: apps stuffed with beautifully descriptive info-level logs that nobody ever sees because production never runs in info mode. The big selling point of sticking to a PSR-3-compatible interface is minimal dependencies — instead of pulling in three or four packages and wiring up a pile of configuration, the upstream decisions are already made for you. Holly pushed back on the ergonomics of `$this->logger->error()` feeling heavy for every log call, which spun off a delightfully unhinged RFC pitch: built-in emoji functions where the emoji logs an error and logs a panic. The Ecosystem Is Why People Stay The hosts pushed back on the recurring “PHP needs feature X because language Y has it” argument. Sara’s take: if another language is genuinely the better tool, nothing stops you from using it — and revamping PHP’s onboarding process is a far better way to attract newcomers than chasing features would-be developers may never even use. Holly cut to what everyone had glossed over: the ecosystem. You can write Swift on the server with Vapor, but you won’t have the libraries. Whatever you need in PHP, it already exists. A listener even pointed Joe at Brent Roose’s Tempest framework mid-stream to solve a code-highlighting problem on his blog. That gravitational pull of “whatever you need, it’s here” is what keeps people in the PHP orbit. AI, Layoffs, and Graybeards Sparked by Gemma’s blog post “Infrastructure and Other Paradoxes” — where an LLM cheerfully suggested folding four brand-new tools (Terraform, Nix, NixOS, Guix) into a team that’s expert in none of them — the crew dug into where AI helps and where it hurts. The consensus: AI is a force multiplier for research and analysis, but it can’t replace the human judgment of knowing what *not* to ship. Joe brought up an Inc.com article claiming 55% of leadership now regret their major layoffs, with companies like Ford rehiring graybeards because nobody left knew how the software worked. Holly noted this cycle isn’t new, just operating at a terrifying new scale, and Sara emphasized that AI accelerates shipping crap just as easily as it accelerates shipping good work — you still have to fundamentally understand the changes you’re applying. Codeberg’s Anti-AI Stance & the Slop Bug Report Problem Holly introduced Codeberg — the nonprofit, community-led GitHub alternative built on Forgejo — and its new policy banning AI/vibe-coded contributions, including a clause flagging work disproportionate to a project’s contributor count. The hosts respected the position but worried it might spell the end of Codeberg, since experienced open-source folks lean on AI tooling (like partner CodeRabbit and traditional static analyzers) as force multipliers. That led into Sara’s frustration with AI-generated security slop. Daniel Stenberg shut down Curl’s bug bounty program over reports where someone’s own test program deliberately creates RCEs and blames Curl. The fix, Sara argued, is a one-paragraph “elevator pitch” summary — and a plea to maintainers to mark every slop report as spam so GitHub eventually bans the account. The group riffed on adversarial AI (two Claude contexts checking each other, like Apple Intelligence verifying sports-game summaries) as a defensive triage layer, while acknowledging people are simply too dumb to run “double-check this before submitting.” Laracon: Laravel Cloud Scale-to-Zero Eric was off at Laracon, which meant peak morale at PHP Architect. The coolest announcement, in Joe’s view, was Laravel Cloud’s scale-to-zero: your entire stack — app server, Valkey, and MySQL — can scale down to nothing when idle and spin back up in under 500 milliseconds on the next request. That’s a potential game-changer for side projects with bursty, uneven traffic and no DevOps army. Holly and Sara were skeptical about how you cold-start a MySQL instance that fast — almost certainly a pause/resume rather than a true cold start. Other Laracon news: a Laravel language server protocol for better autocomplete and code navigation, plus managed queues that also scale to zero and only wake when a job needs firing. Links from the show: PHP Tek 2027 — Chicago, April 27–29, CFP open through end of August Join us live in Discord PHP Arch Swag Store Proper logging in PHP with PSR-3 Codeberg — Software development, but free Tempest by Brent Roose infraslopture and other paradoxes companies regret laying off humans for AI Hosts: Joe Ferguson Mastodon: @joepferguson@phpc.social PHPArch.me: @svpernova09 Sara Golemon Mastodon: @pollita@phpc.social Holly Schilling Mastodon: @TheCodeLorax@tech.lgbt Streams: Youtube Channel Twitch Connect & Hire PHP Architect Website Twitter/X Mastodon Hire PHP Developers Looking to hire PHP developers? Email support@phparch.com – the team is available for consulting, infrastructure work, and code review. Partner This podcast is made a little better thanks to our partners Displace Infrastructure Management, Simplified Automate Kubernetes deployments across any cloud provider or bare metal with a single command. Deploy, manage, and scale your infrastructure with ease. https://displace.tech/ OurCVEs Your security posture, on autopilot with OurCVEs CodeRabbit Cut code review time & bugs in half instantly with CodeRabbit. PHP Architect Consulting Your PHP codebase deserves a partner, not a contractor PHP Architect provides long-term technical partnerships for organizations that need senior-level PHP expertise that you can depend on. https://www.phparch.com/consulting/ Music Provided by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Join Us Live Next Week Youtube Channel Got feedback? Join us on Discord at discord.phparch.com The post The PHP Podcast 2026.07.30 appeared first on PHP Architect.

