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Why employers say high school graduates aren't ready for workforce

According to a new survey of hiring managers, today's high school graduates are getting a failing grade when it comes to being prepared to enter the workforce.

CBS America

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UK says it will introduce digital ID cards

British citizens and permanent residents will have to produce a mandatory digital identification card in order to get work, reviving a contentious idea in an effort to show that the government has control of the country's borders.

France 24

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Mail service across Canada grinds to a halt — again

Canada Post mail service across the country halted for a second time in less than a year as workers returned to the picket line in response to major reforms by the federal government, including a push to end home delivery.

CBC News

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Canadian postal workers race to the picket lines

A bombshell announcement by the federal government sent postal workers away from the bargaining table and back to the picket lines. In St. John’s, union representatives say the changes would mean job cuts and service reductions, especial...

CBC News

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Taiwan: Migrant workers face bias in booming chip industry

The world's dependence on Taiwanese microchips is often seen as a deterrent against a Chinese attack. But to keep the production running, companies rely on foreign workers — who complain about their working conditions.

DW News

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Revisiting fired federal workers who found new paths in life

It's been eight months since the Trump administration started shaking up the government, making deep cuts in the federal workforce. About 100,000 workers lost jobs and careers. So what are they doing now?

CBS America

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Breaking down the fight over a possible government shutdown

With Congress facing a deadline to fund the government, the White House has told federal agencies to prepare layoff plans in case of a shutdown. The standoff raises the stakes for workers and services as lawmakers scramble to avoid disru...

CBS America

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White House warns of layoffs ahead of potential government shutdown

Under a new White House plan, potentially tens of thousands of federal employees could be laid off for good if there is no deal to fund the government before the deadline expires.

CBS America

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Fired federal workers asked to return

Hundreds of federal employees who lost their jobs in Elon Musk's cost-cutting blitz are being asked to return to work.

Scripps News

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White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs amid shutdown threat

CBS News obtained a memo from the Office of Management and Budget telling federal agencies to prepare for layoffs if a government shutdown happens. Democrats and Republicans have been locked in a standoff as Tuesday's deadline approaches.

CBS America

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Amazon is using robots to speed up deliveries. Will it impact jobs?

There's three months until Christmas, and companies are already planning for the holiday retail rush. When you place your order this season online, there's likely to be a robot that helps to fill it.

CBS America

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Trump administration rehires hundreds laid off during DOGE cuts

The Trump administration is rehiring hundreds of federal employees who were laid off during cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.

CBS America

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Factories feeling the effects after immigrant workers deported

In May, 150 workers at a GE Appliances plant in Louisville, Kentucky, were laid off after their legal status was abruptly revoked due to a policy change by the Trump administration.

CBS America

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Why Cisco’s president isn’t worried about AI taking his job

Euronews Next speaks to Cisco President Jeetu Patel about fears of AI wiping out jobs – and why he is not worried.

Euronews

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U.S. carmaker Ford cuts more jobs in Germany

US automobile giant Ford is tightening its belt and says it's cutting another 1,000 jobs at its Cologne factory, after already making cuts there last year. The move comes amid weak demand for electric vehicles in Europe.

DW News

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Senegal launches farming initiative to empower jobless graduates

Senegal is trying to get more young people into farming by offering loans, training and other incentives. It’s in response to the high rate of unemployment. One in three young people are out of a job.

Al Jazeera

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France faces mass demonstrations against budget plans

France faces fresh unrest as teachers, train drivers, pharmacists, hospital staff strike and teenagers block schools, protesting budget cuts. Unions demand scrapping fiscal plans, more public spending, higher taxes on the wealthy, and re...

France 24

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Gen Z job data: How 'picky' can young workers be?

Gen Z workplace 'loyalty' rates across Europe are low, but the global drop in entry-level openings might force young professionals to be more pragmatic.

Euronews

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Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?

Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average, this doesn't apply to all areas of law.

Euronews

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Online motorcycle taxi, delivery drivers protest in Jakarta

Jakarta gig workers protest for fair pay, job security and regulation after recent cabinet reshuffle and antigovernment unrest.

Al Jazeera

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Firings over Charlie Kirk comments spark free speech debate

Some companies are disciplining or even firing employees for their public comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

CBS America

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College grads struggle to find jobs

Graduates are entering a turbulent economy, with more competition for entry-level positions. Job postings have declined by 15%, while the number of applications has increased by 30%, according to a recent report from Handshake. Meg Olive...

CBS America

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Activists are pressuring employers to fire Charlie Kirk critics

People in the US are being fired from their jobs for making remarks perceived as critical of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Al Jazeera

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Peru’s health workers strike indefinitely over working conditions

Tens of thousands of health workers in Peru protest mismanagement and politicization of public healthcare, halting services indefinitely.

Al Jazeera

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Inflation rises nearly 3% as new data signals labor market strain

The latest Consumer Price Index shows prices climbed nearly 3% over the past year, raising fresh concerns about inflation pressures. Alongside the increase, new data pointed to warning signs in the labor market, highlighting challenges f...

CBS America

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The unemployment gap for Black Americans highest in years

While the unemployment rate has only rose slightly, a big unemployment gap for Black Americans is at the highest level in years.

Scripps News

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Why AI is making it harder for young people to land their first job

The unemployment rate for 20 to 24 year olds is more than 9% -- double the national average. New research shows artificial intelligence is making it even harder to land a first job.

CBS America

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66,000 Kenyans to lose jobs if AGOA not renewed

Kenya’s economic lifeline may soon be cut. The African Growth and Opportunity Act AGOA is set to expire on September 30, ending a key duty-free trade arrangement with the US.

Africanews

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Uganda’s labor export boom raises fears over worker safety abroad

Thousands of Ugandans are lured abroad by promises of decent work and better pay. Many return with broken dreams, debt or not at all. As labor export becomes a booming industry, questions remain about who is protected and who is profiting.

DW News

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Schools reopen in DRC as families struggle with fees and insecurity

Why thousands of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo won't be returning to school this year.

Al Jazeera