US Business
Accenture to Cut 19,000 Jobs as IT Spending Slows
The professional-services company is looking to slash costs and streamline operations.
Month: March 2023
Events
George Washington Carver National Monument Announces Art in the Park and Earth Day Events
(Diamond, MO) – Mark your calendars for Art in the Park/Earth Day, the annual special event at George Washington Carver National Monument, held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Presented […]
Government
Drop-Off Boxes for Retired American Flags Placed in Two Joplin Locations
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is happy to announce that citizens unsure of how to dispose of their tattered or worn-down American flag now have an easy option: they can place it in […]
US Business
Evergrande Strikes Deal for Bond Restructuring
The restructuring has been agreed to by a group that holds more than a fifth of the property developer’s international bonds. Other bondholders have until March 31 to approve the restructuring.
US Business
Tencent Returns to Revenue Growth With Digital-Ad Recovery
The Chinese social-media and videogame company has reduced costs and head count to improve profitability.
US Business
Bosses Who Praised Remote Work Sour on Productivity From Home
Some companies that touted the virtues of flexible work setups now say it is a liability in a slowing economy.
US Business
TikTok Stars Rally in Washington Against App’s Potential U.S. Ban
The company enlisted more than 20 TikTok influencers this week to persuade Congress that blocking the app would spark broad opposition.
US Business
Indeed to Lay Off 2,200 Employees, 15% of Workforce
The job-search platform will reduce head counts on nearly every team. CEO Chris Hyams said he would be taking a 25% cut in his base pay.
Events
Showcase Your Skills at the Joplin Metro Corporate Challenge
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Metro Corporate Challenge (JMCC) is an Olympic-style charitable event in which companies compete in various physical and recreational events. The event starts with a kick-off party and spirit week, followed […]
US Business
Moderna to Price Its Covid-19 Vaccine at $130 a Dose
The company is preparing for commercial distribution of the shots as the U.S. winds down its pandemic-emergency purchases.