Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside of Covid era
A now hiring sign is posted in the window of a Chipotle restaurant on June 5, 2026 in…
Closure of Juken mill in Far North could worsen already high unemployment, residents say
JNL pointed to tough trading conditions, including falling demand, rising costs and insufficient work to keep the mill…
Meet Michel Mulipola – the Green Party candidate body-slamming opponents on weekends
“The speeches, the pageantry, the peacocking, the larger-than-life personas you see in government and politics all lean heavily…
YOUTH DAY | Turning desperation into determination: youth graduates start businesses against odds
As the country commemorates Youth Month, the spotlight falls on the resilience of South Africa’s youth, many of…
Singapore’s total employment growth slows down in first quarter
A proposed 12.5% tariffs stemming from the alleged importation of forced labour-made goods to the US remains hanging…
AI job disruption may be compounded because nearly 75% don’t apply for unemployment benefits
It’s been a tough year for tech workers as the industry has been hit a record number of…
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals surge as living costs hit households
Although the increase in hardship withdrawals is significant, only a small proportion of members access their funds early.…
Bay of Plenty records highest unemployment rate in New Zealand, national average dips
He said Bay of Plenty unemployment usually increased in the December to March quarter because the seasonal flow…
Wall Street Jobs Data Tell Diverging Stories in May
Conflicting data from the BLS and ADP leaves the true health of the financial sector open for debate.…
Instead of Taking Your Job, A.I. Might Transform It
In search of a better understanding of our current moment, I recently went looking for A.I. adopters outside…
Australia’s economic slowdown is just beginning, economists warn, as recession risks rise
Australia’s economic slowdown is just beginning, economists warn, as interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures weigh on households.…
AI Isn’t Taking Gen Z’s Jobs. Blame Remote Work, Says the Fed.
AI gets a lot of flack for making life hard for young workers, but the New York Fed…