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#randstad-survey

16 hours ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.

US news

Desperate job seekers are abandoning the idea of a 'dream job'-but an economist warns bosses about what could happen next | Fortune

fromNew York Post

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.

US news

Desperate job seekers are abandoning the idea of a 'dream job'-but an economist warns bosses about what could happen next | Fortune

more#hiring

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fromInvesting.com Australia

Seven best HR software tools for businesses in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Fragmented HR in the UK costs £102 billion annually, highlighting the need for modern HR systems to reduce errors and improve efficiency.

20 hours ago

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum By Reuters

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face 'hell'.

World news

#artificial-intelligence

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11 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Residential contractors remain AI-skeptical early on, report finds

fromBusiness Matters

London startup

Don't fear AI job losses - invest in training, urges Google's UK boss

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.housingwire.com

11 hours ago

Residential contractors remain AI-skeptical early on, report finds

Interest in AI is growing among residential contractors, but only 25% have fully integrated it into their workflows.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Don't fear AI job losses - invest in training, urges Google's UK boss

The risk lies in not equipping workers with skills to thrive alongside AI, rather than AI causing widespread unemployment.

more#artificial-intelligence

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.

London

fromCountry and Town House

16 hours ago

The Best Co-Working Spaces In London To Elevate WFH

Co-working spaces in London offer flexible work environments with social opportunities for professionals seeking alternatives to home offices.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

20 hours ago

One in five young Germans plans to leave the country

A significant portion of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political extremism.

Gadgets

fromMan of Many

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.

fromZDNET

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.

Data science

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.

fromZDNET

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.

While other CEOs freeze entry-level roles, this AI founder is hiring Gen Z with zero experience | Fortune

Gen Z faces mass unemployment, but some companies, like Tastewise, seek inexperienced workers for their fresh perspectives in the AI era.

Digital life

Where Americans Are Moving In 2026 As Remote Work Changes Where We Live

Many Americans are considering relocation due to changing priorities and the rise of remote work, seeking slower, cheaper, or different lifestyles.

Tech industry

Meta salaries revealed: How much the social media giant pays engineers, AI researchers, and more

Meta paid top salaries for AI talent, with software engineers earning up to $450,000 in 2025.

fromIndependent

Women account for most of exodus from Ireland's tech sector, with Trump's anti-DEI push and WFH curbs among factors blamed

The ESRI revealed in its recently published quarterly economic commentary that the fall in the number of technology workers in Ireland was concentrated almost entirely among female workers in the sector.

Women in technology

DevOps

fromTheregister

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.

US politics

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.

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.

18 hours ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.

fromFuturism

Artificial intelligence

AI Expert Says It's Time to Stop Freaking Out About AI Taking Our Jobs

Workers are feeling AI anxiety and that they might be training their replacements

Workers fear AI will replace their jobs, with 30% believing their roles may become obsolete.

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.

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

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.

18 hours ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.

fromFuturism

AI Expert Says It's Time to Stop Freaking Out About AI Taking Our Jobs

AI is not likely to cause widespread unemployment soon, contrary to popular belief.

Workers are feeling AI anxiety and that they might be training their replacements

Workers fear AI will replace their jobs, with 30% believing their roles may become obsolete.

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.

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.

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Oracle is laying off employees globally as part of a broader organizational change, with estimates of up to 30,000 job cuts.

Education

fromwww.thelocal.se

'We can go elsewhere': Skilled workers question future in Sweden over citizenship reforms

Chandra and Vibha face uncertainty over Swedish citizenship due to sudden rule changes affecting their applications and those of many others.

Business

In the age of AI anxiety, the 100 Best Companies to Work For are betting on their people | Fortune

Employee feedback is crucial for leadership effectiveness and companies must adapt to new priorities in the AI era.

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

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.

fromEntrepreneur

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.

2 weeks ago

4 years after the 'Great Resignation,' workers do a 180 on whether it's a 'good time' to find a job | Fortune

Americans' job market outlook has worsened, with only 28% believing it's a good time to find quality jobs, reflecting a hiring drought.

Higher education

fromThe Atlantic

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

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.

fromEntrepreneur

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.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

2 weeks ago

4 years after the 'Great Resignation,' workers do a 180 on whether it's a 'good time' to find a job | Fortune

Americans' job market outlook has worsened, with only 28% believing it's a good time to find quality jobs, reflecting a hiring drought.

