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Los Angeles Timespolitics9 hrs ago
World Cup tourism jobs in U.S. fell 21,000 in May and June
FIFA had projected the tournament would create 185,000 full-time jobs. Instead, leisure and hospitality employment declined over the two months.
kpbs.orgtechnology2 days ago
US Leisure and Hospitality Jobs Drop 21,000 in Two Months After World Cup Start
Employment in the sector fell despite the June 11 opening of the tournament in 11 host cities. FIFA had forecast the equivalent of 185,000 full-time jobs from the event.
business2 days ago
Software engineers rose to 55% of major tech hiring as overall hiring stayed below pre-pandemic levels
SignalFire data shows engineers now make up a larger portion of hires at major tech companies. Other functions including design and product management have declined more sharply since 2019.
finance2 days ago
Former Web Developer Hired as Civil Site Designer Two Months After Layoff
Brian Gordon started a civil site designer role on May 6 after his frontend developer position ended in March. The new job involves designing parking lots and drive-thrus using AutoCAD.
thenarwhal.cabusiness3 days ago
Kelowna Adds 2,300 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.2%
The Kelowna area added jobs last month but saw its unemployment rate climb as more people entered the labour market. British Columbia's overall rate fell to 6.5 per cent.
ai3 days ago
US Job Titles Mentioning AI Rose to 822 in Q1 2026 After Earlier Declines in AI-Exposed Roles
The number of AI-touched job titles more than tripled from 2022 levels. Non-tech roles now account for 63 percent of those titles.
business4 days ago
German Auto Industry Reports Job Losses From Chinese Competition
Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, said political goals have been overtaken by market reality and are putting manufacturing jobs at risk. Chinese brands including BYD and Geely have taken market share in Europe this year.
France 24finance6 days ago
Bundeswehr Applications Rise 23 Percent in January 2026
Applications to Germany's military increased sharply last winter as the country rearms during a recession that has eliminated thousands of industrial and service jobs. France 24 reported that many young applicants view service as a fallback rather than a vocation.
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forbes.comai7 days ago
California Tracker Finds Bay Area AI-Related Layoffs Up, No Statewide Surge
A new state unemployment tracker shows no overall increase in AI-related job losses across California. Claims rose among college-educated workers and in the Bay Area after the 2022 launch of ChatGPT-3.5.
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news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
Aberdeen Engineering Firm Enters Administration, Laying Off All 53 Staff
Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited has entered administration after a decline in North Sea activity. The move made all employees redundant at its English sites. GB News reported the parent company's statement on market conditions.
chinadigitaltimes.netfinance7 days ago
Chinese University Graduates Enroll in Vocational Training Programs
University graduates in China are enrolling in vocational programs to gain practical skills amid job-market difficulties. The number of technical schools offering such programs rose from 26 in 2023 to 45 in 2025.
Japan Timesworld8 days ago
Northeast Indian Students Enroll in Japanese Classes for Caregiver Jobs
Young adults in Mizoram are taking Japanese-language courses to seek employment in Japan. An Indian educational startup operates a training program in Aizawl focused on caregiver positions.
focustaiwan.twbusiness8 days ago
Cofounder Sues ADP and Former Partners After Firing Over Return-to-Office Rule and Share-Sale Clause
William Nieporte filed a federal lawsuit in May against ADP Totalsource seeking at least $30 million after his 2022 termination from Bramshill Investments. The case centers on a return-to-office policy he co-signed while living hundreds of miles from the nearest office.
kxan.combusiness8 days ago
Texas Healthcare Worker on Track for $330,000 While Managing Two Jobs and New Employer Rules
A medical professional using the pseudonym Daniel has adapted to return-to-office rules and time tracking while maintaining two full-time roles. His annual earnings have risen from about $280,000 last year to roughly $330,000. Business Insider reported the update in a follow-up i…
ZeroHedgebusiness9 days ago
CFPB Orders 450 Remote Employees to Relocate to Washington Headquarters or Resign
Acting Director Russell Vought ordered approximately 450 remote workers to commit to moving to the agency's new headquarters by July 14. Those who agree must report on September 6. Employees who decline or do not respond will be separated from the bureau.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness9 days ago
Australia Requires Employers to Pay Superannuation Within Seven Days
A new rule took effect this financial year requiring employers to transfer superannuation contributions to employee funds within seven business days of each payday. The change replaces the previous quarterly payment schedule and applies to all casual, part-time and full-time work…
world9 days ago
Defense Contractor Plans 2,000 Additional Hires by End of 2026
A defense contractor will add 2,000 employees worldwide by December 2026. The move completes a previously announced 4,000-person hiring target for the year.
