# Workshifter

> People Redefining Work


## Posts

- [5 Ways AI Changed Work In 2025](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/26/5-ways-ai-changed-work-in-2025/): 2025 was unquestionably the year of the AI boom at work. When generative AI like ChatGPT entered the scene a few years ago, it started as a novelty. Early adapters saw its potential to change the way we work, but for most people it was a way to rewrite Keats’s poetry in pirate speak, or remix their favorite memes.  More From Fast Company
- [Focus On Leadership During Challenging Times](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/focus-on-leadership-during-challenging-times/): The era of predictable, fully globalized supply chains and stable political landscapes has been upended by geopolitical events, demographic shifts, new political ideologies, and the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence. More From Capricorn Leadership
- [Four Trends Talent Management Leaders Will Need To Prepare For In 2026](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/four-trends-talent-management-leaders-will-need-to-prepare-for-in-2026/): Ongoing AI integration, coupled with a fragile economy, is causing chief HR officers to re-evaluate their 2026 talent strategies, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. The latest research on the subject was showcased during the recent Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo. More From LA Times
- [Gen Z Would Rather Cut Social Security Benefits For Current Retirees Than Pay Higher Taxes To Save The Program](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/gen-z-would-rather-cut-social-security-benefits-for-current-retirees-than-pay-higher-taxes-to-save-the-program/): Social Security may be a program for a majority of American workers, but younger generations are balking at paying more to secure the faltering system if it doesn’t guarantee them their own benefits in the future. The program’s trust funds are expected to run out of money by 2034, at which point benefits would be cut by about one-fifth, according to the 2025 Social Security trustees report. Congress has never let Social Security miss a payment, but legislators will need to agree on reform tactics to shore up the funds needed to keep the program solvent.  More From MarketWatch
- [AI Teams: The New Blueprint For Enterprise Automation](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/ai-teams-the-new-blueprint-for-enterprise-automation/): The era of monolithic AI is ending. For years, enterprises have treated large language models (LLMs) as singular, all-knowing “brains-in-a-jar.” But leaders who have moved past basic proofs-of-concept have hit a wall: these models possess vast knowledge but fundamentally struggle with execution. An AI can write a marketing email, but it can’t run the entire marketing campaign. This is because a single “know-it-all” model is an architectural bottleneck. It is hard to specialize, creates a single point of failure, and cannot manage the complex, stateful workflows that define a real-world enterprise. More From Venture Beat
- [The Robot Revolution](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/the-robot-revolution/): Humanoid robots that can obey commands, make decisions, and deftly perform manual tasks have long been a sci-fi fantasy. Now they are becoming reality. Artificial intelligence, coupled with advances in robotics, has the potential to give humanoid robots unprecedented power to analyze, “think,” and learn. Tech evangelists say these robots will have a transformative impact on workplaces and even in our homes, and not in distant decades but in the next few years. More From The Week US
- [Report: Remote Work Isn’t Just A Perk Anymore — It’s A Priority](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/report-remote-work-isnt-just-a-perk-anymore-its-a-priority/): If you’ve been wondering whether the remote-work conversation is cooling off, FlexJobs’ new Remote Work Trends Report for 2026 makes one thing clear: not even close.  In fact, the appetite for flexibility is only getting stronger — and it’s reshaping how Americans think about their jobs, careers, and even their well-being. According to the report, 85% of people now rank remote work above salary when weighing job offers. Many are even willing to change careers entirely to find more balance, with nearly 7 in 10 saying they’ve made — or seriously considered — a field switch in the past year. The tensions don’t stop there. […]
- [Why ‘Shift Sulking’ May Be 2026’s Next Big Work Trend](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/why-shift-sulking-may-be-2026s-next-big-work-trend/): As we count down to the last days of the year, we are looking ahead to what may be one of the next big work trends of 2026: shift sulking. Read on to find out what it is, and what to know about it heading into the new year. “Shift sulking is the moment when hourly workers arrive already depleted because the conditions surrounding their work—unpredictable schedules, inconsistent hours, and rising demands—are simply unsustainable,” says Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy, a workforce management platform for hourly workers. More From Fast Company
- [US Gained 64k Jobs In November; Lost 105k In October; Unemployment Rate At 4.6% -- A 4-Year High](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/16/us-gained-64k-jobs-in-november-lost-105k-in-october-unemployment-rate-at-4-6-a-4-year-high/): The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% last month, highest since 2021. The November job gains were higher than the 40,000 economists had forecast. The October job losses were caused by a 162,000 drop in federal workers, many of whom resigned at the end of fiscal year 2025 on Sept. 30 under pressure from billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of U.S. government payrolls. More From Associated Press
- [Gig Workers Of Uber Eats, DoorDash Will Get Assured Minimum Wages In Australia](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/gig-workers-of-uber-eats-doordash-will-get-assured-minimum-wages-in-australia/): Australian gig workers may soon receive significantly better pay and workplace protections after Uber Eats and DoorDash reached a landmark agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU). The companies jointly submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission outlining enforceable standards for food delivery riders and drivers. These include a guaranteed hourly wage, improved dispute-resolution systems, clearer job information, and mandatory accident insurance. If approved, the deal would extend beyond the two major platforms to cover the entire food delivery industry, including services like Hungry Panda, and could influence similar reforms in other gig-based sectors such as rideshare and online […]
- [Woman Gets Unexpected Interview Question From CEO—Answer Changes Everything](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/woman-gets-unexpected-interview-question-from-ceo-answer-changes-everything/): A woman’s story about being asked an unexpected question during a job interview has gone viral on social media, sparking discussion about honesty, self-awareness, and workplace values. The post, shared by Threads user Beatriz (@lavraiebeatriz), has garnered over 846,000 views since it was posted on November 25. In her post, Beatriz described how a CEO asked her to name one good reason not to hire her during a recent interview. Caught off guard, she admitted she wasn’t ready to answer. “I told her I wasn’t ready for that question and needed some time to think,” she wrote. The CEO then asked her […]
- [Jamie Dimon On Our AI Future: Fewer Jobs And 'Working Less Hard, But Having Wonderful Lives'](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/jamie-dimon-on-our-ai-future-fewer-jobs-and-working-less-hard-but-having-wonderful-lives/): Jamie Dimon said AI could one day help us work less, but not before it cuts jobs. The JPMorgan CEO said in an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that AI could improve society, comparing it to past technological leaps that lifted productivity and living standards. “Maybe one day we’ll be working less hard, but having wonderful lives,” he said. But getting there won’t be painless. While AI will not “dramatically reduce” jobs in the next year, “it will eliminate jobs,” Dimon said. “It doesn’t mean people won’t have other jobs,” he said, adding that workers should lean into critical […]
