Central Hawke’s Bay job seekers struggle as benefit numbers hit 12‑year high
With a warm smile and a welcoming hug, Thompson radiates positivity. It’s this optimism that was helping get…
Asian markets enjoy record day as new US jobs data fans rate cut hopes
HONG KONG: Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday (Sep 10), with Tokyo and Seoul emulating a record day…
Why has the remote work boom turned into a competitive scramble for job seekers?
When Kate Smith worked a 9-to-5 office job, she was burned out, suffering from daily migraines and thinking,…
Gen Xer Looking for Work for 14 Months, Shares How He Pays the Bills
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kevin Hannegan, a 53-year-old former director at a publishing…
Armless Chinese man delivers food on unicycle, uses lips to navigate phone to call customers
A man in central China without arms delivers food on a unicycle and uses his lips to navigate…
Keeping up with UP: Push for skilling as rising joblessness shapes poll agenda
Growing unemployment has been among the key election issues. It was an issue during the 2024 Lok Sabha…
Unemployed Gen Xer Explains How He’s Trying to Reinvent Himself at 56
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Robert Poe, a 56-year-old former e-commerce director. His identity…