--- title: "Lacey Kaelani | Metaintro Blog | Metaintro" canonical: "https://beta.metaintro.com/blog/author/laceykaelani" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- [All Authors](/blog/authors) ![Lacey Kaelani](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:200:200/q:85/plain/images/2934b90b-ca20-4439-bc56-71b4f5733545_1766029465094.png) # Lacey Kaelani 476 articles Lacey Kaelani is the CEO of Metaintro and is a 2x startup founder in the HR tech space. [@laceykaelani(opens in new tab)](https://x.com/laceykaelani) [![Illinois Transport Hub Cuts 180 Jobs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/truck-3.png) Layoffs ### Illinois Transport Hub Cuts 180 Jobs LSC Communications Transport will lay off 180 workers at its Bolingbrook facility in September, adding to Illinois' growing layoff total. July 16, 2025Read Article →](/blog/illinois-transport-hub-cuts-180-jobs) [![Federal Hiring Freeze Extended Again](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/worker-3.png) Information ### Federal Hiring Freeze Extended Again The federal government extends its hiring freeze for another quarter, affecting thousands of job seekers and potentially impacting public services across agencies. July 15, 2025Read Article →](/blog/federal-hiring-freeze-extended-again) [![Chicago Schools Slash 1450 Jobs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/classroom-5.png) Layoffs ### Chicago Schools Slash 1450 Jobs Chicago Public Schools laid off over 1,450 staff members amid a $734 million budget deficit, affecting 57% of district schools across the district. July 15, 2025Read Article →](/blog/chicago-schools-slash-1450-jobs) [![Microsoft Revamps Sales Team to Focus on AI Expertise](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/microsoft-4.png) Technology ### Microsoft Revamps Sales Team to Focus on AI Expertise Microsoft streamlines sales division, replacing traditional roles with tech-savvy positions to boost AI sales. July 10, 2025Read Article →](/blog/microsoft-sales-revamp) [![Intel's Major Workforce Reduction: Over 500 Job Cuts Announced](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/intel-3.png) Layoffs ### Intel's Major Workforce Reduction: Over 500 Job Cuts Announced Intel gears up for substantial job cuts, totaling over 500 positions in Oregon, amid a strategic overhaul led by its new CEO. July 10, 2025Read Article →](/blog/intel-500-job-cuts) [![Maine Federal Workers Face Uncertain Future Amid Mass Layoffs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/layoffs-11.png) Layoffs ### Maine Federal Workers Face Uncertain Future Amid Mass Layoffs Maine federal workers brace themselves as mass layoffs loom post-court ruling. Here's what you need to know. July 10, 2025Read Article →](/blog/federal-layoffs-maine) [![NYC Hires High School Graduates to Address School Safety Staffing Crisis](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/schoolsafety.png) Jobs ### NYC Hires High School Graduates to Address School Safety Staffing Crisis New York City tackles school safety staffing shortages by hiring assistant agents straight out of high school, igniting debate over potential effectiveness and implications. July 10, 2025Read Article →](/blog/nyc-school-safety-hires) [![The Silent Thinning of Tech: Layoff Trends in 2025](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/layoff-9.png) Layoffs ### The Silent Thinning of Tech: Layoff Trends in 2025 A sector-by-sector look at mid‑2025 tech layoffs: the numbers, the strategies, and what it means for talent and innovation. July 9, 2025Read Article →](/blog/2025-tech-layoffs-trends) [![The Job Market’s Plot Twist: Growth Where You Least Expect](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/health.png) Information ### The Job Market’s Plot Twist: Growth Where You Least Expect Not all sectors are slowing. From warehouses to hospitals, the June 2025 labor market update reveals where the real hiring action is. July 2, 2025Read Article →](/blog/labor-market-update-june-2025) [![Bumble Cuts Workforce by 30% Amidst Changing Dating Landscape](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/datingapp.png) Layoffs ### Bumble Cuts Workforce by 30% Amidst Changing Dating Landscape Bumble slashes 30% of its workforce, revealing shifting dynamics in online dating. June 30, 2025Read Article →](/blog/bumble-staff-cut-2025) [![IRS Faces Major Challenges Ahead of 2026 Tax Season](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/irs-1.png) Information ### IRS Faces Major Challenges Ahead of 2026 Tax Season Discover why next year's tax season could face unexpected hurdles, from essential IRS staffing shifts to snail-paced identity theft resolutions. June 30, 2025Read Article →](/blog/irs-turbulence-ahead) [![Spirit Halloween Seeks 50,000 Workers for Spooky Season Hiring Spree](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/pumpkin.png) Hiring ### Spirit Halloween Seeks 50,000 Workers for Spooky Season Hiring Spree Spirit Halloween opens the hiring gates, searching for 