- [How Pro Bono Services From Cybersecurity Students Are Helping Secure Community Organizations](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/how-pro-bono-services-from-cybersecurity-students-are-helping-secure-community-organizations/): Fifth-year cybersecurity student Mitchell Windahl is on the lookout for sensitive data, and he’s doing it to help a local organization strengthen its digital defenses. Through the Cybersecurity Clinic at RIT’s ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute, teams of students provide free cyber assessment services and resources to community groups, including nonprofits, small businesses, municipal organizations, and school districts. It is modeled after free clinics at medical schools and law schools. The aim of the Cybersecurity Clinic is for students to gain valuable hands-on experience while helping real-world clients with limited resources. The projects also serve as an option for students completing their capstone requirements in the […]
- [Turn Your Small Business Into A Beloved Brand](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/turn-your-small-business-into-a-beloved-brand/): Establishing a strong brand is key for any business. Branding represents your company internally and externally, sets you apart from the competition, tells people who you are and what matters to you, and encourages them to form an emotional connection. But branding has little value in a vacuum. To make a lasting impression on potential customers, you need to share your brand identity across multiple touchpoints. Shopify talked with business owners about their best branding ideas to gain visibility, boost sales, and increase engagement. More From KESQ
- [4 Things Remote Work Can Reveal About Your Leadership Style](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/4-things-remote-work-can-reveal-about-your-leadership-style/): During the global Covid-19 health crisis, the shift to online and remote work—and debates about its viability—were unavoidable. Now, years later, conflicting opinions of this model remain. Employees prefer remote work for the flexibility it provides, while employers worry about productivity without in-person oversight (as well as the real estate problems that come with empty office space). Plenty of research has shown that employees still perform well, or even better, being away from their bosses’ eyes. But what has remote work taught us about leadership and management styles? Here are four things that this work model reveals about overseeing teams away […]
- [What Are The Skills Critical For The Future Of Work](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/what-are-the-skills-critical-for-the-future-of-work/): This week, a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford put numbers to AI and the job market. The paper says not only is AI taking jobs, it is making it harder for young people to find work, and pointed to traditional tech roles like software developers as being most affected. Sinead Bovell is somebody who has been thinking a lot about the future of work and how young people should navigate all of this. She’s the founder of a tech education company called WAYE. When I spoke to her, I asked what we got wrong when it comes to thinking about AI […]
- [Gen Z: Future Of Work Is Purposeful, Digital And Flexible](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/09/gen-z-future-of-work-is-purposeful-digital-and-flexible/): As Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—enters the workforce in growing numbers, Canadian employers are encountering a cohort whose expectations and behaviors signal a fundamental shift from current norms. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z brings pragmatic sensibilities shaped by the unique social, economic and technological landscapes of their upbringing. Gen Z grew up amid economic uncertainty, technological upheaval and heightened social awareness. Unlike millennials, who entered the job market with “great expectations” for rapid promotions and pay raises, Gen Z is more pragmatic. More From Phys.org
- [Amazon Releases AI Agents It Says Can Work For Days](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/amazon-releases-ai-agents-it-says-can-work-for-days/): Amazon Web Services on Tuesday unveiled a host of new artificial intelligence tools and features designed to help companies nab more value from generative AI. Included is a new category of AI agents that can carry out tasks for hours or days without getting stuck and asking users for help, AWS said. “This is what we’ve been hard at work on over the last year: how do you build this really robust brain that can do complicated work streams,” AWS Chief Executive Matt Garman said in an interview. Agents are AI tools that work by taking some action on behalf […]
- [Gen-Z Founders Automating Future Of Hiring](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/gen-z-founders-automating-future-of-hiring/): By combining relationship mapping with AI-powered search, Clado’s human search engine, Atlas, turns recruiters and sales teams into digital Sherlock Holmeses. The platform allows recruiters to search across a large number of professional profiles using complex, natural-language queries that pull from a range of public and integrated data sources. This may provide headhunters with a broad overview of career history and social presence in a short amount of time. Sales teams use Atlas in the same way to identify decision-makers who perfectly match their target profiles. Results can be exported, visualized, and integrated seamlessly with other tools. Today, Clado’s technology […]
- [Does The US Have A ‘K-Shaped’ Economy?](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/does-the-us-have-a-k-shaped-economy/): A big reason the term is popping up so often is that it helps explain an unusually muddy and convoluted period for the US economy. Growth appears solid, yet hiring is sluggish, and the unemployment rate has ticked up. Overall, consumer spending is still rising, but Americans are less confident. AI-related data centre construction is soaring while factories are laying off workers and home sales are weak. And the stock market still hovers near record highs even as wage growth is slowing. It also captures ongoing concerns around affordability, which is much more of a concern for middle and lower-income […]
- ['Micro Jobs' Help People Out Of Poverty - Charity](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/micro-jobs-help-people-out-of-poverty-charity/): A charity which has won a national award for its “micro jobs” scheme has said it is helping people out of poverty. Zink, based in Buxton, Derbyshire, set up the project in 2016 to provide small, paid roles within the charity and support people who have been out of work for long periods or have never worked at all. The charity, formerly known as High Peak Food Bank, said 75% of people moved into mainstream employment within six months of starting the scheme. After winning a Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) award, charity CEO Paul Bohan said: “We’re proud to […]
- [Top SME Insurance Focus: Cyber Security](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/top-sme-insurance-focus-cyber-security/): For much of the past five years, the biggest worry for many commercial insurance clients has been brutally tangible: the soaring cost of rebuilding. Conversations were dominated by materials inflation, labour shortages and construction delays after COVID-19. Today, those concerns are still there – but they are no longer centre stage. Brokers are reporting that their clients’ top concern has become something less visible and arguably far more unnerving: cyber risk. More From Insurance Business
- [7 in 10 Pickup Owners Are Using Their Trucks for Side Hustles](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/7-in-10-pickup-owners-are-using-their-trucks-for-side-hustles/): According to a poll of over 1,020 owners by parts company American Trucks, fully 70 percent of pickup owners said they’d begun using their vehicles for side hustles or gig work over the past year. Both demand for their services and the income truck owners generated were strong enough for 35 percent of respondents to say they planned on turning their four-wheeled work into a full-time small business within the next 12 months. More From Inc.
