April 2026

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The DOL and DOE Just Opened the Door to Free Workforce Training: What It Means for Your Career

The DOL and DOE launched new workforce training grant competitions in 2026. Here's how workers and job seekers can access free career training programs.

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Career

Work Has Changed. Hiring Hasn't: 7 Outdated Practices Costing Companies Their Best Candidates in 2026

90% of companies missed hiring goals in 2025. Here's why outdated interview loops, ghosting, and credential bias are driving top talent away — and what to do.

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Software Engineering Jobs Jump 30% to 67,000 Openings — Even as 52,000 Tech Workers Are Laid Off in 2026

Software engineering job listings surged 30% to 67,000 openings in 2026, hitting a 3-year high — even as AI-driven layoffs cut 52,000 tech jobs.

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Career

Getting Laid Off Permanently Changes How You Think About Work — Here's What 1 Million Workers Now Know

Getting laid off doesn't just cost you a job — it permanently rewires how you think about work. Here's what research reveals about how workers recover.

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Career

Nursing Careers in 2026: 20 Highest-Paying Roles and How to Get In

Explore the 20 highest-paying nursing careers in 2026 — from CRNAs at $230K+ to travel nurses and NPs. Salary ranges, education paths, and job outlook.

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Career

How 5 Major Employers Are Scrapping Degree Requirements to Fix Broken Entry-Level Hiring in 2026

81% of employers now prioritize skills over degrees, yet entry-level hiring remains broken. See how Accenture, IBM, and others are rebuilding the path in.

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Career

1 in 3 Job Listings May Not Be Real — How Ghost Jobs Are Rigging the Hiring Market Against You

Up to 1 in 3 job listings online may be ghost jobs with no real intent to hire. Learn why companies post fake listings and how to protect your job search.

April 13, 2026Read Article

News

31% of Gen Z Workers Are Angry About AI, and Their Excitement Has Been Cut in Half Since 2025

A Gallup survey of 1,572 Gen Z respondents shows AI anger rising to 31% while excitement dropped from 36% to 22%. What it means for hiring and the workforce.

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Career

Minimum Wage in 2026: 22 States Are Raising Pay and Here Is What It Means for Your Salary

22 states are raising minimum wages in 2026, boosting pay for 8.3 million workers. Here is what the changes mean for your salary and career.

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Career

America's Shrinking Workforce: 5 Ways the Labor Participation Decline Will Shape Your Career Through 2034

U.S. labor force participation is projected to fall to 61.1% by 2034 as boomers retire. Here is what the workforce shrinkage means for your career.

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80,000 Tech Jobs Gone in 3 Months: Why the AI Payoff Is Taking Longer Than Promised

Nearly 80,000 tech workers lost jobs in Q1 2026 as companies poured $650B into AI. Productivity gains haven't arrived. Here's what it means for your career.

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ADP Survey: Only 1 in 5 Workers Worldwide Feel Confident Their Job Is Safe in 2026

ADP Research surveyed 39,000 workers in 36 countries and found just 22% feel their job is secure. Here is what the data reveals and what to do now.

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The Human Edge: 6 Leadership Skills AI Cannot Replicate (and How to Build Them in 2026)

AI is reshaping leadership, but 6 core human skills remain out of reach. Discover which abilities matter most in 2026 and how to develop them now.

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Career

Wylfa SMR: 8,000 Jobs on the Way as UK Kicks Off Its Nuclear Hiring Era

UK's Wylfa nuclear project is creating 8,000 jobs in engineering, construction, and tech. Discover which roles are hiring now and how to get in.

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Entry-Level Jobs Are Vanishing for 2026 Grads: How AI Is Reshaping the Hiring Ladder

Entry-level job postings are down 35% since 2023 and nearly 43% of recent grads are underemployed. Here's what 2026 graduates must know to get hired now.

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Career

UK Remote Work Disputes Fall 13% as Power Shifts Back to Employers in 2026

UK remote work tribunal cases dropped 13% in 2025, the first decline since Covid. Here is what this employer power shift means for your career in 2026.

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Career

The $50,000 Job Search: Why Parents Are Paying Coaches to Land Their Kids First Careers

Parents are spending up to $50,000 on career coaches for college-age kids. Here is what is driving the trend, what coaching offers, and smarter alternatives.

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$243 Million in AI Apprenticeships and How the DOL's New Workforce Initiative Could Reshape Your Career

The U.S. Department of Labor is investing $243 million in AI-integrated apprenticeships across multiple industries. Learn how these reskilling programs work and what they mean for your career.

April 10, 2026Read Article

Career

The Urban Comeback and Why Workers Are Trading Remote Flexibility for City Career Access in 2026

Remote workers are moving back to cities as RTO mandates and a tighter job market reshape career decisions. Here is what the data says and how to plan your next move.

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Career

88 Jurisdictions Raising Minimum Wages in 2026 and What 8.3 Million Workers Need to Know

88 U.S. jurisdictions are raising minimum wages in 2026, affecting 8.3 million workers. See updated rates, industry hiring shifts, and what it means for your career.

April 10, 2026Read Article

Layoffs

60,620 Workers Cut in March 2026 as AI Becomes the Top Reason for U.S. Layoffs

AI caused 25% of U.S. job cuts in March 2026, with 60,620 layoffs announced. See which industries are hit hardest and how to protect your career.

April 10, 2026Read Article

Career

5 Ways to Build a Professional Reputation That Opens Doors in 2026

Learn 5 proven strategies to build a professional reputation that attracts recruiters and career opportunities in 2026, from LinkedIn optimization to thought leadership.

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5 Leadership Skills AI Will Never Replace and Why They Matter for Your Career in 2026

AI is reshaping leadership roles but cannot replace empathy, judgment, or human connection. Learn the 5 AI-proof leadership skills that will define career growth in 2026.

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Labor Market

UK Sick Pay Overhaul Unlocks Day-One Protection for 1.3 Million Workers in 2026

The UK's biggest sick pay reform in decades removes the 3-day waiting period and earnings threshold, giving 1.3 million more workers access to SSP from day one.

April 10, 2026Read Article