Samsung Electronics is facing its first worker strike in its 55-year history
Workers want more money, bonuses, and an extra day off
Netflix CEO: AI won't steal creatives' jobs, but those skilled on AI might
Ted Sarandos compared the impact of AI to the death of physical media
Why everyone wants to be a chief AI officer or "CAIO" – this is what it takes
US federal agencies now must have a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
International Monetary Fund warns AI "tsunami" could impact 6 out of 10 jobs in advanced economies
A hot potato: We're used to hearing warnings from industry experts about how AI will affect the jobs market, but the latest prediction carries extra weight as it comes from the head of the IMF. Dr. Kristalina Georgieva says AI is hitting the global labor market "like a tsunami," likely to impact 6 out of every 10 jobs in advanced economies.
Even big tech is fighting for AI talent, here's what it means for job seekers
Demand for software roles was at an all-time high mid-pandemic
Tesla lays off entire Supercharger and new vehicles teams, weeks after previous cuts
Elon Musk is going "hard core"
Despite soaring profits, Google lays off more staff, including Python and Flutter engineers
The Python, Dart, and Flutter teams have been impacted
Generative AI could soon decimate the call center industry, says CEO
There could be "minimal" need for call centres within a year
FTC votes to ban most noncompete agreements nationwide, a common practice among big tech corporations
The big picture: Many companies, including those in the tech sector, often use noncompete agreements to prevent employee poaching. However, the US Federal Trade Commission now deems this practice unfair, asserting that companies have alternative methods to safeguard their intellectual property. The commission anticipates that banning nearly all noncompete agreements will enhance working conditions and foster innovation.
Survey: 63% of US employees would take a pay cut to work remotely
Workers value more than money when it comes to their jobs
Survey reveals 41% of executives expect AI will shrink workforce sizes
Not very collaborative on AI's part
Adobe's new AI aims to become the invisible helping hand for marketing teams and creatives
Another business case for AI in the workplace
Survey reveals almost half of all managers aim to replace workers with AI, could use it to lower wages
Define "collaborative"
A hot potato: A lot of companies try to assuage fears that employees will lose their jobs to AI by assuring them they'll be working alongside the tech, thereby improving efficiency and making their duties less tedious. That claim feels less convincing in light of a new survey that found 41% of managers said they are hoping to replace workers with cheaper AI tools in 2024.
Best and worst metro areas for STEM professionals in 2024
No matter what stage of your career you're at, location can really influence its trajectory
Microsoft hires controversial DeepMind founder Mustafa Suleyman to lead new AI unit
Suleyman has faced multiple accusations of bullying over the years
The cost of staying remote at Dell: No promotions or job changes
Is Dell trimming its headcount without paying severance?
Tech layoffs are becoming the new normal
Salaries have also stagnated, layoffs are second only to the dot-com bubble
The big picture: Job cuts in the tech industry last year were attributed to the need to economize, driven by inflation and a hiring spree during the pandemic. So, what's the explanation this year, especially when many of these firms have accumulated a significant amount of cash?
Amazon's solution for stressed workers: close your eyes and think happy thoughts
Not working for Amazon might be a happy thought
Modern workplace tech linked to lower employee well-being, study finds
Who'd have thought that AI, robots, and trackers could make employees miserable?
Tech workers are dissatisfied with their six-figure salaries, worried about industry layoffs
Many in the industry think they're worth more
Google's super high-tech new office building has terrible Wi-Fi
Is that weird roof design to blame?
What does it really mean to be a woman in tech?
C-Suite execs weigh in on what it's really like to be a woman in tech
Here's how you can get hired at your dream tech company
You might need to go the extra mile, but companies are still hiring