#workforce
#workforce

Women in technology

Women still face COVID-driven disparities at work. Here's what HR can do to help.

Women's employment recovered to pre-pandemic levels by January 2023, but disparities for working mothers persist.

1 day ago

Artificial intelligence

Amazon says it's a myth' that robots kill jobs. Here's the reality | Benjamin Y Fong

Amazon's automation efforts aim to assist employees rather than replace them, fostering new skill acquisition and job creation.

fromwww.hrdive.com

Women in technology

Women still face COVID-driven disparities at work. Here's what HR can do to help.

Women's employment recovered to pre-pandemic levels by January 2023, but disparities for working mothers persist.

1 day ago

Artificial intelligence

Amazon says it's a myth' that robots kill jobs. Here's the reality | Benjamin Y Fong

Amazon's automation efforts aim to assist employees rather than replace them, fostering new skill acquisition and job creation.

Rich, western countries face a stark choice: 6-day workweeks or more immigration, top economist warns

Aging populations and declining fertility rates pose grave economic challenges for Western countries.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

2 days ago

How is Trump's immigration policy affecting Miami businesses? A new survey asks

The immigration crackdown is causing significant anxiety among Miami-Dade businesses, particularly regarding their non-citizen employees' work permits.

Business

fromFortune

9 months ago

Rich, western countries face a stark choice: 6-day workweeks or more immigration, top economist warns

Aging populations and declining fertility rates pose grave economic challenges for Western countries.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

2 days ago

How is Trump's immigration policy affecting Miami businesses? A new survey asks

The immigration crackdown is causing significant anxiety among Miami-Dade businesses, particularly regarding their non-citizen employees' work permits.

more#immigration

fromNature

3 days ago

US politics

Cuts to US science will take a generation to repair - leaders must speak up now

The current political climate in the U.S. threatens the integrity and future of the scientific workforce.

JPL announces layoffs of over 300 workers

JPL is laying off about 325 employees due to funding concerns, aiming for a more stable workforce level.

fromThe Verge

Miscellaneous

Meta is laying off employees at WhatsApp, Instagram, and more

Meta is making targeted layoffs across departments, signaling a shift to smaller reorganizations instead of mass layoffs.

1 week ago

SF food

FDA reverses more layoffs-reinstating fired food scientists, travel staff

The FDA is reinstating staff due to missed deadlines and backlash from the community over recent layoffs.

fromSFGATE

8 months ago

Tech industry

Bay Area biotech firm Genentech cuts 93 workers just months after last layoff

Genentech's recent layoffs of 93 employees are part of ongoing workforce evaluations due to unmet research goals and restructuring needs.

Miscellaneous

fromAudacy

5 months ago

JPL announces layoffs of over 300 workers

JPL is laying off about 325 employees due to funding concerns, aiming for a more stable workforce level.

fromThe Verge

Miscellaneous

Meta is laying off employees at WhatsApp, Instagram, and more

Meta is making targeted layoffs across departments, signaling a shift to smaller reorganizations instead of mass layoffs.

1 week ago

SF food

FDA reverses more layoffs-reinstating fired food scientists, travel staff

The FDA is reinstating staff due to missed deadlines and backlash from the community over recent layoffs.

fromSFGATE

8 months ago

Tech industry

Bay Area biotech firm Genentech cuts 93 workers just months after last layoff

Genentech's recent layoffs of 93 employees are part of ongoing workforce evaluations due to unmet research goals and restructuring needs.

more#layoffs

fromAol

Startup companies

5 Professions Most Likely To Have a Side Hustle, According To LinkedIn

31% of U.S. employees have side hustles, often in creative and flexible industries.

fromIrish Independent

Tech industry

'It sets a worrying tone' - fears up to 1,000 jobs could go at Intel's Kildare plant as worldwide lay-offs expected

Intel plans to lay off approximately 20% of global staff, with fears of job cuts affecting Irish operations.

#baby-boomers

Retirement

Older workers: would you be able and willing to stay in work until you're 70?

Governments should encourage older workers to delay retirement due to ageing population pressures on public finances.

from24/7 Wall St.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

3 Big Ways Baby Boomers are Setting Themselves Up for Disaster in Retirement

Many Baby Boomers plan to work until age 70, but health issues and job loss may prevent this, undermining their financial security.

Retirement

Older workers: would you be able and willing to stay in work until you're 70?

Governments should encourage older workers to delay retirement due to ageing population pressures on public finances.

from24/7 Wall St.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

3 Big Ways Baby Boomers are Setting Themselves Up for Disaster in Retirement

Many Baby Boomers plan to work until age 70, but health issues and job loss may prevent this, undermining their financial security.

more#baby-boomers

fromSlate Magazine

3 weeks ago

Women in technology

Girls Are Buying T-Shirts With an Anti-Feminist Message. I Know How We Got Here.

