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Goldman Sachs Partnership Loses Some of Its Luster
Goldman Sachs faces leadership changes as Fred Baba and Dina Powell exit. Baba, an influential partner, wrote a viral internal memo about being Black, and is reportedly receiving offers from non-bank trading firms. Meanwhile, Powell McCormick joins BDT & MSD Partners as Vice Chairman and President of Global Client Services. The firm looks to overcome a dealmaking drought and prepare for another round of layoffs. #GoldmanSachs #leadership #FDIBanking
Amazon’s Guide to AI Across Industries, Neighboring Star of Earth, and Workers Seek Less Stressful Jobs
Stay up-to-date on the latest tech news this Tech Tuesday! Learn about Amazon's advancements in AI, a cautionary tale from a former Googler, and more. #TechNews #AI #Amazon
Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks One Year After Leadership Change – Navigating Layoffs and the Impact of AI
When Matt Hicks was appointed CEO of Red Hat last summer, he faced two big hurdles: the economic environment and the growth of AI. In the first 10 months of his tenure, he worked to manage the relationship between RedHat and parent company IBM, and had to respond to the pandemic which resulted in layoffs of 700 employees. Red Hat continues to perform well in revenue despite the challenges. Hicks has taken a long-term view to decision making, demonstrating successful leadership in a tough environment and setting his sights on the future of the company.
Coming Up: Another Round of Layoffs at Meta
Meta, a tech giant in Silicon Valley, is facing another round of layoffs as the company enters a period of "efficiency" to combat falling revenue in an uncertain world. Nick Clegg, Meta's President of Global Affairs, has expressed his concern and alerted employees of the coming changes. With the ongoing pandemic, Meta has been continuously restructuring and reducing its workforce, despite their ambitious vision to develop the metaverse.
Microsoft Exec Urges Employees to Boost Stock Performance Instead of Receiving Raises
Microsoft, a leading tech organization, is investing in Artificial Intelligence and other projects to remain competitive in spite of difficult economic circumstances. Chris Capossela, Microsoft executive, has urged employees to put emphasis on stock performance and forgo raises since exceptions have been temporarily halted. Members of the senior leadership team will also forgo bonus payments and performance-based salary rises. This initiative is taken in order to sustain the company's reputation and ensure staff are compensated fairly throughout the year.