Tag: layoffs
U.S. unemployment claims tick up to 245K, but still low
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains low by historic standards.
U.S. jobless claims rose by...
Hasbro CEO Cocks earned $9.4M in 2022
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. CEO Chris Cocks was compensated more than $9.4 million in 2022 despite the company reporting a loss for the year,...
Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on...
Applications for U.S. jobless aid rise by most in 5 months
NEW YORK (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain...
Hasbro to lay off 1,000 people; impact in R.I. unclear
PAWTUCKET – Toymaker Hasbro Inc. announced Thursday that it is cutting about 1,000 jobs as part of moves announced last year to save up...
ProJo parent begins latest round of layoffs
PROVIDENCE – Gannett Co., parent of The Providence Journal and other local newspapers, has begun a new round of companywide layoffs in its news...
ProJo parent announces more layoffs for its news division in Dec.
PROVIDENCE – Gannett Co., parent of The Providence Journal and other local newspapers, announced a new round of companywide layoffs in its news division...
ProJo parent cuts staff after $54M Q2 loss
PROVIDENCE – Gannett Co., parent of The Providence Journal and other local newspapers, commenced layoffs at several publications Aug. 12, a week after the...
Pandemic’s effects will dominate 2021 General Assembly session
The landscape has changed dramatically, literally and figuratively, for state lawmakers for what is shaping up to be among the most consequential General Assembly...
Textron to lay off up to 6% of workforce, citing COVID-19...
PROVIDENCE – Textron Inc. is planning layoffs, facility consolidations and other cost-saving measures to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced...
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