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AI Displacement In The Workplace Is Increasing – And Affecting Young People Most

There is good and bad news about AI disruption in the labor market. It’s still barely discernible as a trend with the technology responsible for adding around only 15 basis points to the overall unemployment rate. But, that figure has risen from 10 basis points last...

China: Proposed Social Security Law Sparks Gig Worker Pushback

With China's flexible workforce estimated at nearly 300 million, Beijing pledges to strengthen their safety, wages and basic social security. Guangzhou delivery vehicle driver Zhang Liang watches on warily as more graduates, former factory workers and other jobseekers...

Upwork: Skilled Freelancing Jumps To 38%

The future of work took a measurable step this month, as Upwork’s Future Workforce Index 2026 found that 38% of skilled U.S. knowledge workers now freelance. That is up sharply from 28% a year ago. The report, released July 14, surveyed 2,400 U.S. workers and paired...

‘Digital Lifeline’ – Gaza Tech Workers Give Glimpse Of Possible Future

"I was just in a trough, drowning in uncertainty," says Walaa Volidis, a Palestinian software engineer. "But deep inside, I made a decision: it will not be the end, no matter how hard it gets. I'll keep fighting for my dreams." Wearing a headset and glued to her...
KPMG: Investing In Women Leaders Crucial To Progress

When it comes to inspiring greatness, whether in athletics or in the boardroom, it’s essential to invest in women from the inside out. One key to supporting women is to make mental health and wellness a priority. Creating this shift is crucial for progress, especially...

These 7 Side Hustles Require Little Or No Cost Up Front

Do you want or need a little extra money to help pay off some bills early, improve your home or take that well-deserved vacation? Or maybe you don’t have the time to take another regular job? This is where a side gig comes in! A side gig or side hustle is...

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