#labor-market-skills
#labor-market-skills

Software development

Learning new AI skills has become like a second job for software engineers

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Artificial intelligence

Jim VandeHei: A letter to our kids on handling the coming hurricane of change

fromwww.nytimes.com

Artificial intelligence

Video: Opinion | A Real Plan for A.I. Job Losses

Today Is the Day Anthropic Promised That Fully Autonomous Employees Would Be Tearing Through the Business World

AI-powered employees are not meeting expectations, with security issues and performance failures undermining their anticipated impact in companies.

If you lose your job to AI, it's even harder to bounce back

AI-driven job displacement can lead to lasting economic setbacks for affected workers, including prolonged unemployment and reduced earnings potential.

Software development

Learning new AI skills has become like a second job for software engineers

Software engineers are dedicating significant time to upskilling in AI to remain relevant in a rapidly changing industry.

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.

Jim VandeHei: A letter to our kids on handling the coming hurricane of change

Embrace AI as a tool for improvement and outwork peers to thrive in a competitive job market.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: Opinion | A Real Plan for A.I. Job Losses

A.I. Dividend proposes universal basic income to address potential job losses due to A.I. replacing human labor.

Today Is the Day Anthropic Promised That Fully Autonomous Employees Would Be Tearing Through the Business World

AI-powered employees are not meeting expectations, with security issues and performance failures undermining their anticipated impact in companies.

If you lose your job to AI, it's even harder to bounce back

AI-driven job displacement can lead to lasting economic setbacks for affected workers, including prolonged unemployment and reduced earnings potential.

more#ai

17 hours ago

Tech jobs have hit an AI air pocket. Is it temporary or permanent?

Tech job cuts are influenced by both temporary adjustments and potential permanent changes, with AI playing a significant role in the evolving landscape.

fromOur Weekly

The Future of work

The future of work is defined by automation, AI, and remote work, presenting both challenges and opportunities for workforce transformation.

Fewer than 1 in 4 workers feel their job is safe. Here's why worker 'FOBO'-fear of becoming obsolete-is hurting companies | Fortune

Job insecurity is pervasive across sectors, with many workers fearing layoffs and feeling their positions are not safe.

Startup companies

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

2 hours ago

Mastering the Long Game

Advanced strategic leadership skills are essential for navigating economic realities and stakeholder agendas amid uncertainty.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

3-Year Degree Misreads the Future Job Market (opinion)

The University of North Carolina system is proposing 90-credit bachelor's degrees, signaling a shift towards shorter degree programs in higher education.

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.

fromTheregister

5 hours ago

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.

Microsoft is making this first-ever move to cut workforce size amid the AI shift

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to select employees as part of a restructuring amid shifts in the tech industry due to AI advancements.

Retirement

fromTechRepublic

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.

fromTheregister

5 hours ago

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.

Microsoft is making this first-ever move to cut workforce size amid the AI shift

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to select employees as part of a restructuring amid shifts in the tech industry due to AI advancements.

more#microsoft

#artificial-intelligence

Boston

fromBoston.com

Massachusetts tops U.S. in AI job loss risk, Tufts report says

Massachusetts has the highest job displacement risk from AI in the U.S., with 7.35% of jobs at risk.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

Boston

fromBoston.com

Massachusetts tops U.S. in AI job loss risk, Tufts report says

Massachusetts has the highest job displacement risk from AI in the U.S., with 7.35% of jobs at risk.

Silicon Valley

more#artificial-intelligence

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

Education

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Apprenticeship penalty' on benefits forces young people from poorer UK families to quit

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are abandoning apprenticeships due to a welfare penalty that reduces family benefits significantly.

#unemployment

UK news

Fewer jobs, fewer workers and the truth behind Britain's unemployment drop - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's unemployment rate has dropped, but economic inactivity is rising, job vacancies are declining, and wage growth is slowing.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Young people hate today's job market. You can't blame it all on AI

Recent college grads face high unemployment rates due to economic uncertainty and AI's potential impact on entry-level jobs.

UK news

Fewer jobs, fewer workers and the truth behind Britain's unemployment drop - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's unemployment rate has dropped, but economic inactivity is rising, job vacancies are declining, and wage growth is slowing.