Rejecting traditional work roles as anti-woman sentiment can harm societal progress.

#ai

fromTechCrunch

Women in technology

Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount | TechCrunch

Shopify teams must justify the need for new hires by demonstrating the ability of AI to perform their tasks.

fromMedium

UX design

Five core mindsets of a strategic designer

AI tools are transforming the role of product designers but are unlikely to make them obsolete.

fromTechCrunch

Women in technology

Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount | TechCrunch

Shopify teams must justify the need for new hires by demonstrating the ability of AI to perform their tasks.

fromMedium

UX design

Five core mindsets of a strategic designer

AI tools are transforming the role of product designers but are unlikely to make them obsolete.

The Human Costs of Unemployment

Unemployment impacts a significant portion of the workforce, affecting mental and physical well-being.

Retirement

fromBusiness Insider

I'm 58 and lost my 6-figure job. Over a year of applications later, I still haven't found anything.

Age and salary expectations are significant hurdles for job seekers, particularly in the white-collar sector.

European startups

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | Trump Is Undermining What Made the American Economy Great

Economic exceptionalism in the U.S. is under threat, posing challenges for households and the future of investment and growth.

Women in technology

from24/7 Wall St.

A Man's Job? These Careers are Still the Most Male-Dominated

Gender-based stereotypes still hinder equality in many American job sectors.

While progress has been made, certain fields remain heavily male-dominated.

Physical demands of some jobs may deter women from applying.

#artificial-intelligence

fromApp Developer Magazine

AI will change your future | App Developer Magazine

AI is reshaping the workforce and economy, presenting both challenges and new opportunities.

The rise of the AI manager

AI will empower human professionals by allowing them to manage teams of AI agents rather than replace them.

fromApp Developer Magazine

AI will change your future | App Developer Magazine

AI is reshaping the workforce and economy, presenting both challenges and new opportunities.

more#artificial-intelligence

The rise of the AI manager

AI will empower human professionals by allowing them to manage teams of AI agents rather than replace them.

Retirement

fromwww.nytimes.com

Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone

Changes to Social Security benefits filing will now require online or in-person identity verification, complicating access for many beneficiaries.

How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025

Gen Z prioritizes skill-based hiring over traditional degree requirements, demanding that employers recognize their capabilities and provide developmental opportunities.

Remote teams

fromHR Dive

Future-Proofing your workforce with Deel: A strategic blueprint

Gen Z is not just entering the workforce; they are redefining it through digital proficiency and expectations for continuous learning.

Startup companies

2 months ago

How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025

Gen Z prioritizes skill-based hiring over traditional degree requirements, demanding that employers recognize their capabilities and provide developmental opportunities.

Remote teams

fromHR Dive

Future-Proofing your workforce with Deel: A strategic blueprint

Gen Z is not just entering the workforce; they are redefining it through digital proficiency and expectations for continuous learning.

more#gen-z

fromTechzine Global

2 months ago

How Anthropic's Claude is actually being used

Programmers are the primary users of AI chatbots like Claude, while individuals in manual jobs and those earning the highest wages show limited engagement.

#demographics

fromFortune Asia

7 months ago

Business

China's top lawmakers set to raise retirement age to handle shrinking workforce born of collapsing birthrate

China is considering raising the retirement age to combat a shrinking workforce and demographic challenges.

fromcleveland

Remote teams

Study: Cleveland ranks 4th in Ohio for remote workforce

Cleveland's remote workforce remains relatively low, with just 12.8% of workers engaging in remote work by the end of 2023.

fromFortune Asia

7 months ago

Business

China's top lawmakers set to raise retirement age to handle shrinking workforce born of collapsing birthrate

China is considering raising the retirement age to combat a shrinking workforce and demographic challenges.

fromcleveland

Remote teams

Study: Cleveland ranks 4th in Ohio for remote workforce

Cleveland's remote workforce remains relatively low, with just 12.8% of workers engaging in remote work by the end of 2023.

more#demographics

fromScienceDaily

Health

Young adults more active after starting work, but sleep less -- unless working from home

Young adults initially increase physical activity when starting work, but it declines sharply within a few years.

fromTechCrunch

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Rivian wraps 2024 with more than 50,000 EVs delivered | TechCrunch

Rivian's 2023 delivery numbers surged, overcoming component shortages but facing challenges including workforce cuts and a pricing war.

Miscellaneous

fromFortune

It's not Gen Z this time. Gen Xers are working the most gigs to stave off financial insecurity

Gen X is struggling financially, with 81% feeling insecure about their income despite long careers.

fromKqed