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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

I replaced my corporate salary by starting a photo booth business. Now, I coach entrepreneurs on finding their niche.

I moved to New York when I was 22, and I was really in pursuit of security. I wanted to climb the corporate ladder, so I joined ClassPass.
NYC startup
#wage-growth
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Unemployment rate surges to highest since 2021 as wage growth eases sharply

Britain's unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, indicating economic strain.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

UK payrolls see biggest drop since covid as wage growth slows and job market weakens

UK labor market sees significant payroll employment decline, highest since pandemic peak.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reeves will hope weaker wage growth enables more interest rate cuts

UK job market downturn accelerates, raising unemployment to 4.6% as vacancies decline, impacting wage growth and interest rates.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Unemployment rate surges to highest since 2021 as wage growth eases sharply

Britain's unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, indicating economic strain.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

UK payrolls see biggest drop since covid as wage growth slows and job market weakens

UK labor market sees significant payroll employment decline, highest since pandemic peak.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reeves will hope weaker wage growth enables more interest rate cuts

UK job market downturn accelerates, raising unemployment to 4.6% as vacancies decline, impacting wage growth and interest rates.
#labor-market
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US job market added fewer jobs than expected in February as unemployment unexpectedly rose

US job growth in February fell short of expectations with 151,000 new jobs added and unemployment increased unexpectedly to 4.1%.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US adds 151,000 jobs in February amid Trump tariff war DW 03/07/2025

Trump's trade policies create economic uncertainty, impacting job stability despite a growth in the labor market.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Mass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.
Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in March DW 03/28/2025

Germany's March unemployment rose sharply, doubling analysts' forecasts and indicating economic strain.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The CEO of a top AI startup gave a stark warning about the tech's impact on the labor market

AI could significantly impact entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially causing unemployment rates to rise dramatically within the next five years.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US job market added fewer jobs than expected in February as unemployment unexpectedly rose

US job growth in February fell short of expectations with 151,000 new jobs added and unemployment increased unexpectedly to 4.1%.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US adds 151,000 jobs in February amid Trump tariff war DW 03/07/2025

Trump's trade policies create economic uncertainty, impacting job stability despite a growth in the labor market.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Mass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.
Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in March DW 03/28/2025

Germany's March unemployment rose sharply, doubling analysts' forecasts and indicating economic strain.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The CEO of a top AI startup gave a stark warning about the tech's impact on the labor market

AI could significantly impact entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially causing unemployment rates to rise dramatically within the next five years.
#automation
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

"Learn to Code" Backfires Spectacularly as Comp-Sci Majors Suddenly Have Sky-High Unemployment

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

"Learn to Code" Backfires Spectacularly as Comp-Sci Majors Suddenly Have Sky-High Unemployment

fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Too many people lost work': doubts in South Africa's coal belt over just energy transition'

Busiswe Ndebele, a former mine plant attendant, expressed her concerns about job availability: "We are surrounded by coalmines, so if the coalmines close down there won't be any jobs."
Online Community Development
#job-market
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: How D.C. Is Surviving Trump 2.0

Washington D.C. residents face significant unemployment due to mass layoffs and federal budget cuts, jeopardizing the local economy.
NYC startup
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Going to an office and pretending to work: A business that's booming in China

Some people in China pay to pretend to work while searching for jobs, avoiding awkward questions from family and friends.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs

Hiring in the U.S. slowed in May due to tariffs and federal job cuts, with job gains revised down.
The economy shows signs of stagnation as employers added only 139,000 jobs in May.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: How D.C. Is Surviving Trump 2.0

Washington D.C. residents face significant unemployment due to mass layoffs and federal budget cuts, jeopardizing the local economy.
NYC startup
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Going to an office and pretending to work: A business that's booming in China

Some people in China pay to pretend to work while searching for jobs, avoiding awkward questions from family and friends.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs

Hiring in the U.S. slowed in May due to tariffs and federal job cuts, with job gains revised down.
The economy shows signs of stagnation as employers added only 139,000 jobs in May.
#california-economy
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: As California's economy limps along, why is Gavin Newsom always boasting?

California's economy is not as robust as claimed, highlighted by historical budget surplus corrections leading to deficits.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: As California's economy limps along, why is Gavin Newsom always boasting?

California's economy is not as robust as claimed, highlighted by historical budget surplus corrections leading to deficits.
#economic-growth
US news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Solid jobs report won't dispel growth worries as trade uncertainty persists - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

February US labor market report shows growth but raises concerns over economic stability amid trade uncertainty.
Unemployment rose unexpectedly, and labor force participation declined, signaling potential risks to the job market.
US news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Solid jobs report won't dispel growth worries as trade uncertainty persists - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

February US labor market report shows growth but raises concerns over economic stability amid trade uncertainty.
Unemployment rose unexpectedly, and labor force participation declined, signaling potential risks to the job market.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

When I was laid off, I used it as an opportunity to finally pursue my dream career. But I only had a month to apply to grad school.

Treating applications like a full-time job helped me focus my energy on graduate school instead of dwelling on my recent layoff.
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Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Is AI making it harder for new college grads to get hired in tech?

