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.
From Trump to Gen-Z, Fashion Faces a Culture Quake
An anti-DEI push by the new administration and a Gen-Z led move away from alcohol-centric social events are among the workplace shifts on tap for the year ahead.
From Trump to Gen-Z, Fashion Faces a Culture Quake
An anti-DEI push by the new administration and a Gen-Z led move away from alcohol-centric social events are among the workplace shifts on tap for the year ahead.
Trump Targets Private Companies in DEI Rollback
The newly inaugurated US president has signed several executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, including calling for investigations of businesses.
Trump Targets Private Companies in DEI Rollback
The newly inaugurated US president has signed several executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, including calling for investigations of businesses.
Announcing Swarovski to BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
Announcing Swarovski to BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
Announcing Club L London and Aligne to BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Club L London and Aligne to BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
How to Future-Proof Your Fashion Career in 2025
Soft skills like agility, intellectual curiosity and an ability to work across departments and categories will be crucial in 2025 — but true success will mean playing the long game.
How to Future-Proof Your Fashion Career in 2025
Soft skills like agility, intellectual curiosity and an ability to work across departments and categories will be crucial in 2025 — but true success will mean playing the long game.
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
Discover the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Prada, Swarovski and On.
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
Discover the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Prada, Swarovski and On.
The Best of BoF 2024: Finding Stability in a Hostile Workplace & Talent Environment
In a year defined by election-year upheaval, muted advocacy, the rapid dissolution of diversity programmes, and ongoing AI disruption, settling on hybrid work arrangements was one of the few areas where fashion firms found stability.
The Best of BoF 2024: Finding Stability in a Hostile Workplace & Talent Environment
In a year defined by election-year upheaval, muted advocacy, the rapid dissolution of diversity programmes, and ongoing AI disruption, settling on hybrid work arrangements was one of the few areas where fashion firms found stability.
What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion designers this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape.
What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion designers this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape.
How Gap Inc. Champions San Francisco’s Creative Community
With initiatives designed to uplift local artisans and empower employees’ creative pursuits, Gap Inc. is fostering ties to the creative community in the West Coast city and celebrating its artistic legacy while nurturing employee creativity and entrepreneurship at large.
How Gap Inc. Champions San Francisco’s Creative Community
With initiatives designed to uplift local artisans and empower employees’ creative pursuits, Gap Inc. is fostering ties to the creative community in the West Coast city and celebrating its artistic legacy while nurturing employee creativity and entrepreneurship at large.
The Workplace Politics of Holiday Party Dressing
In a post-pandemic office, these rarer occasions to connect with colleagues beyond daily tasks now carry more weight — making them trickier than ever to navigate.
The Workplace Politics of Holiday Party Dressing
In a post-pandemic office, these rarer occasions to connect with colleagues beyond daily tasks now carry more weight — making them trickier than ever to navigate.
The Future of DEI and ESG in a Hostile Political Environment | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin sits down with sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to untangle the future of DEI and ESG in a hostile political environment.
The Future of DEI and ESG in a Hostile Political Environment | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin sits down with sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to untangle the future of DEI and ESG in a hostile political environment.
What Fashion’s Creative Talent Needs to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion creatives this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative landscape.
What Fashion’s Creative Talent Needs to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion creatives this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative landscape.
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.