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Bosses Are Firing Near-Retirees Left And Right

Getting laid off close to retirement is a different kind of problem than getting laid off in your 30s, because there are no decades left to rebuild the income you were counting on. And losing your main income stream can tank your retirement plan. Workers closest to...

September Tech Audit

September is the "New Year’s Day" of the business world. Vacations are over, teams are back at full capacity, and the high-stakes Q4 rush is just around the corner. Unfortunately, many small and medium-sized businesses sprint into this busy fall season using slow,...

Study: India’s Gig Economy Leaving Women Behind

India’s gig economy, which includes 10-minute food delivery and ride-hailing apps, is creating millions of jobs. Yet, women are largely missing from it, according to a new study. Indian women have achieved near parity with men in access to basic bank accounts, but...

Your Boss May Be Watching: How Workplace Surveillance Is Reshaping The Future Of Work

The next time you log onto a company laptop, clock in through an app, or use a work-issued phone, there may be more than a manager keeping tabs on your performance. Employers are increasingly using workplace surveillance technology - often referred to as "bossware" -...
Where The Jobs Are In 2026—And How To Actually Land One

The first Wednesday in January has long been the busiest job-search day of the year. AI is reshaping work at record speed amid layoffs and burnout and a tough economy. Experts predict the surge will be greater heading into 2026. If you’re planning a job search, you...

The Future of IT Jobs

Workshifter, Global Auto Mobility, and Oakland Community College are collaborating to explore the future of IT jobs at the Rise & Shine Coffee at the OCC Royal Oak campus on January 22. This event connects education to careers in various industries. Attendees...

When Everybody Becomes A Gig Worker

The American gig economy is at a strange crossroads. More workers than ever are turning to apps like Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart to pay the bills, even as it becomes clearer that the promise of flexible, lucrative work was always more myth than reality for many....

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