US Business
Meta Quietly Reduces Staff in Cost-Cutting Push
Facebook’s parent is looking to reduce costs by at least 10%, people familiar with the plans said, while Google has required some employees to apply for new jobs.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Banking & Finance
Guaranty Bank Hires Consumer Lender and Underwriter Eric McGuire
(Springfield, MO) – Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce that Eric McGuire has joined its consumer lending team at the 2006 South Glenstone Avenue banking center in Springfield. McGuire has 15 years of banking experience and is […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Hiring a Freelancer
In an uncertain economy, freelancers are a good choice for small businesses who can’t afford, or simply don’t need, a permanent staff member. Many types of work, from writing to graphic design to bookkeeping, can […]
Events
Panera Bread to Host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 5
(Joplin, MO) – Join Panera Bread for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 5 from 7:30 to 9:30 am! Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity for communication and positive interactions between law enforcement […]
US Business
Workers’ Changing Attitudes Tighten Labor Market
The Covid pandemic has altered what job conditions, hours, and pay workers are willing to accept.
US Business
American Airlines Says Data Breach Affected Small Number of Customers
Hackers accessed personal information through a phishing scam targeting airline employees.
US Business
Nordstrom Adopts Poison Pill Plan
The move comes after a Mexican retailer took a 9.9% stake in the U.S. chain.
US Business
Gap Is Cutting 500 Corporate Jobs
Gap is eliminating about 5% of headquarters staff as it moves to reduce expenses amid declining sales and profits.
US Business
Amazon’s $1.7 Billion Proposed Purchase of Roomba Maker Under FTC Investigation
The federal antitrust agency sought records about the deal from Amazon and iRobot this week.
Uncategorized
Joplin Public Library’s Children’s Librarian Wins Patt Behler Call-to-Conference Award
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library (JPL) is pleased to announce that Christina Matekel-Gibson, Children’s Librarian, has been awarded the Patt Behler Call-to-Conference Award. The Patt Behler Call-to-Conference Award is sponsored by the Youth Services Community […]