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China's 18-Point AI Jobs Plan Urges Buffer Periods, Risk Checks and Retraining for Workers

China set 18 tasks to grow AI jobs and cushion AI job losses, from unemployment buffer periods to retraining for graduates. See what changes for workers.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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News

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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News

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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News

German Factories Have Shed Nearly 500,000 Jobs Since 2019 While Services Added 2.2 Million

German industry lost 496,000 jobs from 2019 to 2025 while services added over 2.2 million, an ifo study finds. See where the jobs went and how to retrain.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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News

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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Career

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

Career

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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Career

How to Change Careers in Your 30s 40s or 50s Without a Degree

About 85% of HR pros told SHRM a reliable skills test makes a no-degree candidate look more qualified. Here is how to switch careers in your 30s, 40s or 50s.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

PMP vs CAPM vs PRINCE2 vs Scrum Project Management Certifications Compared

SHRM's 2026 survey found 64% of U.S. HR professionals expect certifications to stay valuable. Compare PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 and Scrum to pick the right one.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

Data Analyst Certifications Worth Getting and Which Ones to Skip

78% of U.S. HR professionals say skilled credentials are used at least sometimes in hiring. See which data analyst certifications are worth the exam fee.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Change Careers From a Declining Field Without a Degree Using Skills You Already Have

78% of employers surveyed by WGU said work experience is equal to or more valuable than a degree. Here is how to leave a shrinking field without a degree.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Guide

Career Growth Guide 2026, Skills That Get You Promoted

Wage and salary workers had been with their employer a median of 4.1 years in January 2026. Learn the skills, review habits and raise tactics that move you up.

October 10, 2026Read Article

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