Tag: Coronavirus job losses

Proptech startup Opendoor lays off 600 employees amid coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted several jobs globally with nearly 10 mn people filing for unemployment benefits in America alone. The pandemic has forced businesses to close operations and employees have been sent on furloughs for indefinite periods. The International Labour Organization has predicted that globally around 2.5mn jobs would be lost due to the…

Dynamic glass company View lays off staff

California-based dynamic glass maker, View has recently laid off an unknown number of employees. These layoffs are also made from the company’s plant in Olive Branch, Mississippi. View specializes in making dynamic glasses that are designed to reduce heat and glare as well as lessen eyestrain. View touts its glass as a way for real…

Amazon to hire 75,000 employees to keep up with consumer demand

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted several jobs globally with nearly 10mn people have filed for unemployment benefits in America alone. The pandemic has forced businesses to close operations and employees have been sent on furloughs for indefinite periods. The International Labour Organization has predicted that globally around 2.5mn jobs would be lost due to the…

News website Quint sends 45 employees on indefinite leave without pay

Raghav Bahl-owned digital news website The Quint has recently asked about 45 employees to go on an indefinite leave without pay, according to various news reports. As per a report by news website Newslaundry,the estranged staff include reporters, one of whom recently won a prestigious journalism award, copy editors, a bureau chief, production staff, and…

Yelp announces 1,000 job cuts and furloughs 1,100 more amid coronavirus pandemic

Yelp, a San Francisco-based company connecting people with local businesses from restaurants, boutiques and salons to dentists, mechanics, plumbers and more has announced that it has laid off 1,000 employees and furloughed an additional 1,100 workers as the company struggles with reduced spending from restaurants. The news about downsizing its workforce amid the coronavirus pandemic…