#employment

#employment

There's little doubt that autistic people are the most unemployed, underpaid, and overeducated disability population. While no research suggests that autistic people are poor workers, there is research that shines a light on how well their bottom-up processing and "noisy brains" make them particularly suited for plenty of productive work. Autistic people may face serious challenges in the work world because of their sensitivity to social justice, their lack of awareness of hierarchy.

UK businesses cut jobs at the fastest pace in four years over the summer, according to a Bank of England survey highlighting the impact from tax rises on employers. The monthly snapshot from a survey of chief financial officers at British businesses of all sizes showed firms reduced employment by an annual rate of 0.5% in the three months to August, the fastest since 2021.

As CNBC reports, ADP's private payrolls report issued this morning shows that private employers added 54,000 net new jobs last month, about one-third worse than the 75,000 positions economists had predicted, and barely half the 106,000 jobs added in July. This is bad news for the economy, but arguably good news for stock traders hoping to see the Federal Reserve cut its target interest rate at the FOMC meeting two weeks from now. And because rate cuts are generally considered "good" for making the stock market rise, investors don't seem too upset by today's bad employment news.

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Since the Trump tariffs were announced in April, financial markets have tried to assess their effects on inflation and employment. It turns out that both economic indicators are getting worse. The core consumer price index rose from 2.9% in June to 3% in July, while the unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2%. Job growth slowed way down, with nonfarm payrolls increasing a total of just 106,000 jobs from May through July, compared to 380,000 in the three months before that.

Oracle America has decided to slash more than 188 jobs in the Bay Area, affecting workers in the Peninsula and East Bay. The cuts are scheduled for Oct. 13.

More than 2,000 jobs are at risk after Claire's UK entered administration, a week after its American parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Her words. But I tend to agree.

These scams seem to target individuals with limited understanding of online job postings, prey upon desperation, and exploit trust in familiar platforms.

Nearly 25% of older Gen X and young boomer workers laid off in the past decade haven't found new jobs, with 11% taking pay cuts.

According to the major UK survey of over 1,100 respondents with MS, systemic failures in workplace support and welfare systems significantly hinder the ability of individuals to maintain employment.

"From young people taking their first step into the world of work to parents and carers returning to the workforce, retail offers opportunities that meet the needs of people in all corners of the country. These increases in employment costs are putting those opportunities at risk."

Barnet Council's BOOST service has supported over 6,200 residents since its launch in 2015, helping more than 3,300 find employment and addressing digital exclusion.

"Immigration to Switzerland remains tied to the labour market. EU citizens will be able to enter and remain in Switzerland only with a signed employment contract."

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a growth of 147,000 nonfarm payrolls in June, contradicting the ADP report indicating a reduction of 33,000 jobs.

When you apply for a mortgage, lenders want to know you'll be able to make your monthly payments. One way they assess this is by looking at your employment history.

The proposed Company Directors (Duties) Bill aims to shift the focus of UK company directors from solely benefiting shareholders to considering the broader impact of their decisions.