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fromFortune
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI is driving mass layoffs in tech, but it's boosting salaries by $18,000 a year everywhere else, study says

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

CEO of Anthropic Warns That AI Will Destroy Huge Proportion of Well-Paying Jobs

AI could potentially eliminate half of all entry-level white collar jobs, according to Anthropic cofounder Dario Amodei.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Female-dominated fields more vulnerable to artificial intelligence, says UN report | CBC News

AI impacts jobs traditionally done by women more than those done by men, particularly in high-income nations.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI is driving mass layoffs in tech, but it's boosting salaries by $18,000 a year everywhere else, study says

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

New York Requiring Companies to Reveal If AI Caused Layoffs | Entrepreneur

New York mandates companies disclose if AI is responsible for layoffs, signaling heightened regulatory concern over AI's impact on employment.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

CEO of Anthropic Warns That AI Will Destroy Huge Proportion of Well-Paying Jobs

AI could potentially eliminate half of all entry-level white collar jobs, according to Anthropic cofounder Dario Amodei.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Female-dominated fields more vulnerable to artificial intelligence, says UN report | CBC News

AI impacts jobs traditionally done by women more than those done by men, particularly in high-income nations.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

What Is The Great Reshuffle And How Is It Affecting The Job Market?

The Great Resignation led to the Great Reshuffle, where employees are changing jobs for fulfillment and better work-life balance.
#ai-impact
fromFuturism
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Poised to Wipe Out Entire Categories of Human Jobs

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

As job losses loom, Anthropic launches program to track AI's economic fallout | TechCrunch

Generative AI holds promise for new economic opportunities, but risks widespread job loss, prompting the launch of Anthropic's Economic Futures Program.
fromTheregister
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic CEO frets about AI threat to white-collar jobs

AI may eliminate half of entry-level white collar jobs in five years, raising unemployment risks.
Policymakers are downplaying the potential employment disruptions due to AI advancement.
fromFuturism
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Poised to Wipe Out Entire Categories of Human Jobs

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

As job losses loom, Anthropic launches program to track AI's economic fallout | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Anthropic CEO frets about AI threat to white-collar jobs

AI may eliminate half of entry-level white collar jobs in five years, raising unemployment risks.
Policymakers are downplaying the potential employment disruptions due to AI advancement.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

New home sales show why residential construction is in a recession

New home sales in June 2025 are 0.6% higher than May 2025 but 6.6% lower than June 2024.
#migration
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German shadow economy booms amid high taxes and state aid DW 07/23/2025

Germany's shadow economy is surging, reaching over 11% of GDP amidst prolonged economic shrinkage.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US signals intention to rethinkjob H-1B lottery

In 2023, American colleges graduated 134,153 citizens or green card holders with bachelor's or master's degrees in computer science. That same year, our federal government handed out 200,000 H-1B visas.”
US politics
#uk-economy
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The Rolling Stones, real estate, and reality checks

While private sector employment made a lackluster gain of 74,000, government job creation, especially in education, significantly inflated the total to 147,000, showcasing a profound irony.
US politics
#immigration
fromNature
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Immigrant-native pay gap driven by lack of access to high-paying jobs - Nature

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

For the first time in decades, the U.S. will likely experience negative net migration, shrinking the U.S. workforce-and economic growth by extension

fromNature
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Immigrant-native pay gap driven by lack of access to high-paying jobs - Nature

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

For the first time in decades, the U.S. will likely experience negative net migration, shrinking the U.S. workforce-and economic growth by extension

#unemployment
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

May Jobs Reports Reveals Flat Unemployment Rate and Steady Job Growth-but Federal Worker Firings Continued Amid Recession Fears

U.S. unemployment held steady at 4.2% in May, with job growth mainly in health care, hospitality, and social assistance despite rising economic uncertainty.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Americans filing for jobless benefits at highest level in eight months

Unemployment benefit filings reached an eight-month high but remain historically low.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

May Jobs Reports Reveals Flat Unemployment Rate and Steady Job Growth-but Federal Worker Firings Continued Amid Recession Fears

Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The Housing Market Keeps Tilting in Favor of Homebuyers

