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Big Lots Closure: Retail Giant Shutters All Stores, Cuts 500+ Corporate Jobs
Big Lots announced the closure of all 963 stores nationwide and the layoff of its corporate workforce following a failed buyout attempt. The dramatic end comes after the retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, affecting over 27,000 employees across 48 states.
Buy Now, Pay Later Services Expand into Auto Repairs and Healthcare as Inflation Bites
Americans increasingly turn to BNPL payment options for essential car repairs and medical procedures as household budgets tighten under inflation. Auto shops and healthcare providers are partnering with BNPL companies to offer flexible installment plans, though experts urge careful review of terms.
Amazon Workers Launch Historic Multi-State Strike as Teamsters Push for Labor Contract
In the largest labor action against Amazon to date, workers at seven facilities across multiple states initiated a Teamsters-led strike demanding contract negotiations. The walkout highlights escalating tensions over worker classification and union recognition, testing Amazon's stance on labor organizing during a crucial shopping period.
Remote Work Success: Essential Strategies for Building Productive Virtual Teams
As remote work becomes a permanent reality, organizations must master key strategies to maintain team effectiveness and satisfaction. From building digital culture to empowering through technology, discover proven approaches for creating thriving remote-first environments.
GoFundMe Housing Campaigns Surge 400% Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
GoFundMe reports a fourfold increase in campaigns for basic necessities like housing in 2023, reflecting widespread economic hardship. The surge highlights how rising inflation and housing costs are pushing more Americans to seek crowdfunding assistance for essential needs.
Coffee Badging: The Silent Rebellion Against Return-to-Office Mandates
Employees are adopting 'coffee badging' - briefly visiting offices to satisfy attendance requirements before leaving - as subtle resistance to stricter return-to-office policies. This emerging trend highlights growing tensions between corporate mandates and workers' desire for flexibility in the evolving post-pandemic workplace.
Walmart Tests Body Cameras to Shield Workers from Rising Customer Violence
Walmart launches a pilot program equipping employees with body cameras amid escalating in-store violence, with 473 gun-related incidents reported since 2020. Unlike other retailers' anti-theft focus, this initiative specifically aims to protect workers from aggressive customer interactions.
Grubhub to Pay $25M Fine Over Deceptive Fees and Restaurant Listings
Food delivery giant Grubhub agrees to a $25 million FTC settlement for misleading practices, including hidden fees and unauthorized restaurant listings. The company must implement major changes to its business practices while facing potential liability of up to $140 million.
Glasgow's £500K Initiative Empowers Refugees Through Language Education
The Scottish Government has committed £500,000 to fund English language classes for refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow, benefiting over 800 learners. The comprehensive program provides both language instruction and vital support services, helping 'New Scots' integrate into their communities while gaining independence and dignity.