- [How AI Is Rewriting The Rules Of Work, Leadership, And Human Potential](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/how-ai-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-work-leadership-and-human-potential/): When a CEO tells his team, “AI is coming for your jobs, even mine,” you pay attention. It is rare to hear that level of blunt honesty from any leader, let alone the head of one of the world’s largest freelance platforms. Yet this is exactly how Fiverr co-founder and CEO Micha Kaufman has chosen to guide his company through the most significant technological shift of our lifetimes. His blunt assessment: AI is coming for everyone’s jobs, and the only response is to get faster, more curious, and fundamentally better at being human. More From Forbes
- [What Five Years Of Evidence On Hybrid Working Tells Us About The Future Of Employment](https://workshifter.com/2025/12/02/what-five-years-of-evidence-on-hybrid-working-tells-us-about-the-future-of-employment/): The COVID pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid working practices across the world. It also provided evidence that these approaches could work for a wide variety of jobs. The UK has been at the forefront of the shift to hybrid working and its sustainability as a work practice in future. This year, the Global Survey of Working Arrangements calculated that the typical UK worker averaged 1.8 days of remote working per week, only just behind the more rural Canada (1.9 days). Along with colleagues, I observed this adaptation in a research project called Work after Lockdown, which followed organizations through lockdowns and examined what they learned around hybrid […]
- [Tech for Growth: Solutions For An SMB Budget](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/tech-for-growth-solutions-for-an-smb-budget/): Traditional service providers often act as the central authority, enforcing a “one-size-fits-all” approach. They dictate all hardware and service choices—specifying everything from computers and routers to internet service providers. This high-end model can be expensive and often out of reach for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). More From PSN Technology
- [Leading In A VUCA World](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/leading-in-a-vuca-world/): In my last couple of decades of experience, I have seen the benefits of these systems firsthand, both in my own ventures and by working with nearly 80 companies directly. I’ve specialized in helping mid-market businesses implement these frameworks. More From Capricorn Leadership
- [Workers Turn To ‘Polyworking’ To Combat Frozen Salaries And Inflation](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/workers-turn-to-polyworking-to-combat-frozen-salaries-and-inflation/): As workers face frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs, some have decided to branch out from their traditional careers. They’re taking on side jobs to bring in additional income and provide a backup plan should they find themselves out of work, or adding second, third and sometimes fourth jobs — what some call “polyworking” — to the mix. More From Orlando Sentinel
- [America’s Labor Market Cooling, Workers Turning To Uber & Doordash To Fill Income Gap](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/americas-labor-market-cooling-workers-turning-to-uber-doordash-to-fill-income-gap/): A new Goldman Sachs analysis found that platform-based gig work opportunities — which include major tech players like Uber (UBER), DoorDash (DASH), and Instacart (CART) — are holding up as traditional payroll growth cools. About 20% of people who lost pay, lost a job, or had hours cut turned to gig platforms to make up the difference, the analysis said. More signs of a shrinking labor market are expected in this week’s delayed September payrolls report, which is set to be released on Thursday. More From AOL
- [Inner Intelligence: The Future Of Self-Leadership](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/inner-intelligence-the-future-of-self-leadership/): In a world where AI can analyze, predict and process faster than we can, the new frontier of leadership isn’t external; it’s internal. The future belongs to leaders who cultivate what I call “inner intelligence”: the integration of emotional, intuitive and spiritual intelligence that enables us to navigate complexity with clarity and lead from a state of alignment rather than exhaustion. More From Forbes
- [Undercutting Collaboration?: Hybrid Workers Putting In 90 Fewer Minutes Of Work On Fridays](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/undercutting-collaboration-hybrid-workers-putting-in-90-fewer-minutes-of-work-on-fridays/): Among professionals in occupations that can be done remotely, 35% to 40% worked remotely on Thursdays and Fridays in 2024, compared with only 15% in 2019. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, nearly 30% worked remotely, versus 10% to 15% five years earlier. And white-collar employees have also become more likely to log off from work early on Fridays. They’re starting the weekend sooner than before the pandemic, whether while working at an office or remotely as the workweek comes to a close. Why is that happening? I suspect that remote work has diluted the barrier between the workweek and the […]
- [7 Companies Embracing Remote Work Amid RTO Push](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/7-companies-embracing-remote-work-amid-rto-push/): As a number of big-name companies increase their requirements for how often workers spend time in the office, some firms are sticking with remote work arrangements. Those leading the RTO charge have argued that face-to-face collaboration breeds a stronger culture of teamwork and creative problem-solving. However, remote companies say they are reaping their own set of distinct benefits. The doubling down on flexibility has been a boon to recruiting at some companies, allowing firms like Dropbox and Atlassian to tap into a wider pool of talent. More From Business Insider
- [Prison Program In Maine Allows Inmates To Earn Money Working Remote Jobs](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/18/prison-program-in-maine-allows-inmates-to-earn-money-working-remote-jobs/): Maine is one of the few states to let incarcerated people work remote jobs for outside companies. 45 prisoners have already been hired in roles like software engineering and grant writing. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports that other states are now watching Maine as a possible model. More From NBC News
- [Steps To Plan A Phased Retirement](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/steps-to-plan-a-phased-retirement/): Then again, not everyone has a requirement to follow the main model of working until a particular date and then stop cold. Phased retirement offers a middle path: gradually reducing work hours or responsibilities while transitioning into full retirement. This approach provides continued income and purpose while allowing time to adjust to the lifestyle changes of retirement. But phased retirement requires careful planning, since you’re essentially living in two financial worlds at once. Here’s how to design a phased retirement that works both financially and personally. More From Home As We Make It
- [Upskilling Won’t Fix The Gender Gap—But Mentorship Might](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/upskilling-wont-fix-the-gender-gap-but-mentorship-might/): The headlines are clear: AI is disrupting entry-level jobs across industries, including consulting and professional services. There’s just one problem. Eliminating these roles overlooks a critical business need—your pipeline of next generation leaders. The rush from pyramid to diamond workforce models is short-sighted. In the pyramid model, you grow leaders from the ground up. In the diamond model, you cut the base and bet on later-stage talent to carry the weight. It may look efficient now, but it comes at the expense of long-term leadership development. More From Fast Company
- [Why the Best Leaders Think Like Veterans](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/why-the-best-leaders-think-like-veterans/): I recently recorded my most special episode yet of The Big Idea from Yahoo Finance. The guest was the biggest VIP in my life—my dad. From the flight line to the boardroom, my dad, Michael McKee, shows how adaptability, teamwork, and integrity shape great leaders and strong companies. For Veterans Day, it was my honor to host my favorite veteran turned entrepreneur. Veterans are majority owners of more than 1.6 million firms, employing more than 3.3 million workers. At Hello Alice, we are proud to support thousands of these brave people with resources and grants to help them grow their businesses.  More From Inc.