Young people hate today's job market. You can't blame it all on AI

Recent college grads face high unemployment rates due to economic uncertainty and AI's potential impact on entry-level jobs.

more#unemployment

How to find a career you love for gen Z and everyone else: You don't want your life's compass to be dread'

Students at Columbia, despite their political differences, expressed a united anxiety over how to start finding their life's work in a chaotic environment. This resonated deeply with me.

Left-wing politics

Silicon Valley

America's 'silent army' of skilled tradespeople are retiring with no one to replace them-and the price tag could hit $1 trillion a year | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical shortage of skilled trades workers, with 2.1 million jobs unfilled by 2030, risking $1 trillion in economic losses.

Relationships

fromSlate Magazine

My Partner Just Got Laid Off From His Job of 12 Years. What He's Doing Now Boggles the Mind.

Understanding the importance of budgeting during a job transition is crucial for financial stability.

London startup

fromwww.npr.org

The hidden power keeping wages low

Joan Robinson's book, The Economics of Imperfect Competition, challenged traditional economic theories and significantly impacted labor economics.

Marketing

fromForbes

Soft Skills Are Back ... And May Be Here To Stay!

Soft skills are increasingly important in the AI age, reflecting a shift similar to the post-millennial era's clash between generations.

European startups

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

#job-search

UX design

I've been unemployed for almost a year. Getting ghosted is making it worse.

2 hours ago

The rise of days-long (and often unpaid) 'work trials' for job applicants

Work trials are increasingly used by employers to evaluate candidates' real-world skills amidst a flood of similar applications.

UX design

I've been unemployed for almost a year. Getting ghosted is making it worse.

Job searching can be a challenging and frustrating experience, especially after being laid off.

2 hours ago

The rise of days-long (and often unpaid) 'work trials' for job applicants

Work trials are increasingly used by employers to evaluate candidates' real-world skills amidst a flood of similar applications.

more#job-search

4 hours ago

What AI Will Look Like In 2030 (And What It Means For eLearning)

AI in education is projected to grow from $5.88 billion in 2024 to $32.27 billion by 2030, indicating a significant transformation in learning.

#ai-automation

fromIntelligencer

AI Job Loss Is Coming. Does Anyone Have a Plan?

AI is predicted to automate 18% of jobs, prompting discussions on a new work structure and economic policies.

Chinese Workers Horrified as Bosses Direct Them to Train Their AI Replacements

Mercor hires job-seekers to train AI models that may replace them, reflecting a trend towards automation in the workforce.

fromSeangoedecke

Software development

I don't know if my job will still exist in ten years

US news

New poll shows the shifting conversation around blue-collar work in the age of AI

Reskilling wont save us from AI. Here's what we need to do instead

AI-driven automation will eliminate lower-skilled jobs without creating equivalent replacements, creating a severe talent shortage for high-skill positions that cannot be solved through traditional reskilling or university education.

fromIntelligencer

AI Job Loss Is Coming. Does Anyone Have a Plan?

AI is predicted to automate 18% of jobs, prompting discussions on a new work structure and economic policies.

Chinese Workers Horrified as Bosses Direct Them to Train Their AI Replacements

Mercor hires job-seekers to train AI models that may replace them, reflecting a trend towards automation in the workforce.

fromSeangoedecke

Software development

I don't know if my job will still exist in ten years

US news

New poll shows the shifting conversation around blue-collar work in the age of AI

Reskilling wont save us from AI. Here's what we need to do instead

more#ai-automation

#meta

Meta is laying off 10% of its entire staff next month. Read the full memo it just sent.

Meta plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce, affecting approximately 7,800 employees, to run the company more efficiently.

fromwww.bbc.com

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 jobs, to increase spending on AI projects.

fromwww.dw.com

15 hours ago

Meta, Microsoft purge jobs amid AI build-up

Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees to focus on AI development, while Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts for 8,700 workers.

fromMiami Herald

20 hours ago

Why Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce

Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, to cut costs and focus on artificial intelligence.

Meta, Microsoft look to trim workforces amid heavy AI spending | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are cutting workforces to streamline operations and manage heavy AI spending.

Meta is laying off 10% of its entire staff next month. Read the full memo it just sent.

