'Stealth firing' may save a company costs short term, but it can backfire in the long run

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Some companies opt for "steal firing" to reduce head count — sacking staff for minor offenses. 

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Russian companies are turning to teenagers and retirees amid the country's wartime labor shortage

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Russia is short 2 million workers, according to an estimate from one of the nation's largest auditing firms.

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China is in the middle of its own retirement crisis as many older people cannot afford to stop working

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An elderly lady washing vegetables inside a tulou in Fujian, China.
Elderly lady washing vegetables inside a tulou in Fujian, China.

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A Gen Zer struggling to land a job filmed herself crying with a stack of résumés. Now, social media is rallying to help her find work.

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Lohanny Santos opened up about struggling to find a job in a viral TikTok.
Lohanny Santos opened up about struggling to find a job in a viral TikTok.

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I'm the global director of talent acquisition at Ancestry. Here's how I use AI and other tools to diversify the workforce.

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Ancestry's global director of talent is dedicated to making the company's hiring more inclusive.

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Generative AI may reduce employee headcount by at least 5% in 2024, some CEOs say

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Some CEOs expect at least a five percent reduction in employees in 2024 thanks to AI, PwC found. 

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How I got a high-paying job without a college degree. I tested out 28 jobs and now make $200K a year.

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Ethan Clatterbaugh began earning a six figure salary after his 28th job and currently has held 31 different jobs.

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How a violent 1800s uprising against machines could foreshadow our future with AI

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AI's impact on the workforce may be not unlike the Industrial Revolution.

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Living in a ski town sounds like a dream. But the reality is crushingly expensive.

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Vail, Colorado.

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Your boss wants you to know how to use AI — but don't worry, you don't have to be an expert

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Labor and technology experts said employees should learn how to use AI tools.

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