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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Video: How D.C. Is Surviving Trump 2.0

Washington D.C. residents face significant unemployment due to mass layoffs and federal budget cuts, jeopardizing the local economy.
NYC startup
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Going to an office and pretending to work: A business that's booming in China

Some people in China pay to pretend to work while searching for jobs, avoiding awkward questions from family and friends.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs

Hiring in the U.S. slowed in May due to tariffs and federal job cuts, with job gains revised down.
The economy shows signs of stagnation as employers added only 139,000 jobs in May.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Reeves will hope weaker wage growth enables more interest rate cuts

UK job market downturn accelerates, raising unemployment to 4.6% as vacancies decline, impacting wage growth and interest rates.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Video: How D.C. Is Surviving Trump 2.0

Washington D.C. residents face significant unemployment due to mass layoffs and federal budget cuts, jeopardizing the local economy.
NYC startup
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Going to an office and pretending to work: A business that's booming in China

Some people in China pay to pretend to work while searching for jobs, avoiding awkward questions from family and friends.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs

Hiring in the U.S. slowed in May due to tariffs and federal job cuts, with job gains revised down.
The economy shows signs of stagnation as employers added only 139,000 jobs in May.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Reeves will hope weaker wage growth enables more interest rate cuts

UK job market downturn accelerates, raising unemployment to 4.6% as vacancies decline, impacting wage growth and interest rates.
#automation
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Asking for a friend: My partner wants us to move in together - but he's unemployed and I'm close to getting a mortgage on my own

Financial issues are one of the top complaints that couples have. Our attitudes to money can vary widely, and often a 50/50 split is attempted but fails in real life.
Relationships
#financial-stress
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: My partner lost his job a year ago and it's put a lot of pressure on us - now he's hinting he wants to move in. I am not sure he's the man for me anymore

fromIndependent
3 days ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: My partner lost his job a year ago and it's put a lot of pressure on us - now he's hinting he wants to move in. I am not sure he's the man for me anymore

#economic-policy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.S. Employers Added 228,000 Jobs in March, but Outlook Is Clouded

U.S. job growth in March showed unexpected strength with 228,000 jobs added, but concerns over tariffs and a rising unemployment rate persist.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.S. Employers Added 228,000 Jobs in March, but Outlook Is Clouded

U.S. job growth in March showed unexpected strength with 228,000 jobs added, but concerns over tariffs and a rising unemployment rate persist.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

AI job predictions become corporate America's newest competitive sport | TechCrunch

Dario Amodei warned that half of entry-level jobs could vanish within five years due to AI, potentially raising U.S. unemployment to 20%.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

Gen Z is ditching college for 'more secure' trade jobs-but building inspectors, electricians and plumbers actually have the worst unemployment rate

Trade jobs are experiencing a resurgence among Gen Z, who prefer them over traditional college routes and white-collar ambitions, seeing these roles as safer and smarter.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister

Thakeli's video questioning Premier Matekane's job promises resonated with the youth, leading to his arrest for sedition and a police warning against mentioning the PM again.
US politics
#economic-impact
fromtime.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

I've Spent My Life Measuring Risk. AI Rings Every One of My Alarm Bells

fromtime.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

I've Spent My Life Measuring Risk. AI Rings Every One of My Alarm Bells

#economic-outlook
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

American Consumers Are Getting Nervous About Inflation And Their Overall Financial Stability

American consumers are increasingly worried about inflation and unemployment, indicating a decline in financial confidence.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The job market remains incredibly healthy but the tariff storm could upend things

U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, signaling a strong labor market despite economic uncertainties.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

American Consumers Are Getting Nervous About Inflation And Their Overall Financial Stability

American consumers are increasingly worried about inflation and unemployment, indicating a decline in financial confidence.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The job market remains incredibly healthy but the tariff storm could upend things

U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, signaling a strong labor market despite economic uncertainties.
#labor-market
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany's unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in March DW 03/28/2025

Germany's March unemployment rose sharply, doubling analysts' forecasts and indicating economic strain.
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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks 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.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany's unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in March DW 03/28/2025

Germany's March unemployment rose sharply, doubling analysts' forecasts and indicating economic strain.
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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks 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.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks 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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I replaced my corporate salary by starting a photo booth business. Now, I coach entrepreneurs on finding their niche.