- [Veterans Day: How Veterans Power America’s Most Essential Jobs](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/veterans-day-how-veterans-power-americas-most-essential-jobs/): When most Americans think about Veterans Day, they picture parades, folded flags, and the recognition of past service. What often gets overlooked is something far more powerful. Millions of veterans are still serving this country every day, long after they stop wearing the uniform. They form one of the most reliable and unseen workforces in America, filling the critical roles that keep the country functioning. These men and women continue their mission quietly, consistently, and without much public recognition. More From Military.com
- [Blue Collar Is In; 10 High-Paying Jobs That Don't Require A Degree](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/blue-collar-is-in-10-high-paying-jobs-that-dont-require-a-degree/): Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.   Vocational and trade programs are booming, federal data shows.  One reason is a perception that blue-collar jobs pay well, and that college costs are becoming prohibitive.   More From USA Today
- [Google, Microsoft, Meta Have Stopped Publishing Workforce Diversity Data](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/google-microsoft-meta-have-stopped-publishing-workforce-diversity-data/): Some US tech giants are abandoning their decade-long practice of publishing statistics about the gender and racial makeup of their workforce. Google, which helped pioneer the release of annual diversity, equity, and inclusion reports, has no plans to disclose the information this year, according to four employees familiar with the discussions internally. Microsoft and Meta also will not be publishing diversity reports and data this year, spokespeople for the companies confirmed to WIRED. More From Wired
- [12 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay At Least $50,000](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/12-remote-entry-level-jobs-that-pay-at-least-50000/): Finding an entry-level job that pays enough to help you get ahead financially can be challenging. Finding a role that lets you work from home or out of an office is even more difficult. But such jobs do exist. The following entry-level jobs have median salaries where you can expect to earn at least $50,000 a year. More From AOL
- [Eight Leadership Skills Shaping The Future Of Work](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/eight-leadership-skills-shaping-the-future-of-work/): From emotional intelligence in hybrid teams to fluency in emerging tech, leadership today looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. Today’s most effective leaders blend human insight with digital agility to guide their teams through the constant shifts in their industry. While the basic “people skills” needed to maintain trust and connection with your team haven’t changed, there are some emerging abilities that can help you thrive as a leader in 2026. Below, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share the leadership skills they believe will matter most in the year ahead and how these capabilities will shape the next […]
- [How AI Is Redefining The Future Of Work: A Chief HR Officer Conversation](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/how-ai-is-redefining-the-future-of-work-a-chief-hr-officer-conversation/): Artificial intelligence’s impact on the future of work depends less on algorithms than on leadership choices: Whether to automate or to augment, to replace workers or to redesign workflows, complementing human potential. I spoke with someone who has been at the center of this transformation, Nickle LaMoreaux, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at IBM. We discussed how AI is reshaping talent strategy, why skills are the new currency of work, the future of entry-level roles and what it really takes to build organizations where AI enhances human capability. More From Forbes
- [The Gig Economy And The Dignity Of Work: A Catholic Response To A New Labor Crisis](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/11/the-gig-economy-and-the-dignity-of-work-a-catholic-response-to-a-new-labor-crisis/): The theological principle at stake runs deeper than economics. The church teaches that work serves not merely to produce goods but to perfect the worker, contributing to human flourishing and social cohesion. Gig work’s isolation—drivers alone in cars, delivery workers racing against app timers—fractures the communal dimension of labor that Catholic social teaching considers essential. Workers become atomized units of production rather than persons in relationship. More From American Magazine
- [Protecting the Modern Workforce: Why Mobile Endpoint Security Must Be a Business Priority](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/protecting-the-modern-workforce-why-mobile-endpoint-security-must-be-a-business-priority/): In today’s digital-first economy, businesses are more connected than ever. Hybrid and remote working have become standard practice, employees increasingly rely on smartphones and tablets for business-critical tasks, and corporate data now flows beyond traditional network perimeters. While this shift has unlocked new levels of agility and productivity, it has also expanded the threat landscape – and made mobile endpoint security a business-critical priority. More From TechRadar
- [Cross-Fertilizing Effects Found In Dual Roles For Academic Entrepreneurs](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/cross-fertilizing-effects-found-in-dual-roles-for-academic-entrepreneurs/): Academic entrepreneurs—scientists who found research-based startups while remaining in academia—creatively find cross-fertilizing effects between their academic and entrepreneurial work, helping them to reevaluate and extend their professional identity, according to new research published in Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. More From Phys.org
- [Rising Above: Five Leadership Lessons From A Hot Air Balloon Journey](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/rising-above-five-leadership-lessons-from-a-hot-air-balloon-journey/): The sun was just beginning to rise over Napa Valley when the van pulled up to the towering hot air balloon. This was a bucket-list moment for Renée Horne. She and her husband had booked a ride to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. She had looked forward to taking in stunning views, but she hadn’t expected to take away profound lessons about life and leadership. More From Fast Company
- [Jobs Report To Be Shutdown Casualty -- See These Numbers Instead](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/jobs-report-to-be-shutdown-casualty-see-these-numbers-instead/): The U.S. Labor Department probably won’t be able to publish the October employment report on Friday as scheduled. So Wall Street is turning to other indicators including credit-card spending, corporate earning results and state jobless claims to try to get a fuller picture of the economy. It’s still expanding, even amid the shutdown, trade wars and the sharp slowdown in hiring. More From MarketWatch
- [Government Shutdown Has Already Cost US Economy $18 Billion This Year, CBO Says](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/government-shutdown-has-already-cost-us-economy-18-billion-this-year-cbo-says/): The federal government shutdown has already cost the US economy at least $18 billion this year, a figure that “will intensify” in the weeks to come, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The nonpartisan organization emphasized much of the impact will be temporary, with a short-term boost to economic growth in the first quarter of next year. However, they estimate between $7 billion and $14 billion of the hit to gross domestic product will not be recovered, dependent on the ultimate length of the shutdown.  More From Bloomberg
- [Would You Ditch Remote Work For A Pay Raise? Two-Thirds Of U.S. Workers Would, Survey Says](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/would-you-ditch-remote-work-for-a-pay-raise-two-thirds-of-u-s-workers-would-survey-says/): Around 66% of U.S. workers would be willing to come back into the office full-time if they were offered higher pay, according to a new survey from staffing agency Robert Half. The data reveals that flexibility alone isn’t always enough to keep employees satisfied. More From AOL
- [Study: Remote Work Boosts Employment For People With Disabilities](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/study-remote-work-boosts-employment-for-people-with-disabilities/): The language of DEI may be currently out of favor, but a new report from SHRM, the country’s largest human resources trade association, suggests that the American workforce is far more diverse since the Covid pandemic effectively ended in 2021. The surprising change happened almost by default, but SHRM’s data show that there’s been a huge surge in the numbers of people with disabilities participating in the workplace—partly thanks to the shift toward hybrid and remote working.  More From Inc.
