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fromZDNET
1 day 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.
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Careers

3 red flags that job posting is a scam - and how to verify safely

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
Careers
fromZDNET
1 day 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.
Careers
fromZDNET
6 days ago

3 red flags that job posting is a scam - and how to verify safely

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours 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
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 hours 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.
#delve
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

European startups
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs

A Waitrose employee was fired for intervening in a shoplifting incident after 17 years of service.
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.
Non-profit organizations
#ai
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
2 days ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Why Does Every Case of AI Hiring a Human Feel Like a Groveling Publicity Stunt?

Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 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.
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
2 days ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Why Does Every Case of AI Hiring a Human Feel Like a Groveling Publicity Stunt?

RentAHuman connects AI agents with human gig workers, primarily for unconventional tasks like holding signs, raising questions about its utility.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
2 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
2 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.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 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.
#oracle
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 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.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 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.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
World news
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
21 hours ago

Thought Leader Q&A: Talking Human-Centered Recruiting And Talent Management With Dominika Probola

Empathy and understanding are essential in talent management, especially in the evolving landscape of Learning and Development.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

ServiceNow salesman sues employer in commission dispute

Costa's then-manager told him that ServiceNow would not pay this commission because the Sales Compensation Department had concluded that Costa had 'overachieved to a degree that was outside normal' in relation to his sales quota. In other words, ServiceNow believed Costa had made too much money, notwithstanding that his commission was only a small percentage of the revenue recognized and received by ServiceNow.
Law
Boston
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dear Vicki: An employee's online influencer posts about work are crossing the line. What can I do?

An employee's social media posts resemble office incidents, causing discomfort among colleagues.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks

The report describes the situation as a 'human rights emergency' and points to what it calls a 'recognizable pattern of authoritarian practices' in the country.
World news
Remote teams
fromFortune
3 days ago

Chief human resource officer salaries have surged 30% at S&P 500 companies. Here's why boards are opening the checkbook | Fortune

More companies are appointing HR executives as named executive officers, reflecting their growing importance in organizational strategy and workforce management.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.
Film
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Fair Pay Feels Good In A Place Like This | Defector

Nitehawk theater workers organized a union to improve conditions at an independent Brooklyn cinema that combines movie-watching with full-service dining, joining a broader wave of service industry unionization.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 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.
#job-market
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago
Careers

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

Careers
fromForbes
4 days ago

42% Of Employers Paused Hiring To Recruit Within. 3 Reasons Your Job Application Is Going Nowhere

Employers prioritize internal hires and proof of immediate value over external candidates in a risk-averse job market.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Careers

Job-seekers aren't imagining things: the number of candidates getting ghosted by employers just reached a three-year high | Fortune

Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 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
fromForbes
4 days ago

42% Of Employers Paused Hiring To Recruit Within. 3 Reasons Your Job Application Is Going Nowhere

Employers prioritize internal hires and proof of immediate value over external candidates in a risk-averse job market.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Job-seekers aren't imagining things: the number of candidates getting ghosted by employers just reached a three-year high | Fortune

Job seekers face increasing ghosting from employers, with 53% experiencing it in the past year due to overwhelming application volumes and ineffective hiring processes.
Women
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Women are less likely to apply for jobs with a huge pay range. Here's what companies can do about it

Pay transparency laws intended to reduce wage disparities have proven ineffective because employers use vague salary ranges that discourage women from applying and reduce their negotiation assertiveness.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

One company's 'AI salary bump' is designed to end vague productivity mandates for good | Fortune

Omnisend incentivizes AI usage with salary increases for employees demonstrating effective AI integration in their workflows.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

Job cuts in Big Tech are increasingly justified by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifting away from traditional explanations like efficiency and over-hiring.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

8 workplace phrases that sound professional but are actually passive-aggressive - Silicon Canals

Certain workplace phrases mask passive-aggressive sentiments, creating tension while maintaining plausible deniability.
Remote teams
fromAbc
6 days ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Why Security Teams Can No Longer Ignore Recruitment Fraud

AI-powered recruitment fraud exploits human trust in hiring workflows, with job scams surging over 1,000% as attackers use deepfakes and impersonation to target vulnerable candidates and organizations during periods of labor market volatility.
Law
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Can you get fired for calling your CEO a "rich jerk"? This company says yes

The NLRB argued that Atlassian illegally fired an engineer for criticizing the CEO over a restructuring plan, establishing potential protections for employee speech about working conditions.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 week ago

The Debate: Is employee tracking justified in the modern workplace?