Brandon interviews Spolitics host Jemele Hill. They discuss a wide range of topics including ESPN's latest round of layoffs, the decision to part ways with Ryan Clark, Jason Whitlock, Stephen A. Smith's influence at ESPN, his role as a journalist, Caitlin Clark, and more.-02:11: Does Jemele Hill miss ESPN?-04:18: Being at ESPN during 2017 layoffs-15:43: Was Ryan Clark fired by ESPN?-19:17: Should Ryan Clark sue ESPN?-23:27: Cam Newton interview with Jason Whitlock-26:25: Is Stephen A. Smith losing influence at ESPN-33:56: Stephen A. Smith for president?-38:19: Caitlin ClarkDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Double Fine is hit with layoffs, the status of Clair Obscur's Switch 2 port, and fans are loving Splatoon Raiders. Head over to http://patreon.com/kindafunny this month to grab a membership and receive exclusive content and ad-free episodes!Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:06:02 - Double Fine Lays Off Employees Amid Xbox Separation00:17:44 - Clair Obscur studio says it wants to bring it to Switch 2 but it's ‘way too early to announce anything'00:26:02 - Ad00:27:16 - Splatoon Raiders is currently the 7th greatest game of all time on Metacritic, according to User Score00:42:13 - Ben Starr to host a new indie gaming showcase from the studio behind Phasmophobia00:48:45 - Wee News!00:56:00 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling stuck in a safe job while your creative dreams take a backseat? Sometimes an unexpected plot twist is just what you need to leap. In this episode, I'm chatting with artist Hadiya Williams about how getting laid off helped her build a thriving studio on her own terms. Hear how a 100-day challenge sparked her signature style, how she got into art school without a traditional portfolio, and how she blends AI with handcrafted ceramics. Hit play and get ready to turn life's scariest curveballs into your next big creative breakthrough!   Chapters 00:18 - Meet Hadiah Williams: Craft as Living Archive 01:39 - DC Roots, Elizabeth Catlett, and Cultural Memory 04:11 - Accidental Tech Career: Computer Science by Default 05:35 - The Mass Layoff and the Pivot to Graphic Design 07:18 - Applying to Art School with Maxwell Fan Art 11:23 - The Wedding Invitations That Sparked Black Pepper Papery Co. 15:24 - Harnessing Corporate Stress for Entrepreneurial Freedom 20:21 - Finding a Signature Voice Through the 100-Day Challenge 24:34 - Scaling an Art Practice Without Losing Your Soul 28:25 - Blending Generative AI, Clay, and 1970s Analog Nostalgia   Connect with Hadiya Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadiyawilliams/?hl=en Hadiya website: https://www.hadiyawilliams.com/   Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.comFollow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com   This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

