In this turbulent economy, job security is more of a fantasy than a reality. The Sun Microsystems lay offs, for example, will impact up to 3,000 people—that’s 10% of its workforce.
Now, I don’t have an answer, nor do I want to provide one for people in similar situations as at Sun Microsystems layoffs, but, I was inspired to look for some of the major employment and job developments that have occurred. This cluster has everything from songs about Disneyland jobs to odd jobs via GPRS!
35 Job Innovations
Employment Developments Inspired by Sun Microsystems' Lay Offs:
Katherinev123 — Oct 22, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Best Buy Fearful of People Dressed Like Its Employees
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Punching Employees
Slow Motion Abuse as a PR Stunt
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Employee-Free Store
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Recession-Proof Jobs
Careers Promising Prosperity and Stability in 2009
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Job Interview 2.0 With Riddles
Microsoft Uses Brain Teasers To Hire Employees
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Translating English to English
Maximonline.com Decodes What Office Emails Really Mean
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Funemployment Fashion
Irina Blok's Buttons and Shirts Make Fun of Joblessness
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Odd Jobs Driven by Diversifying Economy
10 Micro Niche Jobs
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Trapped in Self-Service Machines
Jobsintown Guerrilla Campaign
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Slow Motion Employee Food Fights
Creative Christmas Card Video by Boxer
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Busted For Cyberslacking
UBC Employee Fired for Facebooking
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Home Office All-in-Ones
The Basso Floor Mat is for Working and Sleeping
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Tracking Employee Texting
TextGuard Blocks Blackberry SMS
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Gene-Based Job Recruitment
Sifting Through Genetic Resumes for the Best Employees
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Career Scarevertising
Jobsintown.de Barber's Cape
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$10,000/Month Dream Jobs
Murphy-Goode's ‘Really Goode Job' for Web-Savvy Winos
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Psychological Career Commercials
CareerBuilder Ad Shows Top Reasons to Change Jobs
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3 Signs It's Time to Change Jobs
Career Junction Ad Campaign
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Testing 52 Jobs in a Year
Sean Aiken's One Week Job
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Credit Crunch Hits Silicon Valley
Yahoo to Lay Off 1,000 Employees
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Firing Bald Employees
Woman Shaves Head for Cancer, Loses Job
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Mega Terminations
DHL Shuts US Domestic Services, Cuts 9500 Jobs
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Valuing Older Employees
US Airways Crash Proves Senior Pilots Are Safer Than Youngsters
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Recruiting Wage-Free Workers
LightFair Seeks Unpaid Employees With Promise of Gratis Entry
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Sites to Track Employee Efficiency
WorkPoop
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Songs About Disneyland Jobs
"Weird Al" Yankovic's "Skipper Dan" Mans the Jungle Cruise Boats
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Unemployment Olympics
Jobless Gather to Blow off Steam in Laid Off Games in NYC
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Kissing Booths to Pay Off Speeding Tickets
Marnie Stern's Rock Star Side Jobs
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Odd Jobs Via GPRS
Otetsudai Flexible Workforce
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Recession-Era Celebrations
The Unemployment Olympics Will Take Over Tompkins Square Park
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Bossnapping
French Employees Holding Superiors Hostage to Protest Layoffs
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Recession-Fueled Entrepreneurs
Former Microsoft Employees Head Out On Their Own
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Bidding on Employees
Man Posts Himself on eBay as "Employee for a Month"
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Juicing Employees
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Related Ideas
Adaptable Sequin Dresses
Adobe Debuted Project Primrose at Adobe Max 2023
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Inclusive Job Requirements
New Jersey Removes the College Degree Requirement For State Jobs
Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions
YOSHIROTTEN Unveils Large-Scale Installation 'SUN' Art Exhibition
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
AI Job Impact Predictor
Future Proof Provides Insights on How AI Will Effect Different Industries
All-in-One Workstation Laptops
The LT-1 Laptop Concept by Lee Seung-Hee Supports Remote Workers
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Stress Reduction Table Lamps
The Conceptual 'Sunnest' Table Lamp by King Him Ho is Relaxing
Comfortable Desert Retreats
IOAN Designs the Landing House with Minimized Nature Disruption
Anti-Loyalty Memberships
Dis-Loyalty Actively Rewards Members for Exploring New Destinations
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Sci-Fi-Inspired Yacht Concepts
This 275-Foot Superyacht Is Inspired by Star Trek’s USS Enterprise
AI Replacement Probability Tests
Will AI Replace Me Predicts Job Automation Likelihood
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Eco-Friendly Glass Materials
LionGlass is Significantly More Durable and Sustainable than Glass
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Automaker AI Use Policies
The Seven Principles for AI from BMW Outline Ethical Workplace AI
Impressive Off-Roading Vehicle
Jobin Sunil Designs the Newlands Vehicle for Adventurers
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Zen Workstation Illuminators
The 'Bonsai' Desk Lamp by Jang Lee Jun Has a Peaceful Form
Circular AI Campuses
This AI Hub Will Feature Futuristic Labs, Lifestyle Spaces & Green Tech
Employee Recognition Platforms
