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Gadgets
fromMan of Many
14 hours ago

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.
#ai-impact
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 hours 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.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI is cutting 16,000 U.S. jobs a month - and Gen Z is taking the brunt, Goldman Sachs says | Fortune

AI is causing a net loss of 16,000 jobs per month in the U.S., primarily affecting Gen Z and entry-level workers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

Pearson CEO: the AI job apocalypse is a Silicon Valley story. The data tells a different one | Fortune

AI is reshaping work, but evidence of widespread job loss due to AI is limited and often misrepresented.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 hours 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.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI is cutting 16,000 U.S. jobs a month - and Gen Z is taking the brunt, Goldman Sachs says | Fortune

AI is causing a net loss of 16,000 jobs per month in the U.S., primarily affecting Gen Z and entry-level workers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

Pearson CEO: the AI job apocalypse is a Silicon Valley story. The data tells a different one | Fortune

AI is reshaping work, but evidence of widespread job loss due to AI is limited and often misrepresented.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
8 hours ago

Sam Altman Says AI Will Soon Cause Widespread Job Loss. His Solution Is 'Robot Taxes' and Wealth Sharing.

Sam Altman warns that capitalism cannot handle the impending disruptions from AI superintelligence and proposes a new social contract for America.
#ai
Careers
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago
Data science

The single economic variable that determines whether AI creates or destroys jobs - and why almost nobody is measuring it - Silicon Canals

fromFuturism
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Expert Says It's Time to Stop Freaking Out About AI Taking Our Jobs

Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Careers
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

The single economic variable that determines whether AI creates or destroys jobs - and why almost nobody is measuring it - Silicon Canals

The focus on task exposure in AI job discussions is misguided; demand elasticity is crucial for understanding employment impacts.
Higher education
fromForbes
9 hours ago

10 College Degrees AI Is Making Redundant Right Now

AI is rapidly making certain college degrees redundant, particularly in business administration and generic fields, impacting job market opportunities for graduates.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Women
fromForbes
6 hours ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
#meta
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 hours ago

Here's How Much Meta Pays Employees - Including a Role Earning $650,000

Meta offers high salaries, with most workers earning between $150,000 and $250,000, and top roles earning significantly more.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 hours ago

Here's How Much Meta Pays Employees - Including a Role Earning $650,000

Meta offers high salaries, with most workers earning between $150,000 and $250,000, and top roles earning significantly more.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromBGR
5 hours ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
Remote teams
fromYourTango
2 days ago

Study Reveals How Remote Workers Lose $22,000 Of Their Paychecks Each Year By Staying Home

Remote work can cost employees significantly, with a $22,000 annual pay difference compared to in-office roles.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 day ago

Remote 'employee' gets fired from a job he didn't even work at. He was even paid $20,000 for it

A remote worker was fired after being paid $20,000 for doing nothing due to disorganized onboarding and lack of communication.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromBGR
5 hours ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
Remote teams
fromYourTango
2 days ago

Study Reveals How Remote Workers Lose $22,000 Of Their Paychecks Each Year By Staying Home

Remote work can cost employees significantly, with a $22,000 annual pay difference compared to in-office roles.
Careers
fromMoneyLion
9 hours ago

Jobs That Can Pay $200K or More With Remote Availability

Remote work opportunities are increasing, especially for high-paying jobs, despite initial post-pandemic office returns.
Remote teams
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Oklahoma Ranks 43rd in WalletHub Remote-Work List

Oklahoma ranks 43rd in remote work, with low scores in Work Environment and internet access impacting its position.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 day ago

Remote 'employee' gets fired from a job he didn't even work at. He was even paid $20,000 for it

A remote worker was fired after being paid $20,000 for doing nothing due to disorganized onboarding and lack of communication.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
#side-hustle
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
12 hours ago

As AI Breathes Down Our Necks, It's Time for a Luddite Renaissance

Bernie Sanders calls for a moratorium on AI data centers to address concerns about unregulated AI development.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
1 hour ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
fromInvesting.com Australia
9 hours ago

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum By Reuters

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face 'hell'.
World news
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

Don't fear AI job losses - invest in training, urges Google's UK boss

The risk lies in not equipping workers with skills to thrive alongside AI, rather than AI causing widespread unemployment.
Media industry
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.
#generative-ai
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 days ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 days ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
Productivity
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How the loneliness of working from home can affect mental health: The lab coat mentality is dangerous'

Many writers seek freedom from traditional office work but often find themselves isolated and overworked at home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, stated that the priorities showed the agency was in danger of being a dead duck before it even begins. For too long, workers have borne the brunt of disreputable employers who have had carte blanche.
UK politics
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
1 day ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Growth hacking
fromWestenberg.
4 days ago

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.
#oracle
Tech industry
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.
Careers
fromMetro
1 day ago

The 10 top flexible work-from-home jobs paying parents up to 50,000 a year

Flexible, high-paying jobs exist for parents balancing work and childcare, offering salaries up to £50,000 without requiring degrees.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Vietnam's gig workers slammed by rising fuel costs amid fallout of Iran war

