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business8 days ago•5 min saved

Whirlpool Shifts Iowa Jobs to Mexico Amid Tariff Praise

Whirlpool is cutting about 341 jobs at its Amana, Iowa plant and shifting more work to Mexico, a move unions say signals a deliberate offshoring pattern even as the company praises Trump-era tariffs; the Amana plant workforce has dwindled from roughly 3,000 to about 1,300, while Whirlpool opened a Mexico facility and continues to cite tariff-driven investments as supporting US manufacturing, despite critics arguing tariffs raise costs and fail to stop job losses.

via The Guardian|

#business #iam-union #iowa-plant

business18 days ago•3 min saved

Trump donor Paulson plans to offshore Ohio brass plant to China, drawing union backlash

Trump donor John Paulson plans to offshore Conn Selmer’s Eastlake, Ohio brass instrument plant to China by mid-2026, risking about 150 jobs and sparking resistance from UAW Local 2359; workers accuse the move of betraying Paulson’s stated support for domestic manufacturing, while Conn Selmer says the offshore shift will boost competitiveness and the company remains committed to U.S. manufacturing.

via The Guardian|

#business #conn-selmer #eastlake-ohio

business3 months ago•176 min saved

AI Spending Drives Job Cuts and Corporate Profits Amid Workforce Changes

The article discusses how AI is not directly replacing jobs but rather increasing AI-related spending, leading to cost-cutting measures like layoffs and offshoring, which impact employment more than AI itself. It highlights the complexities of software development, offshoring challenges, and the evolving landscape of tech employment, emphasizing that organizational and economic factors play significant roles in job security and industry dynamics.

via Hacker News|

#ai-spending #business #job-displacement

business4 months ago•3 min saved

American Airlines Announces Management and Corporate Job Cuts

American Airlines is laying off thousands of employees, mainly middle management, and offshoring some roles to India as part of a cost-cutting strategy, despite recent financial struggles and plans to compete more aggressively with rivals. The layoffs have caused significant employee distress, and the move appears aimed at streamlining operations and reducing inefficiencies, though it raises questions about the airline's future direction.

via PYOK|

#airline-industry #american-airlines #business

business4 months ago•2 min saved

AI Job Cuts: Reality or Hype?

Many companies are quietly rehiring staff they previously laid off due to AI, often at lower wages or offshore, as initial AI-driven layoffs are found to be ineffective or regretted. The trend suggests a potential rebound in employment, especially in HR, despite ongoing AI investments and industry layoffs, with some AI projects being reconsidered due to costs and performance issues.

via theregister.com|

#ai-efficiency #ai-layoffs #business

business5 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Visa Policies Prompt Shift of Tech Jobs to India and Impact Workers

U.S. visa restrictions under Trump are accelerating the shift of high-value work to India, boosting the growth of global capability centers (GCCs) in the country, which are increasingly handling strategic and innovation-led functions, despite potential risks from proposed outsourcing taxes and trade tensions.

via Reuters|

#business #gccs #india

economy6 months ago•80 min saved

AI adoption leads to 13% job decline among young U.S. workers, study finds

A Stanford study and various expert opinions suggest that AI adoption is contributing to a decline in jobs for young U.S. workers, with organizations preferring automation over human labor to maximize rent extraction. The discussion highlights concerns about offshoring, the impact of AI on white-collar jobs, and the broader implications for the economy and employment, emphasizing that AI is being used primarily to cut costs rather than augment human productivity.

via Hacker News|

#ai #automation #economy

business2 years ago•6 min saved

The Retirement Boom and Blue Collar Shift: Impacts on Labor Market

The retirement of baby boomers is causing a labor shortage that is likely to continue and worsen, leading to a "Forever Labor Shortage." This will result in a competition for workers, leading to higher salaries, better benefits, and faster promotions for younger workers. Companies will also be forced to employ those they have long shunned or ignored. However, employers will not take this lying down and will introduce innovations such as offshoring and eliminating the need for workers altogether.

via Business Insider|

#baby-boomers #business #demographics

business2 years ago•3 min saved

The Future of Remote Work: Trends and Considerations.

Finding a remote job in the US is becoming more challenging as the number of job postings is declining, and some remote jobs are being outsourced overseas. Companies are saving on labor costs by outsourcing jobs like software developers, HR professionals, and payroll administrators to countries like India. Roughly 10% to 20% of US service support jobs could move overseas over the next decade. However, the ability to apply for any remote position is still a huge advantage for job seekers, even as postings decline.

via Business Insider|

#business #job-market #labor-costs