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Indeed CEO says this—not AI—is the biggest threat to the workforce

Hisayuki ‘Deko’ Idekoba argues this issue will have a ‘way bigger impact’ on the labor market.

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IBM just settled a major anti-DEI case for $17 million

It’s the first instance of an employer settling a case that the government brought as part of an initiative to investigate federal contractors.

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LinkedIn’s Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

In a conversation about his new book, LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman talked about why soft skills have new relevance in the era of AI.

13.04.2026 1

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If you lose your job to AI, it’s even harder to bounce back

The latest research from Goldman Sachs indicates that workers who are hit hard by AI will take longer to find a new job—and could face real...

09.04.2026 5

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Forget white-collar jobs. AI is also displacing workers without college degrees

A new report reveals how AI will fracture the career pathways that workers without college degrees have long relied on for upward mobility.

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Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

New research from Sandberg’s organization shows that women are using AI at work less than men, in part because they are not encouraged to use...

06.04.2026 5

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Big Tech is still laying people off via mass email

Oracle reportedly just kicked off major job cuts—and notified all affected employees through an email signed by ‘Oracle Leadership.’

31.03.2026 6

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What will the robot jobs apocalypse look like? Ask Amazon warehouse workers

Think a robot can’t do your job? ‘It will happen, but I don’t know when,’ says one expert. How robots are already upending blue-collar work,...

31.03.2026 20

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There are more women in the workforce than men—again

A report from Indeed last week highlighted that the gender gap in the workforce has closed, driven by job growth in sectors that are dominated by...

30.03.2026 7

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You’re suddenly told to WFH tomorrow. Are you about to get fired over Zoom?

Some Meta employees were reportedly asked to work from home on Wednesday—right before the company announced layoffs.

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Planned Parenthood settled a DEI investigation over claims of anti-white discrimination

The settlement reflects a broader shift at the EEOC—and is another sign of how the agency plans to aggressively pursue reverse discrimination claims.

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Can you get fired for calling your CEO a “rich jerk”? This company says yes

In a recent hearing, the National Labor Relations Board argued that software company Atlassian illegally fired an employee for criticizing the CEO.

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The Target boycott over DEI isn’t over yet

Even as one boycott came to an end this week, activists remain committed to the cause—and are still pressing the retail giant to reevaluate its DEI...

13.03.2026 8

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Oracle is the latest tech company slashing jobs over AI

There’s limited evidence that Oracle is replacing workers with AI en masse—but the company is planning thousands of job cuts while investing tens...

12.03.2026 10

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Women are less likely to apply for jobs with a huge pay range. Here’s what companies can do about it

New research out of Cornell University indicates that pay transparency laws have not been as effective as intended—in part because many employers...

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AI is the new workplace issue dividing managers and employees

A new report from background check company Checkr suggests that workers can’t agree on AI use in the workplace.

06.03.2026 10

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This CEO explains what’s really behind layoffs—and it’s not AI

Companies have repeatedly blamed AI for layoffs over the past year. Now, not even CEOs are buying it anymore.

05.03.2026 10

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Report: These 20 companies are paying poverty wages

A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies dubs 20 companies the “Low-Wage 20,” which includes retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, Target,...

04.03.2026 7

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CEOs love talking about how AI is also coming for their jobs

In an interview this week, Uber’s CEO said AI couldn’t replace him—yet. But he’s not the only CEO who sees a future where he may be out of work.

28.02.2026 10

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In a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block’s workforce

The all-lowercase public letter to staff elaborates on why Dorsey slashed headcount at the fintech company by thousands—to embrace AI.

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Trump said he ended DEI in America. Here’s why he’s wrong

The Trump administration’s repeated attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion have had a chilling effect on corporate America—but they haven’t...

26.02.2026 10

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It just got easier for your company to hire immigrant tech workers

The AI-powered immigration law firm Ellis wants to simplify work visa applications for companies—and workers—with a new subscription service that...

24.02.2026 10

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Even Sam Altman thinks CEOs are blaming AI for layoffs

Even the OpenAI CEO shares the skepticism over whether AI is truly responsible for widespread layoffs.

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The big red flag working parents look for in a job

A new study from national childcare provider KinderCare finds that one in three employers do not offer any childcare benefits—but 85% of parents...

19.02.2026 10

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Trump’s anti-DEI policies are hurting college-educated Black women

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CEOs are finally speaking out about ICE. Is corporate activism back?

13.02.2026 10

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Nike is being investigated for anti-white discrimination. It could upend corporate DEI.

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Does your workplace look like this? If not, mothers may not want to work there

05.02.2026 10

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How HR’s 2026 to-do list will change your workplace

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In 2026, most workers are still languishing

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Workers fear this even more than burnout

29.01.2026 10

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How childcare workers in Minnesota are protesting ICE

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The workplace just got even less friendly for LGBTQ+ workers

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Why higher education needs to embrace AI

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Actors fight back as AI deepfakes become scarily accurate

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AI-related layoffs keep coming. But there’s more to the story.

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This group of women is leaving the labor force—again

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How to stay productive as the world burns

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Workers might hate performance reviews less if they looked like this

09.01.2026 10

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These laws will change how you work in 2026

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The workplace issues you cared about in 2025

30.12.2025 30

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Tech is not the sexy job it used to be

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How Trump’s anti-DEI policies are hurting Black workers

17.12.2025 20

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The data’s in: And it says the job market is still rough

17.12.2025 20

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Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is backfiring—and shutting out foreign workers

11.12.2025 10

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The billion-dollar AI startup rejecting 996 hustle culture

21.11.2025 30

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How AI became the scapegoat for the current wave of mass layoffs

11.11.2025 20

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How AI became HR’s copilot

04.11.2025 10

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What does ‘AI native even mean?

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How Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is shaping the legal resistance to Trump

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