It’s not hard to see why people find the concept of FIRE — short for financial independence, retire early — alluring. Adherents to the movement aim to stash away as large a portion of their income as possible in investment accounts. The more aggressively they save, the sooner they can reach their so-called FIRE number, … Read more
In the years-long debate over remote work, upper-level executives have often been the loudest — and staunchest — advocates for returning to the office. But many bosses want to work from home as much as, if not more than, their employees do, according to a new survey of 3,000 American workers and managers from software … Read more
Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees across its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions. Mike Hopkins, who oversees those units, sent a note to staffers on Wednesday informing them of the job cuts, according to a copy of the memo viewed by CNBC. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the layoffs. Hopkins said the company moved … Read more
Krisanapong Detraphiphat | Moment | Getty Images Trend Micro has laid off 2% of its overall workforce. The Japanese cybersecurity giant, which employed 7,582 employees as of June 2023, announced the layoffs Tuesday, pitching it as part of a business transformation plan. “Trend Micro informed 2% of its worldwide team that their roles were eliminated,” … Read more
Remote jobs might be becoming rarer to find and increasingly competitive to land, but it’s still possible to find a gig that allows you to work from home — you just need to know where to look. To help people find the best remote opportunities, FlexJobs, a membership service for jobseekers, identified the top 100 … Read more
Alexandrea Ravenelle, author of “Side Hustle Safety Net.” Courtesy: Alexandrea Ravenelle Alexandrea Ravenelle studies the decline of the one-job era. The sociologist chronicles the spread of the gig economy and the rise of “poly-working,” or working multiple jobs. Ravenelle points to research by the Federal Reserve that found 16% of American adults engage in gig … Read more
A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a retail store in Manhattan on January 05, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where … Read more
A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a retail store in Manhattan on January 05, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where … Read more
A pedestrian holds an umbrella as they walk along a street in the rain in Times Square, New York, on Sept. 26, 2023. Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images The state of the U.S. economy may be a chief concern among Americans, but 2023 wound up as a pretty good year for the macroenvironment. … Read more
Mark Cuban says smart businesses embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. That’s a stance at odds with some recent high-profile skepticism of the organizational framework from fellow billionaires Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. “Let me help you out and give my thoughts on DEI,” Cuban told Musk on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “Good … Read more