- [Woman Using Waymo Robotaxi To Deliver Doordash](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/woman-using-waymo-robotaxi-to-deliver-doordash/): It’s a tech CEO’s wet dream, but a labor economist’s worst nightmare: to film some content for a TikTok reel, one San Francisco woman decided to hail a Waymo to complete her Doordash delivery. The TikTokker, real name unknown but who goes by the handle @dmpnzzz, posted the minute-long clip last Thursday. She doesn’t say much about the finances of the experiment, but the clip does raise an interesting question: can you Doordash in a Waymo and still come out ahead? More From Futurism
- [The Cybernetic Teammate: How AI Is Rewriting The Rules Of Business Collaboration](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/the-cybernetic-teammate-how-ai-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-business-collaboration/): For decades, the holy grail of business performance has been effective teamwork. We’ve organized entire companies around the premise that collaboration beats individual effort—that two heads are better than one. But what happens when one of those “heads” is artificial intelligence? More From Fortune
- [The Power Of Both/And: The Future Of Leadership Demands Polarity Thinking](https://workshifter.com/2025/11/04/the-power-of-both-and-the-future-of-leadership-demands-polarity-thinking/): In a world that rewards speed, decisiveness and bold opinions, leaders often feel pressured to pick a side. Move fast or be thoughtful. Prioritize people or performance. Protect what works or drive change. The reality? Great leadership rarely lives on one side of the spectrum. More From Forbes
- [California Greenlights $25M For Apprenticeship Programs](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/california-greenlights-25m-for-apprenticeship-programs/): In the construction industry, more than a third of California developers have delayed or canceled commercial real estate projects due to rising costs and tariff uncertainty, according to a summer 2025 Allen Matkins and UCLA report. However, the Golden State has moved to help speed up building work as well, via overhauls to the California Environmental Quality Act, to ease the amount of red tape on certain kinds of projects. “ETP is proud to invest in high-wage, high-road job training programs that are directly aligned with industry needs,” said Jessica Grimes, executive director of ETP, in the release. More From Construction Dive
- [Hybrid Work Is Here - But Is The Infrastructure?](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/hybrid-work-is-here-but-is-the-infrastructure/): AI-driven workflows are quietly redefining what productivity means in hybrid work. Real-time collaboration, digital upskilling, and intelligent automation are emerging as the real markers and drivers of success – not whether people are physically in the office. More From TechRadar
- [Amazon: Robots May Replace 600,000 Humans](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/amazon-robots-may-replace-600000-humans/): Internal Amazon documents suggest that the company is looking into building and using more robots to replace human workers. The publication doesn’t specify if this will result in massive layoffs. However, the robots would allow Amazon to avoid hiring new workers to meet increasing demand, translating to 600,000 jobs replaced by 2033, according to the report.  Amazon announced in June that it had hit a workforce milestone of deploying more than 1 million robots in its fulfillment and delivery network, making it about two-thirds the size of the company’s human workforce. The Amazon documents show that the company’s goal is […]
- [Why Mentoring Works—Measuring What Can’t Be Seen](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/why-mentoring-works-measuring-what-cant-be-seen/): A new report on workplace mentoring from the Association of Business Mentors (ABM), Unlocking Impact, highlights a clear tension: While 70% of businesses say that mentoring boosts performance and 98% would recommend it, 37% admit that they struggle to measure outcomes. More From Psychology Today
- [The Quiet Skill That Separates Good Leaders From The Ones People Follow](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/the-quiet-skill-that-separates-good-leaders-from-the-ones-people-follow/): There is a moment in leadership that does not show up in strategy decks. It happens quietly, when someone in the room hesitates. A project slows down. A voice that was once engaged goes silent. No one calls it out, but something has shifted. What a leader does in that moment, or fails to notice at all, says more about their effectiveness than any metric on a dashboard. More From Forbes
- [US Consumer Confidence Slips To Six-Month Low; Worries Over Job Availability Rising](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/us-consumer-confidence-slips-to-six-month-low-worries-over-job-availability-rising/): US consumer confidence eased in October as households worried about the availability of jobs over the next six months and persistently higher prices because of tariffs on imports. The Conference Board said on Tuesday its consumer confidence index fell to 94.6 this month from an upwardly revised 95.6 in September. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the index slipping to 93.2 from the previously reported 94.2 in September. More From Reuters
- [Fed Struggles To Assess State Of US Economy As Government Shutdown Shuts Off Key Data](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/fed-struggles-to-assess-state-of-us-economy-as-government-shutdown-shuts-off-key-data/): When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making? In ordinary times, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee, which usually meets eight times a year, have a wealth of information at their disposal, including key statistics such as monthly employment and extensive inflation data. More From The Conversation
- [UPS Has Cut 34,000 Jobs — A Lot More Than Planned — And Earnings Show The Move Paid Off](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/ups-has-cut-34000-jobs-a-lot-more-than-planned-and-earnings-show-the-move-paid-off/): Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. powered higher Tuesday, after the package-delivery giant reported third-quarter earnings that beat expectations by the widest margin in years and said it cut a lot more jobs than it previously said were planned. The company disclosed that through September, it had reduced its workforce by 34,000 employees, which represented 6.9% of the approximately 490,000 employees it had at the end of 2024. UPS also closed 93 leased and owned buildings this year. The company had said it planned to cut 20,000 jobs and close dozens of buildings this year. More From MarketWatch
- [Bill Gates: Humans Could Soon Work Only Two Days A Week](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/bill-gates-humans-could-soon-work-only-two-days-a-week/): In a recent discussion, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates shared a thought-provoking prediction about the future of work. He believes that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) will likely change the way humans live and work in the next decade. According to Gates, AI could take over most jobs currently performed by people, leading to a world where humans may only need to work two days a week. More From RegTechTimes
- [Remote Work Is Shaped By Geopolitics, Not Technology](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/28/remote-work-is-shaped-by-geopolitics-not-technology/): Once upon a time, the big idea was simple—work from anywhere! Thanks to technological advances, you didn’t need to be tethered to your office desk to collaborate with coworkers (or swap memes with them). As long as you had your laptop and good Wi-Fi you could be by the pool on a tropical island, drink in hand, and a magnificent sunset in the background. More From Fast Company
- [Empowering Black Women: Twin Cities Entrepreneur Launches Job Fair Amid Tough Job Market](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/empowering-black-women-twin-cities-entrepreneur-launches-job-fair-amid-tough-job-market/): A Twin Cities entrepreneur launched a job fair for Black women after learning that over 30,000 Black women have lost their jobs since mid-summer. Hundreds of women were in attendance, connecting… More From Breathe On
- [The Art of Listening](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/the-art-of-listening/): Whether we are sitting in nature or in a boardroom, I have learned that there are three distinct ways we listen. Most leaders I meet have mastered one, maybe two. But we need all three. I see leaders who are absolute masters of listening at one level and completely blind at the others. It is the movement among the three where leadership actually lives. More From Psychology Today
- [AI Headshots Changing Ways Job Seekers Are Seen And  Hired In Tough Labor Market](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/ai-headshots-changing-ways-job-seekers-are-seen-and-hired-in-tough-labor-market/): AI headshots are becoming popular on LinkedIn and in professional portfolios as job seekers look for affordable profile pictures to give them an edge. Since first impressions happen almost entirely through a screen, a clean, appealing photo is as important as a strong resume. And in a competitive job market, a good headshot can make a big difference. But professional photography has long been a financial barrier for many job applicants with an average starting cost for a professional headshot in the U.S. that can easily run up to hundreds of dollars. More From CNBC
- [How HR Leaders Are Transforming Health Care From Big Business to Personal Choice](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/how-hr-leaders-are-transforming-health-care-from-big-business-to-personal-choice/): Research suggests that rising demand for personalization also extends to work benefits. A recent survey from Aon found that 65 percent of employees prefer benefits with more choices than what their current option provides. People are no longer content with a one-size-fits-all approach in any part of their lives, and healthcare is certainly no exception. The rise of the gig economy, remote work, and a multigenerational workforce, each with unique health needs and financial situations, has highlighted the potential limitations of the old model. More From Inc.