#playstation5 #PS5 #ps5pro #PS6 #xbox #gtavi #XboxIsBack #Helix #legobatman #xboxstudios #XboxExclusives #SonyDiscs #psphysicaldisc #PSNDown #Xboxdown Tonight @thatbluenumber and I discuss all the gaming news of the last week and more... Hargeet's new book : https://shop.chani.us/Hargeet can be found on Discord at "HChani" on YT: @HargeetChani1 GTL Merch: https://tinyurl.com/2vfse7pdFollow Me: @JFonzerrelli on TwitterEmail Contact: TheGamerFonz@Gmail.com

Plus: Visa cuts headcount by about 7%. And Korean stocks tumble on doubts over AI. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for July 28, 2026.TOPICS:- Back from vacation, Matt celebrates 15 year wedding anniversary (01:00)- LeBron James signs with the 76ers (06:55)- NFL training camps are back and we get Matt Forte camp stories (16:18)- ESPN layoffs and how to respond as believers when trials come our way  (36:15)- What we learned at church (53:35)Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

In this episode: the hidden grief of job loss, rebuilding your identity, five-question career clarity, relationship-first job searching, financial resilience with Michelle SchaferEpisode SummaryLosing your job may be a business decision, but it creates a deeply human loss. Career transition coach Michelle Schafer reveals the shock, shame, betrayal, and identity struggles people rarely discuss—and explains how to move from emotional recovery to career clarity, strategic networking, and new possibilities.Guest BioMichelle Schafer is an Ottawa-based career transition coach, author, and certified grief companion. After experiencing two restructurings, she built a coaching practice that helps people recover from job loss, identify energizing work, and navigate their next move with purpose.Resources & Books MentionedCultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose by Michelle SchaferMichelle's Career Focus FrameworkCalm meditation appAsk What's Possible exerciseGuest Contact InformationWebsiteLinkedInKey TakeawaysJob loss is disenfranchised grief; acknowledge the emotions and find support before rushing into tactics.Updating your résumé is premature until you define a target using Michelle's five career-reflection questions.Relationships, recruiters, and focused outreach are more effective than sending hundreds of applications.Taking a bridge job is not failure; set a timeline and keep pursuing work aligned with your priorities.Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join.

A layoff is scary. It's also clarifying. When Jennifer Kornoely lost a “perfect fit” corporate job, she had to replace an income fast and figure out how to be her own boss. What starts as real estate photography quickly becomes a masterclass in entrepreneurship: pricing without racing to the bottom, building service packages that create real value, and learning the parts nobody teaches like taxes, marketing, and client relationships. We dig into the loneliness that can come with solo work and why community is not a nice-to-have for women entrepreneurs; it's a competitive advantage. Jennifer shares how audiobooks, personal development books, and finance books helped her shift from a victim mindset to financial literacy, investing confidence, and better business decisions.  That's where "She Reads, She Leads Book Club" comes in. Jennifer started it because she was tired of figuring everything out on her own. She wanted a place where women could learn about personal development, business, and money while connecting with others, sharing ideas, and learning from each other's experiences. Members vote on monthly reads, then turn insights into action items with accountability and follow-up, including tough topics like money psychology, retirement planning, and wealth mindset. If you've ever thought “I don't know where to start”, this conversation gives you a starting line. What's one book that changed the way you think about money or your career? https://www.shereadssheleads.com/Send BEHAS a text.Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate:Share Your Thoughts and Shape the Show! Tell me what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more about. Please email me at behas.podcast@gmail.com and be part of the conversation!To be on the show  Podmatch Profile  Ordinary people, extraordinary experiences - Real voices, real moments - ​Human connection through stories - Live true storytelling podcast - Confessions - First person emotional narratives - Unscripted Life Stories.Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto! 

Major U.S. corporations are beginning to increase their headcount again after a long period of staffing reductions driven by economic fears and the rise of artificial intelligence. While many firms initially believed that automated systems could replace human roles, executives are now discovering that AI has significant limitations and high operational costs. Companies across various sectors, including technology and transportation, are finding that human innovation and oversight are essential to work alongside new technologies rather than being fully replaced by them. This shift is particularly noticeable for entry-level positions, as employers realize that digital agents cannot yet replicate the critical thinking of a new workforce. Consequently, the narrative is moving away from a total automation of white-collar work toward a model that invests in both people and technology to drive growth. Ultimately, this trend suggests that the predicted "wipeout" of human jobs was premature and that human talent remains vital for organizational success.

