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A Social Security customer service office in Wisconsin is cutting more than 58% of its workers in the coming weeks. It’s one of 41 field offices where staff is being reduced by more than a quarter due to Trump’s budget cuts.That’s fewer people to answer phones, handle in-person appointments, and…
In 2019, I co-founded a company that was acquired by Twitter in 2021. As part of the deal, I became the head of product of the Twitter Developer Platform.When Elon Musk took over Twitter in late 2022, I was among the thousands of employees who were unceremoniously laid off. I…
Elon Musk held a surprise public all-hands event at Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory on Thursday night.The CEO provided updates on the company and answered workers’ questions.Some employees told BI they thought the event was a publicity stunt, while others saw it positively.Elon Musk jetted into Austin for a surprise all-hands at…
Tesla workers in Germany are asking for better working conditions and more breaks.The petition follows a global decline in Tesla sales and backlash against CEO Elon Musk.Tesla’s challenges in Germany also include anti-Musk sentiment and environmental protests.Tesla workers at a German factory say working conditions don’t allow them enough time…
After all the hullabaloo about fired federal workers, many are now back at work — sort of.They’re on paid administrative leave after a court ordered the Trump administration reinstate roughly 25,000 of them.Ten of them spoke to BI about the whiplash of their careers and financial lives.The latest twist in…
Good morning. The backlash Tesla owners are facing over Elon Musk has crossed the pond. Here in London, a man says he was aghast when he was confronted about his vehicle in a parking lot.In today’s big story, BI spoke with 10 federal workers who voted for Trump. Months later,…
Federal workers looking to move to the private sector could face increased challenges.Economic uncertainty and a dearth of middle-management roles could hurt job seekers’ prospects.Universities, which have been landing spots for government workers, are also pausing hiring.Federal workers trying to trek to the private sector could find they’ve walked into…
US shipbuilding problems are decades old and raising concerns about US Navy readiness.Officials, naval affairs experts, and politicians believe the primary issue revolves around workers.Wages, working conditions, and retention are top priorities.The American shipbuilding industry is grappling with severe problems, none perhaps more crucial than the state of the workforce,…
Layoffs led by DOGE have pushed thousands of federal workers into the job market.Job seekers with government experience might want to focus on skills that are valuable to companies.Be ready to share ways you’ve succeeded in your work, a career expert told BI.Federal workers hoping to jump into the private…
Tesla registered over 220 test drivers and 100 vehicles for an autonomous driving permit in California.It registered 59 drivers and 14 vehicles in a previous application from 2022.Obtaining the permit doesn’t mean Tesla will use it. The last time it reported doing so was in 2019.Tesla has ramped up its…
