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Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trade Unions Alarmed by Robots Designed to Do Blue Collar Work

Technological and robotic advances intended to expand leisure and security have become concentrated among the wealthy, worsening inequality and threatening blue-collar jobs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days 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.
#morrisons
Business
fromBusiness Matters
8 hours ago

Morrisons to axe up to 200 head office jobs as AI drive accelerates

Morrisons is cutting up to 200 head office jobs to enhance efficiency through AI and automation amid ongoing financial struggles.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
8 hours ago

Morrisons to axe up to 200 head office jobs as AI drive accelerates

Morrisons is cutting up to 200 head office jobs to enhance efficiency through AI and automation amid ongoing financial struggles.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas

The EU plans to double tariffs and halve quotas on steel imports to curb Chinese imports, impacting UK exports significantly.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

Elon Musk's Tesla Exec: Shanghai Factory Is the Key to Unlocking Robot Mass Production

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is crucial for scaling robot mass production, aiming for 1 million units annually by 2026.
#tariffs
US Elections
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Trump's tariffs dealt economic blows in all 50 states-hurting farmers, exporters and shoppers alike | Fortune

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration in 2025 affected all U.S. states, revealing diverse trade vulnerabilities and leading to widespread economic consequences.
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says

86% of US executives expect tariffs to be a permanent aspect of business planning.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Trump's tariffs dealt economic blows in all 50 states-hurting farmers, exporters and shoppers alike | Fortune

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration in 2025 affected all U.S. states, revealing diverse trade vulnerabilities and leading to widespread economic consequences.
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says

86% of US executives expect tariffs to be a permanent aspect of business planning.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

This Is an Essential Part of Modern Work. Our CEO Refuses to Do It.

A CEO's lack of industry knowledge and poor communication skills create significant challenges for her organization.
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.
Women in technology
fromFortune
51 minutes ago

Trump's macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men - in nursing and teaching | Fortune

The manufacturing sector is shrinking, while pink-collar jobs in healthcare offer better pay and stability.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
5 hours ago

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

Japan going back to the future by reviving its chip industry

"We have to solve these challenges of power and space and heat. It's not going to be solved by one thing, but one of those things is much more intelligent, multi-dimensional packaging."
European startups
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 hours ago

Why Training ROI Is Hard To Measure Without Skills Visibility

Most HR managers measure training success through completion rates and satisfaction scores, not actual business impact or skill development.
fromFortune
10 hours ago

China's export boom is losing steam, thanks to the Iran war and the global energy crisis | Fortune

China's exports have decelerated as the Iran war starts to affect global demand and supply chains, according to Gary Ng, a senior economist for Asia Pacific at French bank Natixis.
World news
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
9 hours ago

Europe's most important industrial decarbonisation project gets a lifeline

Stegra has agreed in principle on €1.4 billion in new financing to complete the construction of what would be the world's first large-scale green steel plant, located in Boden in northern Sweden.
Fundraising
#job-market
Higher education
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Find a Job

Recent college graduates face a challenging job market with high competition and low opportunities, exacerbated by the rise of AI automation.
Digital life
fromFinanceBuzz
5 days ago

9 Dying Industries That Aren't Worth Getting Jobs in at This Point

Many traditional careers are declining due to automation and technology, making them less viable for future job seekers.
Higher education
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Find a Job

Recent college graduates face a challenging job market with high competition and low opportunities, exacerbated by the rise of AI automation.
Digital life
fromFinanceBuzz
5 days ago

9 Dying Industries That Aren't Worth Getting Jobs in at This Point

Many traditional careers are declining due to automation and technology, making them less viable for future job seekers.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Oracle job cuts and AI spending could impact support

Oracle is aggressively expanding AI datacenter capacity to serve demand tied to customers and partners including OpenAI, xAI, Meta, Nvidia, and AMD. The deal for OpenAI alone is set to be worth about $300 billion over five years.
Java
DevOps
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 day ago

Tech hiring slumps as Software Developer job postings fall

The technology labor market is cooling, with employers focusing on critical roles and being more selective in hiring.
#artificial-intelligence
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