Ryan Clark's 45-minute explanation of his ESPN firing unintentionally exposed the fallacy of Clark being the best football analyst in the world. He failed the most fundamental test of discernment — you never choose the "community" over what's best for your family. Jason Whitlock and the "Fearless" soldiers deliver the biblical verdict on Ryan Clark's $2 million confession. Subscribe to "Harmony" for fearless commentary every Thursday at the intersection of faith, culture, and sports. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Ryan Clark's Layoff and Self-Diagnosis02:18 - Why ESPN Did Not Renew His Contract04:08 - Comparing a Layoff to Slavery06:45 - Choosing Community Over Family10:48 - ShemekaMichelle⁠'s Reaction14:49 - Family Priorities and Personal Responsibility18:13 - Ryan Clark's Arrogance and Missed Signals25:28 - Culture, Acceptance, and Emotional Reactions31:57 - Stephen A. Smith, Emotional Intelligence, and Relevance39:39 - Disrespecting Advice and the Need for Humility42:05 - Bible Study for Ryan Clark ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/DelanoSquires  https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: chip maker CXMT becomes the most valuable company listed in mainland China in its debut. And some U.S. companies plan to increase headcount despite AI fears. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Layoffs have become a recurring headline this year, with companies in technology, finance, manufacturing and other industries announcing job cuts.But at the same time, unemployment remains relatively low, applications for unemployment benefits are near historic lows and Minnesota recently added jobs, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. So what's really happening in the job market? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what's driving recent layoffs, where job opportunities might be, and what it all says about the economy.Guests:Chris Farrell is a senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace. Angelina Nguyen is the director of the Labor Market Information Office at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.Kyle O'Keefe is a district president at Robert Half, a recruiting and business consulting firm. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Show Notes:  Kiki (formerly Karen) Snyder shares her 35-year journey since her breakdown at Harvard, which landed her in restraints at McLean Hospital during exams in 1991. She discusses being misdiagnosed as severely bipolar, the 32 years she lost to toxic psychiatric medications, and the self she rediscovered. "Karen was full of fear and anger. Karen wanted to speak to the manager. But Kiki's in charge now. I am the manager." Learn more about her transformation on Instagram at @assignedkarenatbirth and at assignedkarenatbirth.com. From Karen to Kiki Kiki elaborates on her transformation from Karen to Kiki. A massage therapist specializing in Somatic Experiencing taught Kiki that our brains lie to us, our bodies know the truth. Kiki's body clearly told her it was finally time to leave the zip code she'd lived in for 50 years. She describes the upheaval of uprooting from Northern Virginia to coastal North Carolina after her mother's passing, and the impact of that change on her emotional well-being. Facing Pain and Healing from Trauma Kiki discusses the debilitating effects of the psychiatric medications she was on for 32 years and her work to taper off them. She describes the emotional numbness and exhaustion she experienced while on these medications. Kiki explains how getting off the medications allowed her to process trauma and emotions, leading to a significant personal transformation. She emphasizes the importance of sharing her story to help others who may be going through similar experiences. A Career in Social Media  Kiki recounts her career in social media, including her role at AOL in the early days of the Internet.  She describes her work at VeriSign, where she first discovered Web 2.0, which became social media. Her perseverance in the face of resistance resulted in the founding of VeriSign's social media program. Kiki shares her regret at not even considering the offer to relocate to Silicon Valley when the program she founded was moved there. She now realizes that her fear of not being strong enough was fueled by medications and years of being told she was fragile and sick. She discusses her subsequent role at the Federal Aviation Administration, where she founded their social media program.  Layoffs and Life Changes Kiki shares her experience of being laid off from her dream job at a big ad agency on the same day she moved to coastal North Carolina in 2024. Her entire division was cut, an early wave of workers displaced by AI. She reflects on the impact of the layoff, leading to a significant life change. Spirituality and Synchronicity Kiki talks about her interest in spirituality, metaphysics, and Jung's concept of synchronicities. She talks about sharing her story with the world and the positive responses she has received from others. Kiki discusses her efforts to let go of control, a trait she inherited from her former self, Karen.  A Burner Phone and AI "Therapy" Kiki shares her tips for beating her phone addiction. She installed the BePresent app, which helps her limit wasted time on social media. She recommends Claude, the AI chatbot she uses as a sounding board and where she worked through the grief and anger of losing three decades. And most importantly, a second phone. Every night the real phone stays in the kitchen and the "burner" comes to the bedroom, holding only music, an alarm, and the chatbot. Her advice to anyone trying to put their phone down: Get another phone! Harvard Reflections Kiki reminisces about her favorite classes at Harvard, including Irv DeVore's human behavioral biology class and Helen Vendler's poetry class. She shares her fascination with language and culture, particularly the unique language of Gen Z. Kiki discusses her plans to create new content by translating Shakespeare's sonnets into Gen Z slang. She expresses her excitement about learning and exploring new topics, including spirituality and metaphysics. Timestamps: 04:40: Transformation from Karen to Kiki 08:31: Impact of Medications and Emotional Healing 12:43: Career in Social Media and Early Internet 17:07: Significant Moments in Social Media Career 21:23: Learning and Personal Growth 25:40: Current Life and Habits 30:06: Reflections on Harvard and Personal Interests Links: Instagram: @assignedkarenatbirth Website: https://assignedkarenatbirth.com/  

