Erin Kistler has filed a class action lawsuit against Eightfold AI, alleging its automated hiring software functions as an undisclosed, biased 'applicant dossier' that ranks candidates without transparency, potentially blacklisting them across multiple companies.
Goldman Sachs reports that AI adoption is slowing job growth in highly exposed industries like software and call centers across developed economies. The impact is most significant for entry-level workers, with notable employment declines in the U.S., Germany, and Canada.
UK wage growth fell to 4.1% in the three months to June, while job vacancies dropped to a five-year low of 707,000. The slowdown, driven by economic fallout from the Iran war, may influence the Bank of England's interest rate decisions amid rising inflation.
Nearly half of UK jobseekers now face AI-driven recruitment, sparking concerns over algorithmic bias and the loss of human interaction. Critics, including Andy Burnham, argue these mechanised processes alienate applicants and lack transparency.
Recent college graduates face a challenging entry-level job market, with unemployment rates for 22-to-27-year-olds reaching 5.7% in June. While many graduates and some economists blame AI for displacing junior roles, other experts argue remote work or broader economic shifts are responsible.
China's economy lost momentum in July as retail sales grew just 0.6%, urban investment contracted 6.7%, and unemployment ticked up to 5.2%, increasing pressure on Beijing for further economic support.
Artificial intelligence and economic pressures in Britain have pushed youth unemployment to a 10-year high of 16.4%, as employers cut entry-level roles and demand more experience, forcing graduates into unpaid work, internships, and alternative training.
UK seasonal summer job hiring has rebounded in 2026 due to warm weather and major events, according to Recruitment and Employment Confederation figures, reversing concerns from the previous year.
The Fabian Society and Joseph Rowntree Foundation urge Andy Burnham and the government to prosecute companies using bogus self-employment practices, protecting up to 4 million gig economy workers denied statutory rights.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim admits shortcomings in his administration, citing higher living costs despite 6% economic growth, and signals no rush for snap elections after recent state poll losses.
The UK government is launching AI boot camps in north-west England to help unemployed young people aged 16 to 21 gain workplace skills and apprenticeships with local companies, amid rising youth unemployment rates.
UK government analysis estimates employers may face £350m to £2.9bn annual costs due to reforms limiting zero hours contracts, aiming to ensure fair pay for workers, despite business concerns over disproportionate costs.
Energy giant AGL was convicted and fined $60,000 after five workers suffered elevated blood lead levels during the decommissioning of the Torrens Island A Power Station in Adelaide.
A coalition of Hong Kong employers petitions the government to freeze foreign domestic workers' pay, citing potential mass layoffs if wages increase, and proposes a pay-for-performance system.
The US labor market unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions for May and June, totaling 103,000 fewer jobs. Despite a steady unemployment rate of 4.1%, the data suggests a weaker labor market, potentially influencing the Fed's interest rate decisions.
July's US jobs report showed an unexpected decline in nonfarm payrolls by 23,000, largely due to a seasonal loss of 53,000 government jobs, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% as the labor force participation rate edged down to 61.4%, leaving mixed signals for investors and policymakers.
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in July while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% due to a declining labor force participation rate, sparking shifting expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy.
Long-term unemployment fell to about 1.8 million people in July, but economists warn the drop stems from disillusioned workers leaving the labor force rather than finding jobs.
Former UK cabinet minister Alan Milburn led a delegation to Dublin to investigate Ireland's rapid reduction in young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), seeking policy lessons for Britain.
Rasa Legal, founded by Noella Sudbury, leverages AI to expedite criminal record expungement, helping over 34,000 individuals in three states secure jobs by clearing their records in minutes, tackling the 'second chance expungement gap' affecting millions in the U.S.
AI-driven facial analysis services like Qoves and Epica are capitalizing on the 'looksmaxxing' trend, charging users for personalized reports and cosmetic recommendations. However, psychologists warn these platforms exploit insecurities, rely on questionable science, and threaten mental health.
Paid facial analysis services like Qoves and Epica utilize AI and selective science to score users' appearances and recommend cosmetic procedures, drawing criticism from psychologists over mental health impacts and shaky methodologies.
NDA meeting emphasizes employment and economic growth under PM Modi, contrasting with UPA era. Modi's interaction with Nitin Nabin sparks curiosity amid BJP's loss in Bankipur.
UK ministers are scrapping requirements for companies to prove green values to win £90bn in government contracts, doubling the weight given to job creation and youth employment instead.