50,000 workers to fuel their "killer season." Discover perks, application details, and more. June 27, 2025Read Article →](/blog/spirit-halloween-hiring-spree) [![Vedanta Aluminium Champions LGBTQI+ Inclusivity with New Hiring Initiatives](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/aluminium.png) Jobs ### Vedanta Aluminium Champions LGBTQI+ Inclusivity with New Hiring Initiatives Vedanta Aluminium takes bold steps to enhance workplace diversity with new LGBTQI+ initiatives during Pride Month. June 27, 2025Read Article →](/blog/vedanta-aluminium-inclusion) [![Ford Asks Salaried Workers to Return to Office Four Days a Week](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/ford.png) Information ### Ford Asks Salaried Workers to Return to Office Four Days a Week Ford invites salaried workers back to the office, reigniting the flexible work debate. June 26, 2025Read Article →](/blog/ford-return-to-office) [![India's Surge in Generative AI Adoption: A Global Leader in the Tech Revolution](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/ai-15.png) Information ### India's Surge in Generative AI Adoption: A Global Leader in the Tech Revolution Discover how Indian professionals are outpacing their global peers in adopting Generative AI tools and what it means for the future of work. June 26, 2025Read Article →](/blog/indians-embrace-genai) [![Remote Work Trends 2025: Hybrid Roles Surge While Fully Remote Jobs Stall](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/WFH.png) Information ### Remote Work Trends 2025: Hybrid Roles Surge While Fully Remote Jobs Stall Hybrid is winning the workplace tug-of-war. In 2025, remote work is stabilizing, with hybrid roles on the rise and fully remote jobs hitting a plateau. Senior professionals enjoy the most flexibility, while job seekers everywhere are asking: is remote still the future, or just the new normal? June 25, 2025Read Article →](/blog/remote-work-trends-2025-hybrid-vs-remote) [![Gen Z's Job Market Dilemma: Navigating Challenges and Skills Gaps](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/genz-7.png) Information ### Gen Z's Job Market Dilemma: Navigating Challenges and Skills Gaps Gen Z faces a challenging job market with high applicant numbers but fewer openings. Discover how they navigate economic headwinds and skills gaps. June 24, 2025Read Article →](/blog/gen-z-job-market-challenges) [![Zuckerberg's $100 Million AI Hiring Revolution](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/markzuckerburg-2.png) Information ### Zuckerberg's $100 Million AI Hiring Revolution Zuckerberg's $100M packages spark AI hiring spree, shaking up the tech world. June 23, 2025Read Article →](/blog/zuckerberg-ai-hiring-surge) [![Join The Economist as a Senior Editorial Analyst: Shape the Future of Digital Journalism](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/magazine.png) Hiring ### Join The Economist as a Senior Editorial Analyst: Shape the Future of Digital Journalism The Economist is on the hunt for a Senior Editorial Analyst. Discover how you can be part of a legacy brand shaping the digital world. June 23, 2025Read Article →](/blog/economist-job-opening-2025) [![Microsoft Plans Major Job Cuts in Sales Teams Worldwide](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/microsoft-3.png) Layoffs ### Microsoft Plans Major Job Cuts in Sales Teams Worldwide Microsoft plans to downsize its sales teams, affecting thousands globally as part of strategic changes. June 19, 2025Read Article →](/blog/microsoft-job-cuts) [![AI and Job Cuts: Amazon's Future in the Age of Automation](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/ai-14.png) AI ### AI and Job Cuts: Amazon's Future in the Age of Automation Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy hints at corporate job cuts as the tech giant ramps up its AI capabilities across the board. June 18, 2025Read Article →](/blog/ai-jobs-amazon-next-move) [![Tech Layoffs Aren’t Slowing Down](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/layoffs-10.png) Layoffs ### Tech Layoffs Aren’t Slowing Down A closer look at the ongoing tech layoffs of 2025 and what they signal for job seekers and the industry at large. June 18, 2025Read Article →](/blog/tech-layoffs-2025) [![Disappearing Remote Jobs: The Shift to Hybrid Work](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/remote.png) Information ### Disappearing Remote Jobs: The Shift to Hybrid Work Examining the vanishing act of remote jobs in today's market. June 17, 2025Read Article →](/blog/remote-job-trends) [![Navigating the Jobless Future: Challenges for Young Graduates](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/newgrads.png) Information ### Navigating the Jobless Future: Challenges for Young Graduates Young graduates globally are grappling with an employment crisis, as the job market shifts beneath their feet. June 17, 2025Read Article →](/blog/young-talent-jobless-crisis) [View All Blog Posts](/blog/p/1) [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)