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fromTheregister
1 week ago

IRS has lost one-quarter of IT staff since Trump took office

The IRS faces significant staffing challenges due to workforce reductions, potentially impacting the 2026 tax season.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

SECNAV: Robots won't replace shipbuilders, but they could make jobs 'easier'

"We need to modernize how we train. I've been to 10 shipyards, and I've had one shipyard tell me how great their training was. I spent one hour with the workers who told me how bad their training was - I realized there's a big problem here. And we need to start equipping them with the tools that they need to get their job done easier."
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Business
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

One of your most valuable assets is the leaders you create

Leadership development is a critical priority for companies experiencing rapid growth.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: 1 in 4 immigrants doesn't want to stay DW 06/17/2025

German economy is weakening with 1.4 million unfilled positions yet many immigrants consider leaving.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Is Social Security Out of Money? This Is What You Need to Know

"While people in their 30s today don't have to worry about Social Security disappearing completely, the reality is that the program may have to cut benefits in the future."
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Zurich's Voliro secures 21M in Series A extension

Voliro's autonomous aerial inspection technology achieves 5x faster inspections with 50% reduced costs, enhancing the efficiency of infrastructure maintenance amidst workforce shortages.
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | AI's promise must not come at the cost of human livelihoods | amNewYork

AI presents opportunities for transformation but threatens entry-level jobs, increasing unemployment risks.
Regulatory concerns arise as new legislation undermines protections for workers amid AI's rise.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My Father is Losing His Job - Can He Afford to Retire or Should He Take a Pay Cut?

It's a truly unfortunate situation where a career-ending ultimatum forces older workers to make difficult choices, highlighting the challenges of ageism in today's workforce.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'm 33 and set to inherit millions by 50 - is it still worth pushing myself at work?

Determining the right time to exit the workforce is complicated when financial security is contingent on potential inheritances.
#shipbuilding
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
US politics

Fixing the US Navy's shipbuilding problems starts with the workers, agency analysts say

The shipbuilding industry is facing severe workforce problems impacting US Navy readiness, highlighting the need for competitive wages and improved working conditions.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A top US Navy shipbuilder says the problem isn't that the industry doesn't know how to build warships

US Navy's shipbuilding issues stem from inconsistent demand and workforce decline, not lack of capability.
Experienced shipbuilders lost to other industries, affecting shipbuilding capacity.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A top US Navy shipbuilder says the problem isn't that the industry doesn't know how to build warships

US Navy's shipbuilding issues stem from inconsistent demand and workforce decline, not lack of capability.
Experienced shipbuilders lost to other industries, affecting shipbuilding capacity.
fromMarketplace
4 months ago

This CEO put his tech startup between the coasts - Marketplace

Whisper Aero's founding involved early employees living together during the pandemic, which fostered collaboration but risked interpersonal strain.
SF politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump slashed the Forest Service and put a timber exec in charge. It could lead to a corporate takeover of public lands

The U.S. Forest Service faces significant challenges after mass layoffs, with concerns about management and environmental protections.
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