List of Countries Turning to Four-Day Weeks as Oil Crisis Bites

Countries are implementing measures like four-day work weeks to reduce fuel consumption amid rising energy prices due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Media industry

What's the Endgame of Increased Productivity?

AI technology offers limited utility for knowledge workers despite some helpful applications.

#remote-work

fromFOX 7 Austin

Remote teams

These states rank as the best places to work from home, analysis finds

fromHoodline

Remote teams

Oklahoma Ranks 43rd in WalletHub Remote-Work List

fromThe MoCo Show

Remote teams

Maryland Ranked 4th Best State for Working From Home, According to Study - The MoCo Show

fromYourTango

Study Reveals How Remote Workers Lose $22,000 Of Their Paychecks Each Year By Staying Home

Remote work can cost employees significantly, with a $22,000 annual pay difference compared to in-office roles.

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.

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.

fromFOX 7 Austin

These states rank as the best places to work from home, analysis finds

Location significantly influences the ability to work from home, with certain states offering better conditions for remote work.

fromHoodline

Oklahoma Ranks 43rd in WalletHub Remote-Work List

Oklahoma ranks 43rd in remote work, with low scores in Work Environment and internet access impacting its position.

fromThe MoCo Show

Remote teams

Maryland Ranked 4th Best State for Working From Home, According to Study - The MoCo Show

fromYourTango

Study Reveals How Remote Workers Lose $22,000 Of Their Paychecks Each Year By Staying Home

Remote work can cost employees significantly, with a $22,000 annual pay difference compared to in-office roles.

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.

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.

Dutch take a wait-and-see approach to AI gigafactories

The Dutch government is investing in AI infrastructure but is not participating in large-scale AI gigafactories for now.

Has an AI agent interviewed you for a job? Take our survey.

Some companies are using AI agents to conduct first-round job interviews, especially those with high-volume hiring needs.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.

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'.

fromTravel + Leisure

These Are the 10 Best Cities for Digital Nomads-and No. 1 Ranked Highest for Safety, Affordability, and Strong Internet Access

Kraków offers something many digital nomads look for: a walkable historic centre, vibrant café culture and a growing tech and startup scene.

Digital life

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.

fromMedium

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.

Women in technology

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.

fromMedium

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.

The 10 top flexible work-from-home jobs paying parents up to 50,000 a year

Flexible, high-paying jobs exist for parents balancing work and childcare, offering salaries up to £50,000 without requiring degrees.

fromAbc

1 week 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.

fromMetro

The 10 top flexible work-from-home jobs paying parents up to 50,000 a year

Flexible, high-paying jobs exist for parents balancing work and childcare, offering salaries up to £50,000 without requiring degrees.

fromAbc

1 week 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.

more#flexible-work

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Choosing the right talent delivery model for modern teams - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Talent delivery models must align with business architecture to sustain performance amid volatility.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.

fromPsychology Today

Are You Struggling to Keep Up With Change at Work?

Most workers are experiencing multiple significant changes simultaneously, leading to various states of change fatigue.

#ai-adoption

fromMarTech

AI adoption fails at the human level | MarTech

Business owners prioritize reputation and relationship risks over efficiency gains when considering AI adoption.

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.

fromMarTech

AI adoption fails at the human level | MarTech

Business owners prioritize reputation and relationship risks over efficiency gains when considering AI adoption.

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.

$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.

Japan is deploying robots not to replace workers but because there are no workers left to replace - Silicon Canals

Japan's deployment of AI-powered robots is driven by demographic challenges rather than efficiency, aiming to sustain essential services amid labor shortages.

fromeLearning Industry

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.

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

fromAxios

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.

The identity crisis hiding inside every promotion - Silicon Canals

Promotions can lead to an identity crisis, as individuals often feel they must abandon their previous roles and skills.

Software development

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.

fromMoneywise

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

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.

Remote teams

Artificial intelligence

AI drove 25% of job cuts in March

Job cuts rose 25% in March, with AI contributing to a quarter of these layoffs, particularly in the tech sector.

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.

fromBoston.com

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

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.

fromBusiness Matters

1 week ago

How to Recruit UK Talent without a Local Entity

Hiring international employees in the UK is possible without a local entity through various strategies like independent contracting or using an Employer of Record.

fromAxios

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.

