IMF predicts AI will impact 40% of jobs worldwide, exacerbating inequality and social tensions
The effects will be felt more in advanced economies
The software engineer profession is under threat from AI and intense competition
"There's just so much f**king competition"
Duolingo lays off 10% of contract workers, partly due to AI
Expect this trend to continue
Troubled Cruise lays off about a quarter of its workforce, in cost-cutting move
Cruise is having a tough time right now
Employment expert warns that fully remote workers are most at risk of being replaced by AI
In-person interactions make your job safer, even if they're rare
Working with robots and AI could lead to human complacency, a.k.a. "social loafing"
Why work hard when a machine can pick up the slack?
Google is cutting back recruiting staff amid slower hiring pace
Mountain View is firing recruiters in order to ensure the company operates "efficiently"
Business leaders say Gen Z is unprepared for the workforce as they have poor communication skills and work ethic
Some managers avoid hiring recent grads
Arm launches education initiative to address skill shortage in the semiconductor industry
The Semiconductor Education Alliance aims to tackle the skills gap threatening technology progress
Most people don't want a company AI to do the hiring, firing, or promoting
Two-thirds of Americans would not want to work for an employer that uses an AI recruiter
A hot potato: Not only could AI take your job, but it might also decide whether you get another one. More companies are using the technology for hiring and other workplace decisions, but almost two-thirds of Americans would not want to apply for a position with an employer who uses AI to make hiring choices. And even more are opposed to AI making the final hiring decision.
Tech CEO praises worker for selling dog so they could return to the office
Another CEO shows what it takes to rise to the top
The Best Laptops - Early 2023
The sheer number of laptop models available today is mind boggling. To help you pick the best machine for you, we've narrowed down some of the best choices on the market right now.
Google tells employees to share desks as it looks to cut costs
WTF?! With a market cap of $1.18 trillion, Google is one of the biggest companies in the world, so one wouldn't expect some of its employees to share desks with co-workers. But that will become a reality starting from the next quarter as Google embraces "real estate efficiency."
Launching TechSpot Jobs: Figure out your next career move
TechSpot and Jobbio's Amply network join forces on a new job board
Four-day work week pilot was a resounding success
Most participant companies plan to continue their four-day work week
Computer and Information Sciences degrees are the most loved among recent grads
Top 10 most regretted and most loved college degrees
The Best Mouse for Work and Productivity
Shopping for a mouse can be overwhelming, so here are our top recommendations for mice that stand out from the crowd in terms of features, build quality, portability and ergonomics.
Opinion: Will conference rooms help or hurt in the return to work?
Clearly, many people are eager to get back to regular interactions with co-workers and colleagues
Working From Home Effectively: Dos and Don'ts
We want to help with a few helpful tips for working from home, not only of what you can do, but what you probably shouldn't. Our hope is that we can contribute with ideas that will get you than ready to tackle the challenge.
Labor board decision allows companies more control over email systems
Google urged revision of a 2014 ruling allowed employees to use company property for union-related activism
Microsoft used data analysis to discover why its employees were miserable
Do you spend a lot of hours in packed meetings?
Opinion: Citrix advances the intelligent Workspace
Workspace provides something akin to a News Feed that organizes your critical tasks
Slack is preparing for an IPO that may raise as much as $10 billion
The company's value has skyrocketed this year