The housing market is shifting towards homebuyers due to increased inventory and fewer sellers willing to lower prices.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The college degree 'safety premium' is almost gone-but mainly because so many non-grads have given up looking for work

Labor market for recent college graduates has weakened, reducing their traditional job advantage over non-degree peers to historic lows.
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany's skilled labour shortage intensifies across industries

Germany faces an acute shortage of skilled workers, with deficits in 163 recognized shortage professions and unfilled skilled job estimates expected to rise significantly over coming years.
Germany news
fromHR Dive
2 weeks ago

As companies embrace contingent workforces, misclassification risks emerge

In the US, the number of contingent workers is poised to increase significantly, with 65% of companies intending to ramp up reliance on such labor in the coming years.
US politics
#federal-reserve
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

There's a 'growing risk' Fed will have to cut interest rates by 50 basis points in December to 'catch up' to a sagging labor market, Oxford Economics

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

There's a 'growing risk' Fed will have to cut interest rates by 50 basis points in December to 'catch up' to a sagging labor market, Oxford Economics

fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Fear at the day labor spot: The migrant workers struggling to find jobs outside a Home Depot

Juan Carlos, waiting outside Home Depot, carries a message on his T-shirt, 'We built this city,' representing hard-working individuals who constructed the urban landscape of New York.
New York City
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Give asylum seekers the right to work in Britain | Letter

Allowing asylum seekers to work legally, instead of targeting them for illegal work, benefits the economy significantly.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

No Evidence that Worksite Immigration Raids Free Up Jobs for Citizens

The Trump administration's immigration raids have devastated families and shown little effectiveness in improving labor market conditions.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The CEO of one of the largest office maintenance firms in America says employers are changing their workspaces in 4 key ways

CEOs are secretly aiming to increase in-person workdays as the labor market shifts power back to employers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns AI will wipe out half of white-collar jobs, but the 'essential economy' has a huge shortage of workers

Artificial intelligence could halve white-collar jobs in the U.S., highlighting the need to revive blue-collar skilled trades.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Why Wall Street got the jobs number so wrong

U.S. jobs report exceeded expectations, showing 147,000 new nonfarm payrolls despite analysts predicting lower growth.
#stock-market
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Stocks hit another record as House sends Trump $4.5 trillion bill to kick off July 4 weekend

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Stocks hit another record as House sends Trump $4.5 trillion bill to kick off July 4 weekend

#job-growth
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here are the winners and losers in today's job market

Healthcare and service sectors show strong job growth, benefitting workers in those fields.
White-collar job seekers and new graduates face challenges in a mixed labor market.
Productivity
fromTalkMarkets
3 weeks ago

The Weird And Lovely Surge Of US Productivity Growth

Rising living standards rely on productivity growth, currently experiencing a temporary increase post-Covid.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Ford's CEO is the latest exec to warn that AI will wipe out half of white-collar jobs

"Artificial intelligence is going to replace literally half of all white-collar workers in the US," Farley said. That's why, he said, more people are looking to the skilled trades.
Tech industry
#employment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US economy adds 147,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations amid Trump trade war

The US economy added 147,000 jobs in June, continuing strength in the labor market despite trade war concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

US private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, missing expectations for an increase of 115,000

US private sector experienced job losses in June, the first decline in over two years.
fromThe 19th
4 weeks ago

Women in their 20s and 30s are working more than ever before

Young women are joining the labor force at higher rates while young men increasingly engage in caregiving roles.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Many want to work, but can't DW 06/27/2025

Germany has a large untapped labor force due to childcare and health concerns affecting workforce participation.
The conscription debate in Germany continues amidst a labor shortage, with voluntary service being favored.
#immigration-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany politics

Germany urgently needs to attract migrant workers it just doesn't want them to feel welcome | Chris Reiter and Will Wilkes

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany politics

Germany urgently needs to attract migrant workers it just doesn't want them to feel welcome | Chris Reiter and Will Wilkes

Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

The chief people officer of ServiceNow says new hires face a few key pitfalls-and offers some critical advice

In-person presence and active idea contribution are vital for new hires' success in today's labor market.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

20 of the highest-paid entry-level retail jobs in the US, from ALDI to Aritzia

Retail wages have increased significantly due to high demand for workers, with entry-level jobs now starting above $17 an hour.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I'm scared to death to leave my house': immigrants are disappearing from the streets can US cities survive?

