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fromAxios
1 day ago
World news

U.S. economy adds stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
fromAxios
1 day ago
World news

U.S. economy adds stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
#layoffs
#job-market
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire': New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic - And It's Not Why You Think

Recent college graduates face the toughest labor market since the pandemic, with rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire': New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic - And It's Not Why You Think

Recent college graduates face the toughest labor market since the pandemic, with rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

#remote-work
fromFinanceBuzz
2 days ago
Careers

10 Work-from-Home Jobs That Don't Keep You on the Phone All Day

Working from home offers flexibility and opportunities for various remote jobs that do not require constant phone communication.
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
2 days ago

10 Work-from-Home Jobs That Don't Keep You on the Phone All Day

Working from home offers flexibility and opportunities for various remote jobs that do not require constant phone communication.
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
#us-economy
US Elections
fromFortune
22 hours ago

The jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, but concerns about labor force participation persist.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
US Elections
fromFortune
22 hours ago

The jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, but concerns about labor force participation persist.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
#ai-integration
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago
Tech industry

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 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.
DevOps
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.
#oracle
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 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.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Big Tech is still laying people off via mass email

Oracle has begun laying off thousands of employees, notifying them via mass email without personal communication from leadership.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
3 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
fromTheregister
2 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.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Big Tech is still laying people off via mass email

Oracle has begun laying off thousands of employees, notifying them via mass email without personal communication from leadership.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
3 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.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 day 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.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
1 day 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.
Philosophy
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
1 day 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.
Philosophy
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 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.
Careers
fromInc
3 days ago

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day 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.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
#generative-ai
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days 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.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days 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.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The jobs AI can't do and the young adults doing them

Cale Mouser, a 23-year-old diesel engine expert, earns over six figures and teaches others in a field once seen as a fallback.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours 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.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
7 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

A Yale economist says AGI won't automate most jobs-because they're not worth the trouble | Fortune

fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago
Education

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
21 hours ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
fromHarvard Business Review
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

AI can enhance performance but risks undermining an organization's unique identity and adaptability.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
21 hours ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs

Employers added 178,000 jobs last month, much more than forecasters had expected, reversing big job losses in February and indicating a rebound in the labor market.
US Elections
#ai-impact
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
22 hours ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

How did Anthropic measure AI's "theoretical capabilities" in the job market?

LLMs are theorized to perform 80% of job tasks across various occupations, but this is based on speculative assumptions rather than empirical data.
fromComputerworld
1 week 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.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
22 hours ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
Higher education
fromAxios
2 days ago

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

How did Anthropic measure AI's "theoretical capabilities" in the job market?

LLMs are theorized to perform 80% of job tasks across various occupations, but this is based on speculative assumptions rather than empirical data.
Public health
fromAbc
4 days ago

Australia has not yet reached 'tipping point' for WFH directive, says expert

The fuel crisis is prompting calls for support staff exemptions and increased work-from-home options amid rising petrol prices and potential rationing.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

The AI doomsday everyone's worried about is the wrong one | Fortune

Companies are focusing on AI technology while neglecting workforce preparation, creating bottlenecks in productivity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

The AI doomsday everyone's worried about is the wrong one | Fortune

Companies are focusing on AI technology while neglecting workforce preparation, creating bottlenecks in productivity.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy | Fortune

U.S. unemployment benefit applications decreased to 202,000, indicating a stable job market despite recent layoffs and rising energy costs from the Iran war.
Healthcare
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

$300,000+ Remote Part-Time Jobs Just Hit The Market, New Data Reveals

Healthcare professionals can earn $300,000+ annually through remote part-time roles, with psychiatrists, physicians, and pediatricians leading in states like Montana, Louisiana, and Indiana.
#gas-prices
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Careers
fromZDNET
4 hours 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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Wow!' Trump Adviser Steve Moore Gobsmacked At Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report

The new jobs report exceeded expectations with 178,000 nonfarm jobs added and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered that Gov. Phil Scott's administration 'rescind' a controversial requirement that state employees return to their physical offices three days per week. The board stated that the state has 'refused to bargain in good faith and interfered with employees' exercise of rights' in requiring in-person work.
Remote teams
#ai-automation
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
2 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
from24/7 Wall St.
2 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.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates

Job openings in the U.S. have dropped significantly, reflecting stagnation in the labor market amid economic concerns and low consumer sentiment.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studies

MIT economists propose 'pro-worker artificial intelligence' where humans collaborate with AI to enhance existing jobs, create new opportunities, and enable workers to thrive rather than face displacement.
Remote teams
fromAxios
2 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Software development
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

The agent boom is splitting the workforce in two

2026 is emerging as the year of AI agents, with tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw gaining momentum, though accessibility remains limited to those with technical knowledge despite no-code solutions.
Remote teams
fromVTDigger
2 days ago

Vermont labor board says state must end return-to-office requirement for employees - VTDigger

Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

Tabby Toney transitioned from software engineering to welding after being laid off, finding job security and satisfaction in her new career.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

15% of Americans say they'd be willing to work for an AI boss | TechCrunch

15% of Americans would consider having an AI as their direct supervisor, reflecting a growing acceptance of AI in management roles.
Remote teams
fromAbc
5 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.
Remote teams
fromFortune
1 week ago

Workers around the world are scared. A massive new survey shows just how much | Fortune

Global workforce anxiety prevails despite low unemployment, with only 22% feeling secure in their jobs due to the impact of AI.
Remote teams
fromBlackpressusa
2 weeks ago

OP-ED: The Future of Work

Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2030 but create 97 million new roles, requiring workforce preparation in digital skills, AI, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.
#ai-skills-gap
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Workers with AI skills may get more jobs-but they lose negotiating power in this key department

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Workers with AI skills may get more jobs-but they lose negotiating power in this key department

Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 week 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
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

The job apocalypse? AI is actually making us work HARDER, survey finds

AI tools are increasing workloads and pressure for UK employees rather than reducing them, with one in four reporting more work and expectations from employers despite faster task completion.
fromComputerworld
3 weeks 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
fromAnthropic
3 weeks ago

Labor market impacts of AI: A new measure and early evidence

We introduce a new measure of AI displacement risk, observed exposure, that combines theoretical LLM capability and real-world usage data, weighting automated (rather than augmentative) and work-related uses more heavily. AI is far from reaching its theoretical capability: actual coverage remains a fraction of what's feasible.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

5 Subtle Signs Your Job Is Slowly Being Automated

Automation gradually shifts work from creation and judgment to oversight and throughput-focused metrics, altering responsibilities without immediate role elimination.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Worried AI will take your remote job? You're safe for now, this study shows

AI models performed significantly worse than human remote freelancers on diverse, complex work tasks, though AI capabilities continue to improve.
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