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'Why Are You Driving For Uber?': 43-Year-Old With 5 Degrees And MBA Can't Get Job Despite Over 2000 Applications
A 43-year-old with five degrees, including an MBA, and a Mensa membership, has applied for over 2,000 jobs without success, now driving for Uber to support his family amidst a struggling job market.
Aviation's Gender Gap: Why Only 20% of Positions Are Filled by Women and How to Change It
Women hold less than 20% of aviation roles globally due to cultural barriers, but industry leaders emphasize that now is the crucial time to change this and encourage more women to pursue aviation careers.
Chaos At Mumbai Job Interview As Over Reportedly 15,000 Applicants Show Up For 1,800 Roles
High job seeker turnout in Mumbai, India, raises concerns as unemployment climbs to 9.2%, with women and rural areas most affected.
Toronto Rent Is Out Of Control: Landlords Advertising Closets and Living Room Floors For $750 And Up
The unprecedented rental crisis in Toronto is marked by soaring rent prices and exploitative practices like renting out shared living rooms and wardrobes.
Women Who Have Made Their Mark: 15 Richest Women Around the Globe And Their Sources Of Income
While women make up just 12.5 per cent of the 3,194 billionaires in the world, the number of self-made female billionaires is increasing.
Foxconn Excludes Married Women from Jobs at Apple iPhone Plant In India, Raising Ethical Concerns
Foxconn and Apple are refusing to hire married women in India, claiming that women have more responsibilities at home compared to their male counterparts.
How A Recruiter's Gamble On A Rejected Applicant Led To The Hiring Of A Star Team Leader
Heyam Abdalrahman, a seasoned talent acquisition manager, shares a compelling story of how taking a chance on a persistent candidate led to a successful hire.
UK Receptionist Who Can't Pronounce Name Of Law Firm Is Laid Off After A Week
Miss J Earle lost an employment tribunal claim after she was fired for failing to say the name of her law firm.
7 Recruiters You Should Know If You Want A Tech Job On Wall Street
By bridging the gap between Big Tech and finance, these recruiters are driving innovation and efficiency on Wall Street. This promises a tech-driven future for finance.
Women Earn More Than Men in 42 US Cities, Here Are the Top 10
While there is still a difference in pay between the sexes in the US, there are also many cities with gender parity and a higher earning capacity for women.
Woman Says She Was Rejected From Job Due To Her Tattoos: Sparks Discussion For Client Facing Roles
Despite being told that her rejection was due to a lack of experience, Ash Putnam believes that employers judge candidates on their appearance.
5 Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out To Your Employer Under 7 Seconds
Studies show that recruiters would extend a job offer after an interview in less than a month - measured at an average of 24 days.
This CEO Denies Every Request for PTO - Her Amazing Reason Why Has Gone Viral
Lauren Howard lets her employees schedule in their chosen days off and says they can do so, without reason.
3 Tips To Build Up Your 'F**k You Fund' For When You Want To Quit
Instead of relying on monthly wages and being trapped or exposed to a negative environment, the "f*ck you fund" supports workers by eliminating financial barriers.
This $3.6b Boston Health Tech Start-up Pays Its Employees To Sleep More
Hostile leadership and unfairness in the workplace have been linked to sleep deprivation and a lack of motivation amongst workers.
Employer Turns Down 'Excellent' Applicant Due To 5 -Year Break: Why Gap Years Shouldn't Matter
While career gaps can still lead to rejections, there has been a hike in recruiters who welcome lengthy gaps in employment.
Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When Fired
The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.
Unemployment Rate in the UK: Official Figures Show Potential Discrepancy
The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans for interest rate cuts.
Study Shows British Youths and Women Prone To Digital Poverty
The Digital Poverty Alliance published a report that shows 18 to 34-year-old British youths and women are more prone to digital poverty than 35 to 55-year-old Brits and men, and improving digital skills could save 24,000 lives annually.
The mental health of 14 million people is affected by rising mortgage rates
New research from Mind has revealed the detrimental impact that soaring mortgage costs are having on people's mental health, as well as their finances.
The different ways that men and women dealt with levels of stress during COVID
A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Losing a parent before you turn 21 can lead to mental illness, study suggests
A new study suggests that experiencing the premature death of a parent before the age of 21 can lead to poor mental health in adulthood.
Job seeker confidence 'higher than during the Financial Crash', new research shows
Jobseekers remain optimistic about their job security and career progression prospects, according to the Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index.
Australia jobs take surprise dip in Dec, but unemployment stays low
Australia employment unexpectedly dipped in December following an outsized gain the month before in a sign the red-hot labour market might be cooling, though the jobless rate stayed near five-decade lows.
'Quiet quitting' raising a din in stressful US workplaces
Similar dynamics helped fuel the "Great Resignation" -- the surge in employees leaving or switching jobs amid pandemic-related pressures.
Furlough had a protective effect on mental health – but it wasn't as good as working
There's good evidence for the connection between continuous employment and positive mental health, while job loss and unemployment have detrimental effects on a person's mental wellbeing.
Analysis-Britain's shrunken workforce hampers COVID recovery
Before the pandemic, Britain enjoyed steady labour force growth and high rates of participation.
UK unemployment dips but wages hit by inflation
Total employment remained below its pre-pandemic level, with job vacancies at a record-high of almost 1.3 million at the end of April.
U.S. unemployment rate expected to fall to 3.5% in April, job gains to slow
There are concerns the Fed could raise rates too high and choke off economic growth
Should we really worry about inflation?
A sign of the growing concern is that Google searches for the word "inflation" have hit their highest levels