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fromFortune
19 minutes ago
Higher education

The college degree 'safety premium' is almost gone-but mainly because so many non-grads have given up looking for work

fromFortune
19 minutes ago
Higher education

The college degree 'safety premium' is almost gone-but mainly because so many non-grads have given up looking for work

#germany
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Germany politics

Germany urgently needs to attract migrant workers it just doesn't want them to feel welcome | Chris Reiter and Will Wilkes

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Germany politics

Germany urgently needs to attract migrant workers it just doesn't want them to feel welcome | Chris Reiter and Will Wilkes

fromHR Dive
21 hours ago

As companies embrace contingent workforces, misclassification risks emerge

In the US, the number of contingent workers is poised to increase significantly, with 65% of companies intending to ramp up reliance on such labor in the coming years.
US politics
#federal-reserve
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Fed holds rates steady as it remains in wait-and-see mode

Fed policymakers are taking a cautious approach amidst tariff-related economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.
The labor market remains strong with job gains, but inflation exceeds the Fed's target.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Fed holds rates steady as it remains in wait-and-see mode

Fed policymakers are taking a cautious approach amidst tariff-related economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.
The labor market remains strong with job gains, but inflation exceeds the Fed's target.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Fear at the day labor spot: The migrant workers struggling to find jobs outside a Home Depot

Juan Carlos, waiting outside Home Depot, carries a message on his T-shirt, 'We built this city,' representing hard-working individuals who constructed the urban landscape of New York.
New York City
#gender-disparities
#economic-policy
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

As job losses loom, Anthropic launches program to track AI's economic fallout | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

As job losses loom, Anthropic launches program to track AI's economic fallout | TechCrunch

#deportation
fromFortune
1 week ago

The CEO of one of the largest office maintenance firms in America says employers are changing their workspaces in 4 key ways

"This return to office, it's still happening, absolutely. I think with this economic climate, we'll really see what companies are thinking."
NYC real estate
#skilled-trades
fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns AI will wipe out half of white-collar jobs, but the 'essential economy' has a huge shortage of workers

fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns AI will wipe out half of white-collar jobs, but the 'essential economy' has a huge shortage of workers

fromFortune
1 week ago

Why Wall Street got the jobs number so wrong

"Private demand for labor is slowing," Pantheon’s Samuel Tombs said in a note to clients after the official number came out. "The robust headline figure is entirely due to a massive 80K increase in state and local government payrolls, of which 64K are education jobs. ... This large boost probably will unwind."
US politics
#stock-market
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Stocks hit another record as House sends Trump $4.5 trillion bill to kick off July 4 weekend

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Stocks hit another record as House sends Trump $4.5 trillion bill to kick off July 4 weekend

#job-growth
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here are the winners and losers in today's job market

Healthcare and service sectors show strong job growth, benefitting workers in those fields.
White-collar job seekers and new graduates face challenges in a mixed labor market.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

May Jobs Reports Reveals Flat Unemployment Rate and Steady Job Growth-but Federal Worker Firings Continued Amid Recession Fears

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here are the winners and losers in today's job market

Healthcare and service sectors show strong job growth, benefitting workers in those fields.
White-collar job seekers and new graduates face challenges in a mixed labor market.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

May Jobs Reports Reveals Flat Unemployment Rate and Steady Job Growth-but Federal Worker Firings Continued Amid Recession Fears

#ai-impact
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Anthropic CEO frets about AI threat to white-collar jobs

AI may eliminate half of entry-level white collar jobs in five years, raising unemployment risks.
Policymakers are downplaying the potential employment disruptions due to AI advancement.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Is Destroying Gen Z's Chances at a Stable Career

Self-checkout technology has drastically reduced entry-level retail jobs, raising concerns about its impact on employment for young workers.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Anthropic CEO frets about AI threat to white-collar jobs

AI may eliminate half of entry-level white collar jobs in five years, raising unemployment risks.
Policymakers are downplaying the potential employment disruptions due to AI advancement.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Is Destroying Gen Z's Chances at a Stable Career

Self-checkout technology has drastically reduced entry-level retail jobs, raising concerns about its impact on employment for young workers.
#workforce
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

New York Requiring Companies to Reveal If AI Caused Layoffs | Entrepreneur

New York mandates companies disclose if AI is responsible for layoffs, signaling heightened regulatory concern over AI's impact on employment.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

New York Requiring Companies to Reveal If AI Caused Layoffs | Entrepreneur

New York mandates companies disclose if AI is responsible for layoffs, signaling heightened regulatory concern over AI's impact on employment.
#economy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Are manufacturing jobs actually special?

