By Lisa Leff Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives …
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Citi Foundation is putting $25 million toward tackling young adults’ unemployment and AI labour disruptions
By James Pollard NEW YORK (AP) — Young jobseekers, challenged by a rapidly changing labor market, are having a tough time. The U.S. …
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Global HR PracticesOpinion
Trump is attracting investment to the U.S. – but at a huge cost to workers and the environment
By Benjamin Selwyn, University of Sussex Early in his second presidency, Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs was met with widespread scepticism. Critics …
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Is the end looming for Canada’s border pre-clearance program with the United States?
By Emily Gilbert, University of Toronto At a testy meeting in Banff recently, the American ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, mused about …
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Labour force participation among people with disabilities hits record 25 per cent in U.S.
Nearly one in four people with disabilities now participate in the labour force in the United States, reaching a historic high and …
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Highly educated immigrants earn less in Canada than U.S., study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHighly educated immigrant workers in the United States perform better in employment and compensation than their counterparts in Canada, according to a …
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Slowdown in U.S. hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed’s Powell says
By Christopher Rugaber WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said …
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NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
By Josh Dubow Injuries are an inevitable part of the NFL with all the high-speed collisions, crushing hits and high exertion necessary on …
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Global HR PracticesLabour ShortagesOpinion
How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
By Brian Strzempkowski, The Ohio State University and Melanie Dickman, The Ohio State University Airports across the United States have been experiencing …
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Does the First Amendment protect professors in the U.S. being fired over what they say? It depends
By Neal H. Hutchens, University of Kentucky and Jeffrey C. Sun, University of Louisville American colleges and universities are increasingly firing or …


