Older Australians struggling to find work before hitting the pension age
Sixty-five-year-old Kerry Forrest wants and needs a job. But during the three years she has been applying for…
Commercial robotic leg could benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees
A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown…
Fed’s Jefferson Sees Risks to Both Inflation, Jobs Goals
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday warned the US central bank faces a softening labor market…
Breeden Warns of Threat from High Rates as Splits on BOE Exposed
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned of the threat to the economy posed by leaving interest…
Weak Jobs Growth Leads to Millions of US Workers Left Out
The “low-hire, low-fire” US labor market is leaving millions on the outside looking in. It’s not just recent…
Unemployment hits 14-year high as Germany waits for Merz’s stimulus – POLITICO
Indeed, the local headlines are being conspicuously dominated by national champions shedding staff. Earlier this week, Lufthansa said…
US Initial Jobless Claims Drop to the Lowest Level Since July
Initial applications for jobless benefits in the US fell to the lowest since mid-July, underscoring how companies remain…
Fed’s Bowman Urges Swift Rate Cuts to Support Jobs Amid Weak Labor Market
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said policymakers are in danger of falling behind the curve and need to…
China Job Market Woes Spread at Worst Time for Deflation Fight
China’s labor market is deteriorating just as deflationary pressures showed initial signs of easing, threatening to reverse progress…
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack Warns Inflation Still High, Urges Caution on Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said she remains laser-focused on inflation and officials should be…
401(k) savers could see new options, including bitcoin
Understanding a 401(k): How it works and why it’s important What is a 401(k) plan? Key benefits and…
What jobs will AI replace, and which are safe?
Artificial intelligence and outsourcing are rapidly reshaping the workforce, forcing employers and employees alike to ask a pressing…