Alex Bitter

Articles by Alex Bitter

Uber is laying off 10% of its staff as it seeks to cut management layers - Business Insider

Business September 3, 2026

Uber is laying off 10% of its corporate staff, joining other tech firms in cutting management layers. The ride-hailing company's move will eliminate roughly 3,300 positions, the company said on WednοΏ½...

The burger wars are heating up as McDonald's loses ground to an old rival - Business Insider

Business August 15, 2026

Peter Lauwers used to swing by McDonald's to buy dinner for his family on busy weeknights. A few years ago, though, the Michigan-based father, who runs a mobile app development company, noticed risiοΏ½...

The USPS is suspending contributions to employee pensions as it warns of a 'pending liquidity crisis' - Business Insider

Business April 11, 2026

America's postal service is temporarily halting payments to its employees' pensions to free up cash, citing fast-approaching financial troubles. The payment suspension to the Federal Employees RetirοΏ½...

Uber headhunted PhDs to join 'Project Sandbox.' After a month, it said that their AI training contracts were over. - Business Insider

Business November 27, 2025

Uber has told some of its gig workers focused on AI training that it no longer needs them two months before their stint was supposed to end, Business Insider has learned. The workers are part of ProοΏ½...