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UNDP Says Jobs Are Projected for Only 400 Million of 1.2 Billion Young People in Developing Economies

UNDP warns 1.2 billion young people will enter developing-country job markets, with jobs projected for only 400 million. Here is what young job seekers can do.

October 14, 2026Read Article →

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Immigrants Renewing Work Permits Lose the 540-Day Automatic Extension for Good as DHS Finalizes Its Rule

DHS made permanent the end of the 540-day automatic work permit extension for renewals filed since October 30, 2025. Here is who is covered and what to do.

October 14, 2026Read Article →

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Up to 5,000 Ghanaian Workers Could Be Hired for Dubai Building Jobs With Visas and Air Tickets Paid

Up to 5,000 Ghanaian workers could be hired for Dubai construction and maintenance jobs, starting with 500. See what the employer pays and how to prepare.

October 13, 2026Read Article →

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Young People Entering Routine Jobs Are the IMF Chief's Biggest AI Worry as AI Spending Keeps Growth Near 3%

AI investment keeps world growth near 3%, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said in Bangkok. Her biggest worry is young people starting out in routine jobs.

October 12, 2026Read Article →

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US Software Job Postings Rose Almost 15%, and Senior Roles Took 71% of the Gain in the Year to May 2026

US software job postings rose almost 15% from late February 2025 in July 2026 data, and senior roles took 71% of the May 2025 to May 2026 increase. See why.

October 12, 2026Read Article →

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New Zealand Teen Unemployment Hit 25.3% in June 2026 after New-Job Starts for Under-20s Fell 32.1% Over Two Years

Unemployment for New Zealanders aged 15 to 19 hit 25.3% in June 2026, NZIER says, while new-job starts for the group fell 32.1% from June 2023 to June 2025.

October 12, 2026Read Article →

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Canadian Workers Lost 68,000 Jobs in September, With Education and Public Sector Staff Hit Hardest

Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 6.5% from 6.4%. Public sector, education and Quebec jobs fell most while Alberta added work.

October 12, 2026Read Article →

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Young French Workers Face About 6,200 Fewer Permanent Hires a Month in the Most AI-Exposed Jobs

About 6,200 fewer permanent hires a month for French workers aged 21 to 29 in the most AI-exposed jobs, Banque de France and HEC economists find. Read more.

October 10, 2026Read Article →

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China's 84 Million Platform Workers Could Get a Minimum-Wage Floor and a Rest Break After Four Hours

Draft rules for China's 84 million platform workers would set a minimum-wage floor, rest after four hours and human review of bans. Comments end Nov. 8.

October 10, 2026Read Article →

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Malaysia's RM2,000 Wage Floor Arrives June 2027, With RM2,500 Proposed for Graduates and Semi-Skilled Workers

Malaysia's minimum wage hits RM2,000 in June 2027, MSMEs under RM50 million in sales are exempt, and RM2,500 is proposed for graduates. See who gets what.

October 10, 2026Read Article →

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Salary by Job 2026, What Every Major Occupation Pays

The US median wage for all occupations was $50,980 in May 2025. See what every major job family pays, which jobs pay the most and how to negotiate yours.

October 10, 2026Read Article →

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All Eight Major Industries Reported Job Gains Worldwide in September, Here Is Where Hiring Is Strongest

All eight major industries recorded higher employment in September, a first in over three years. See where hiring is strongest and where firms still cut jobs.

October 8, 2026Read Article →

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