- [Workers at Major D.C. Concert Venues Launch Unionization Effort](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/workers-at-major-d-c-concert-venues-launch-unionization-effort/): Production staff as well as employees in food services, box office and those staffing the door at D.C.’s 9:30 Club, a well-known venue that helped launched the careers of bands including Nirvana and R.E.M, as well as at The Anthem, one of the larger East Coast venues with a capacity of 6,000, The Atlantis and Lincoln Theatre, have asked management at I.M.P. to allow the process to move forward for voluntary recognition of the unionization efforts.  More From Hollywood Reporter
- [After The H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Global Teams Are Looking Like The Future Of Work](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/after-the-h-1b-visa-fee-hike-global-teams-are-looking-like-the-future-of-work/): Your future colleagues may be increasingly based in other time zones. After President Donald Trump signed an executive order in September that slapped a fee of $100,000 on every new H-1B visa, the tech industry collectively panicked and scrambled. Most tech giants like Oracle, Meta, and Apple have at least a few thousand workers using the work visa, while Amazon notably got more than 10,000 H-1B visa approvals in total in 2025. More From Business Insider
- [Poll: Economic Anxiety Grows As 47% Of Americans Doubt Job Prospects](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/poll-economic-anxiety-grows-as-47-of-americans-doubt-job-prospects/): Americans are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to find a good job under President Trump, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds, in what is a potential warning sign for Republicans as a promised economic boom has given way to hiring freezes and elevated inflation. More From LA Times
- [From Survival To Strategy: The Side Gig Economy Is Evolving](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/from-survival-to-strategy-the-side-gig-economy-is-evolving/): Not everyone is abandoning their extra gigs at the same rate. Workers between 18 and 44 show more staying power in the gig economy. They’ve grown up viewing multiple income streams as the norm, not the exception. These younger workers have already built the infrastructure. The apps are downloaded, the profiles are optimized, and they know which gigs fit their schedules. If economic conditions shift, they will likely be the first to ramp up their side work again. More From Money Talks News
- [Uber’s Newest Gig Work: Train AI To Earn Extra Cash](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/ubers-newest-gig-work-train-ai-to-earn-extra-cash/): The ride-hailing app announced on Thursday a new pilot program that will offer gig workers the opportunity to train artificial intelligence (AI) through so-called “digital tasks.” They include simple, quick tasks for workers such as uploading photos, recording themselves speaking in their native language, and submitting documents written in different languages—which are then fed into AI models. Uber already offers this for gig workers in India. More From Fast Company
- [When You Shut The Door On Remote Work, Seasoned Talent Turns Away ](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/21/when-you-shut-the-door-on-remote-work-seasoned-talent-turns-away/): Veteran talent walks away the moment in-office work policy clashes with autonomy. McKinsey found 43 percent of prime-age employees, between 25 and 54, already work remotely, and nearly 60 percent want the option — an expectation gap of 17 percentage points that widens resignation risk. Among recent quitters, 17 percent left specifically because employers altered working-model policies, making flexibility a top-three trigger for voluntary exits.   More From The Hill
- [Michigan Workers Face Surprise Bills For Pandemic Unemployment Benefits](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/michigan-workers-face-surprise-bills-for-pandemic-unemployment-benefits/): More than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, Michigan says it overpaid on unemployment benefits and is now demanding that money back. The Unemployment Insurance Agency, or UIA, says about 350,000 workers are required to return what they thought was free assistance. A judge ruled the UIA could resume collections at the end of September following a class-action lawsuit, but it’s leaving some Michiganders facing financial ruin. More From CBS 3
- [A Research-Backed Training Method That Improves Hiring Outcomes](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/a-research-backed-training-method-that-improves-hiring-outcomes/): In the current climate, generic and expensive programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion—for example, trainings—are increasingly falling out of favor. In fact, most of the existing research suggests that trainings have not been effective at changing people’s behaviors or measurable organizational outcomes, such as who gets hired. Yet, what hasn’t changed is companies’ need to tap into the broadest possible talent pool to hire the best person for the right role at the right time. The question on many leaders’ minds, then, is how they can continue to improve the quality and fairness of their hiring in an effective and palatable way. More […]
- [Hybrid Work Isn’t Dead. It’s Being Optimized](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/hybrid-work-isnt-dead-its-being-optimized/): For office employees, the transition from the traditional, Monday through Friday “9-to-5 work model” office to a more flexible, technology-forward workplace is nearly complete. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional workplace relied heavily on the physical environment and tools that employees had access to. Hybrid or remote work options were rare, coveted benefits, usually limited to the tech sector. Otherwise, people came into an office daily to do their work surrounded by other colleagues.  Today, the workplace looks different as hybrid and remote work options are mainstream. With technology enabling people to work from anywhere—and AI becoming an integral part of the workforce—flexibility has […]
- [Owning Your Development By Building Networks, Finding Mentors, & Embracing Servant Leadership](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/owning-your-development-by-building-networks-finding-mentors-embracing-servant-leadership/): At the heart of every career journey is the question of how we grow—not just in skills, but in purpose, relationships, and impact. That kind of growth takes shape through everyday choices, the mentors who guide us, and the communities that stretch us to become more. Each step forward becomes part of a larger story of leadership, professional development, and ultimately, servant leadership. In this episode of Professional Quotient, Jason Winningham sits down with Tim Winningham, department leader at Edward Jones, for a powerful conversation about how to intentionally grow your career, build meaningful connections, and lead with purpose. More From MarketScale
- [How To Manage An Employee With A Second Job Or Side Gig](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/how-to-manage-an-employee-with-a-second-job-or-side-gig/): There are many reasons why someone may have a second job or some kind of side gig when they’re working for you. They may have financial needs that are greater than what you can pay. They may have expertise that enables them to consult or engage with other businesses. They may have a passion project or startup that they’re nurturing while they work for you. Whatever it is that is driving your employees, their other line of work can affect their performance for you. It is valuable to understand what your team members are doing and the impact it is […]