Send us Fan MailNonprofit workforce reduction planning requires far more than identifying positions and announcing layoffs. Casey Williams of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore explains how nonprofit leaders can restructure responsibly, reduce organizational risk, and preserve dignity throughout an extraordinarily difficult business decision.The process begins by defining the problem the organization is trying to solve. Is the nonprofit closing a program, reducing its budget by $1 million, responding to repeated deficits, or changing its operating model? Casey advises leaders to document that objective before discussing individual employees.“A reorganization is about solving a business problem,” she tells us. Performance concerns belong in performance management—not inside a reduction-in-force process.Casey also outlines how leadership teams can develop measurable selection criteria around positions rather than personalities. Seniority, experience, education, documented performance ratings, and other defined factors can support a more consistent decision. Vague judgments such as attitude, energy, or cultural fit may invite favoritism or unconscious bias.The conversation also examines important employment-law considerations. Casey explains that the federal WARN Act can require 60 days' notice when qualifying employers with approximately 100 or more employees conduct certain layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. State “mini-WARN” laws may establish lower thresholds; California, for example, can cover employers with 75 employees.Severance, release agreements, final pay, accrued vacation, benefits, property returns, internal communications, and individual meetings all require advance coordination. Employees covered by certain age-discrimination release rules may receive 21 days to consider an individual agreement, while qualifying group layoffs may require 45 days, followed by a seven-day revocation period.“Having the hard conversation actually is compassionate,” Casey says. Early planning gives leaders more room to communicate clearly, answer employees' immediate questions, and demonstrate the organization's values when those values are being watched most closely.This discussion offers business guidance for nonprofit executives, human resource professionals, finance leaders, department managers, and boards. Employment requirements vary by jurisdiction, so organizations should consult qualified legal counsel about their specific circumstances.Key Takeaways: • Define and document the business objective before discussing employees or positions.• Keep performance management separate from organizational restructuring.• Use consistent, measurable selection criteria wherever possible.• Review federal and state notification requirements early in the process.• Coordinate severance, final pay, benefits, technology, and communications before meetings begin.• Treat offboarding as a visible expression of organizational leadership and values.00:00:00 Nonprofit Workforce Changes Without the Drama00:01:29 Legal Support for Mission-Driven Organizations00:04:14 Define the Business Problem First00:05:18 Why Restructuring Cannot Replace Performance Management00:09:07 When Boards, Finance, and Leadership Become Involved00:10:58 Selecting Positions Using Objective Criteria00:14:20 Why Earlier Conversations Can Be More Compassionate00:16:54 WARN Act Notice and Employer Thresholds00:19:36 State Mini-WARN Laws and Lower Thresholds00:20:58 Severance, Benefits, and Release Agreements00:24:18 Special Rules Affecting Older Workers00:26:44 Building a Respectful Offboarding Process #NonprofitLayoffs #NonprofitManagement #TheNonprofitShowFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969. Layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty. Carl Weinberg, Chief Economist and Managing Director at High Frequency Economics, joins us.

