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Pavithra Mohan

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Am I going to be fired by AI? How corporate America is being seduced by AI and algorithms in the ‘forever layoffs’ era

‘Workforce management’ and ‘work intelligence tools’ are proving irresistible—and ensnaring women, people of color, and those on protected...

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What not to do as a CEO pushing AI? Call your workers ‘losers’

A report from 404 Media reveals how Proton’s CEO is pressuring employees into using AI to work more quickly.

30.10.2026 10

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More companies like Microsoft are using buyouts. Should you take one?

Voluntary exits have become a more attractive option than layoffs at a number of companies. But is accepting a buyout offer the right move?

29.10.2026 10

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Dads are finally taking more parental leave

The latest data points to a surprising change: Men are actually taking paid leave in higher numbers and using more time than they have in the past.

28.10.2026 7

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Sheryl Sandberg says the manosphere is hurting women at work

The latest data from Sandberg’s feminist organization Lean In reveals that six in 10 employees have heard sexist views at work shaped by manosphere...

22.10.2026 9

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What a McKinsey partner’s commentary on women CEOs reveals

A recent exchange on LinkedIn involved a senior leader at McKinsey questioning whether the glass cliff even exists for female leaders at struggling...

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Job hopping often hurts workers—except in this case

A new study reveals that job hoppers still face penalties when they seek a new role, and employers who hire those workers can also pay the price.

30.09.2026 10

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AI companies are banking on this job title

OpenAI and Anthropic have popularized the term ‘member of technical staff,’ rendering it the hot new moniker for AI’s best and brightest.

30.09.2026 10

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This is what your highest performers really want

New research from Cornell University shows that the way companies allocate upskilling opportunities can prove fraught—and spark discontent among...

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Entry-level tech jobs in NYC are being cut in half by the AI boom

A new report from the Center for an Urban Future underscores a broader trend across the U.S.—that entry-level jobs are disappearing, particularly in...

24.09.2026 20

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Thousands of security workers for Big Tech companies are on strike in California

As their services become more critical to AI companies, security officers represented by SEIU-United Service Workers West are fighting for a $30...

18.09.2026 10

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Amazon just raised its minimum wage to $20. It’s not as high as it sounds

The new starting pay is higher than the hourly minimum wage in many parts of the country—but it’s not unusual among major retailers.

16.09.2026 10

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What happened when Meta tried to collect employee data

A Business Insider report reveals what happened before the program was shelved over employee concerns and a data privacy breach.

11.09.2026 10

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This ‘union-busting’ calculator arms workers with information

The workers’ rights watchdog LaborLab launched tools today that give workers greater visibility into who their employers are hiring to fight their...

08.09.2026 20

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The security workers who guard OpenAI and Anthropic could go on strike

Security workers in San Francisco represented by SEIU-United Service Workers West voted this week to authorize a strike.

03.09.2026 20

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Cisco may have violated the rights of pro-Palestine employees

Earlier this year, the EEOC determined that Cisco likely subjected Muslim and Middle Eastern employees, along with others who engaged in pro-Palestine...

31.08.2026 20

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‘If we don’t use this, it’s going to disappear.’ Bright Horizons and the perils of employer-sponsored, profit-driven childcare

As childcare benefits are increasingly popular and crucial, parents tell Fast Company of their conflicted feelings and challenges taking advantage of...

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Deloitte is the latest company to pay millions to avoid being targeted over DEI

This is just the most recent example of the Trump administration seeking to influence DEI practices at major companies.

28.08.2026 20

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How Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ gave voice to working women

The 1980 film—and song by the same name—is a key piece of Parton’s legacy. It also highlights just how little has truly changed in the decades since.

26.08.2026 20

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OpenAI is losing female execs. But data shows women in AI don’t even make it to the C-suite

A new analysis from LinkedIn found that across 27 countries and tens of millions of workers, women only accounted for about 31% of AI leadership roles...

19.08.2026 20

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Companies are charging ahead with AI—even though middle managers are not ready for it

In a survey of over 650 employers, the culture and inclusion platform Paradigm found that many HR leaders believe their companies are not yet ready...

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American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it

A new Gallup poll indicates that Americans are more skeptical of AI in 2026, despite being more familiar with it.

31.07.2026 20

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Is AI really a job killer? Some employers say they’re actually hiring more

A new report from ZipRecruiter suggests that some companies are adding jobs due to AI or plan to in the near future.

29.07.2026 30

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Would you work harder if you knew your boss was anti-union?

New research from Cornell University finds that a company’s stance on unions can have a measurable impact on its workforce and shape worker...

28.07.2026 30

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Here’s how Meta decides who to lay off—and it claims to not use AI

In a new filing, Meta was forced to disclose its criteria for selecting employees for layoffs—including performance ratings. But what if AI adoption...

