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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
1 month 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

AI could spark bloodbath for white collar jobs - and send unemployment to 20%: Anthropic CEO

AI could drastically impact entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially leading to a 20% unemployment rate in the U.S. within the next five years.
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
1 month 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

AI could spark bloodbath for white collar jobs - and send unemployment to 20%: Anthropic CEO

AI could drastically impact entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially leading to a 20% unemployment rate in the U.S. within the next five years.
#economic-crisis
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

This Once-Booming Texas Border City Loses Its Appeal Among Homebuyers

"Like many affordable markets, McAllen, TX, attracted new residents during the pandemic due to its low cost of living. However, as home prices rose and return-to-office trends resumed, some of that migration has started to reverse."
Real estate
#economic-policy
#economic-impact
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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

#economic-growth
#bank-of-england
fromFortune
1 week ago

Virginians to get free, low-cost AI certification in Google's pact with Gov. Glenn Youngkin

The partnership, which he has described as an AI career launchpad, will provide Google-sponsored AI training courses for up to 10,000 Virginians at any given time.
Artificial intelligence
#youth-employment
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: Self Aid: How Ireland tried to sing its way out of unemployment

Self Aid was about addressing Ireland's rampant unemployment and economic stagnation rather than famine relief. Its primary aim was to rally support and boost morale.
Music
#job-search
#automation
fromIndependent
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
#economic-outlook
#labor-market
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
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.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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
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.
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

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
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.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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
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.
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

fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Static labour market showing signs of movement - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rise in UK unemployment to 4.6% signals cautious sentiment among employers, driven by recent government budget impacts and increased wage costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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
2 months ago
Toronto startup

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

from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
US politics

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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
UK politics

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
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
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