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.
At H&M, Boosting Creativity Through Increased Autonomy and Collaboration
Swedish retailer H&M is championing collaboration between its creative talent and empowering teams to input ideas and expertise throughout the product development process. BoF sits down with three H&M employees to learn more.
At H&M, Boosting Creativity Through Increased Autonomy and Collaboration
Swedish retailer H&M is championing collaboration between its creative talent and empowering teams to input ideas and expertise throughout the product development process. BoF sits down with three H&M employees to learn more.
Announcing Jacques Marie Mage and Bungalow 28 to BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Jacques Marie Mage and Bungalow 28 to BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
How to Design Wellness Programmes Employees Actually Use
Rather than offering gym memberships and spa days as purely superficial perks, fashion firms must learn to treat wellness as a business tool that truly enhances employee happiness and productivity.
How to Design Wellness Programmes Employees Actually Use
Rather than offering gym memberships and spa days as purely superficial perks, fashion firms must learn to treat wellness as a business tool that truly enhances employee happiness and productivity.
How Fashion Schools Court Industry Talent
Fashion schools have to play the long game in recruiting industry professionals who meet the high expectations of today’s students — from mentorship to staying on top of industry trends.
How Fashion Schools Court Industry Talent
Fashion schools have to play the long game in recruiting industry professionals who meet the high expectations of today’s students — from mentorship to staying on top of industry trends.
BoF Careers Community Event: Incorporating Generative AI into the Fashion Workplace
In Paris, leaders in talent acquisition from Chanel, Christian Dior Couture, Coty, Kering, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Saint Laurent among many others, attended an exclusive presentation and networking event at Hôtel Plaza Athénée.
BoF Careers Community Event: Incorporating Generative AI into the Fashion Workplace
In Paris, leaders in talent acquisition from Chanel, Christian Dior Couture, Coty, Kering, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Saint Laurent among many others, attended an exclusive presentation and networking event at Hôtel Plaza Athénée.
Should Fashion Brands Still Make Employees Move for a Job?
In a post-pandemic working world, most companies recognise they can’t be as prescriptive about where their employees live and work — but increased flexibility has only made negotiations more complicated as both sides try to strike the right balance.
Should Fashion Brands Still Make Employees Move for a Job?
In a post-pandemic working world, most companies recognise they can’t be as prescriptive about where their employees live and work — but increased flexibility has only made negotiations more complicated as both sides try to strike the right balance.
Championing Retail Career Development at Aesop
The luxury skin and body care brand is nurturing a culture of learning and development to position its retail employees for internal mobility and progression. BoF sits down with the general manager of Europe, a commercial director and London-based store manager, to learn more.
Championing Retail Career Development at Aesop
The luxury skin and body care brand is nurturing a culture of learning and development to position its retail employees for internal mobility and progression. BoF sits down with the general manager of Europe, a commercial director and London-based store manager, to learn more.
Announcing Eileen Fisher and Helen Kaminski
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Eileen Fisher and Helen Kaminski
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Nike’s CEO Switch Underscores the Allure and Risks of Boomerang Executives
Elliott Hill’s return to Nike Inc. as CEO underscores broader industry challenges and the growing need for revitalisation.
Nike’s CEO Switch Underscores the Allure and Risks of Boomerang Executives
Elliott Hill’s return to Nike Inc. as CEO underscores broader industry challenges and the growing need for revitalisation.
Announcing Aesop on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Aesop on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Clare Waight Keller on Finding Opportunity in Discomfort | The BoF Podcast
Clare Waight Keller joins Imran Amed to discuss her zigzagging journey through the fashion industry, designing for American mainstays like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren; European luxury labels such as Chloé and Givenchy and most recently, mass retailer Uniqlo.
Clare Waight Keller on Finding Opportunity in Discomfort | The BoF Podcast
Clare Waight Keller joins Imran Amed to discuss her zigzagging journey through the fashion industry, designing for American mainstays like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren; European luxury labels such as Chloé and Givenchy and most recently, mass retailer Uniqlo.
How Brands Build Their Resale Teams
As a relatively new business unit with a limited pool of specialists to choose from, companies like M.M.Lafleur and Faherty have gotten creative in curating their re-commerce teams.
How Brands Build Their Resale Teams
As a relatively new business unit with a limited pool of specialists to choose from, companies like M.M.Lafleur and Faherty have gotten creative in curating their re-commerce teams.
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.