Diesel prices in Vietnam have more than doubled due to Iran's blockade, severely impacting gig workers' earnings and prompting government intervention.
#ai-policy
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Higher education
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Economist Who Wants to Solve America's Wage Problem

Empowering workers and establishing mandatory wage standards across industries is essential for addressing wage inequality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours 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
Healthcare
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

$300,000+ Remote Part-Time Jobs Just Hit The Market, New Data Reveals

Healthcare professionals can earn $300,000+ annually through remote part-time roles, with psychiatrists, physicians, and pediatricians leading in states like Montana, Louisiana, and Indiana.
#job-market
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days 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
6 days 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
fromFortune
1 day ago

Goldman just looked at 40 years of data on the 'scarring' effects of technological disruption and finds Gen Z isn't the most at risk | Fortune

AI displacement can cause long-term earnings damage for workers, but recent graduates may adapt better than expected.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI is about to send millions to 'professional identity purgatory.' Here's what I discovered after my 30 year career crashed to a halt | Fortune

Professional identity purgatory is a transitional phase where individuals grapple with losing their established roles and the uncertainty of their future.
Remote teams
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Watch this video of how a job interviewer exposes a North Korean fake IT worker | TechCrunch

North Koreans are using fake identities to secure remote jobs at Western companies, leading to innovative interview strategies to identify them.
Careers
fromZDNET
3 days ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
#gas-prices
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
4 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
4 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
4 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
4 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Careers
fromAxios
4 days ago

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.
#ai-agents
Software development
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The agent boom is splitting the workforce in two

2026 is emerging as the year of AI agents, with tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw gaining momentum, though accessibility remains limited to those with technical knowledge despite no-code solutions.
Software development
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The agent boom is splitting the workforce in two

2026 is emerging as the year of AI agents, with tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw gaining momentum, though accessibility remains limited to those with technical knowledge despite no-code solutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

'No one's raising their hand': Japan's labor crisis is making the case for robots taking the jobs that you don't want | Fortune

Japan's labor shortage is driving automation and AI adoption, with robots expected to fill roles no one wants, especially in aging care and industrial sectors.
#gig-economy
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel noticed that while her company helped other enterprises set up AI, it did not use those systems internally. She began using AI apps in Slack, Outlook, and Google to track assignments, which garnered attention from her superiors.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Japan is deploying robots not to replace workers but because there are no workers left to replace - Silicon Canals

Japan's deployment of AI-powered robots is driven by demographic challenges rather than efficiency, aiming to sustain essential services amid labor shortages.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered that Gov. Phil Scott's administration 'rescind' a controversial requirement that state employees return to their physical offices three days per week. The board stated that the state has 'refused to bargain in good faith and interfered with employees' exercise of rights' in requiring in-person work.
Remote teams
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

Mechanical Turk in Redwood City | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Duman'li Gece is a Turkish phrase translated as "smoky night." Its application is often a feature of electronica/indie artists seeking to imbue their work with atmosphere as they develop beat-centric and/or ambient works. In the hands of Silicon Valley-based rock/fusion band Mechanical Turk, Duman'li Gece is a rallying cry for the band's synthesis of Turkish rock traditions and Western sonic textures.
Music
Remote teams
fromBlackpressusa
3 weeks 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.
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

'Side hustles' are everywhere. How Americans are earning more money.

There's a reason the term "side hustle" resonated in popular culture during the COVID-19 years. Motivated by the rise of remote work in 2020 and a historic inflation spike in 2022, many Americans chose to take on a second - or third, or fourth - source of income. Today, the pandemic has eased, inflation has cooled, and many workers have been called back to the office. But a new survey suggests American workers still have a taste for extra income.
Business
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How much gig workers earn per hour across Uber, Grubhub, and similar apps

Gig work hourly pay varies significantly across apps, with TaskRabbit earning $38/hour, Spark $23/hour, Uber $22/hour, and DoorDash $11/hour according to Gridwise analysis of 1 billion tasks.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The hidden problem with feeling 'overworked and underpaid'

Market value depends on measurable business results and risk reduction, not effort or exhaustion; underpaid workers must audit their actual contribution to revenue, costs, and organizational capability.
#remote-work-jobs
fromAol
1 month ago
Remote teams

8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $75 an Hour (And Are Desperate for Workers)

fromAol
1 month ago
Remote teams

8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $75 an Hour (And Are Desperate for Workers)

fromAol
1 month ago
Remote teams

8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $75 an Hour (And Are Desperate for Workers)

fromAol
1 month ago
Remote teams

8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $75 an Hour (And Are Desperate for Workers)

Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Worried AI will take your remote job? You're safe for now, this study shows

AI models performed significantly worse than human remote freelancers on diverse, complex work tasks, though AI capabilities continue to improve.
Artificial intelligence
fromAol
1 month ago

ChatGPT Predicts the Next Big Side Gig Trends

AI-powered services, mobile convenience-based services, and AI-created digital products will drive the next wave of side hustles.
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