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.
Workers for Amazon and Other Warehouses Protest on May Day
They are demanding a safer work environment and better pay during the coronavirus outbreak.
Workers for Amazon and Other Warehouses Protest on May Day
They are demanding a safer work environment and better pay during the coronavirus outbreak.
Power Moves | Walmart Appoints CMO, Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs
This week, Walmart taps a marketing executive from Target, while Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs after the company enters administration.
Power Moves | Walmart Appoints CMO, Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs
This week, Walmart taps a marketing executive from Target, while Oasis and Warehouse CEO departs after the company enters administration.
EU Unions and Regulators Circling Amazon Over Working Conditions
The e-commerce giant has mostly prevented organised labour from penetrating its employee ranks, helping keep costs down.
EU Unions and Regulators Circling Amazon Over Working Conditions
The e-commerce giant has mostly prevented organised labour from penetrating its employee ranks, helping keep costs down.
How to Boost Employee Morale During the Pandemic
BoF talked with executives and experts about how companies can motivate their workforces during this difficult and uncertain time.
How to Boost Employee Morale During the Pandemic
BoF talked with executives and experts about how companies can motivate their workforces during this difficult and uncertain time.
Tackling Fashion's Unconscious Bias Problem
As part of our #BoFLIVE series, BBC Director of Creative Diversity June Sarpong shares best practices for better representation.
Tackling Fashion's Unconscious Bias Problem
As part of our #BoFLIVE series, BBC Director of Creative Diversity June Sarpong shares best practices for better representation.
Power Moves | Lululemon CFO Exits, American Eagle Appoints CFO
This week, Patrick Guido steps down as Lululemon’s CFO of two years, while American Eagle hires a new CFO from within.
Power Moves | Lululemon CFO Exits, American Eagle Appoints CFO
This week, Patrick Guido steps down as Lululemon’s CFO of two years, while American Eagle hires a new CFO from within.
Fashion Is Working From Home. How to Make It Work.
In a special BoF Careers white paper, we explore how the industry can optimise their teams, culture and processes to survive and thrive in the coronavirus context, based on the results of a BoF Community Survey on the workplace impact of Covid-19.
Fashion Is Working From Home. How to Make It Work.
In a special BoF Careers white paper, we explore how the industry can optimise their teams, culture and processes to survive and thrive in the coronavirus context, based on the results of a BoF Community Survey on the workplace impact of Covid-19.
Power Moves | EBay Names CEO, Tapestry Adds to Board
This week, EBay hires a Walmart e-commerce executive to lead the company, while Coach owner Tapestry appoints the former chief executive of Hershey’s to its board.
Power Moves | EBay Names CEO, Tapestry Adds to Board
This week, EBay hires a Walmart e-commerce executive to lead the company, while Coach owner Tapestry appoints the former chief executive of Hershey’s to its board.
Protecting Workers' Rights Is Harder Than Ever in a Pandemic
Covid-19 has spotlighted inequalities that labour rights advocates have been campaigning to fix for years. But while the crisis could push forward systemic change, many fear it could also make things worse.
Protecting Workers' Rights Is Harder Than Ever in a Pandemic
Covid-19 has spotlighted inequalities that labour rights advocates have been campaigning to fix for years. But while the crisis could push forward systemic change, many fear it could also make things worse.
Warehouse Workers Risk Covid-19 to Ship Designer Shades, Face Cream, Sofas
Government stay-home orders have carve-outs for warehouses or e-commerce operations, allowing a wide array of retailers to piggyback on exemptions intended primarily to ensure the flow of necessities.
Warehouse Workers Risk Covid-19 to Ship Designer Shades, Face Cream, Sofas
Government stay-home orders have carve-outs for warehouses or e-commerce operations, allowing a wide array of retailers to piggyback on exemptions intended primarily to ensure the flow of necessities.
Power Moves | Macy’s CFO Resigns, Asos Names Chief Strategy Officer
This week, Paula Price steps down after less than two years as Macy’s CFO, while Asos hires a McKinsey partner to lead on strategy.
Power Moves | Macy’s CFO Resigns, Asos Names Chief Strategy Officer
This week, Paula Price steps down after less than two years as Macy’s CFO, while Asos hires a McKinsey partner to lead on strategy.
How Businesses Can Best Manage Layoffs and Furloughs
BoF talked to lawyers, experts and executives to understand how companies can properly — and respectfully — handle the situation.
How Businesses Can Best Manage Layoffs and Furloughs
BoF talked to lawyers, experts and executives to understand how companies can properly — and respectfully — handle the situation.
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.