Increased immigration enforcement is negatively impacting local economies, particularly in immigrant-heavy areas like Santa Ana.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The anti-woke crowd won't kill purpose

In the market for goods and services, consumers of all ages are more likely to support brands with purpose built on sustainability, fair prices, good business practices, and positive contributions to society. People are willing to pay more for these products and services, and their willingness to engage with these brands over others increases each year.
Growth hacking
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Israel's economy proves resilient despite multiple conflicts DW 06/18/2025

The ongoing conflict is putting significant financial strain on Israel's economy due to rising military costs and labor shortages.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: One in four immigrants doesn't want to stay DW 06/17/2025

Germany faces a skilled worker shortage despite a significant immigrant workforce considering leaving.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Companies Warn SEC That Mass Deportations Pose Serious Business Risk

The holding companies for banks such as Bridgewater Bancshares and Heartland Bank and Trust Company mentioned deportations may affect their 'forward looking statements' but weren't clear on the outcomes.
European startups
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Sweden set to raise work permit salary threshold this week

The work permit salary threshold for non-EU foreigners in Sweden is set at 80% of the median salary, currently 28,480 kronor monthly before tax.
UK news
London startup
fromCity AM
1 month ago

UK firms dodge Reeves' tax raid with WFH roles abroad

UK firms are employing South African workers remotely to avoid high taxes and costs imposed by UK regulations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Not What You Wanted to See': Fox Host Presses Trump Labor Secretary on Jobs Report

The recent jobs report shows a decline in manufacturing jobs despite efforts to boost domestic production.
US news
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

May Jobs Report Shows a 'Steady But Cautious' Labor Market | Entrepreneur

The U.S. labor market is showing signs of caution, with steady unemployment and job additions declining.
A temporary chill in hiring is noted, with a stable unemployment rate of 4.2%.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Can London retain tech talent in a post-Brexit economy? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Besides the obvious repercussions of Brexit, there have also been more specific repercussions in many different industries, including the tech industry.
UK politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage rates fall on ADP report. What happens on Jobs Friday?

The ADP's latest jobs report showed a significant miss, coming in at 37,000 jobs added, far below the anticipated 110,000, impacting bond yields.
US news
#job-openings
#manufacturing
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Tech industry

Tariffs won't bring manufacturing jobs back to America, Wells Fargo analysts say

Wells Fargo report highlights challenges in bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US due to high labor costs and worker shortages.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

The American manufacturing sector is reviving, but struggles with a shortage of workers to fill available jobs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Are manufacturing jobs actually special?

Manufacturing jobs have historically offered higher wages but this trend is diminishing over time.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

The American manufacturing sector is reviving, but struggles with a shortage of workers to fill available jobs.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

AI chatbots deliver minimal productivity gains, study finds

AI chatbots do not markedly improve productivity or efficiency in organizations, with a study finding only 2.8% of work hours saved on average.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The trade war will cost 7 million jobs in 2025, according to a UN report. Here's the breakdown

The ILO forecasts a reduction in global job creation by 7 million for 2025.
Economic growth projections are slowing down, affecting employment rates globally.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Is Destroying Gen Z's Chances at a Stable Career

Self-checkout technology has drastically reduced entry-level retail jobs, raising concerns about its impact on employment for young workers.
fromHR Dive
2 months ago

Randstad: Employees appear more likely to make trade-offs as bargaining power weakens

Fifty-nine percent of workers prioritized employability over inspiring roles, showing a significant shift toward valuing job security and work-life balance amidst a changing labor market.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

America faces a summer of smaller raises - and fewer jobs

The labor market appears to be broadly in balance. Yes, unemployment remains low on a historical basis and the pace of jobs growth is still healthy.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Living Wage employers rise 19% as more businesses commit to higher pay

The UK’s Living Wage employers rose by 19% amidst economic uncertainty, reflecting a commitment to fair pay.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Unemployment rate rises to near four-year high as wage growth falters

Wage growth is slowing while unemployment is rising, reflecting a cooling labor market and increasing employee costs.
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