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finance9 days ago
U.S. Full-Time Employment Falls 514,000 in June
Full-time jobs dropped for the third straight month, reaching the lowest level since December 2024. The decline brings the total reduction since January 2025 to 2.24 million positions.
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Abc Newsfinance9 days ago
U.S. Employers Added 57,000 Jobs in June as Consumer Confidence Rose Slightly
The Labor Department reported Thursday that hiring slowed sharply last month while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index edged up 0.6 point to 91.2 in June, remaining below year-ago levels.
TechCrunchai9 days ago
AI-Spending Firms Add 10% Headcount in Two Years After Rollout
A Ramp and Revelio Labs study of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies found that heavy AI investors grew their workforces and entry-level hiring. Separate California data showed rising unemployment claims in tech and among advanced-degree holders through May 2026.
yna.co.krfinance10 days ago
U.S. jobs data revised down by 710,000 since January 2025
Government employment figures for 14 of the past 17 months have been lowered by a combined 710,000 positions. The two most recent months saw the largest downward adjustment since December.
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nbcnews.comfinance10 days ago
U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Less Than Expected
@Reuters reported the U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June. Analyst Joachim Klement of Panmure Liberum said the figure allows the Federal Reserve time to monitor inflation trends.
finance10 days ago
U.S. Added 57,000 Jobs in June, Half the Expected Total
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a June jobs gain of 57,000, well below forecasts. The leisure and hospitality sector showed a 61,000-job decline despite the World Cup.
business10 days ago
More Than 250 UK Employers Join Government Taskforce on Sickness-Related Work Absences
More than 250 of the UK's largest employers have signed up to the Get Britain Working taskforce to address unemployment linked to long-term illness. The group includes major companies and mayoral authorities and will track workplace health metrics.
finance11 days ago
Dow Hits Record High While S&P 500 and Nasdaq Fall on Weak June Jobs Report
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 330 points to a new intraday high of 52,805.12 on Thursday. Broader indexes fell as semiconductor stocks declined sharply after the jobs report.
finance11 days ago
U.S. Employers Add 57,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Falls to 4.2%
The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring slowed sharply last month. The unemployment rate declined slightly while May's total was revised lower.
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finance11 days ago
U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2% in June While Labor Force Shrinks and Payroll Growth Slows
The unemployment rate reached its lowest level in a year while labor force participation dropped to 61.5 percent, the lowest since March 2021. Nonfarm payrolls rose 57,000, missing expectations, with prior months revised lower.
cnbc.comsports11 days ago
U.S. economy adds 57,000 jobs in June as hiring slows
The Labor Department reported 57,000 jobs added in June, down from prior months. Revisions lowered May and April figures, and labor force participation fell to its lowest level since March 2021.
forbes.comfinance11 days ago
U.S. Employers Announced Plans to Add 10,933 Jobs in June
U.S.-based employers announced plans to add 10,933 jobs in June, a 44 percent decline from May. Year-to-date hiring plans reached 91,405 positions, up 10 percent from the same period last year.
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finance11 days ago
U.S. Stock Indexes Open Higher After Jobs Data Release
Major U.S. equity indexes rose at the open following the release of employment figures that reduced concerns about near-term interest-rate increases. The gains came across the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite.
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CoinDeskfinance11 days ago
U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, below forecasts
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 57,000 last month while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.2 percent. Revisions cut prior months by a combined 74,000 positions.
cnbc.comsports11 days ago
US Jobs Rose 57,000 in June While Hospitality Fell 61,000
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 61,000 decline in restaurant, bar and hotel employment for June. Overall US payrolls rose 57,000 while the unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent. Downward revisions to prior months and analyst forecasts for World Cup gains were also deta…
cnbc.comfinance11 days ago
US Jobs Rose 57,000 in June While Unemployment Fell to 4.2 Percent
The US added far fewer jobs than forecast while the unemployment rate edged lower. Eurozone unemployment held at a record low. Central banks took different policy paths in June.