* The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969. Layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty.Plus, we'll talk about inflation, oil & gas and tariffs * New Hampshire poll gives 2 Democrats early edge in 2028 race. Plus, will we see any progress in Congress when it comes to passing President Trump's Save Act before the midterms?

EA Sports has reversed course and taken out unpopular singleplayer microtransactions from College Football 27 thanks to backlash from their own content creator network. Xbox lays off most of iD Software, including many long time employees with deep institutional knowledge, and then says that the team is the same size as it was 10 years ago and this is good, actually. Bethesda's employee union is protesting the layoffs, especially considering some employees who had been with the company for decades were laid off. Then we talk to OLR about game collecting in this new era of digital-only distribution.

Episode 643 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Austin Karp, the media writer for Sports Business Journal and Jane McManus, an editor at Storied Sports and the author of "The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports." In this podcast Karp and McManus discuss the ESPN layoffs; why they happened; ESPN once being in more than 100 million and now being in a touch below 55 million; Linda Cohn having a great take and mentioning 150 people behind the scenes; why people still care about ESPN still in 2026; what is the ESPN fundamental brand; institutional stalwarts such as Stephanie Bell and David Lloyd being part of this; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert faces the press; what LeBron going to Philadelphia mean from a media perspective; the NBA's thinking on opening night and Christmas Day; the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drawing an audience of nearly 63 million across English and Spanish broadcasts for the Final and Fox averaged 7.737 million viewers for the 104 broadcasts on Fox, FS1 and Tubi; ESPN's cost structure and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Jessie Zwaan, author of Purpose and Work and Built for People, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about why the old purpose-at-work narrative is breaking, how people relate to work through jobs, careers, and callings, and why HR leaders need to rethink how they build meaning into work.----  Sponsor Links:

You're getting the Fallout and the Elder Scrolls you've been clamoring for, eventually, along with the option to stream games to your XBOX DEVICE with ads, but you're going to love them. They'll actually contribute to the experience! Chia and Rob are getting absolutely worked in Marathon's new Vaultbreaker PvE mode, while Janet contemplates her delight in the Steam Machine and her seething disdain for life in Pokopia. Rob's loving life behind the wheel thanks to his new H-Shifter, and a newfound love of Dirt Rally 2.0 and the weird and wonderful world of Assetto Corsa mods. Also a brief primer on Etymology, Entomology, Entemann's.Links: Bethesda's Fallout Announcement, ZA/UM Layoff Announcement, Joe Ziegler Leaves Bungie, Xbox;s New Streaming Announcement, Tiktok - Game Streaming with Ads, Rayman Legends Ocean's 12 Level, Rob's Ideal Racing RigDiscussed:01:07 - Bethesda's Fallout Announcement47:50 - Layoffs at ZA/UM51:28 - Game Director of Marathon Departs Bungie1:02:09 - Marathon1:35:43 - Xbox Game Streaming now with Ads1:58:34 - Pokemon Pokopia2:27:27 - Glyphica2:36:15 - The Question Bucket3:22:47 - Dirt Rally 2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Cup Final set incredible viewership records. What's the final grade for FOX studio show? The TV ratings for Nashville SC and MLS didn't get the World Cup bump. Plus, why are tickets so expensive for the EPL match this weekend? Then we dive into ESPN's massive round of layoffs. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. ☕️: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by talking about the ESPN's layoffs again and getting Joel's thoughts on how that process went down. Then they are joined by Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin. They discuss election security, the Democratic Party's messaging, Trump's self-enrichment, and much more. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Guest: Sen. Elissa Slotkin Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team are joined by Tate brothers' attorney Joe McBride, who responds to the UK extradition case and new charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate. They also break down ESPN's post-NFL Network layoff wave and the anti-ICE attack outside a federal building in New York City.✍️ PRE VAULT NETWORKING EVENT: https://bit.ly/4wQIe5k