Meta plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce, affecting approximately 7,800 employees, to run the company more efficiently.

fromwww.bbc.com

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 jobs, to increase spending on AI projects.

fromwww.dw.com

15 hours ago

Meta, Microsoft purge jobs amid AI build-up

Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees to focus on AI development, while Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts for 8,700 workers.

fromMiami Herald

20 hours ago

Why Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce

Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, to cut costs and focus on artificial intelligence.

Meta, Microsoft look to trim workforces amid heavy AI spending | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are cutting workforces to streamline operations and manage heavy AI spending.

more#meta

Startup companies

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

Employers plan to increase hiring of new graduates by 5.6% this spring, reversing previous gloomy expectations amid economic uncertainty.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

When Employers Change Their Minds

Job security in various fields, including computer science, has fluctuated significantly due to economic cycles and structural shifts.

fromSkift Meetings

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.

fromThe Atlantic

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

Employers plan to increase hiring of new graduates by 5.6% this spring, reversing previous gloomy expectations amid economic uncertainty.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

When Employers Change Their Minds

Job security in various fields, including computer science, has fluctuated significantly due to economic cycles and structural shifts.

fromSkift Meetings

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.

fromThe Atlantic

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

more#job-market

UK news

UK jobs market was in a fragile state even before Iran war threatened recovery

The UK labor market shows signs of fragility despite a drop in the unemployment rate.

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Career coaching for college students has become a lucrative niche, with prices reaching $50,000 due to intensified job competition.

5 days ago

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.

Education

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Career coaching for college students has become a lucrative niche, with prices reaching $50,000 due to intensified job competition.

5 days ago

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.

more#career-coaching

London startup

Learning Pool Announces Acquisition Of WorkStep To Revolutionize Frontline Employee Experience

Learning Pool acquires WorkStep to enhance employee engagement solutions for frontline workers, optimizing training and retention.

I skipped college for trade school. Now I have a job I love that won't be replaced by AI.

Pursuing a career in HVAC empowered Baylee Frankovich, who overcame self-doubt and gender barriers through trade school and hands-on experience.

European startups

Indeed CEO says this-not AI-is the biggest threat to the workforce

Aging labor market poses a greater threat to workforce than AI, with a projected decline of 20 million workers in the U.S. over the next 15 years.

6 hours ago

Tech layoffs update: Meta, Nike, Snap, and others join the growing list of companies slashing jobs in April 2026

April sees significant job cuts in the tech sector, with Microsoft offering buyouts and Meta laying off 8,000 employees.

Startup companies

fromTechCrunch

Don't stop hiring humans - stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says | TechCrunch

Every founder must assemble the right team to scale, avoiding hiring mistakes that can jeopardize startup success.

Why AI-Enabled Training Is Becoming A Business Imperative Across Many Industries

Organizations face a significant skills gap, with only 5% of hiring managers reporting sufficient talent to meet project demands.

#workforce-development

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Workforce Pell Points to Need for Data Innovation (opinion)

Workforce Pell Grants highlight the importance of integrating education and employment data to enhance America's economic potential.

fromBlackpressusa

OP-ED: The Future of Work

Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2030 but create 97 million new roles, requiring workforce preparation in digital skills, AI, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Workforce Pell Points to Need for Data Innovation (opinion)

Workforce Pell Grants highlight the importance of integrating education and employment data to enhance America's economic potential.

fromBlackpressusa

more#workforce-development

OP-ED: The Future of Work

Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2030 but create 97 million new roles, requiring workforce preparation in digital skills, AI, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.

The DOL is rewriting the rules of independent work

The DOL's proposed rule aims to clarify the classification of independent workers in the U.S.

Workers Are Overlooking This $300K Career Path With 81K Job Openings, Says a Talent CEO: 'The Opportunities Are Massive'

Laid-off tech workers should pivot to data center electrician and technician roles due to a surge in job demand.