Newsweekpolitics11 days ago
U.S. Employers Add 57,000 Jobs in June; Unemployment at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 57,000 last month against an expected 115,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent while wage growth edged higher.
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focustaiwan.twfinance11 days ago
Labor Department to Release June Jobs Report at 8:30 a.m. ET
Forecasters expect U.S. employers added about 110,000 jobs in June with the unemployment rate holding at 4.3 percent. The report follows three months of hiring gains after a February decline.
finance11 days ago
U.S. Labor Department to Release June Jobs Report Thursday
The report will show whether hiring gains continued into June after a pickup in recent months. Economists forecast about 100,000 new jobs added.
freepressjournal.inscience12 days ago
Study Finds Women's Employment Rose 27% After GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
A Harvard economics professor analyzed panel data and found that unemployed women who began GLP-1 medications saw a 27% rise in employment within roughly 18 months. Single women also showed higher rates of marriage or cohabitation, while self-reported life satisfaction remained u…
Los Angeles Timesworld12 days ago
EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market Parent, Alleging Bias Against Non-Chinese Workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Tawa Market of paying non-Chinese workers less, scheduling them for fewer hours and replacing non-Chinese managers with Chinese employees. The chain operates 66 stores across the United States.
unlimitedhangout.comtechnology12 days ago
Firms That Spent Heavily on AI Added 10 Percent More Staff
Research tracking 21,559 companies found high AI spenders grew head counts 10.2 percent over two years while low spenders saw little change. Entry-level hiring rose 12 percent at the high-spending firms.
New York Postfinance13 days ago
Lawsuit Plaintiff Ordered to Use Real Name in JPMorgan Case
A plaintiff who filed a lawsuit against a JPMorgan manager alleging sexual abuse has been ordered to proceed under his own name. Court records show the plaintiff replaced the John Doe pseudonym after a motion to remain anonymous was denied.
cnbc.comai13 days ago
European Startups Reach $1 Billion Valuation Faster Since 2023 as U.S. Curbs Two Major AI Model Releases
One in five European and Israeli startups founded since 2023 hit unicorn status within two years. The Trump administration cleared limited release of Anthropic's Mythos 5 model to over 100 U.S. institutions while restricting OpenAI's GPT-5.6. A California agreement gives state ag…
ai13 days ago
Meta CEO Predicts AI Will Create Jobs if Productivity Outpaces Automation, as Company Cuts 8,000 Roles
Mark Zuckerberg argued during a Complex interview that AI will create more jobs if workers boost output faster than automation advances. He also discussed Meta's recent AI investments and May layoffs that cut roughly 8,000 roles.
news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Employment Tribunal Rejects Heathrow Security Officer's Discrimination Claims Over Palestine Badge
An employment tribunal unanimously dismissed all race and religion discrimination claims filed by Zara Saiyed against Heathrow Airport Ltd. The dispute centered on a Palestinian flag badge worn on her work lanyard in November 2023. GB News reported the outcome after review of ext…
thehindubusinessline.comai13 days ago
Heavy AI Spenders Added 10 Percent Head Count but Showed No Consistent Productivity Gains
A Ramp and Revelio Labs analysis of 22,000 U.S. firms showed companies spending most on AI added jobs, including at entry level. The results cover spending and employment from 2021 through early 2026.
news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Sea Ranger Service Wins 22 Government Contracts Since 2018, 18 Previously Unoutsourced
Wietse Van Der Werf founded the service after receiving startup funds in Antarctica. It recruits people 29 and younger for marine surveys and seagrass restoration under contracts across Europe.
riotimesonline.comworld14 days ago
TAG Nigeria Reaffirms Plan to Create Five Million Jobs by 2030
The humanitarian organisation operating under The Advertisement Group (TAG) Nigeria Limited restated its commitment to generating more than five million jobs for Nigerians between 2025 and 2030. The group said it has already created over two million positions nationwide.
