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.
The 2025 Playbook for Employer Branding
During a recent LinkedIn Live, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and commercial features editorial director Sophie Soar shared insights into how companies can account for a workforce with evolving needs and expectations — from providing perks and services with cross-generational appeal, to navigating return-to-office policies in a new work environment.
The 2025 Playbook for Employer Branding
During a recent LinkedIn Live, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and commercial features editorial director Sophie Soar shared insights into how companies can account for a workforce with evolving needs and expectations — from providing perks and services with cross-generational appeal, to navigating return-to-office policies in a new work environment.
How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
Inside Vogue College of Fashion’s New MA Programmes
Through online and in-person Master’s programmes on its London and Madrid campuses, Vogue College of Fashion is equipping MA students with a further education in the necessary skillsets for successful careers in the fashion, luxury and creative industries.
Inside Vogue College of Fashion’s New MA Programmes
Through online and in-person Master’s programmes on its London and Madrid campuses, Vogue College of Fashion is equipping MA students with a further education in the necessary skillsets for successful careers in the fashion, luxury and creative industries.
Demonised by Trump, DEI Professionals Go ‘Discreet’ to Find Jobs
DEI workers are repositioning and rebranding to get contracts and retain remaining staff positions, distancing themselves from conversations around race and gender and instead prioritising their leadership expertise.
Demonised by Trump, DEI Professionals Go ‘Discreet’ to Find Jobs
DEI workers are repositioning and rebranding to get contracts and retain remaining staff positions, distancing themselves from conversations around race and gender and instead prioritising their leadership expertise.
AI Is Coming for Fashion’s Creative Class
As generative artificial intelligence takes on work once reserved for stylists, photographers, and PR strategists, creatives are being pushed to prove the value of human ingenuity — and find new ways to protect it.
AI Is Coming for Fashion’s Creative Class
As generative artificial intelligence takes on work once reserved for stylists, photographers, and PR strategists, creatives are being pushed to prove the value of human ingenuity — and find new ways to protect it.
How Aesop Nurtures Retail Consultants for Head Office Roles
Employee development across business functions and regions is core to the global luxury brand’s culture — to foster its in-house talent from the retail environment for head office roles. BoF sits down with three Aesop employees across North America, all of whom started within an Aesop store, to learn more about their growth at the business.
How Aesop Nurtures Retail Consultants for Head Office Roles
Employee development across business functions and regions is core to the global luxury brand’s culture — to foster its in-house talent from the retail environment for head office roles. BoF sits down with three Aesop employees across North America, all of whom started within an Aesop store, to learn more about their growth at the business.
De Beers Group Is Hiring on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
De Beers Group Is Hiring on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
When Two CEOs Are Better Than One
Brands like Warby Parker and Glow Recipe are thriving with two leaders at the top — but experts caution the model only works when the market conditions are right, roles are clearly defined and egos stay in check.
When Two CEOs Are Better Than One
Brands like Warby Parker and Glow Recipe are thriving with two leaders at the top — but experts caution the model only works when the market conditions are right, roles are clearly defined and egos stay in check.
Key Insights from BoF Careers Community Events
With macro forces transforming the fashion and beauty workplace in 2025, BoF Careers hosted a series of digital and in-person events for employers and employees — from best practices in employer branding to the evolving C-suite and hiring for these leadership roles. Plus, a NARS executive shared her advice for building a career in beauty.
Key Insights from BoF Careers Community Events
With macro forces transforming the fashion and beauty workplace in 2025, BoF Careers hosted a series of digital and in-person events for employers and employees — from best practices in employer branding to the evolving C-suite and hiring for these leadership roles. Plus, a NARS executive shared her advice for building a career in beauty.
US Labour Groups Sue Over ‘Ignorant’ Cuts of Programmes Fighting Child Labour Abroad
The Trump Administration previously terminated funding for international labour rights programmes aimed at ending forced and child labour.
US Labour Groups Sue Over ‘Ignorant’ Cuts of Programmes Fighting Child Labour Abroad
The Trump Administration previously terminated funding for international labour rights programmes aimed at ending forced and child labour.
‘Ozempic Arrived and Everything Changed’: Plus-Size Models on the Body Positivity Backlash
For all the body positive movement’s strides, ‘90s thinness has returned, in part due to weight-loss injections like Wegovy — and plus-size models’ careers are stalling.
‘Ozempic Arrived and Everything Changed’: Plus-Size Models on the Body Positivity Backlash
For all the body positive movement’s strides, ‘90s thinness has returned, in part due to weight-loss injections like Wegovy — and plus-size models’ careers are stalling.
How I Became… NFL’s First-Ever Fashion Editor
After interning with celebrity stylist Karla Welch and fashion brand Amiri, Kyle Smith landed a job at the National Football League and found his niche in the intersection of fashion and sports. In 2024, he was appointed the NFL’s first-ever fashion editor, working with players like Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson. Now, he shares his career advice.
How I Became… NFL’s First-Ever Fashion Editor
After interning with celebrity stylist Karla Welch and fashion brand Amiri, Kyle Smith landed a job at the National Football League and found his niche in the intersection of fashion and sports. In 2024, he was appointed the NFL’s first-ever fashion editor, working with players like Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson. Now, he shares his career advice.
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.