Manufacturing jobs have historically offered higher wages but this trend is diminishing over time.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Unemployment rate surges to highest since 2021 as wage growth eases sharply

Britain's unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, indicating economic strain.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Are manufacturing jobs actually special?

Manufacturing jobs have historically offered higher wages but this trend is diminishing over time.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Unemployment rate surges to highest since 2021 as wage growth eases sharply

Britain's unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, indicating economic strain.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The chief people officer of ServiceNow says new hires face a few key pitfalls-and offers some critical advice

They need to see how the company operates, the good and the bad, and there's a lot you pick up on the way, just listening.
Startup companies
#employment-trends
#economic-impact
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Female-dominated fields more vulnerable to artificial intelligence, says UN report | CBC News

AI impacts jobs traditionally done by women more than those done by men, particularly in high-income nations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Female-dominated fields more vulnerable to artificial intelligence, says UN report | CBC News

AI impacts jobs traditionally done by women more than those done by men, particularly in high-income nations.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The anti-woke crowd won't kill purpose

In the market for goods and services, consumers of all ages are more likely to support brands with purpose built on sustainability, fair prices, good business practices, and positive contributions to society. People are willing to pay more for these products and services, and their willingness to engage with these brands over others increases each year.
Growth hacking
#immigration-policy
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
European startups

Companies Warn SEC That Mass Deportations Pose Serious Business Risk

fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
European startups

Companies Warn SEC That Mass Deportations Pose Serious Business Risk

#immigration
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 weeks ago

Sweden set to raise work permit salary threshold this week

The work permit salary threshold for non-EU foreigners in Sweden is set at 80% of the median salary, currently 28,480 kronor monthly before tax.
UK news
#uk-economy
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Living Wage employers rise 19% as more businesses commit to higher pay

The UK’s Living Wage employers rose by 19% amidst economic uncertainty, reflecting a commitment to fair pay.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall

UK job vacancies have decreased significantly as companies hesitate to hire or replace departing workers.
London startup
fromCity AM
1 month ago

UK firms dodge Reeves' tax raid with WFH roles abroad

UK firms are employing South African workers remotely to avoid high taxes and costs imposed by UK regulations.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK payrolls see biggest drop since covid as wage growth slows and job market weakens

UK labor market sees significant payroll employment decline, highest since pandemic peak.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

CEO of Anthropic Warns That AI Will Destroy Huge Proportion of Well-Paying Jobs

AI could potentially eliminate half of all entry-level white collar jobs, according to Anthropic cofounder Dario Amodei.
#unemployment
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The CEO of a top AI startup gave a stark warning about the tech's impact on the labor market

AI could significantly impact entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially causing unemployment rates to rise dramatically within the next five years.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Canadian unemployment rate hits six-month high amid US-imposed tariffs

Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.9%, with significant job cuts in manufacturing due to US tariffs influencing the economy.
World news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The trade war will cost 7 million jobs in 2025, according to a UN report. Here's the breakdown

The ILO forecasts a reduction in global job creation by 7 million for 2025.
Economic growth projections are slowing down, affecting employment rates globally.
fromHR Dive
1 month ago

Randstad: Employees appear more likely to make trade-offs as bargaining power weakens

Fifty-nine percent of workers prioritized employability over inspiring roles, showing a significant shift toward valuing job security and work-life balance amidst a changing labor market.
Remote teams
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

The American manufacturing sector is reviving, but struggles with a shortage of workers to fill available jobs.
#ai
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

South Africa's Democratic Alliance fights new equity law DW 05/12/2025

The DA challenges new employment equity laws aimed at increasing diversity in South Africa's workforce.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Basic income study in Germany finds recipients still worked even as they collected no-strings-attached checks

Contrary to widespread claims, receiving a universal basic income was not a reason for participants in the study to quit their jobs.
Germany politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Deranged Video Shows AI Job Recruiter Absolutely Losing It During an Interview

I thought it was really creepy and I was freaked out. I was very shocked, I didn't do anything to make it glitch so this was very surprising.
Artificial intelligence
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