Hybrid work has stabilized - the Fed's data explain why

Work from home has stabilized significantly above pre-pandemic levels, indicating a structural shift in American work patterns.

fromFinanceBuzz

10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $52 an Hour

Remote and hybrid job opportunities are increasing, offering flexibility and high pay for those who know where to look.

fromRemotive Blog

Careers

[Newsletter] Your Job Search Is Broken - Here's the Fix

fromThe Hill

Hybrid work has stabilized - the Fed's data explain why

Work from home has stabilized significantly above pre-pandemic levels, indicating a structural shift in American work patterns.

fromFinanceBuzz

10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $52 an Hour

Remote and hybrid job opportunities are increasing, offering flexibility and high pay for those who know where to look.

fromRemotive Blog

[Newsletter] Your Job Search Is Broken - Here's the Fix

Remote job search strategies must evolve to meet new employer expectations and market realities for 2026.

AI-ready skills are not what you think

Teaching employees to question and validate AI systems is crucial for true AI readiness in enterprises.

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.

fromSlate Magazine

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

Tech industry

In a brutal job market, laid-off workers are trying to figure out their next steps in the new norm

fromAol

Careers

5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs And 5 Jobs That Aren't

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.

fromSlate Magazine

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

Tech industry

In a brutal job market, laid-off workers are trying to figure out their next steps in the new norm

fromAol

Careers

5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs And 5 Jobs That Aren't

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build One

A skills inventory provides real-time visibility of employee skills, helping organizations identify gaps and optimize workforce planning.

The Case For Skills-Based Learning In A Rapidly Changing Workplace

Practical skills-based learning is essential for effective adult education and upskilling in the workforce.

Workers are using AI to learn on the job, even though 65% worry about accuracy

Employees are increasingly using AI to enhance their skills and productivity, despite concerns about its accuracy.

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.

Forget white-collar jobs. AI is also displacing workers without college degrees

AI adoption is reshaping the labor market, impacting both college-educated and non-college-educated workers, particularly through changes in career pathways.

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.

Forget white-collar jobs. AI is also displacing workers without college degrees

AI adoption is reshaping the labor market, impacting both college-educated and non-college-educated workers, particularly through changes in career pathways.

more#ai-impact

#ai-adoption

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

fromComputerworld

Artificial intelligence

Workers, bosses, disagree on whether AI will create jobs

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

fromComputerworld

Artificial intelligence

Workers, bosses, disagree on whether AI will create jobs

Are You Accidentally Letting Future Leaders Slip Away?

Hire candidates with a growth mindset and promote from within to cultivate long-term leadership.

fromZDNET

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do it

Companies should prioritize upskilling employees in AI to prepare for future job demands and mitigate economic impacts.

I applied to 2,000 jobs before getting offers at Target and a startup. Here's how I decided which to pick.

Dianna Dimambro chose a startup software engineering role over an internship at Target for career growth despite the risks in the tech job market.

From Ladder To Lattice: How Employees, HR, And AI Are Redefining Growth At Work [eBook Launch]

Organizations must redefine growth systems to enhance capability visibility and recognition for competitive advantage in the evolving workplace.

fromPsychology Today

Upskilling Is Built for an Imaginary Employee

Companies spend $100 billion annually on employee training, but effectiveness is limited because programs ignore how individuals actually learn and process information differently.

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.

There's a lot of desperation': skilled older workers turn to AI training to stay afloat

Ciriello lost his job and couldn't find work for nearly a year, leading to significant financial hardship for his family, who lived in motels and later in a car.

Careers

#ai-skills-gap

4 weeks ago

The AI skills gap is already widening, report suggests

A widening AI skills gap is emerging between frequent and infrequent AI users in the workforce.

Artificial intelligence

Workers with AI skills may get more jobs-but they lose negotiating power in this key department

4 weeks ago

The AI skills gap is already widening, report suggests

A widening AI skills gap is emerging between frequent and infrequent AI users in the workforce.

Artificial intelligence

Workers with AI skills may get more jobs-but they lose negotiating power in this key department

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.

fromForbes

Bridging The Gap: How To Prepare College Graduates For The Workforce

First-generation and other marginalized college graduates face widening workforce preparedness gaps and benefit from industry partnerships offering training, networks, and hands-on career experiences.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

How Can I Protect Myself From Job Obsolescence Caused by AI?

Prioritize delivering measurable outcomes, owning accountability, choosing the right problems, and using agentic AI as leverage to manage systems and drive business results.