"Me and my wife are looking for a place to dine this evening." Is Greg sour? Why did ESPN fire the particular people they did, namely Ryan Clark? Is Pat McAfee making an album? Is the concierge bought and paid for? Is a pipe a disguise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and "Carebear" Kieran Hickey-Semple, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time. ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Facebook Discord PrizePicks x Speakeasy Pick MORE or LESS. Win cash. Talk your talk. Play $5, get $50 in lineups →  PrizePicks | America's #1 Fantasy Sports App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin discuss whether a history of missteps and apologies ultimately cost Ryan Clark his job at ESPN, tell us why there’s no one correct way to fire someone in the world of on-air sports media, and explain why LeBron James’ tenure with the Miami Heat was mostly underwhelming. Plus, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 166 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get things started by discussing the latest round of layoffs made by ESPN that included former Pittsburgh Steelers S Ryan Clark essentially being fired. Will Steelers DT Cameron Heyward fail to make the NFL Network's Top 100 list this year? It sure seems like that will be the case. We discuss what a snub that is when it comes to Heyward if indeed he fails to make the list. Will the Steelers have an advantage in 2026 because of how many games they will play on grass during the regular season? Alex and I attempt to answer that question and especially based on the rankings the surface Acrisure Stadium received this offseason. Alex released his updated Steelers' 53-man roster prediction ahead of the team's training camp getting underway in less than a week, so we go through it position group by position group. We go over the players that we might write in pencil right now and how different my prediction might look on Monday when it is released. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, in addition to going over Alex's 53-man roster prediction, the two of us talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss are WR Brandon Smith, S Robert Spears-Jennings, OT Lorenzo Thompson, TE Robert Tonyan, RB Jaylen Warren, and TE Darnell Washington. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. This 97-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 642 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features longtime Canadian sports broadcasters Donnovan Bennett and Arash Madani, both of whom you can find on CBC's coverage of basketball. In this podcast Bennett and Madani discuss whether they see the World Cup as a success; the impact of the World Cup on the U.S. and Canadian domestic leagues; whether more people will watch soccer heading forward; why the Blue Jays collapsed this year; why Blue Jays fans will continue to watch games this year no matter the record; the ESPN layoffs and its impact beyond ESPN; why sports media companies continue to cut people, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comA lot of fascinating ESPN dynamics to discuss this week. Ryan and I get into the nitty, the gritty and so much more. Topics! Include!* The dynamics of Ryan Clark's ESPN firing* Inside the bizarre race between OutKick and Andrew Marchand to break ESPN's biggest layoff story* Is ESPN quietly becoming less political—or is something else really happening?* The real forces behind ESPN's layoffs—and why Disney deserves more of the blame than McAfee* Why losing your ESPN job isn't the career-ending disaster it used to be* How YouTube completely changed the economics of sports media careers* Sophie Cunningham is now probably more famous than A'ja Wilson* Why the WNBA keeps making decisions that seem to work against its own popularity* Could Sophie Cunningham become an even better player now that she's become a cultural phenomenon?* Can the Blazers really leave Portland—or do NBA expansion economics make relocation almost impossible?

Gio kicks off the show surprised to see himself and Boomer featured on Quarterback, prompting Boomer to question the Ravens without John Harbaugh and Gio to praise the Giants' promising head coach and quarterback dynamic. Gio offers a quick storm recap ahead of Jerry's first update. The sports rundown covers the Mets' 4-0 win over the error-prone Brewers, dubs Luis Robert Jr. a "Kirkland Yoenis Cespedes," and highlights JT Realmuto's costly baserunning mistake and a Marlins triple play. Also, John Harbaugh reacts to Cam Skattebo's backflip, JJ Watt points fingers at Pat McAfee amid ongoing ESPN and NFL Network layoffs, and Gio ponders when the newly released Bart Scott will return to WFAN.

