US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
Workplace & Talent
Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.
Announcing Next and The Claw Models
This week, we are pleased to introduce two new partners on BoF Careers.
Announcing Next and The Claw Models
This week, we are pleased to introduce two new partners on BoF Careers.
Announcing Billionaire Boys Club EU and Turnbull & Asser
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Billionaire Boys Club EU and Turnbull & Asser
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles
Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.
How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles
Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.
Protecting Fashion’s DEI Efforts During Market Disruption
To discuss how fashion can bolster its efforts in inclusive recruitment and retention strategies, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel with The Outsiders Perspective. Its founder, Jamie Gill, was joined by Selfridges’ head of recruitment, Sharlene John, and Capri Holdings’ global diversity and inclusion manager, Ben de Pfeiffer-Key. Now, BoF shares key insights from the panel.
Protecting Fashion’s DEI Efforts During Market Disruption
To discuss how fashion can bolster its efforts in inclusive recruitment and retention strategies, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel with The Outsiders Perspective. Its founder, Jamie Gill, was joined by Selfridges’ head of recruitment, Sharlene John, and Capri Holdings’ global diversity and inclusion manager, Ben de Pfeiffer-Key. Now, BoF shares key insights from the panel.
Conscious Marketplace Powered By People Raises $13.6 Million
The wholesale platform connecting buyers from companies like Banana Republic and West Elm with small-batch producers around the world is looking to scale and expand its tech tools.
Conscious Marketplace Powered By People Raises $13.6 Million
The wholesale platform connecting buyers from companies like Banana Republic and West Elm with small-batch producers around the world is looking to scale and expand its tech tools.
BoF LIVE | Closing the Employability Skills Gap in Fashion
As part of BoF Careers Week 2023, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and BoF Careers’ Sophie Soar shared their insights on the current state of fashion careers and tips on how to mitigate the industry’s skill gaps.
BoF LIVE | Closing the Employability Skills Gap in Fashion
As part of BoF Careers Week 2023, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and BoF Careers’ Sophie Soar shared their insights on the current state of fashion careers and tips on how to mitigate the industry’s skill gaps.
How to Collaborate Cross-Functionally in Fashion
Executives, creative directors and consultants share how creatives can optimise collaborating cross-functionally to further their career in fashion.
How to Collaborate Cross-Functionally in Fashion
Executives, creative directors and consultants share how creatives can optimise collaborating cross-functionally to further their career in fashion.
Inside Gap Inc.’s Development Programme for Upcoming Design Talent
BoF talks to senior and entry-level designers at Gap Inc. to learn about the Design Apprenticeship Program and its career development opportunities for underrepresented talent across the company’s brand roster: Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.
Inside Gap Inc.’s Development Programme for Upcoming Design Talent
BoF talks to senior and entry-level designers at Gap Inc. to learn about the Design Apprenticeship Program and its career development opportunities for underrepresented talent across the company’s brand roster: Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.
The BoF Podcast | Sue Y. Nabi on How Being Different Is a Superpower
On the latest episode of The BoF Podcast, Coty CEO Sue Y. Nabi shares how embracing identity in the workplace can lead to better business outcomes.
The BoF Podcast | Sue Y. Nabi on How Being Different Is a Superpower
On the latest episode of The BoF Podcast, Coty CEO Sue Y. Nabi shares how embracing identity in the workplace can lead to better business outcomes.
How Fashion Can Close Its Skills Gap
Companies are increasingly finding that the best way to sidestep deficits in knowledge and experience among recent college graduates and veteran employees is to play a more active role in the education process.
How Fashion Can Close Its Skills Gap
Companies are increasingly finding that the best way to sidestep deficits in knowledge and experience among recent college graduates and veteran employees is to play a more active role in the education process.
How to Navigate a New Job in Fashion
For junior and senior talent embarking on a new role or a promotion, BoF Careers distils advice from leading fashion professionals, recruiters and career coaches on how to navigate a new job in fashion.
How to Navigate a New Job in Fashion
For junior and senior talent embarking on a new role or a promotion, BoF Careers distils advice from leading fashion professionals, recruiters and career coaches on how to navigate a new job in fashion.
How I Became... Senior Lead of Creative Strategy at Pinterest
Having started her career as a concept designer at Gap Inc. and Victoria’s Secret before becoming director of consulting at trend forecasting agency WGSN, Amiyra Perkins today leads a creative team at the tech firm. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became... Senior Lead of Creative Strategy at Pinterest
Having started her career as a concept designer at Gap Inc. and Victoria’s Secret before becoming director of consulting at trend forecasting agency WGSN, Amiyra Perkins today leads a creative team at the tech firm. Now, she shares her career advice.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Nike Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees
The EEOC is investigating the brand over claims of systemic racism against white employees, including through DEI programmes.
Report: Amazon Plans Thousands More Corporate Job Cuts Next Week
The Seattle online retailer tied its initial round of job cuts in October to the rise of artificial intelligence software.
Nike Cuts Corporate Staffers Amid Realignment
Layoffs will impact less than 1 percent of the company’s corporate team and are part of a restructuring led by chief executive Elliot Hill.
Michael Burke Tapped to Lead LVMH Americas
The LVMH veteran has been named chairman and chief executive of LVMH Americas as the company navigates a 'complex and evolving geopolitical period.'
Women’s Conference Trybe Cancels, Citing Trump DEI Pushback
The event was slated for May 2025 in Las Vegas and had confirmed speakers from Sephora, H&M and TikTok.
Amazon Is Halting Some of Its Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
In a memo to employees, Candi Castleberry, a senior human resources executive, said last month that Amazon was ‘winding down outdated programmes and materials.’
Fearless Fund to End Grant Programme for Black Women Founders, Settles Lawsuit
The investment firm focused on women of colour agreed to end one of its grant programmes, bringing to a close year-long litigation with the American Alliance for Equal Rights. The fund will continue to operate other similar initiatives.