uctoday.comai15 days ago
New College Graduates Face Tight Job Market and AI Concerns
Recent graduates are entering employment amid elevated unemployment for their age group and questions about how artificial intelligence may affect hiring. NBC News reported on the conditions in a segment focused on entry-level job prospects.
uctoday.comai15 days ago
Amazon Plans to Hire 11,000 Interns and Graduates in 2026
AWS CEO Matt Garman said the company will continue recruiting entry-level talent next year. He argued that replacing junior roles with AI is not cost-effective and would harm long-term company health.
themarysue.comworld16 days ago
Former Dollar Tree Employee Sues Company Alleging Sexual Harassment by Manager
Nasushon Taylor sued Dollar Tree on June 23, claiming repeated unwanted physical contact and retaliation that led to her resignation in May 2024. The complaint details incidents at a Queens store and later visits to her new workplace.
citizen.co.zatechnology16 days ago
Employment Scam Reports to BBB Doubled, Losses Rose to $501 Million
Reports of employment scams to the Better Business Bureau doubled last year, with losses rising from $90 million in 2020 to $501 million in 2024. Two victims described receiving polished messages from fake recruiters after posting job interest online or applying directly. Experts…
Los Angeles Timesbusiness17 days ago
Cisco plans to cut 471 jobs at three Bay Area offices
The company filed layoff notices with the California Employment Development Department this week. The cuts will affect workers in San José, Milpitas and San Francisco.
finance17 days ago
Triller plans $411 million SpaceX investment while former staffers report unpaid wages
Triller announced plans to acquire a stake in SpaceX valued at about $411 million. Eight former employees say they have not received paychecks or communications from the company for months.
manilatimes.netai17 days ago
Survey Finds One-Third of Employers Replacing Entry-Level Jobs With AI While Graduate-Business Applications Rise
A new GMAC Corporate Recruiters survey shows one-third of employers replacing entry-level positions with AI. Technology leads the shift, while applications to graduate business programs continue to rise.
vulcanpost.comfinance17 days ago
Singapore GRIT Program Places Unemployed Graduates in Temporary Roles, with Some Later Hired Permanently
The government-funded traineeships provide monthly allowances of 1,800 to 2,400 Singapore dollars. Applications dropped 90 percent from the October 2025 launch through February as some graduates found other work.
The Independentbusiness17 days ago
Lidl to Reserve 10 Percent of New-Store Interviews for Long-Term Unemployed
Lidl will set aside one-tenth of interview slots at every new UK store for people out of work at least six months. The retailer is also reserving at least 480 slots across its 13 warehouses over the next year.
pagesix.comworld18 days ago
Former private chef sues Kylie Jenner over alleged miscarriage after work at birthday party
A lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges the chef suffered a miscarriage in February 2025 after being assigned heavy lifting and long shifts while pregnant. The complaint also names Tri Star as a co-defendant.
qz.combusiness18 days ago
Tech Job Openings Rise 14% Year-to-Date in 2026
Open positions at 9,000 tracked companies increased nearly 14 percent through mid-2026. Hardware engineering roles grew 52 percent while software engineering roles rose just over 2 percent.
insidermonkey.comfinance18 days ago
Meta Executives Acknowledge Low Morale After Repeated Job Cuts
Meta's chief technology officer stated that employee morale is among the lowest it has ever been. The company has cut more than 32,000 positions since late 2022 while shifting resources toward artificial intelligence.
riotimesonline.combusiness19 days ago
German Court to Hear Case on Minimum Wage for Sheltered Workshop Workers
A lawsuit filed on behalf of 57-year-old Jürgen Linnemann at Münster Labour Court seeks employee status and minimum wage for workers in Germany's sheltered workshops. The BBC reported the case could affect 300,000 disabled people paid below the legal minimum.
finance19 days ago
Australian share futures rise 0.2 percent ahead of May jobs data
ASX 200 futures pointed to a modest opening gain after Wall Street posted mixed results and oil prices fell more than 4 percent overnight. May employment figures are due later in the morning.