I moved to New York when I was 22, and I was really in pursuit of security. I wanted to climb the corporate ladder, so I joined ClassPass.
NYC startup
#uk-economy
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Too many people lost work': doubts in South Africa's coal belt over just energy transition'

Busiswe Ndebele, a former mine plant attendant, expressed her concerns about job availability: "We are surrounded by coalmines, so if the coalmines close down there won't be any jobs."
Online Community Development
#california-economy
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: As California's economy limps along, why is Gavin Newsom always boasting?

California's economy is not as robust as claimed, highlighted by historical budget surplus corrections leading to deficits.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: As California's economy limps along, why is Gavin Newsom always boasting?

California's economy is not as robust as claimed, highlighted by historical budget surplus corrections leading to deficits.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

When I was laid off, I used it as an opportunity to finally pursue my dream career. But I only had a month to apply to grad school.

Treating applications like a full-time job helped me focus my energy on graduate school instead of dwelling on my recent layoff.
Miscellaneous
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Is AI making it harder for new college grads to get hired in tech?

The pandemic altered tech hiring, favoring experienced candidates over recent grads, significantly impacting entry-level job opportunities.
#economy
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Ontario's unemployment reaches highest point in more than a decade, apart from COVID | CBC News

US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Recession signs are flashing in 44 states as tariff risks and DOGE cuts threaten growth

44 US states are showing warning signs for the economy, indicating widespread recession pressures due to rising unemployment.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Chancellor's 'reckless choices' has led to the IMF and OBR 'downgrading UK's growth' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor's economic choices face criticism despite GDP growth, citing rising unemployment and mass redundancies.
Conservative Shadow Chancellor questions the sustainability of current economic policies amid growing discontent.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. is 'functionally unemployed.' Here's what that means

The true rate of functional unemployment in the U.S. is currently 24.4%, indicating significant economic hardship for many workers.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario's unemployment reaches highest point in more than a decade, apart from COVID | CBC News

Ontario's unemployment rate rose to 7.8%, its highest since 2013, driven by manufacturing job losses and ongoing economic challenges.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Recent Poll Shows These Americans are Losing Faith in Trump's Economy

Economic stability is crucial for presidential success.
Trump's economic policies have lost support among his base.
Instability and uncertainty are affecting consumer confidence.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Recession signs are flashing in 44 states as tariff risks and DOGE cuts threaten growth

44 US states are showing warning signs for the economy, indicating widespread recession pressures due to rising unemployment.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Chancellor's 'reckless choices' has led to the IMF and OBR 'downgrading UK's growth' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor's economic choices face criticism despite GDP growth, citing rising unemployment and mass redundancies.
Conservative Shadow Chancellor questions the sustainability of current economic policies amid growing discontent.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Malawi-Israel health workers deal: Who benefits the most? DW 05/26/2025

I would definitely go. I have been qualified for three years and I haven't even been called for an interview... why would I stay in a country where I have spent so much on college fees without a job?
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a Gen Xer who can't find a full-time job 2 years after a layoff. I'm struggling to rebuild my identity.

Losing a job can significantly change your identity, especially if your job informs your sense of self, status, and purpose. Grief and anxiety can aggravate a potential identity crisis.
NYC startup
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reeves's tax rises on employers start to bite as unemployment jumps

Rising employers' national insurance contributions are contributing to a higher unemployment rate and decreased hiring.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Ontario's economy was already feeble before Trump tariffs came along to kneecap it | CBC News

The unemployment rate in Ontario fluctuated between 7.3% and 7.6% in early 2024, indicative of a fragile economy facing significant external pressures.
Toronto startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Grangemouth refinery is a 'victim of industrial vandalism and devastation' amid the closure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Grangemouth refinery is no longer processing crude oil. Petroineos has invested £50 million in creating a modern import and distribution terminal capable of receiving finished fuels.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Selfridges sparks fury over 55 T-shirt 'mocking' the jobless

Luxury department store Selfridges faced backlash for selling a £55 T-shirt mocking unemployed people, sparking outrage and calls for its removal.
UK news
#us-economy
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Unemployment System Is Failing Workers. Barney Oursler's Here to Help.

"I worked in one of those," he says. "I met people over the 1970s and 1980s whose lives depended on those workplaces and who assumed that that was going to be their life."
Beer
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employees

The Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Has the decline of knowledge work begun?

College graduates are facing rising unemployment rates, indicating potential shifts in the job market that may have long-term implications.
NYC parents
fromwww.bxtimes.com
3 months ago

Five years after COVID-19, the Bronx still struggles with unemployment and food insecurity Bronx Times

The Bronx still faces economic challenges five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
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