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Australia's Central Bank Finds AI Is Starting to Change Hiring, Not Yet Cutting Jobs

Around 12 per cent of firms in the RBA's liaison program report slower hiring or unfilled roles from AI. Here is what it means for graduates and young workers.

November 9, 2026Read Article

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Philippine Bill Would Require 6 Months' Notice to DOLE and Double Separation Pay Before AI Layoffs

Senate Bill 2563 would require six months' notice to DOLE and at least two months' pay per year of service for AI layoffs. Here is what it means for workers.

November 9, 2026Read Article

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Ghana Lines Up $9 Billion in Investment to Create Jobs From 2027 to 2030

Mahama says Ghana plans to invest over $9 billion in job-rich sectors from 2027 to 2030, with New Economy details due in the 2027 Budget on November 12.

November 9, 2026Read Article

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Taiwan Opens Hotel Jobs to Direct Hiring From the Philippines Under a Renewed Deal

Taiwan and the Philippines signed a deal to add skilled workers, hotels first, once it takes effect. See the NT$32,000 (about $974) pay level, rules and fees.

November 9, 2026Read Article

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Around 42,000 New Jobs in Bangladesh's World Bank-Backed Economic Zones, and 14.25% Went to Women

World Bank-backed economic zones in Bangladesh count 41,641 new FTE jobs, and 14.25% went to women. See where the jobs are and what training exists for workers.

October 29, 2026Read Article

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State of the Workforce October 2026 - Hiring Came Back, Your Raise Did Not

US employers added 165,000 jobs in October 2026 and revised two months up, but pay rose 3.1% while September prices rose 3.7%. What it means for your raise.

November 9, 2026Read Article

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Eesti Energia Proposes 390 Job Cuts as Redundancy Consultations Begin

Eesti Energia is beginning consultations on 390 proposed job cuts across Enefit Industry, Enefit Power and Eesti Energia AS.

November 6, 2026Read Article

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South Korean Small Businesses That Plan to Add Jobs Can Stay Off the 2025 Regular Tax Audit List

Korean small businesses that file a plan to grow regular staff 2% to 3% in 2027 can stay off the regular tax audit list for tax year 2025. See who qualifies.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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Spain Hits a Record 22.85 Million Workers, Yet Its Jobless Rate Rises to 10.18%

Spain had a record 22,852,600 people in work in the third quarter, yet unemployment rose by 95,900 and the jobless rate hit 10.18%. See who got the jobs.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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Holiday Hiring 2026 Sends Mixed Signals, and What That Means for Seasonal Job Seekers

Challenger expects about 450,000 seasonal retail jobs this quarter, below last year, while Amazon hires more and UPS hires fewer. Here is where to apply.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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Singapore Will Host ASEAN's First Shared Jobs-Data Network Ahead of Its 2027 Chairmanship

ASEAN launched its Labour Statisticians Network in Singapore on Oct 27 to spot new jobs and skills earlier, with Singapore as convenor from 2026 to 2030.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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1,200 Workers Walk Off the Job at Canada's Largest Copper Mine

More than 1,200 USW Local 7619 members struck Teck's Highland Valley Copper on Oct. 24 over wages, pensions and trades retention. What it means for workers.

October 27, 2026Read Article

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