US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
Workplace & Talent
Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.
How Retailers Convince Coveted Brands to Go on Sale
Consumers can find discounts from countless retailers year round. Getting sought-after labels to join the fray is just one way the merchandiser’s job has grown more complex.
How Retailers Convince Coveted Brands to Go on Sale
Consumers can find discounts from countless retailers year round. Getting sought-after labels to join the fray is just one way the merchandiser’s job has grown more complex.
Can the Fifteen Percent Pledge Get Past the Number?
As the climate around diversity initiatives shifts, the nonprofit is adapting its messaging to emphasise the need for long-term, structural changes over quick fixes.
Can the Fifteen Percent Pledge Get Past the Number?
As the climate around diversity initiatives shifts, the nonprofit is adapting its messaging to emphasise the need for long-term, structural changes over quick fixes.
A New Lawsuit Puts Fashion’s Corporate Diversity Efforts in the Crosshairs
The litigation, brought by the same conservative activist who led the successful campaign against affirmative action in college admissions, targets a Black-led VC fund that has invested in beauty brands Brown Girl Jane and Bread Beauty among others.
A New Lawsuit Puts Fashion’s Corporate Diversity Efforts in the Crosshairs
The litigation, brought by the same conservative activist who led the successful campaign against affirmative action in college admissions, targets a Black-led VC fund that has invested in beauty brands Brown Girl Jane and Bread Beauty among others.
Announcing On and House of CB
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing On and House of CB
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
How I Became... Head of Womenswear Buying at Harvey Nichols
Having previously held buying roles at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Threads Styling, Linda Ayepe shares the importance of researching niche trends and finding job opportunities outside of a fashion capital.
How I Became... Head of Womenswear Buying at Harvey Nichols
Having previously held buying roles at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Threads Styling, Linda Ayepe shares the importance of researching niche trends and finding job opportunities outside of a fashion capital.
At Gap Inc., Unlocking Creativity Through Internal Mobility
BoF learns about the development and upskilling opportunities that working for a portfolio company like Gap Inc. enables, hearing from creatives who have worked across more than one of its brands — Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.
At Gap Inc., Unlocking Creativity Through Internal Mobility
BoF learns about the development and upskilling opportunities that working for a portfolio company like Gap Inc. enables, hearing from creatives who have worked across more than one of its brands — Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.
How I Became… An Omnichannel CRM Director in Fashion
Jackie Wong has held positions at Burberry, Moncler and Christian Dior. He offers advice on how to balance the science and creativity of marketing and how to build a network of like-minded professionals across industries.
How I Became… An Omnichannel CRM Director in Fashion
Jackie Wong has held positions at Burberry, Moncler and Christian Dior. He offers advice on how to balance the science and creativity of marketing and how to build a network of like-minded professionals across industries.
What Happens After Founders Step Aside
For brands engineered by larger-than-life visionaries, like Savage x Fenty or Ralph Lauren, the first leadership transition can be complicated — but eventually rewarding.
What Happens After Founders Step Aside
For brands engineered by larger-than-life visionaries, like Savage x Fenty or Ralph Lauren, the first leadership transition can be complicated — but eventually rewarding.
What the End of Affirmative Action Means for Fashion
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were already losing momentum before the Supreme Court weighed in. The ruling may accelerate the backslide, experts say.
What the End of Affirmative Action Means for Fashion
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were already losing momentum before the Supreme Court weighed in. The ruling may accelerate the backslide, experts say.
Help Wanted: As Luxury Brands Open More Stores, Staffing Challenges Await
High-end brands are counting on brick-and-mortar retail to deliver the sort of personalised shopping experiences that can’t be replicated online. But hiring and training employees to pull that off can be a challenge.
Help Wanted: As Luxury Brands Open More Stores, Staffing Challenges Await
High-end brands are counting on brick-and-mortar retail to deliver the sort of personalised shopping experiences that can’t be replicated online. But hiring and training employees to pull that off can be a challenge.
At Istituto Europeo di Design, Placing Mentorship and Student Values at the Core of Its Curriculum
The school’s Florence campus director Danilo Venturi shares how IED is tailoring five new postgraduate courses led by mentorship and interdisciplinary, project-driven teaching to meet the needs of fashion’s next generation of talent.
At Istituto Europeo di Design, Placing Mentorship and Student Values at the Core of Its Curriculum
The school’s Florence campus director Danilo Venturi shares how IED is tailoring five new postgraduate courses led by mentorship and interdisciplinary, project-driven teaching to meet the needs of fashion’s next generation of talent.
How I Became… Global Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media at Aesop
Leslie Caswell held roles at Burberry and Meta before starting at Aesop. He advises juniors to focus on knowledge not seniority when approaching mentors, and to remember your first job doesn’t need to be your dream job.
How I Became… Global Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media at Aesop
Leslie Caswell held roles at Burberry and Meta before starting at Aesop. He advises juniors to focus on knowledge not seniority when approaching mentors, and to remember your first job doesn’t need to be your dream job.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Nike Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees
The EEOC is investigating the brand over claims of systemic racism against white employees, including through DEI programmes.
Report: Amazon Plans Thousands More Corporate Job Cuts Next Week
The Seattle online retailer tied its initial round of job cuts in October to the rise of artificial intelligence software.
Nike Cuts Corporate Staffers Amid Realignment
Layoffs will impact less than 1 percent of the company’s corporate team and are part of a restructuring led by chief executive Elliot Hill.
Michael Burke Tapped to Lead LVMH Americas
The LVMH veteran has been named chairman and chief executive of LVMH Americas as the company navigates a 'complex and evolving geopolitical period.'
Women’s Conference Trybe Cancels, Citing Trump DEI Pushback
The event was slated for May 2025 in Las Vegas and had confirmed speakers from Sephora, H&M and TikTok.
Amazon Is Halting Some of Its Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
In a memo to employees, Candi Castleberry, a senior human resources executive, said last month that Amazon was ‘winding down outdated programmes and materials.’
Fearless Fund to End Grant Programme for Black Women Founders, Settles Lawsuit
The investment firm focused on women of colour agreed to end one of its grant programmes, bringing to a close year-long litigation with the American Alliance for Equal Rights. The fund will continue to operate other similar initiatives.