The pandemic altered tech hiring, favoring experienced candidates over recent grads, significantly impacting entry-level job opportunities.
#economy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook

Trump's policies have led to increased uncertainty and a declining economic outlook despite inheriting a strong economy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Ontario's unemployment reaches highest point in more than a decade, apart from COVID | CBC News

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook

Trump's policies have led to increased uncertainty and a declining economic outlook despite inheriting a strong economy.
US news
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. is 'functionally unemployed.' Here's what that means

The true rate of functional unemployment in the U.S. is currently 24.4%, indicating significant economic hardship for many workers.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario's unemployment reaches highest point in more than a decade, apart from COVID | CBC News

Ontario's unemployment rate rose to 7.8%, its highest since 2013, driven by manufacturing job losses and ongoing economic challenges.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Recent Poll Shows These Americans are Losing Faith in Trump's Economy

Economic stability is crucial for presidential success.
Trump's economic policies have lost support among his base.
Instability and uncertainty are affecting consumer confidence.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Recession signs are flashing in 44 states as tariff risks and DOGE cuts threaten growth

44 US states are showing warning signs for the economy, indicating widespread recession pressures due to rising unemployment.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Malawi-Israel health workers deal: Who benefits the most? DW 05/26/2025

I would definitely go. I have been qualified for three years and I haven't even been called for an interview... why would I stay in a country where I have spent so much on college fees without a job?
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a Gen Xer who can't find a full-time job 2 years after a layoff. I'm struggling to rebuild my identity.

Losing a job can significantly change your identity, especially if your job informs your sense of self, status, and purpose. Grief and anxiety can aggravate a potential identity crisis.
NYC startup
#inflation
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

151,000 jobs were added to the U.S. in February, but unemployment is up 4.1%

The U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February, but economic outlook worsens due to trade war threats and job cuts in the federal workforce.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

American Consumers Are Getting Nervous About Inflation And Their Overall Financial Stability

American consumers are increasingly worried about inflation and unemployment, indicating a decline in financial confidence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reeves's tax rises on employers start to bite as unemployment jumps

Rising employers' national insurance contributions are contributing to a higher unemployment rate and decreased hiring.
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

151,000 jobs were added to the U.S. in February, but unemployment is up 4.1%

The U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February, but economic outlook worsens due to trade war threats and job cuts in the federal workforce.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

American Consumers Are Getting Nervous About Inflation And Their Overall Financial Stability

American consumers are increasingly worried about inflation and unemployment, indicating a decline in financial confidence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reeves's tax rises on employers start to bite as unemployment jumps

Rising employers' national insurance contributions are contributing to a higher unemployment rate and decreased hiring.
Career
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A millennial who couldn't find a job for 4 years revamped his family's meal planning and childcare to make it work

Dan Colflesh illustrates the challenges individuals face when job hunting in a tough market and emphasizes financial adjustments to ease stress.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Ontario's economy was already feeble before Trump tariffs came along to kneecap it | CBC News

The unemployment rate in Ontario fluctuated between 7.3% and 7.6% in early 2024, indicative of a fragile economy facing significant external pressures.
Toronto startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Grangemouth refinery is a 'victim of industrial vandalism and devastation' amid the closure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Grangemouth refinery is no longer processing crude oil. Petroineos has invested £50 million in creating a modern import and distribution terminal capable of receiving finished fuels.
UK politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Laid-off workers are struggling to access unemployment benefits

Of the nearly 1,500 workers surveyed, about one in five said they found that unemployment benefits were 'not adequate to meet their financial needs,' though this figure varied by state.
US Elections
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Selfridges sparks fury over 55 T-shirt 'mocking' the jobless

Luxury department store Selfridges faced backlash for selling a £55 T-shirt mocking unemployed people, sparking outrage and calls for its removal.
UK news
#us-economy
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Unemployment System Is Failing Workers. Barney Oursler's Here to Help.

"I worked in one of those," he says. "I met people over the 1970s and 1980s whose lives depended on those workplaces and who assumed that that was going to be their life."
Beer
#federal-employment
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employees

The Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employees

The Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Has the decline of knowledge work begun?

College graduates are facing rising unemployment rates, indicating potential shifts in the job market that may have long-term implications.
NYC parents
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

Five years after COVID-19, the Bronx still struggles with unemployment and food insecurity Bronx Times

The Bronx still faces economic challenges five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The people struggling to make ends meet as benefits lag behind soaring rents

When Phoebe Cross lost her job at a charity providing support for single parents, she found herself in the same position as many of the women she had been helping.
UK politics
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Deutsche Bank plans to eliminate 2,000 jobs in its retail division due to declining profits amidst a broader trend of rising unemployment in Germany.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rising bill for benefits has also wreaked terrible human cost', says Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer condemns soaring benefits bill and defends welfare reforms amid rising unemployment statistics.
Starmer criticizes Conservative record on welfare and long-term unemployment, highlighting human costs.
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

UK Aims to Cut Billions in Welfare Amid Budget Crunch

The UK's Labour government plans to cut welfare costs amid rising unemployment and spending challenges, aiming to balance fiscal responsibility and support for the vulnerable.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

If you fall into the dialogue of the far right, the far right wins': Spain's deputy PM on the need for workers' rights

Spain's successful labor reforms demonstrate that progressive change can improve employment without increasing unemployment.
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