The 'Beams' Employee Engagement Platform Offers Insights
Mobile Plan Breakup Campaigns
Sky Mobile's Breakup Consultant Helps to Free People from Bad Plans
Serotonin-Boosting Billboards
Soglar's Billboard Uplifts on the Most Depressing Day of the Year
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
AI Job Search Tools
LIQUORexam Launched a Free AI Resume and Cover Letter Builder
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Employee Connection-Emphasizing Workspaces
Studio Alexander Fehre Showcases the Herzzone Project
Generative AI Managers
Pathlight Debuts a New AI Manager Designed to Improve Employee Performance
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Enabled Workplace Practices
IBM's New Center for Excellence Focuses on Harnessing AI
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Personalized Employee AI Hubs
Miller Launches an AI Tool for Employees Called MillerMo
Job Hunting AI Tools
JobBuddy Streamlines The Application Process with AI
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Digital Health Evaluation Tools
Mayo Clinic Unveils the Solutions Studio for Workflow Integration
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps
Peter Bysted and Icono Design a Purposeful Lighting System
Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells
These Saudi-Made Solar Cells Use Groundbreaking Materials
Futuristic Vision Design Books
Nike Introduces the New No Finish Line Book Highlighting the Future
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Digital Employee Services
Compucom Sets New Digital Employee Standards with its New Service
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Hidden Discrimination Books
'Throwaway Comments' Fights Microaggressions in the Workplace
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Robotic Knitting Factories
KX Labs is Looking to Inject Momentum in Domestic Shoe Production
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Accountable Workplace AI Policies
Google's AI Principles Guide Ethical Use of AI Tools
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
AI-Concocted Alcoholic Libations
Sapporo Taps IBM To Help Develop a New Generative chūhai Model
AI-Driven Office Expansions
IBM is Expanding Its Technology Expert Labs in Markham, Ontario
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
Senior Reskilling Initiatives
Google Partnered with AARP to Train Those Aged 50+ on Tech Jobs
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Streamlined AI Recruiters
Holly Uses AI to Find 25 Good Candidates to Your Mailbox Every Day
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Color-Displaying Ink Variants
Kobe University Researchers Launch the New Nano-Scale Inks
Career-Supporting Neurodiversity Initiatives
Deloitte is Committed to Helping All People Thrive
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Anonymous Workplace Review Features
Glassdoor Communities Allows Employees to Post Candidly
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
AI-Assisted Job Hunting Features
LinkedIn Job Collections Use AI for Tailored Categories
Employee AI Programs
Kwalee Launched the KAI Program to Encourage Innovation and Collaboration
Age-Inclusive Employee Programs
AIMS Colorado Announced a New Program to Retain Senior Employees
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
AI Smart Factories
Ericsson, AWS & Hitachi Unveil the New AI-Powered Smart Factories
AI Enhanced Job Searches
Jobright.AI is a co-pilot that helps you find, apply, and get the job
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Neurodiversity-Focused DEI Initiatives
IBM's Neurodiversity Program Fosters Equal Opportunities
Internal AI Search Engines
GoLinks announced 'GoSearch' to Improve Internal Data Access
Projecting Patterned Digital Lamps
JOANN and Singer Join Forces on the Ditto Digital Lamp
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
Animated Game-Inspired Buildings
Lev Libeskind Designs the New Rainbow Road Building in Phoenix
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
AI Job Application Reviewers
Job Seekers Can Upload Their Resume and Get a Score in Minutes
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Generative AI Workspace Systems
Google Unveils a New Workspace Suite Enabled by AI Technology
Sunlight-Reflecting Paints
Stanford University Researchers Develop an Innovative Color Paint
Kaleidoscope Vibrant Pavilions
Google's Mountain View Features a Halo Pavilion Artwork
Mindful Sabbatical Planners
This Planner Helps People Navigate and Reflect on the Work Breaks
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Streamlined Job Application Tools
Flash Apply Saves Candidates Time and Energy
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
Streamlined Job Searching Tools
Upply is an All-in-one Tool to Aid Candidates in the Job Search
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
Personalized AI Career Roadmaps
Career Recipes by Adaptiv Help Those Navigating Career Challenges
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
AI-Enhanced Job Searching Apps
Simplify Leverages AI to Match Candidates with Suitable Positions
Sustainably Transformed Tech Headquarters
Google's New Chicago Office Will Be More Ec-Friendly
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Omni-Channel Recruitment Services
Appcast Debuts a Comprehensive Recruitment Marketing Solution
Hiring Bias Workshops
Intentional Endowments Hosts Insightful Workshops for Employers
HR Productivity Tools
Notion for People & Hiring Offers a Tailored Approach to HR and Hiring
Tip Payout Systems
Fourth Expands Its Wage Access with a New Tip Pay Out System for Employees
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Veteran Employment Courses
Home Depot Releases Online Courses for Veterans Seeking Civilian Jobs
AI-Driven Job Recruiter Tools
OnlyJobs Can Write Job Descriptions and Sift Through Resumes
Diverse Job Connection Platform
FlexRem Caters to Hybrid, Remote, In-Office and More
Digital International Move Support
Country Out Helps People Get Organized Before a Big Move
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Inclusive Hiring Programs
El Car Wash Launched a Neurodivergent Hiring Program
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Ontario Living Standard Protests
We Say Enough is Fighting Against the Cost of Living Crisis
Healthcare Employee Management Systems
DoorSpace® Boasts an Innovative, People-Centric Process
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Efficient Job Outreach Solutions
Career Connect Helps Job Seekers Find Company Emails