Miscellaneous

Forget 40 hours: The Dutch get their work done in just 32 hours a week-and women made it possible | Fortune

The Netherlands averaged 32.1 weekly work hours in 2024, driven by widespread part-time female labor and tax structures enabling shorter workweeks.

Privacy technologies

fromZacks

Pardon Our Interruption

Enable cookies and JavaScript, disable or adjust blocking browser plugins, avoid excessively rapid navigation, then reload the page to regain access after bot detection.

Marketing

fromThedrum

How to employ a digital-first recruitment strategy

Adopt a mobile-first, user-centered recruitment strategy that personalises outreach, uses authentic employee stories, restructures internal tools, and targets candidates on their preferred channels.

UK news

fromCity AM

Who pays for flexible working?

Mandating flexible working shifts hidden costs and unintended consequences onto businesses and employees, transferring burdens rather than resolving trade-offs.

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.

3 weeks ago

75% of resumes never reach a human: the new rules of job searching in the AI era | Fortune

AI is fundamentally restructuring the labor market by replacing outdated employment models with new AI-powered frameworks following 1.17 million U.S. job cuts in 2025.

4 weeks ago

Worried about AI job cuts? It might be time to move to Europe, where companies are planning to hiring more-not less-workers thanks to AI | Fortune

AI-adopting companies are more likely to hire than cut jobs, with AI-intensive firms growing headcounts about 4% more than non-adopters.

4 weeks ago

These Companies Will Pay You To Work From Home

Six major companies—Amazon, Robert Half, UnitedHealth Group, Lincoln Financial Group, Travel Nurse Across America, and Liberty Mutual—offer legitimate remote work positions across various industries.

8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $75 an Hour (And Are Desperate for Workers)

Multiple remote work positions offer $75+ hourly wages ($156,000+ annually), available in fields like computer engineering, marketing management, and IT systems management with strong job growth.

The 10 Remote Jobs With A 22% Jump In Hiring Right Now

Freelancing offers superior job security compared to traditional employment, with remote freelance hiring up 22% and CEOs increasingly prioritizing freelance talent for business operations.

fromInvestopedia

Employers Fear They Can't Meet Your Salary Expectations-Here's What They're Offering Instead

In today's job market, amid persistent inflation, job seekers want more compensation. In many cases, though, employers simply can't give more. In fact, nearly three-quarters of employers are concerned about meeting candidates' salary expectations, according to Robert Half's 2026 Salary Guide. To fill the gap, many are coming to the negotiation table with a focus on everything else in the compensation package.

Careers

In a job market this bleak, more candidates pay for 'reverse recruiting'

Job seekers increasingly pay recruiters upfront fees or commissions to bypass flooded applicant pools and secure interviews amid a tightening job market.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

3 months ago

LinkedIn Shares Data on Rising Job Roles

AI-related technical and strategic roles plus founders and independent consultants are rapidly increasing in LinkedIn profile listings in 2026.

#labor-market

fromBenzinga

Careers

Workers Are Nostalgic For The Great Resignation When As Long As 'You Had A Pulse' You'd Be Hired Remotely And With Huge Salaries

Remote teams

Workers Are Nostalgic For The Great Resignation When As Long As 'You Had A Pulse' You'd Be Hired Remotely And With Huge Salaries

fromBenzinga

Careers

Workers Are Nostalgic For The Great Resignation When As Long As 'You Had A Pulse' You'd Be Hired Remotely And With Huge Salaries

fromGlobalworkplaceanalytics

Remote teams

Workers Are Nostalgic For The Great Resignation When As Long As 'You Had A Pulse' You'd Be Hired Remotely And With Huge Salaries

Recruiters Say Job Boards Like LinkedIn Are Dead, Here's What To Do Instead

Hire for critical talent without using LinkedIn or job boards, challenging the broken digital hiring system and treating people as essential machine parts, not fuel.

About - Global Workplace Analytics

Kate Lister is a widely recognized thought leader on trends that are changing the who, what, when, where, why, and how of work. As the founder of Global Workplace Analytics, she has been helping organizations understand, pilot, scale, and optimize their workplace strategies and work practices for nearly two decades. Kate was one of only three witnesses invited to testify before a U.S. Senate committee regarding the post-pandemic potential for distributed work in government.

fromInc

As More Companies Tighten RTO Rules, Experts Say Remote Work is Here to Stay

Hybrid work has become an accepted, entrenched, and largely permanent reality for most businesses despite renewed return-to-office mandates from many large employers.