Berkonomics

MARCH 7, 2011

Many companies have made the mistake of using the forecast to plan and executive hiring of new employees so that they could be trained and up to speed when the demand arrives. It is during such more common times, that you should consider using temporary employees to fill demand as needed, even if brought aboard a bit early for pre-training.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Santa Monica-based Demand Media is continuing to see a steep drop in revenues from its content and media efforts, reporting Thursday afternoon that it had $15.9M Demand Media has rumored to be looking to sell eHow and Cracked , two of the major remaining content properties it owns, as part of a broad retreat from the content business.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In more continuing turmoil at Twitter, new owner Elon Musk is reportedly ending the ability to work remotely at the social media company, and is demanding employees put in "at least" 40 hours in person at the office each week. The report--from Bloomberg--said that the new rules kick in immediately.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Camarillo-based Power-One , a manufacturer of power supplies and related components, said Thursday that it will reduce its global headcount by approximately 1,000, or 22 percent of its workforce, as the firm looks to respond to ongoing demand uncertainty. Tags: jobs employment layoff powerone power power-one semiconductor.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 16, 2009

The firm said that the move was because business conditions in the firm's industry have "further deteriorated" and demand has dropped for its products. Tags: cymer jobs employment economy layoff semiconductor. Cymer announced the move in conjunction with reduced earnings estimates for Q4 2008. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2021

An example would be sitting down to meet with a key vendor, rather than standing to deliver demands. I’m supportive of using text messaging for agreeing on a time and place for a customer visit, but when I read that text messages are the new pink slips for layoffs, that’s just wrong! Marty Zwilling.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 22, 2012

The firm blamed weak demand in its markets for the move, which came after it its results showed a 15 percent decrease in year-to-year, fourth quarter results. The firm cited weak end-market demand, particularly in Asia and Europe, for the move, and also said it is looking at resizing its Newport, Wales fabrication facility.

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socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2011

It appears that Google's changes have hit Mahalo much worse than neighboring Santa Monica content publisher Demand Media , which said last week the change did not have a "material impact" on its Content and Media business. The move also includes a suspension of Mahalo's Guides program, which solicited content from freelancers. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term. Cote, former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. Initiate succession planning for all roles, including yours.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Lake Forest-based Western Digital announced this morning that it is cutting 2,500 employees, or five percent of the firm's workforce, as it sees softer demand for the firm's hard disk drives. According to the firm, demand for its products in the December quarter is "significantly below" the firm's expectations.

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socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2020

Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter company Bird has shut down its operations in the Middle East, according to reports, shutting down Circ, which it had acquired in January, and laid off all of its employees. Bird had only just acquired Circ in January, shortly before the world was hobbled by the pandemic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2012

An example would be sitting down to meet with a key vendor, rather than standing to deliver demands. I’m supportive of using text messaging for agreeing on a time and place for a customer visit, but when I read that text messages are the new pink slips for layoffs, that’s just wrong! Marty Zwilling.

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socalTECH

JULY 6, 2020

Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter company Bird received a PPP bailout loan worth at least $5 million, according to a report, but laid off nearly 400 employees anyway. According to The Verge, the loan came in late April, when Bird said the loan would help it retain 341 jobs.

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socalTECH

JULY 6, 2020

Santa Monica-based on-demand scooter company Bird received a PPP bailout loan worth at least $5 million, according to a report, but laid off nearly 400 employees anyway. According to The Verge, the loan came in late April, when Bird said the loan would help it retain 341 jobs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2010

An example would be sitting down to meet with a key vendor, rather than standing to deliver demands. I’m supportive of using text messaging for agreeing on a time and place for a customer visit, but when I read that text messages are the new pink slips for layoffs, that’s just wrong! Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2013

An example would be sitting down to meet with a key vendor, rather than standing to deliver demands. I’m supportive of using text messaging for agreeing on a time and place for a customer visit, but when I read that text messages are the new pink slips for layoffs, that’s just wrong! Marty Zwilling.

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2015

Camarillo-based analog and mixed signal semiconductor developer Semtech said late Wednesday that it has cut its employee base by eight percent, as it looks to adjust to a decline in its revenues due to weak, Korean smartphone demand. Semtech said that the cuts mostly come from sales, general, and administrative expenses.

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DECEMBER 9, 2019

Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service Wag has bought back its stake from Softbank, and is now seeking a sale, according to CNBC. The sale comes less than two years after SoftBank invested $300M in Wag , via the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service Wag has bought back its stake from Softbank, according to CNBC. The sale comes less than two years after SoftBank invested $300M in Wag , via the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 18, 2022

Last week, we talked about layoffs and the Winklevoss rock gods. Without the promise of riches or with reduced interest in blockchain-based exclusivity, where will consumer demand go? Welcome back to Chain Reaction. This week, we’re looking at a new layer of crypto doom and gloom. crash redux.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 10, 2025

Many executives and managers have made the mistake of using the financial and sales forecast to plan and execute hiring of new employees – so that they could be trained and up to speed when the demand arrives.

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