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IIT Madras Study Warns AI Could Weaken the Ladder From Entry-Level to Senior Roles in India

An IIT Madras white paper warns AI could weaken junior career paths in IT, finance and professional services in India. See what it found and what to do next.

October 27, 2026Read Article

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Arvind's New Varanasi Plant Could Employ 1,000 Textile Workers

Arvind's new Varanasi garment plant is expected to employ 1,000 women, with local women given priority and 300+ already in training. Here is how to apply.

October 27, 2026Read Article

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Ruto Says Kenya's Kitui Cement Plant Will Bring 4,000 Jobs in a Sh70 Billion (About $539 Million) Build

Ruto says a Sh70bn (about $539M) Kitui cement plant could create 4,000 jobs, while Devki puts the cost at Sh50bn (about $386M). See the jobs and timeline.

October 27, 2026Read Article

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Canadian Employers Can Now Claim Up to $1,000 per Worker to Retrain Staff Through Work-Sharing

Canadian employers can claim up to $1,000 per worker for training under Work-Sharing, and staff who train can see income replacement rise to about 70%.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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Up to 3,000 Shipbuilding Jobs Could Come From a New HD Hyundai and Kiewit US Shipyard

HD Hyundai and Kiewit plan a US shipyard that could support up to 3,000 jobs at full scale, with construction targeted for 2027. See welder pay and training.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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AI Skills Now Appear in 5.1% of Jobstreet Singapore Job Ads, Up From 1.3% in January 2024

Singapore job ads asking for AI skills more than tripled from January 2024 to August 2026. See which skills, industries and job titles lead and what to do next.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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Career

How To Decide Whether To Change Careers Or Start Over

34% of surveyed organizations reported using skills-first hiring often or almost always in SHRM's 2025 research. Decide whether to change careers or start over.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Singapore's Lower-Wage Workers Could Get 6% to 8% Pay Rises, the Highest Since 2021

Singapore workers earning up to $2,800 a month could get 6% to 8% raises under the 2026/2027 guidelines, with dollar floors of $120 to $170. See your tier.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Heathrow Expects Third Runway to Support at Least 50,000 Local Jobs by 2055, Plus New Skills Programmes

Heathrow expects a third runway to support at least 50,000 local jobs by 2055. See the apprenticeships, work experience and careers event planned for locals.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Should You Take a Project That Might Eliminate Your Own Department or Job

SHRM's 2026 research puts 5.1% of U.S. wage and salary employment at high automation displacement risk. Here is how to judge a project that could end your role.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Start a New Career in Your Late 30s With a Plan That Works

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of employers hiring new grads use skill-based hiring. Here is how to start a new career in your late 30s with skills you have.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Change Careers in Your 30s, 40s, or 50s Without Starting Over

Job switchers saw after-tax wages grow 8% in Q1 2026 vs 5% for stayers, per the Bank of America Institute. How to change careers in your 30s, 40s or 50s.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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