Reports from the technology sector indicate that Microsoft's recent decision to lay off approximately 9,000 employees has ignited a debate about the company's use of H-1B visas. Let's examine the details. Microsoft ranks among the top 20 companies for H-1B visa approvals in fiscal year 2024, with 1,264 initial employment petitions granted. The H-1B program, as defined by … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s 9,000 Layoffs Spark Backlash Over H-1B Visa Use
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Layoffs Hit Microsoft as Tech Giant Trims 3% of Workforce
Microsoft is reportedly laying off approximately 3% of its workforce. This move by the tech behemoth is an attempt to control expenses while also making a high-stakes gamble on the future of artificial intelligence, according to CNBC. Now, let's say that these cuts will have an impact across all hierarchies and regions. This information comes from a company statement … [Read more...] about Layoffs Hit Microsoft as Tech Giant Trims 3% of Workforce
UPS to Lay Off 20,000 Workers, Shut Down 73 Facilities Nationwide
UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs and closing 73 facilities. The left is predictably up in arms, crying about corporate greed and the plight of the working class. UPS is a private company operating in a free market economy. By definition, they have the right to make business decisions that improve their profitability and efficiency. The idea that a company should prioritize … [Read more...] about UPS to Lay Off 20,000 Workers, Shut Down 73 Facilities Nationwide
Critical Disease Tracking Teams Gutted as Health Agency Layoffs Begin
The massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began to send notices of dismissal to its employees on Tuesday. This major overhaul is expected to result in the eventual layoff of up to 10,000 workers. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health Secretary, announced last week a plan to restructure HHS. Through its agencies, HHS is responsible for tracking trends in health and … [Read more...] about Critical Disease Tracking Teams Gutted as Health Agency Layoffs Begin
USPS to Slash 10,000 Jobs in New Reform Deal with DOGE
Louis DeJoy, the Postmaster General of the United States, plans to reduce 10,000 employees and billions of dollars. According to a letter sent on Thursday to members of Congress, DeJoy will work with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to cut the Postal Service's budget. DOGE will help USPS address "big problems" in the $78 billion agency that has struggled to … [Read more...] about USPS to Slash 10,000 Jobs in New Reform Deal with DOGE