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Should We Be More Concerned With Robots Taking Our Jobs?
From warehouses to kitchens, robots are increasingly being used throughout the global workforce, and as a result, many people are worried that they might soon replace human workers. A major example of this fear was in October 2024, when 25,000 members of the...
Jobs That Welcome Older Workers
As the U.S. workforce ages, many industries recognize the value of experience that workers age 50 and older can bring to a role. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force is expected to grow by 96.5% by 2030, and this demographic shift is opening up...
7 Workplace Norms That Gen Z Rejects
There is certainly a stark difference between boomers, millennials and Gen Zs, and these are not only obvious in their attitudes and expressions, it is quite apparent in the workplace as well. There are practices considered as outdated by the millennials and Gen Zs....
The Ripple Effect: How Leadership Begins Within
Leadership isn’t just about the decisions we make in boardrooms or during high-stakes moments. It’s about influence—the ripples we create in our everyday interactions. Whether we realize it or not, we’re all leaders in our own spheres, shaping the experiences of...
Remote Workers Likely To Leave If They Can’t Work From Home
A growing number of U.S. companies are requiring workers to return to the office, and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration has signaled it may do the same with federal employees. But many American workers say they’d rather find a new job than give up...
Students and Research Mentors Can Navigate Career Conversations Together
As a trained scientist, I had a fantastic research mentor. We talked about my research project, which experiments to prioritize and what the data meant, and we even sometimes discussed personal things like family and ties to home. When I joined his lab, I was open...
U.S. News Unveils The 2025 Best Jobs
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2025 Best Jobs. The rankings offer a look at the best jobs across 17 categories – from sectors such as technology, health...
Staffing Firm Lawsuit Brings To Life LTC, Agency Gripes Over Nursing Gig Work
In a lawsuit that may have implications for other sectors heavily reliant on temporary staffing, such as long-term care, a hospitality hiring agency is suing competitors over their alleged, intentional misclassification of workers. Platforms can pay workers less...
FTC Accuses Gig Work App Handy Of Misleading Ads, Opaque Fees For Workers
The FTC and New York’s attorney general have accused Handy, the gig app customers can use to book cleaners, handymen, and more, of making deceptive claims about how much workers could earn through its platform. In a complaint filed on Tuesday in...
Predicting The Future Is Impossible – Being Prepared For It Is Essential
The ability to think long term is becoming increasingly valued – both on an organisational and individual level – as a way to meet emerging challenges and reap the benefits of future opportunities. Few know the importance of thinking ahead as well as Sophie Howe....
