Meta is laying off employees across units including Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs, The Verge reports, citing people familiar with the matter. A Meta spokesperson told Reuters that a few of its teams were making changes to align with long-term strategic goals and location strategy. “This includes moving some teams to different locations, and moving…

Workers at Cargill’s corn milling plant in Cedar Rapids have been on strike for a week, seeking fair wages and better working conditions. Sami Scheetz, an organizer with Teamsters Local 238, stated that a federal mediator is set to facilitate negotiations between the striking workers and Cargill representatives. The union argues that Cargill’s wage offer…

Approximately one-third of high school teachers have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in writing recommendation letters, according to a recent report by foundry10. The report highlights that nearly 40% of teachers write over 10 letters annually, with some dedicating more than 30 hours to the task. Melissa Millington, a high school counselor, stated:…

American Eagle Outfitters has launched the AE Foundation to address the mental health crisis among young people, partnering with Glenn Close’s Bring Change to Mind (BC2M). Jennifer Foyle, president and executive creative director of AE & Aerie, stated: “Now more than ever, it’s crucial for us to help our customer and associate community prioritise their…

Boeing has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union that represents about 33,000 striking U.S. West Coast factory workers. The planemaker said the union had failed to bargain in good faith during the four-week work stoppage, and had engaged…

Home Depot chief executive Ted Decker has told the firm’s corporate employees that they will have to work a full eight-hour shift at one of its stores every quarter. “We need to stay connected to the core of our business, so we can truly understand the challenges and opportunities our store associates face every day,”…