Economy

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British American Tobacco Cuts 9,000 Jobs in a Deepening Turnaround

British American Tobacco is cutting 9,000 jobs, nearly a fifth of its non-US workforce, as a smoke-free turnaround and automation reshape consumer goods work.

June 29, 2026Read Article

News

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Blink on Their Office Mandate for the World Cup

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are bending their 5-day office mandate for 2026 World Cup match days, a rare exception for two strict banks. Here's what it means.

June 29, 2026Read Article

Career Tips

How Young Workers Are Making Moving Back Home Actually Work

18% of US adults aged 25 to 34 live with parents. Here is how young workers turn moving back home into savings runway, debt payoff, and a real career edge.

June 26, 2026Read Article

Labor Market

US Jobless Claims Just Fell, Here's What It Signals for Job Seekers

US jobless claims fell to 215K last week, the lowest in four weeks, but continuing claims hit a three-month high. What the frozen labor market means for you.

June 26, 2026Read Article

Layoffs

Volkswagen to Cut Up to 100,000 Jobs and Close Four German Plants

Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs and shut four German plants, about 15% of its global staff. Here is who is exposed and how auto workers can respond.

June 26, 2026Read Article

Fewer Than 5% of Companies Are Getting Real Results From AI in 2026

Fewer than 5% of companies report transformational AI results in 2026. Here is what the hype gap means for your job security and which skills to build now.

June 26, 2026Read Article

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Hiring

What Heineken's Coffee Executive Hire Says About Career Pivots

Heineken cut up to 6,000 jobs and named a coffee executive as CEO. See what this cross-industry hire signals for career changers and how to plan your pivot.

June 25, 2026Read Article

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Labor Market

The US Labor Market Just Got a Quiet Upgrade in Revised Data

BLS revised March and April 2026 payrolls up by 93000 combined. See which sectors are hiring and how to read jobs data before your next move.

June 25, 2026Read Article

Labor Market

Factory Jobs Keep Slipping in 2026 and What Blue-Collar Workers Should Do Next

US factory jobs fell every month through late 2025 and remain stuck near 12.6 million workers in 2026. Here is what the slide means for blue-collar careers.

June 24, 2026Read Article

Labor Market

Why Millions of American Men Are Leaving the Workforce in 2026

11% of prime-age men are out of the labor force and male participation has fallen from 98% to 89% since 1954. See the real drivers and your next move.

June 23, 2026Read Article

Salary

Gen Z Is Now Out-Earning Millennials at the Same Age, Here's Why

Gen Z out-earns millennials by 12% at age 24, new research finds. See why early-career pay is rising, the cost-of-living catch, and how to negotiate yours.

June 23, 2026Read Article

Europe Races to Add AI in Factories as Its Workforce Ages, What It Means for Manufacturing Jobs

Europe is pushing AI into factories as older workers retire. See the new hybrid roles, who is hiring, and how to position your manufacturing career now.

June 19, 2026Read Article

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