Tracking junior employees' work hours ensures accountability and productivity, addressing issues of underreporting and resource allocation.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Fair Labor

Decent work—encompassing safety, fair hours, adequate pay, healthcare access, and alignment with personal values—is essential for mental and physical health, while its absence creates chronic stress and undermines overall well-being.
#immigration-enforcement
#international-hiring
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

41% of Organizations Have Hired a Fake Candidate

AI-enabled identity attacks surged in 2025—deepfakes, impersonation, and synthetic identities are frequent while many organizations overestimate defenses and underprioritize deepfake-resistant IAM.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

Recruiters Follow AI's Biased Hiring Recommendations 90% of the Time, Research Says

AI hiring tools exhibit significant racial and gender bias, and human reviewers fail to catch most of it despite being positioned as safeguards.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What even is a 'low-hire, low-fire' environment?

The U.S. labor market shows low hiring and concentrated large layoffs, producing mixed signals of modest job gains alongside fewer available jobs and slower reemployment.
Remote teams
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
Careers
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?

AI-driven hiring processes are increasingly rejecting job applicants automatically, with 89% of UK recruiters planning to expand AI use in recruitment, creating barriers for entry-level job seekers.
#ghost-jobs
Careers
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
2 weeks ago

'Ghost jobs': How to sidestep fake job listings

Ghost jobs—fake job postings by real companies or scammers—comprise approximately 27.4% of LinkedIn listings, with legitimate companies posting unfilled positions for growth perception or internal candidate requirements, while scammers exploit job seekers through fees and identity theft.
Careers
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
2 weeks ago

'Ghost jobs': How to sidestep fake job listings

Ghost jobs—fake job postings by real companies or scammers—comprise approximately 27.4% of LinkedIn listings, with legitimate companies posting unfilled positions for growth perception or internal candidate requirements, while scammers exploit job seekers through fees and identity theft.
#ai-hiring
fromFortune
2 months ago
Law

Job seekers are suing an AI hiring tool used by Microsoft and Paypal for allegedly compiling secretive reports that help employers screen candidates | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Law

Job seekers are suing an AI hiring tool used by Microsoft and Paypal for allegedly compiling secretive reports that help employers screen candidates | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago

The job market is so tough white-collar workers are 'reverse recruiting,' shelling out thousands to get headhunters to find them their next role | Fortune

Headhunters? More like breadhunters: On top of career coaching and résumé building, reverse-recruiting agencies often take the keys and apply to dozens of jobs on an applicant's behalf. In exchange, these startups can charge monthly fees north of $1,000 and/or take a cut of their clients' salaries once they find a job, per WSJ. A conventional recruiter told WSJ that he's somewhat uneasy about people handing reverse recruiters their LinkedIn or Workday logins, as well as the idea of charging job seekers.
US news
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Payroll pirates conned the help desk, stole employee's pay

Attackers used compromised shared-mailbox credentials and a help-desk MFA reset via social engineering to divert a physician's salary into the attacker's account.
Careers
fromMoneyLion
4 weeks ago

Warning Signs That a Job Offer Is a Scam

Remote job scams use red flags like unprofessional emails, grammatical errors, vague descriptions, and requests for personal information or upfront payments to deceive job seekers.
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Companies May Be Lying About Why They're Laying You Off

Employers claim over 50,000 jobs were lost to AI in 2025, but experts warn many layoffs are 'AI-washing' to mask other business problems.
Careers
fromAol
4 weeks ago

13 Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning to Let You Go (#7 Is The Worst)

Employers increasingly use quiet firing—subtle methods to push out employees—rather than overt termination, with 54% of workers experiencing this practice.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers - Here's What You Need to Know

Pay transparency laws are expanding across states and cities, requiring employers to disclose compensation ranges in job postings and promotions to combat wage discrimination and create equitable hiring practices.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Keeps Asking Me to Dock Money From My Own Paycheck. The Reasoning is Absurd.

Employees must be paid for time spent on work-related tasks, including resolving technical issues and retrieving equipment, under applicable wage-and-hour rules.
Artificial intelligence
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

How AI is Changing the Hiring Landscape for Good - Social Media Explorer

AI will create millions of jobs by augmenting human capabilities, easing tedious tasks, improving hiring, enabling upskilling, higher pay, work-life balance, and employee loyalty.
Careers
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 month ago

Company tried to fire employee without severance. He used their own AI against them and pulled off the ultimate holiday coup

An employee used the company's promoted AI to craft a defense and had a wrongful firing reversed shortly before a major layoff.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Overqualified' isn't a compliment. It's a hiring risk label

Highly qualified applicants are less likely to be hired because employers fear their motives, labeling them "overqualified" and avoiding potential disruption or turnover.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month 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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