You're looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing | Fortune

AI could lead to shorter work weeks and more leisure time instead of just unemployment.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

You're looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing | Fortune

AI could lead to shorter work weeks and more leisure time instead of just unemployment.
Environment
fromAxios
1 day ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
UX design
fromMarTech
1 day ago

Are you buying simplicity or dependency in CreativeOps? | MarTech

CreativeOps buyers face a choice between perceived simplification and underlying dependency in their production ecosystems.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again | Fortune

Williams Companies will break ground on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, the first new pipeline in New York in over a decade, expanding its Transco natural gas network.
NYC startup
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

German exports were up in February but industrial output fell

"The start of the year has been extremely sluggish for German industry," said Elmar Voelker, an analyst at the bank LBBW, noting that "the fleeting hopes of a recovery that had emerged last autumn have evaporated for now."
Germany news
#generative-ai
Remote teams
fromFuturism
3 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What will the robot jobs apocalypse look like? Ask Amazon warehouse workers

Generative AI and automation are significantly transforming job landscapes, particularly in Amazon warehouses, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of jobs with robots.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
3 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What will the robot jobs apocalypse look like? Ask Amazon warehouse workers

Generative AI and automation are significantly transforming job landscapes, particularly in Amazon warehouses, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of jobs with robots.
Real estate
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the commercial real estate sector, raising concerns about the future of human roles in advisory services.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

Remote Jobs Just Surged 20%, New Data Reveals. Is WFH Making A Comeback?

Remote job listings increased by 20% in Q4 2025, indicating a resilient trend in remote work despite RTO mandates.
Careers
fromWorld Economic Forum
6 hours ago

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

Remote Jobs Just Surged 20%, New Data Reveals. Is WFH Making A Comeback?

Remote job listings increased by 20% in Q4 2025, indicating a resilient trend in remote work despite RTO mandates.
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026?

The recycling process is often misunderstood; items do not simply transition from curbside bins to new products. Instead, they face a complex journey with significant contamination rates.
Environment
#ai-impact
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Economists Starting to Admit They May Have Been Wrong About AI Never Replacing Human Jobs

fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI threatens jobs that can be 'unbundled'

AI poses a risk to jobs that can be easily unbundled, particularly in IT, while strong-bundle occupations remain safer.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Economists Starting to Admit They May Have Been Wrong About AI Never Replacing Human Jobs

Economists are increasingly acknowledging the potential for significant AI disruption in the job market, though an AI jobs apocalypse remains uncertain.
#ai-automation
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Research Finds That AI Has Already Replaced Work for 20 Percent of Jobs

One in five full-time American workers report AI has taken over parts of their job, indicating a shift in the labor market.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

AI Might Be Coming for BlueCollar Work-And These Robotics Stocks Still Look Wildly Underestimated

White-collar jobs face near-term AI automation risk, while blue-collar roles may follow as physical AI and robotics advance, creating uncertainty across employment sectors.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Research Finds That AI Has Already Replaced Work for 20 Percent of Jobs

One in five full-time American workers report AI has taken over parts of their job, indicating a shift in the labor market.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

AI Might Be Coming for BlueCollar Work-And These Robotics Stocks Still Look Wildly Underestimated

White-collar jobs face near-term AI automation risk, while blue-collar roles may follow as physical AI and robotics advance, creating uncertainty across employment sectors.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

How Workflow Bottlenecks Impact Employee Learning And Productivity

Workflow bottlenecks significantly disrupt productivity and employee learning, impacting overall organizational performance.
Remote teams
fromTNW | Offers
1 day ago

Best HR management software in 2026: tools that scale with your business

Choosing the right HR management software is crucial for efficiency and effectiveness in growing companies.
Careers
fromFortune
2 days ago

The middle manager cuts saving you millions today will cost you everything in 2028 | Fortune

Companies are eliminating middle managers for efficiency, but this disrupts leadership development and employee coaching, leading to long-term consequences.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Automation Promised Efficiency, But It Also Removed Differentiation