- [15 Workers Most At Risk In Tariff-Affected Jobs](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/15-workers-most-at-risk-in-tariff-affected-jobs/): New tariffs are putting pressure on industries from manufacturing to retail, leaving certain workers most vulnerable to job cuts. Tariffs can be a real headache for everyone, but they hit some people harder than others. When new taxes are placed on imported goods, it can cause a ripple effect across entire industries, like a stone dropped in a calm pond. Businesses that depend on international trade suddenly have to contend with higher costs, which can lead to some difficult decisions and ultimately impact the workers on the front lines. More From FODMAP
- [3 Remote Working Threats That Could Sink Your Small Business](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/3-remote-working-threats-that-could-sink-your-small-business/): While the benefits to work-life balance for employees are clear, and remote working can also cut down on office overheads, allowing staff to work from home can be a security nightmare. So, how can a small business ensure its employees, business data, finances and reputation, stay safe in a world of constantly evolving digital threats? Part of the battle is understanding the threats. More From PC World
- [Freelancers, Stop Chasing Clients — Here's How To Get Them To Come To You](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/freelancers-stop-chasing-clients-heres-how-to-get-them-to-come-to-you/): Most freelancers don’t fail because of a lack of talent. They fail because no one knows they exist. Marketing is the bridge between your skills and the clients who need them. But here’s the problem: Most freelancers approach marketing as a guessing game. They post sporadically, send a few pitches, then wonder why nothing lands. You don’t need to do everything to market yourself. You just need to do the right things consistently. More industries than ever are using freelance talent, so it’s the perfect time to refine your marketing, whether you’re starting this side hustle or scaling. More From Entrepreneur
- [Beyond The Screen: Designing Multimodal Interfaces For A Human-Centered Future](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/beyond-the-screen-designing-multimodal-interfaces-for-a-human-centered-future/): Technology has long promised to bring people closer together, yet so much of our digital life is flattened into a single pane of glass. Screens dominate our work, communication and entertainment. They are efficient, but they are isolating. The richness of human interaction, with all its sensory cues, does not translate easily into pixels. An easily imagined contrast to technology, which we all do every day, is dining. A shared meal engages every sense: the flavor of the food, the aroma of wine, the sparkle of champagne bubbles, the clink of glasses, the warmth of holding a cup. Dining is […]
- [Windows 10 Support Ends Today — Here's Who's Affected And What You Need To Do](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/14/windows-10-support-ends-today-heres-whos-affected-and-what-you-need-to-do/): As of October 14, Windows 10 is no longer supported by Microsoft. That means no more feature updates, no more official troubleshooting support, and most importantly, no more security updates. Any zero-day exploits hackers have been sitting on are almost certainly now out in the wild, and there’s not much Microsoft is going to do to stop them. If you’re still running Windows 10, it’s really important you take steps to protect yourself as soon as possible. Your operating system is almost certainly far less secure than it was at the start of October 2025. More From Tom’s Guide
- [Detroit Public Schools Community District Unveils 11,000-Square-Foot Career Technical Education Annex](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/detroit-public-schools-community-district-unveils-11000-square-foot-career-technical-education-annex/): Detroit Public Schools Community District unveiled an 11,000-square-foot career technical education annex at Southeastern High School, designed to provide students with hands-on experience in trades and advanced manufacturing. The new facility features a welding lab, computer numerical control lab, and collaborative learning areas aimed at giving students real-world opportunities beyond traditional classroom learning. More From WXYZ
- [Skills And Culture: Which Is More Important For Building A Future-Ready Workforce?](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/skills-and-culture-which-is-more-important-for-building-a-future-ready-workforce/): Technology will definitely be shifting the skills and capabilities that we need in the near term, and certainly in the long term, in ways that we probably haven’t even imagined yet. Part of our approach is upskilling on the technical side, and then the other piece is around leadership. The future-ready workforce, in my mind, absolutely needs to be one that has curiosity, has adopted a growth mindset and has the willingness and the agility to learn new ways of doing things. It’s one that is adept at navigating ambiguity and change. Those skills are going to be core to […]
- [Tech CEO Talks About SMB Needs](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/tech-ceo-talks-about-smb-needs/): Founder and CEO Philipp Emma talks about the formation of PSN Technology and its focus on helping leaders of growing companies. More From Tech for Growth
- [Why Soft Skills Are The Hardest Skills — How To Build Them](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/why-soft-skills-are-the-hardest-skills-how-to-build-them/): Founder Amanda Guralski joins What’s Brewing Wisconsin to discuss why soft skills are essential and how to build them. Game Plan Strategies is a personalized career and branding firm dedicated to helping athletes and high performers transition with purpose. Through tailored coaching, brand development, and strategic planning, we equip individuals to build meaningful careers and make a lasting impact on and off the field. More From WTMJ
- [Tapping Alumni To Be Career Mentors For Students](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/tapping-alumni-to-be-career-mentors-for-students/): For students at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, alumni mentors are becoming embedded in their experience. A recently launched mentorship program pairs each rising junior with a graduate from the college to provide advice and encouragement as they finish their last two years of college. The initiative, part of Gettysburg’s reimagining of career development, helps students build a professional network before they leave college and hopefully eases the transition into life after graduation, said Billy Ferrell, director of external relations in Gettysburg’s Center for Career Engagement. More From Inside Higher Ed
- [Moody's: America Saw ‘Essentially No Job Growth’ Last Month](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/moodys-america-saw-essentially-no-job-growth-last-month/): With official data on hold due to the government shutdown, economists are turning to private reports, and the early signs, according to Moody’s, aren’t good. “This data shows that the job market is weak and getting weaker,” Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi wrote Sunday on social platform X. Zandi pointed to two separate private reports — from ADP and Revelio Labs — which, when averaged together, suggest there was “essentially no job growth” last month. The monthly jobs report from payroll-processing firm ADP showed the U.S. shed 32,000 private-sector jobs in September. More From The Hill
- [The New Hybrid Working Norm In The UK: How Many Days In The Office?](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/the-new-hybrid-working-norm-in-the-uk-how-many-days-in-the-office/): Remote working, or working from home, rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in many parts of the world, especially in Europe. As restrictions eased, office returns began, and the number of people working from home gradually declined.  Hybrid working is now more common. In the United Kingdom, 28% of staff worked in this setup in the first quarter of 2025, according to ONS. This is compared to around 10% during the same period in 2021. Hybrid work was also more common among full-time workers, reaching 34% in early 2025.  More From Euronews
