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Hiring by private U.S. companies cooled sharply in January, indicating that the labor market is beginning to soften as a result of higher interest rates.

Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner will oversee a plan to make the retailer even bigger than it already is with 150 new stores over the next five years in an effort to reach more customers.

A just-released report clearly demonstrates that forcing government employees to return to the office will dangerously undermine government performance.

Mark Cuban's alleged consideration of race and sex for job hirings is "illegal, wrong" and "violating the law," says Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Andrea Lucas.

The number of available jobs in the U.S. rose more than expected in December, evidence that the labor market remains strong despite higher interest rates.

Walmart increased the size of compensation packages for store managers that will allow managers of the biggest stores to earn upwards of $400,000 annually with stock grants and bonuses.

A judge in Hong Kong on Monday ordered the bankrupt China Evergrande Group to liquidate, saying the indebted real estate giant has failed to present a stable restructuring plan.

Outdoor retailer REI, which is headquartered near Seattle, announced the layoffs of 357 people last week, citing "challenging" conditions.

Many U.S. cities are grappling with broken-down electric transit vehicles that cannot be fixed, months after the largest E-bus manufacturer filed for bankruptcy.

Multiple major news organizations such as the Los Angeles Times, TIME Magazine and Forbes have announced layoffs within weeks of each other in January.

Workers may be tempted to share job gripes or gossip with colleagues, but human resources professionals and others warn of career risks in doing so. Here are insights and recommendations.

Several media outlets including Business Insider, the Los Angeles Times, TIME Magazine and Sports Illustrated announced layoffs in January as the media industry faces headwinds.

Job experts shared insights for experienced workers who are looking for new positions in 2024, in a competitive job market. Here are tips about resumes, cover letters, interviewing and more.

State-by-state unemployment numbers aren't matching up with the national rate, "Bond King" Jeffrey Gundlach warns as mass layoffs continue across major companies.

Levi Strauss & Co. is the latest in a growing number of companies to slash their workforce at the start of the new year. Their announcement follows those of Microsoft, Google and Amazon.

One in three small business owners in the U.S. are concerned their businesses will not make it through the end of 2024, with top concerns being the economy and declining sales.