Goldman Sachs announces the largest round of layoffs since 2008's financial crisis

Goldman Sachs, one of the most venerable banks on Wall Street, has announced it is laying off as many as 3,200 employees — as the bank tries to navigate a challenging economic environment.

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Exclusive: New Biden student loan plan unveiled amid agency funding crisis

The Office of Federal Student Aid has a lot on its plate in 2023, including implementation of an ambitious new student loan repayment plan. Now it just needs money to pay for it.

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Advice on what to do if you think you might be laid off

January is usually a big month for layoffs. How should you prepare if you think your job may be at risk? We asked some experts.

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Employers slowed their rate of hiring in December, easing the Fed's inflation fears

The U.S. job market is still tight, with an unemployment rate of just 3.5%. Employers slowed their rate of hiring last month, which should ease the Federal Reserve's fears of inflation.

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The job market was on a hot streak for much of 2022, but chilly winds are blowing

The Labor Department reports Friday on December's job gains. Despite some high-profile layoff announcements, the overall job market remains tight.

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A new professional cricket league launches in the U.S. in July

Competition starts with six teams, including one from San Francisco. Many supporters have ties to South Asian countries, and have been promoting the sport. (<em>Story aired on Here & Now on Jan. 4, 2023.</em>)

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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud and other charges tied to FTX's collapse

The co-founder and former CEO of FTX pleaded not guilty to eight criminal counts related to the spectacular collapse of his crypto exchange.

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Could a bill passed by the previous Congress make it easier to save for retirement?

The spending bill President Biden signed into law includes provisions meant to help workers save more for retirement. A look at how retirement plans are changing and who stands to benefit the most.

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What we can expect from the economy in 2023

What can we expect from the economy in 2023? NPR's Rob Schmitz puts the question to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.

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From the great resignation to unionizing: Starbucks reflects 2022's labor journey

Worker shortages, rising wages, unionization and automation. In 2022, Starbucks embodied all these trends in the workplace, perhaps more than any other company.

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