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Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Lost your job to AI? These support programs provide cash, support, and more

AI displacement of workers is prompting new support programs like the AI Dividend, which provides financial aid and career resources.
#ai
fromFortune
1 week ago
Women in technology

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

fromAxios
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

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

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

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.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

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.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
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.
Remote teams
fromOur Weekly
1 day ago

The Future of work

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

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
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

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.
#microsoft
Retirement
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

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.
Tech industry
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.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

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
1 day ago

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.
Tech industry
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.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

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.
#artificial-intelligence
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

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.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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
Careers
fromAxios
3 days ago

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.
Careers
fromAxios
3 days ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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
fromFortune
3 days ago

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
2 days ago

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
3 days ago

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
4 days ago

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.
#job-search
Careers
fromFast Company
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.
Careers
fromFast Company
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.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
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
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

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.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

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.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

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.
#meta
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

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.
Tech industry
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.
Tech industry
fromFortune
23 hours ago

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.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

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.
Tech industry
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.
Tech industry
fromFortune
23 hours ago

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.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

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.
#job-market
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

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.
Careers
fromSkift Meetings
1 day ago

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

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.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

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.
Careers
fromSkift Meetings
1 day ago

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

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.
#career-coaching
Education
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

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.
Higher education
fromFortune
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
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

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.
Higher education
fromFortune
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.
London startup
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

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.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

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
fromFast Company
6 days ago

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.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
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
1 day ago

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.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

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
Remote teams
fromBlackpressusa
1 month ago

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.
Remote teams
fromBlackpressusa
1 month ago

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.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

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.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 days ago

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.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
2 days ago

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.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 days ago

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.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
2 days ago

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.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
3 days ago

[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.
#layoffs
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

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.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

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.
Careers
fromTalentLMS Blog
3 days ago

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.
#ai-impact
Tech industry
fromFortune
4 days ago

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.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

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.
Tech industry
fromFortune
4 days ago

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.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

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.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

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.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Are You Accidentally Letting Future Leaders Slip Away?

Hire candidates with a growth mindset and promote from within to cultivate long-term leadership.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 week ago

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.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

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.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

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.
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

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

Careers
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

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.
Higher education
fromForbes
2 months ago

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.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

A Better Way to Compete in a Tight Job Market

CareerSprinter centralizes AI-driven resume, cover letter, interview, salary, and company research tools to accelerate career advancement and improve hiring outcomes.
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