Amazon wants to help prepare at least 50 million people for the future of work.

One of the world’s largest corporations is trimming its corporate staffing and reportedly eyeing other ways to cut its massive workforce. 

Belt-tightening and uncertainty continue to grip Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as research programs hang in the balance between a swing in federal policy toward clean energy and congressional deadlock over a federal budget.

The city of Hermiston is making more bets that artificial intelligence and big data could transform its economy.

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are bringing their knowledge of nuclear power, space governance, cybersecurity and technology test beds to the space domain by joining an organization that facilitates collaboration across the global space industry.

Medicare enrollees in Washington may soon need to get additional approval before undergoing some medical procedures, under a controversial new program the federal government will test in a half-dozen states. 

In the Tri-Cities, more than 80 people employed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory by Battelle hold H-1B visas, making it a top 10 employer in the state for workers with H-1B visas.

Those working on radiation and nuclear projects as part of national security missions at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are now being asked to volunteer to be laid off as the Richland lab continues to look for ways to cut costs. 

PNNL began asking in mid-August for voluntary layoffs as the Tri-Cities’ largest employer sought to make cuts in response to anticipated federal spending reductions. 

Businesses should consider banning cellphones from meetings. Paying attention to them instead of others in the room shows a lack of respect, listening, and social and self-awareness.