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Lilly’s US weight-loss drug shortage ends, curtailing copies
The increase in brand name drug access means the compounding drug industry will stop selling its copycat versions within the next few months.
Amazon delays RTO mandate for thousands of workers due to space
Amazon won't have enough space for thousands of employees when they start returning to the office.
Starbucks union authorizes strike ahead of final bargaining
Starbucks Workers United said 98% of union members voted in favor of a stoppage.
Amazon ignored its own worker safety recommendations
Amazon leaders rejected internal recommendations that the company relax warehouse worker productivity rates to curb injuries.
Weight-loss drug craze appears to be curbing US obesity epidemic
Data shows a noticeable decline in obesity among those taking medications such as Ozempic and Zepbound.
Intel says it’s an open question whether to break up company
Trouble keeping up with competition may lead to a split of the company's manufacturing and product-design operations.
US hiring rebounds, but rising unemployment keeps fed cut alive
U.S. hiring picked up in November and the unemployment rate increased, pointing to a moderating labor market rather than one that’s significantly deteriorating. Nonfarm payrolls rose 227,000 last month following an upwardly revised 36,000 gain in October — a month constrained by storms and strikes — according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released Friday. […]
US job openings pick up to 7.7 million
U.S. job openings picked up in October while layoffs eased, suggesting demand for workers is stabilizing.
Walmart will curb diversity efforts
Walmart is reversing course on DEI initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on programs targeted by conservative activists.
Fidelity’s client-cash plans draw industry ire
Starting next year, all of its existing RIA non-retirement clients' cash balances will be moved from higher-yield money market funds to FCASH — a lower-yield cash management product.
New York state aims to lower drug prices by targeting pharmacy plans
New York is setting new rules to rein in prescription drug middlemen — including CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group.
Job market is turning chilly for recent US college graduates
Graduates are facing a record unemployment rate.
Amazon makes it harder for disabled employees to work from home
A new policy requires disabled employees to go through a more intense vetting process, determining if in fact they can continue to work remotely.
Meta must face trial after judge pares some FTC claims
Meta will face a somewhat scaled-back antitrust trial over its alleged dominance of social networking.
Supreme Court continues to curb bid-rigging prosecutions
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that curbs the Justice Department's ability to prosecute people and companies for bid-rigging.
Nissan cuts outlook, announces restructuring with 9,000 job cuts
Competition and high sales targets are taking a heavy toll on the car maker.
US job openings decline to the lowest level since early 2021
U.S. job openings fell in September to the lowest since early 2021, and layoffs picked up.
Remote work’s shortcomings, meeting fatigue and other top benefit news
This roundup of top trends features how remote work is having a detrimental impact on Gen Z's professional skill development, the true depth of the living wage gap and more.
BeamJobs names the 10 most desirable jobs in America
In-demand careers change constantly, but they speak to the wants and the needs of the current workforce.