Marketing automation has improved efficiency but led to a lack of differentiation in brand messaging and identity.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The retention risk AI misses

Job-hopping is prevalent among younger workers, necessitating companies to continuously earn employee retention through purpose and growth.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days 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.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
Careers
fromFuturism
3 days ago

People Who Lose Their Job to AI Are in for a World of Pain, Goldman Sachs Report Finds

Job loss due to technology leads to long-term financial and personal hardships for displaced workers.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
4 weeks ago

Innovation to improve efficiency, not kill jobs

Unions protect workers from tech-driven automation that threatens livelihoods by requiring oversight of autonomous systems and maintaining workforce standards in transit industries.
#employee-engagement
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
4 days ago

World of HR: Employee engagement drops globally for the second year in a row

Global employee engagement has declined to 20%, while job optimism remains strong despite significant productivity losses.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Employee Engagement Is Declining in the Age of AI

Employee engagement is low overall, but significantly higher in best practice organizations with strong leadership and a focus on employee well-being.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
4 days ago

World of HR: Employee engagement drops globally for the second year in a row

Global employee engagement has declined to 20%, while job optimism remains strong despite significant productivity losses.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Employee Engagement Is Declining in the Age of AI

Employee engagement is low overall, but significantly higher in best practice organizations with strong leadership and a focus on employee well-being.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

In the high-stakes world of regulated AI, your model is only as good as the person who built it. We are betting on a human-first approach to technology.
Careers
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Rise of Hybrid Work Models: How UK Businesses Are Adapting in 2026

Hybrid work models are becoming a permanent fixture in UK businesses, balancing remote flexibility with office benefits.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

AI promises to free workers from grunt work, but psychologists say those mindless tasks are exactly what our brains need to recover | Fortune

Eliminating menial tasks with AI may reduce productivity by removing necessary breaks for mental bandwidth and problem-solving.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Amazon cuts jobs in strategically important robotics division

Amazon cut jobs in its robotics division as part of ongoing cost-reduction efforts that have eliminated over 57,000 corporate roles since 2022.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The brutal metric companies are using to show their AI bets are justified

CEOs are conducting large-scale layoffs while promoting AI investments to signal to investors that AI productivity gains justify workforce reductions.
#physical-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Physical AI device shipments to reach 145 million units by 2035 | Computer Weekly

Physical AI is rapidly evolving, enabling machines to autonomously interact with the real world, with significant growth predicted in device shipments.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Investors are betting on robots to replace blue collar workers

Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Physical AI device shipments to reach 145 million units by 2035 | Computer Weekly

Physical AI is rapidly evolving, enabling machines to autonomously interact with the real world, with significant growth predicted in device shipments.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Investors are betting on robots to replace blue collar workers

Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How robotics could upend the US manufacturing industry

Machina Labs promotes distributed, flexible, portable robotics-enabled manufacturing to leapfrog centralized factories and accelerate U.S. reindustrialization in defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Nike layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in latest round as shoe giant embraces supply chain automation

Nike is cutting 775 U.S. jobs, mostly at Mississippi and Tennessee distribution centers, the third year of workforce reductions tied to supply-chain optimization and automation.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week 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
1 week 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
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Why AI hasn't caused a job apocalypse - so far

AI technologies are expected to significantly displace workers, potentially leading to widespread layoffs and labor market upheaval.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Factory Paying Human Worker to Watch Robot Worker All Day

Humanoid robots like Digit are being deployed in factories with human supervisors, with costs expected to drop from $10-$25 per hour to $2-$3 per hour, potentially displacing workers earning $20 per hour.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Job disruption by AI remains limited - and traditional metrics may be missing the real impact

Using this methodology, they have determined that "AI is far from reaching its theoretical capability: Actual coverage remains a fraction of what's feasible." Researchers at Anthropic have introduced a whole new way to analyze AI's impact on work, arguing that there's still a huge gap between what large language models (LLMs) are capable of, and real-world deployment.
Artificial intelligence
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