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Pavithra Mohan

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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 2

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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 1

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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).

26.05.2026 4

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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 10

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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 4

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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 1

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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 7

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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 5

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It’s not just women falling behind at work. This group is, too.

The number of men working or looking for a job has dropped lower than it has been in decades, with the exception of a blip during the pandemic.

11.05.2026 7

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Layoffs are actually on the decline in 2026—but not in the tech industry

Yet again, the companies slashing jobs are blaming (what else?) artificial intelligence.

07.05.2026 4

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‘Dignity-driven AI’? This chatbot advocates for domestic workers

A new AI chatbot created by and for domestic workers could empower nannies, cleaners, and home care workers to negotiate pay increases and workplace...

06.05.2026 9

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Employers are blindsiding candidates with AI interviews—and scaring them off

A report from hiring platform Greenhouse found that 63% of job seekers have been interviewed by AI during the hiring process—and they’re not happy...

30.04.2026 6

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‘The biggest game Nike is ever going to play’: The anti-white discrimination case that could change DEI forever

Former employees at both Nike and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reveal how the apparel giant found itself in the government’s sights...

30.04.2026 5

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Elon Musk’s xAI is suing to fight an AI discrimination law—and the Trump administration is backing it

The government claims that a Colorado law intended to fight AI bias condones reverse discrimination to “increase diversity or redress historical...

28.04.2026 8

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Starbucks is asking workers to move to Nashville. It’s not going well

The coffee giant is opening a new office in the city and requiring employees to relocate with little notice, following in the footsteps of companies...

22.04.2026 5

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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.

17.04.2026 10

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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.

16.04.2026 9

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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 9

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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 7

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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.

07.04.2026 6

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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 8

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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 10

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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 30

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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 10

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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.

26.03.2026 10

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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.

20.03.2026 10

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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.

18.03.2026 10

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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 9

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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...

12.03.2026 10

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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 9

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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 20

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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.

27.02.2026 40

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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 20

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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.

21.02.2026 100

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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

13.02.2026 60

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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.

06.02.2026 40

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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

02.02.2026 10

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In 2026, most workers are still languishing

31.01.2026 30

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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

24.01.2026 40

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The workplace just got even less friendly for LGBTQ+ workers

24.01.2026 30

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Why higher education needs to embrace AI

23.01.2026 40

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Actors fight back as AI deepfakes become scarily accurate

17.01.2026 10

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