- [How Remote Teams + AI Can Help Your Company Scale Smarter](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/how-remote-teams-ai-can-help-your-company-scale-smarter/): Growth has traditionally meant building bigger. More offices, staff and layers of management. Customers want fast and simple processes, so increased capacity only made sense. However, it also resulted in delayed decision-making and higher overhead expenses. That outdated strategy is no longer effective in today’s dynamic economy. For many scaling businesses, the question we’re all trying to answer is how to get bigger without making things harder for everyone. A straightforward answer is to shift focus from hiring based on location to hiring for specific results. Strategic offshoring provides companies with a head start. This strategy enables companies to create a focused team […]
- [LinkedIn CEO: Future Of Work No Longer Belongs To People With Degrees](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/linkedin-ceo-future-of-work-no-longer-belongs-to-people-with-degrees/): Gen Z graduates are already facing a crushing reality that college degrees no longer guarantee them a six-figure job. As AI gobbles up the roles of everything from computer programmers to junior financial analysts, and the market for entry-level opportunities continues to dwindle, the young generation is at a disadvantage.  The CEO of LinkedIn—one of the world’s largest employment platforms—is warning Gen Z that their situation won’t look any better down the line. Ryan Roslansky has cautioned that instead of chasing candidates with Ivy League degrees, employers will be on the hunt for AI-savvy talent with the adaptability to keep up with the new ways of working.  More From Fortune
- [The Rise Of Reverse Automation: What It Means For The Future Of Work](https://workshifter.com/2025/10/07/the-rise-of-reverse-automation-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-work/): When people think about automation, the focus is almost always on what it takes away. They see it as machines taking over tasks, making jobs disappear. But there’s another side to the story that’s just starting to get attention. It’s what I call reverse automation. While the phrase has been used in logistics to describe automating returns, in this context it means how technology creates new human-centered work where machines fall short. As AI and technology continue to change industries, they are creating a new wave of human-centered jobs that only exist because machines can’t finish the work on their […]
- [Why Entrepreneurs Should Lead Like Film Directors](https://workshifter.com/2025/09/30/why-entrepreneurs-should-lead-like-film-directors/): When we think about entrepreneurship, the usual language is financial: revenue, valuations, markets. But if we pause and take a step back, there is another way to look at business venturing — not through the cold vocabulary of accounting, but through the living vocabulary of drama. Aristotle, the philosopher who first laid down the principles of storytelling, might offer entrepreneurs a lens to see their work differently. He taught that drama rests on two pillars: desire and conflict. A character’s desire drives the story forward; conflict gives it life. Without desire, there is no reason to act. Without conflict, there is […]
- [LGBT Student Services Launches Their Peer Mentorship Program](https://workshifter.com/2025/09/30/lgbt-student-services-launches-their-peer-mentorship-program/): For all students finding community does not happen overnight. To make finding this community on campus easier, LGBT Student Services (LGBTSS) is launching a University-wide Peer Mentorship Program to help students find their way through times of questioning and guide those looking to learn more about LGBTQ+ culture. The program was founded by a Morgan Keating, a psychology major, after their inspiring experience with the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP.) More From Loyolan
- [This Is How Gen Z Is ‘AI-Proofing’ Their Careers](https://workshifter.com/2025/09/30/this-is-how-gen-z-is-ai-proofing-their-careers/): The conversation around AI is deafening. Headlines shout disruption, executives debate productivity, and experts argue endlessly about timelines. But in the middle of all that noise, Gen Z’s response has been surprisingly quiet and that silence is telling. AI replacing entry-level jobs isn’t a distant headline, it’s the elephant in the room. My students know it’s possible, and they don’t treat it as science fiction. What I’ve seen isn’t fear or denial. It’s movement. Instead of getting stuck in “what if” debates, Gen Z is choosing clarity over panic, quietly steering their careers toward stability in a way that’s easy to miss if […]
- [Beyond The Bottom Line: Why Human Leadership Matters Now](https://workshifter.com/2025/09/30/beyond-the-bottom-line-why-human-leadership-matters-now/): Ask any scale-up CEO what keeps them up at night, and you’ll hear the usual suspects: Market shifts, competitive pressure, or hitting that next revenue milestone. But the real challenge, the one you won’t find on any dashboard, is keeping your team connected as the pace of technology accelerates and complexity multiplies. And yet, building a scale-up shouldn’t just be challenging. It should be energizing. You’ve already done the hard part of getting here. Now it’s about leading with clarity, fostering connections, and creating something meaningful together. More From Fast Company
- [Why Burnout Is A Growing Problem In Cybersecurity](https://workshifter.com/2025/09/30/why-burnout-is-a-growing-problem-in-cybersecurity/): Stress is revealing itself in data collected by ISC2, the membership organisation for cybersecurity professionals. Its annual Workforce Study showed a 66% favourable job satisfaction rate in 2024, down four percentage points from the previous year. Burnout is a “major issue” for the sector, ISC2’s chief information security officer Jon France says. He says professionals in the industry are increasingly being asked “to do more with less” which only increases stress and job dissatisfaction. “Cyber professionals rarely work nine to five”, he adds, “Even if they do, they remain on call because threat actors don’t adhere to office hours.” More From BBC
- [Boss Uses A Night Out Test During Every Interview And Refuses To Hire Candidates Who Fail](https://workshifter.com/2025/09/30/boss-uses-a-night-out-test-during-every-interview-and-refuses-to-hire-candidates-who-fail/): As if the job market wasn’t bad enough. Now, if you actually land an interview, you have to contend with bosses and hiring managers testing you without even realizing it. For one job interviewee, a boss had no problem sharing their trick to decide if a candidate was worth hiring. Sure, every company has its own interview tactics, and there’s nothing wrong with unique questions to get a better feel for a client. Unfortunately, questions like “What’s the last book you read?” and “Where do you see yourself in five years?” have been replaced with literal tests that you couldn’t […]
- [Consumer Confidence Worsens Over Inflation, Job Market Worries](https://workshifter.com/2025/09/30/consumer-confidence-worsens-over-inflation-job-market-worries/): Consumers turned more pessimistic in September as perceptions of the labor market and current business conditions weakened, the Conference Board said on Tuesday. The business organization’s overall index fell by 3.6 points to 94.2, weaker than had been forecast, with the present conditions index falling by 7 points. The index was benchmarked to 100 in 1985 when conditions were considered to be neutral. “Consumer confidence weakened in September, declining to the lowest level since April 2025,” said Stephanie Guichard, senior economist for global indicators at The Conference Board. “The present situation component registered its largest drop in a year. Consumers’ assessment of business […]

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