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As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates job displacement, economist Craig Shapiro warns that the Federal Reserve's traditional tool of interest rate cuts is ill-equipped to address the looming labor crisis. What Happened: In an X post and a detailed Substack essay published today, Shapiro...

A recent poll conducted by job board Indeed.com found that political differences could lead nearly 40% of Gen Z and Millennial workers to quit their jobs. This trend is particularly noticeable in the current climate of the U.S. presidential elections. What Happened: The poll involved over 1,...

A UK truck driver and his wife both won the lottery, leading to a life-changing decision for the couple. What Happened: Tony Hedley, a 68-year-old truck driver from Newcastle, England, and his wife, Christine, were both winners of the People’s Postcode Lottery, according to the BBC. Each of...

As the recruitment landscape continues to transform, many employers are prioritizing practical abilities over academic credentials. What Happened: Per ZipRecruiter, about 45% of businesses have reduced their reliance on degree qualifications for certain positions. A survey of more than 2,000...

Within the complex universe of cannabis accessories, countless elements combine to define the ultimate smoking experience. However, one seemingly inconspicuous component consistently rises to prominence: the unpretentious rolling paper. For Don Levin, the 72-year-old founder of D.R.L. Enterprises,...

Chris Williams, ex-VP of Human Resources at Microsoft, shares four common employee missteps, Business Insider reports. Williams emphasizes that company loyalty is a myth. He advises against expecting or offering loyalty, suggesting that employees should prioritize their own interests over misplaced...

Nolan Church, a former recruiter for Google and DoorDash, underscores the significance of follow-up messages after job applications, CNBC reports. Church, who currently is the CEO of a talent marketplace for executives called Continuum, stressed that a personalized message to the hiring manager or...

Thirty-seven-year-old Jessica Herring faced ups and downs when she became the mother of her son at 20. First, she got divorced from her first husband in 2019, and then the world became a struggling field for her when she started looking for an opportunity to take care of her son. “I found...

The much-anticipated U.S. jobs report for December will be released on Jan. 6, 2023, and may highlight the flexibility of the country's labor market through 2022.  The anticipated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics include payrolls projected to have risen by about 200,000...

Cannabis company Jointly announced its employee wellness benefit that includes coverage for purposeful marijuana consumption. Reimbursing up to $150 per month for lawful purchases of cannabis products, the benefit sets a new standard for retaining and attracting top talent in the cannabis industry...

One of the most popular games on computers and mobile devices could see increasing engagement on consoles soon if a job posting leads to the expansion of the franchise. What Happened: A job posting from Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) is picking up steam across technology sites as it could mean the hit...

Cannabis hiring platform Vangst revealed Thursday that it has secured $19 million in financing through a Series B funding round. Led by Level One Fund with participation from previous investors including Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Casa Verde Capital, Phyto Partners and new...

One of the largest video game companies in the world could be pushing further into mobile games with a recent job posting. What Happened: Sony Corp (NYSE: SONY) has a job posting for a “Head of Mobile, Playstation Studios.” Playstation Studios is owned by Sony and home to some of the...

In its report on Asia's development outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) highlighted the emergence of Bangladesh as the fastest growing economy in Asia, wrestling away the honor from India that had remained at the top for several years. This is a significant development, as like many other...