Today's Sports Daily covers the World Cup ratings being huge, how have the umpires adjusted to the ABS system this season, who are the best batter and catcher challengers, ESPN's layoffs, and season 3 of WWE's Unreal.  Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN laid off Ryan Clark mid-broadcast Monday. He walked off the set of "NFL Live." Two months earlier, Clark and Stephen A. Smith preached loyalty to Cam Newton, who might be next on the ESPN chopping block. Jason Whitlock breaks down the real power structure and struggles at ESPN: Pat McAfee has leverage, and Stephen A. Smith has volume. There's a difference — and Ryan Clark bet his career on the wrong one. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 Ryan Clark's Dismissal from ESPN 03:02 Loyalty, Layoffs, and ESPN's Power Structure 07:18 Stephen A. Smith vs. Pat McAfee 09:05 Ryan Clark's Identity and Emotional Display 13:11 Lessons from Ryan Clark's Firing 16:59 Reactions to Ryan Clark's Dismissal 22:20 Is ESPN Moving in the Right Direction? 25:14 Shannon Sharpe's Potential ESPN Return 31:34 Cam Newton and Stephen A. Smith 33:31 ESPN's Super Bowl Coverage and Diversity 40:21 LeBron James and the Search for Spotlight 41:11 Tom Brady's Post-Retirement Struggles 45:47 Finding a Heavenly Anchor 52:35 LeBron, Tom Brady, and Post-Career Identity 59:58 Authenticity and the Search for Relevance ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://x.com/TJMoe28 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by talking about Bryan's vacation in New York. Then they discuss the layoffs at ESPN (13:02), Trump's battle with The New York Times (59:11), and Tom Brady's newest endeavor (01:04:08). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our first-ever solo episode with host Amanda Goetz! With an impressive career trajectory that spans roles at big corporations, startups, and as an author, Amanda offers invaluable insights into navigating the professional world in this big-sister-style coffee chat. She pulls from her own career path (Ernst & Young → celebrity wedding planner → startup founder → The Knot → CMO at Reale Actives) to give you real, tactical advice on annual reviews, one-on-ones, burnout, job searching, and more.  Consider this your permission slip to stop white-knuckling your career on your own.  Got a question for a future episode? Send it to @girlboss or @theamandagoetz on Instagram. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Amanda's career journey 03:46 What she'd tell herself during the hardest year of her life 04:40 Her go-to career book recommendation 05:12 How to make the most of one-on-ones with your manager 06:56 Balancing your own opinions with your team's ideas as a leader 10:04 Returning to work after a year-long maternity leave 11:22 How to prepare for your annual review 14:56 Redesigning your career mid-life 17:38 How to know when it's time to leave a job 20:25 Falling back in love with your work 22:51 How to work with someone you don't get along with 24:37 Staying organized (and sane) as a business owner 26:41 Staying motivated during a tough job search 27:36 Managing email and outreach anxiety 28:56 Getting your manager to notice how much you're doing 30:00 Balancing all the hats marketers have to wear 31:31 Outro Key Takeaways Use the "start, stop, continue" framework in every one-on-one—it turns feedback into something structured, not confrontational. Build a weekly "operating rhythm," so your team always knows when to bring you ideas. Send a "managing up Monday" email each week: top wins, focus areas, and shout-outs. Visibility trumps ability. Before an annual review, translate your work into business terms your boss can repeat to their boss. Career changes don't need to be justified in hindsight—just take the next step with the best info you have. Confront conflict directly instead of triangulating through other people. "Focus and finish": pick two priorities a day instead of running an endless to-do list. Networking should start long before you need it—keep a running list of contacts and stay in touchGUEST LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/ Book: https://bookshop.org/a/116169/9781464233258  https://www.amandagoetz.com/  FOLLOW THE PODCAST IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlboss  Amanda Goetz: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/  https://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast  SIGN UP  Subscribe to the Girlboss Daily newsletter: https://newsletter.girlboss.com/   For all other Girlboss links: https://linkin.bio/girlboss/  ABOUT AMBITION 2.0  Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we'll be exploring what it really means to "have it all" in work, family, identity, and self… and if it's actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who've walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices