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 I Became... Allbirds’ Vice President of Product Design
The former footwear design director at Nike, Ashley Comeaux, credits her success as a product designer to marrying problem-solving skills and creativity. Now, she offers her career advice to design talent, from how to present portfolios and articulate a unique perspective, to how she continues to upskill as a leader today.
How I Became... Allbirds’ Vice President of Product Design
The former footwear design director at Nike, Ashley Comeaux, credits her success as a product designer to marrying problem-solving skills and creativity. Now, she offers her career advice to design talent, from how to present portfolios and articulate a unique perspective, to how she continues to upskill as a leader today.
Quiet Quitting, Labour Hoarding and Other Workplace Trends, Explained
Catchy phrases — like quiet quitting, quiet firing and labour hoarding — to describe how people behave at work is the latest indication of the challenging climate for fashion firms and their employees.
Quiet Quitting, Labour Hoarding and Other Workplace Trends, Explained
Catchy phrases — like quiet quitting, quiet firing and labour hoarding — to describe how people behave at work is the latest indication of the challenging climate for fashion firms and their employees.
How Neiman Marcus Group Is Transforming the Associate Experience With a People-First Approach
BoF sits down with Eric Severson, chief people and belonging officer of NMG, and his people services team, to learn how the company uses analytics to modernise its people strategy and culture today.
How Neiman Marcus Group Is Transforming the Associate Experience With a People-First Approach
BoF sits down with Eric Severson, chief people and belonging officer of NMG, and his people services team, to learn how the company uses analytics to modernise its people strategy and culture today.
Fashion’s Biggest Gen-Z Hiring Challenge
Retailers will need to get creative to attract Gen-Z talent to ring up sales and stock shelves at stores this holiday season.
Fashion’s Biggest Gen-Z Hiring Challenge
Retailers will need to get creative to attract Gen-Z talent to ring up sales and stock shelves at stores this holiday season.
How to Build Your Personal Brand
Industry executives and a business school professor explain the importance of personal branding in fashion and share their advice on creating an authentic, standout brand in today’s saturated job market.
How to Build Your Personal Brand
Industry executives and a business school professor explain the importance of personal branding in fashion and share their advice on creating an authentic, standout brand in today’s saturated job market.
Announcing Roland Mouret and Luminaire
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Roland Mouret and Luminaire
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Paper Planes and Delos
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Paper Planes and Delos
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
How Fashion Can Start Talking About Pay
The fashion industry is notorious for its broad, and often opaque salaries but new laws, social pressures and a labour shortage are pushing more companies toward pay transparency.
How Fashion Can Start Talking About Pay
The fashion industry is notorious for its broad, and often opaque salaries but new laws, social pressures and a labour shortage are pushing more companies toward pay transparency.
BoF LIVE | How to Secure a Job in Fashion
Last week, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and BoF Careers’ Sophie Soar shared their insights on the current state of fashion careers and tips on how to land a top job in fashion.
BoF LIVE | How to Secure a Job in Fashion
Last week, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and BoF Careers’ Sophie Soar shared their insights on the current state of fashion careers and tips on how to land a top job in fashion.
The BoF Podcast | How Big Brands Choose Their Creative Directors
Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. Lauren Sherman quizzes Imran Amed on what luxury labels think about when recruiting top designers.
The BoF Podcast | How Big Brands Choose Their Creative Directors
Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. Lauren Sherman quizzes Imran Amed on what luxury labels think about when recruiting top designers.
How to Network as a Fashion Professional
Fashion professionals, an organisational behaviourist and the founder of a global networking platform share their advice and actionable tips on networking today, from crafting that first reach-out message to strategically working an event space.
How to Network as a Fashion Professional
Fashion professionals, an organisational behaviourist and the founder of a global networking platform share their advice and actionable tips on networking today, from crafting that first reach-out message to strategically working an event space.
Announcing 886 by The Royal Mint and Bugatchi
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing 886 by The Royal Mint and Bugatchi
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
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.