24.07.2026 30

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Employers may no longer have to disclose race and gender data

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to eliminate data collection on workforce demographics, a requirement that dates back 60 years.

23.07.2026 20

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Men are more likely to consult AI for a pay bump

A new survey shows that the AI gender gap even shows up in how men and women navigate hiring and career decisions.

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Nike nearly ended an investigation into its DEI practices—until Trump took office

A New York Times report revealed that the EEOC chose not to settle with the athletic footwear giant—a decision that could have major consequences...

17.07.2026 30

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Workers could get a 14.5% raise if union membership tripled

A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) finds that boosting unionization would put an additional $1.2 trillion in the pockets of workers...

15.07.2026 20

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Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan has slashed 40% of jobs in some departments, thanks to AI

Still, Dimon seems to believe AI won’t radically reshape the bank’s workforce.

14.07.2026 20

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Kaiser nurses say AI is changing their jobs—for the worse

Workers at one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers are protesting the use of AI tools for performance management, claiming that it hurts...

10.07.2026 30

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Black unemployment is still high, despite what Trump says

The president has continued to minimize the rising unemployment among Black workers, even as it climbs precipitously in cities like New York.

08.07.2026 30

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Study: Women are more likely to get hired after taking GLP-1s

A new study indicates that unemployed women who take weight loss drugs are 27% more likely to find a new job after 18 months.

30.06.2026 40

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AI couldn’t fix quality problems. So Ford rehired its most experienced engineers

In the last three years, Ford hired 350 veteran engineers to train its AI tools and impart their institutional knowledge to younger workers.

29.06.2026 30

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Exclusive: Inside Amazon’s brutal AI-centric app-ification of HR

Ineffective chatbots, automated apps, Kafkaesque nightmares: Amazon’s relentless focus on efficiency is pulverizing workers’ last lifeline of...

29.06.2026 40

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Apple just closed its first unionized store. What does that mean for its workers?

The union representing those workers framed the move as retaliation, while Apple cited business reasons. Either way, it could discourage other...

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Workers are judging companies for their silence on LGBTQ+ issues

New data shows that at least 60% of workers believe support for their LGBTQ peers is a sign of an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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Work-life balance doesn’t exist for working parents

For the majority of parents, their caregiving responsibilities bleed into work—and vice versa, according to a new Pew survey.

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‘Ghost jobs’ could soon be illegal in New York

New York state lawmakers recently passed a bill that could help address a major source of frustration for job seekers: listings for jobs that don’t...

12.06.2026 30

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Companies are spending on Pride again—but not like they used to

Though corporate sponsorship of Pride celebrations is on the rise, some employers are still hesitant to openly support LGBTQ causes.

10.06.2026 30

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The job market is bouncing back—but not for these workers

In May, about 120,000 workers joined the labor force—but all those workers were men, according to an analysis by the National Women’s Law Center.

05.06.2026 30

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AI isn’t the real reason college grads can’t find jobs

There might be a bigger culprit for the rising unemployment rate among young workers, according to new research.

02.06.2026 30

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It will take 200 years for the average worker to match annual CEO pay

A new analysis by the Associated Press and Equilar shows that median pay for CEOs in the S&P 500 soared to $17.7 million in 2025, while the median...

28.05.2026 50

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Sam Altman is “delighted to be wrong” about AI destroying jobs

In an interview this week, Altman said he was pleasantly surprised that white-collar jobs had not been impacted as much as he had anticipated—at...

26.05.2026 30

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Punished for parental leave: How generous leave policies can be a trap for working mothers

Great leave policies attract great employees. Then they try to use it. . . . That’s when the trouble starts for too many moms (and dads).

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AI is already killing the executive assistant job

At professional services firms like PwC and consulting giants like McKinsey, assistants and back-office jobs are being eliminated—or relocated to...

24.05.2026 60

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Here’s how Meta is justifying its layoffs to thousands of employees

In an internal memo, Meta made little effort to explain the 8,000 job cuts, claiming they would ‘allow us to offset the other investments we’re...

20.05.2026 50

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Exclusive: Amazon and Walmart workers are concerned that AI is making HR decisions

A survey of retail and warehouse staff at the two largest private employers reveals workers are worried about more than just job displacement.

19.05.2026 50

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Meta is using mouse-tracking software on employees. Now they’re pushing back.

The tech giant has added surveillance software to all company devices—and employees are not having it.

14.05.2026 60

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General Motors is laying off IT workers to hire people who specialize in AI

The automaker is the latest company to slash jobs over AI—but this time, with the intent of hiring new workers with in-demand skills.

13.05.2026 50

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