Taylor Telford

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer

Education: Indiana University, BA in Journalism and Spanish

Taylor Telford is a reporter covering corporate culture for The Washington Post, where she has worked since June 2018. Previously, Telford covered breaking business news and interned in the features department. She also worked in metro at the Tampa Bay Times and the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Latest from Taylor Telford

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down as chipmaker’s struggles continue

Pat Gelsinger will be replaced by two interim co-CEOs while the company searches for a permanent leader.

December 2, 2024
Intel announced the retirement of CEO Pat Gelsinger on Monday.

Archegos founder Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison

Prosecutors said Hwang is responsible for ‘one of the largest securities fraud schemes in history.’

November 20, 2024
Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang after his sentencing at the United States District Court in Manhattan on Nov. 20.

Robby Starbuck declared war on DEI. Trump’s win could add momentum.

Tractor Supply, Lowe’s, Ford and other big companies altered some diversity, equity and inclusion policies after the conservative activist pressured them on X.

November 15, 2024
Robby Starbuck frequently shares a meme on social media that depicts him as the “Grim Reaper” for DEI, knocking on the doors of Fortune 500 companies.

Dow rises 1,500 points as banks and Tesla gain after Trump win

Major indexes gained ground, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index rising on the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency.

November 6, 2024
A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the closing number for the Dow Jones industrial average on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Business etiquette classes boom as people relearn how to act at work

The rising interest in business etiquette reflects the difficulties many workers still face as they return to the office, from how to dress to how to connect.

October 24, 2024

CEO pay fell last year despite a strong stock market, study finds

Despite the dip in 2023, CEOs were still paid 290 times what the average worker earned that year, according to an analysis from the Economic Policy Institute.

October 16, 2024

Boeing will shed 17,000 jobs as financial woes deepen

“The state of our business and our future recovery require tough actions,” CEO Kelly Ortberg tells employees.

October 11, 2024

Medicare Advantage giant Humana reels after ratings cut

The insurer’s stock sank to its lowest level in more than a decade after the federal government lowered the rating for one of its most popular plans.

October 2, 2024
Humana’s logo at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 6, when the company traded at close to $500 a share. The stock has fallen by roughly 50 percent since then.

    What the Fed’s rate cut means for consumers, businesses and investors

    The Fed’s first cut in four years will affect hiring, inflation, the housing market, stocks and borrowing costs.

    September 18, 2024
    The Federal Reserve building in D.C. on Tuesday.

    Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black women

    The deal marks a setback for diversity, equity and inclusion advocates, who saw the lawsuit as an attack on efforts to address racial disparities in investment.

    September 11, 2024
    Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone addresses a crowd outside the U.S. Supreme Court in March. (Tom Brenner for The Washington Post)