Blizzard Overwatch developers unionize to safeguard creative autonomy

Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Nearly 200 members of Blizzard’s Overwatch team—from artists and QA testers to engineers—have joined forces in a new union. Frustration over studio policies and a desire for improved working conditions have pushed the creative staff to stand up, proving that even in gaming, unionization is making headlines.

gamespot.com / Blizzard's Overwatch Team Has Unionized: "We're Not Just A Number On An Excel Sheet"

kotaku.com / Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People'

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 13 hours ago #gaming #jobs #unions #creativity +

Match Group slashes workforce by 13% amid reorganization

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:20 am more...

In a strategic restructuring aimed at streamlining operations, Match Group announced a 13% workforce reduction. Despite the layoffs, the company forecasts revenue above expectations, underscoring efforts to optimize costs in a fiercely competitive digital dating arena.

techcrunch.com / Match to lay off 13% of staff

reuters.com/business / Tinder parent Match cuts 13% of workforce, forecasts revenue above estimates - Reuters

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 43 hours ago #earnings #business #recession #jobs +

Instacart CEO Joins OpenAI for Strategic Application Leadership

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:20 am more...

OpenAI has confirmed the arrival of Instacart CEO Fidji Simo, who will head its applications business. This high-profile recruitment marks a decisive move to scale operations in the competitive AI landscape—proving that when it comes to leadership talent, even the formerly food-focused can venture into digital delicacies.

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theregister.com / OpenAI drafts Instacart boss as CEO of Apps to lure in the normies

siliconangle.com / OpenAI appoints former Instacart, Meta executive Fidji Simo CEO of Applications

arstechnica.com / Fidji Simo joins OpenAI as new CEO of Applications

theverge.com / OpenAI hires former head of the Facebook app

venturebeat.com / OpenAI names Instacart leader Fidji Simo as new CEO of Applications

theinformation.com / Instacart Stock Falls on Simo Departure - The Information

permalink / 12 stories from sources in 2 days ago #ai #openai #business #jobs +

Google implements global business unit layoffs amid restructuring moves

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Two independent reports confirm that Google is trimming roughly 200 jobs from its global business unit as part of a broader restructuring. Amid the chaos of tech cost-cutting, this move is a stark reminder that even industry giants aren’t immune to market pressures—hard lessons served with a side of corporate dystopia.

reuters.com/business / Google cuts about 200 staff in global business unit, The Information reports - Reuters

theinformation.com / Google Cuts Staff in Global Business Organization - The Information

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CrowdStrike Announces Global Workforce Reduction to Drive Efficiency

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Amid a challenging market, CrowdStrike has announced plans to cut roughly 5% of its workforce – about 500 jobs worldwide – as part of an overarching drive to improve operating efficiencies. The move reflects mounting pressure to balance cost-saving measures with robust cybersecurity defense.

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siliconangle.com / CrowdStrike cuts 500 jobs as AI reshapes company operations

theregister.com / After that 2024 Windows fiasco, CrowdStrike has a plan – jobs cuts, leaning on AI

techcrunch.com / CrowdStrike says it will lay off 500 workers

wsj.com / CrowdStrike to Cut 5% of Workforce

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 2 days ago #earnings #technology #business #jobs +

LinkedIn launches AI-powered job search tools

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 9:21 am more...

LinkedIn has introduced a trio of new AI-driven enhancements that let users describe their ideal job in natural language, generating tailored listings and personalized suggestions. The platform now appears more like a career-savvy chatbot—ready to tell you what you always knew about your dream job, even if you didn’t.

engadget.com / LinkedIn wants you to tell its AI about your dream job

cnet.com / LinkedIn Has More Gen AI-Powered Tools for Your Next Job Search

theverge.com / LinkedIn’s new AI search tool lets you describe your ideal job

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 2 days ago #ai #aiethics #technology #jobs +

Salesforce launches AI-powered Agentforce for HR

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 am more...

Salesforce is betting on artificial intelligence to revolutionize HR support with its new Agentforce solution. Designed to simplify tasks like onboarding and expense tracking, the platform promises a future where even the most mundane HR duties are handled with a dose of smart automation—and a hint of corporate wizardry.

theinformation.com / ServiceNow, Salesforce Up the Ante in AI Battle - The Information

winbuzzer.com / Salesforce Launches Agentforce for HR Service to Make Employee Support Easy for Everyone

siliconangle.com / Salesforce brings AI agents to employee support with Agentforce for HR Service

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 3 days ago #ai #enterprise #aiethics #jobs +

General Fusion Layoffs Amid Funding Crisis

Monday, May 5, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

General Fusion finds itself in troubled waters as job cuts and a funding shortfall force the fusion startup to scramble for new capital. The beleaguered company’s struggles underscore the inherent challenges of financing breakthrough energy innovations in today’s market.

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techcrunch.com / Layoffs hit General Fusion as the fusion power startup runs short on cash

betakit.com / General Fusion lays off staff, looks for funding as capital suddenly runs dry

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 4 days ago #startups #energy #finance #jobs +

Hims & Hers Taps Amazon Veteran for Operational Overhaul

Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:17 am more...

Hims & Hers Health is shaking up its leadership team by recruiting a seasoned Amazon executive to drive operations, signaling a renewed focus on growth and efficiency in the digital health arena. The fresh appointment is expected to bolster the company’s competitive edge in an evolving market.

techinasia.com / US telehealth firm names ex-Amazon exec as new operations head

cnbc.com / Hims & Hers gives weak outlook but says more collaborations are coming

cnbc.com / Hims & Hers brings former Amazon executive into C-suite

bloomberg.com/technology / Hims Taps Amazon Veteran to Lead Operations as Company Expands - Bloomberg.com

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 4 days ago #digitaltransformation #amazon #business #jobs +

US April Jobs Report: Conflicting Growth Figures Stir Labor Market Debate

Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Divergent accounts have emerged from the latest US jobs report. One analysis touted an unexpected 177,000 job jump while Reuters reported only marginal growth with a steady 4.2% unemployment rate. These conflicting figures are fueling debate among economists about the true state of the labor market.

bloomberg.com/technology / US Treasuries Slide as Solid Jobs Market Gives Fed Room on Rates - Bloomberg.com

zerohedge.com / April Jobs Unexpectedly Jump By 177,000, Higher Than All Estimates

reuters.com/business / US job growth slows marginally in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.2% - Reuters

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 7 days ago #recession #jobs #us #economy +