Job seeker programme goes ‘quiet’ after funding slashed
A Kaikōura job programme has made just one sustainable placement since July, as the reality of a Government…
ACC fined after manager torpedoes her ex-employee’s job chances – twice
A manager settled a historical employment relationship problem with her former worker then proceeded to breach the confidential…
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims rise to 263K vs. 235K expected
Initial Jobless Claims in the US rose by 27,000 in the week ending September 6.The US Dollar Index…
Healthcare is the one profession growing right now—and according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, it may be the only one immune to AI
There may be some promising news for those pursuing to become doctors and nurses post-graduation: your fields aren’t…
SpaceX and satellites help states save millions on internet buildout | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was meant to bring affordable, reliable internet to…
Retirement Crisis Facing Graduates of Japan’s Lost Decades
Opportunities for good, steady, corporate employment have dwindled sharply in Japan since the mid-1990s, with alarming implications for…
Three months – 10,000 jobs gone
While the farming sector may be the one economic bright spot at present, it isn’t stopping some provincial…
Two companies bringing nearly 150 jobs to Colorado Springs, Pueblo this fall
Two companies are expanding into Southern Colorado this fall. They plan to bring nearly 150 jobs to the…
Labor market is at ‘turning point’ warns Conference Board as jobseekers struggle with finding roles
While many economists acknowledge the labor market has held up remarkably well over the past few years, analysts…
Need some ‘motherly warmth’? In Japan, you can hire a grandma for as little as $60
As a grandmother-for-hire, 69-year-old Taeko Kaji performs a variety of tasks — from cleaning to cooking to giving…
Americans’ confidence in finding a new job falls to record low
Job seekers’ confidence in finding new employment has fallen, a new survey reveals. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of…
Forget 40 hours: The Dutch get their work done in just 32 hours a week—and women made it possible
Ever since the pandemic, American workers have clung to their remote schedules for as long as possible as…