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Nike to cut corporate jobs amid turnaround effort

Nike to cut corporate jobs amid turnaround effort

(Reuters) -Nike said on Thursday it is planning to cut less than 1% of its corporate workforce as part of the sportswear maker’s plans to turn around its business under CEO Elliott Hill. Under Hill, the company has been investing in its running shoe and sneaker lines to reclaim lost ground in the segments, while rekindling relationships with retailers and …

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New study sheds light on what kinds of workers are losing jobs to AI

New study sheds light on what kinds of workers are losing jobs to AI

Artificial intelligence is replacing entry-level workers whose jobs can be performed by generative AI tools like ChatGPT, a rigorous new study finds.   Early-career employees in fields that are most exposed to AI have experienced a 13% drop in employment since 2022, compared to more experienced workers in the same fields and when measured against people in sectors less buffeted …

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AI is already cutting jobs — but only one age group is paying the price, Stanford study finds – San Francisco Chronicle

AI is already cutting jobs — but only one age group is paying the price, Stanford study finds  San Francisco Chronicle First-of-its-kind Stanford study says AI is starting to have a ‘significant and disproportionate impact’ on entry-level workers in the U.S.  yahoo.com The US really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it …

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Young people can’t find jobs. What should they do?

Young people can’t find jobs. What should they do?

Over the last five years, career platform LinkedIn asked nearly half a million people how they feel about their careers. This year, the results are stark: young people are way more pessimistic than all other age groups. Looking at the headlines, I can’t blame them. I keep reading stories about how hard it is for new college graduates to get …

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Most shocking NFL players looking for jobs after roster cuts

Most shocking NFL players looking for jobs after roster cuts

This was far more than a trim. NFL teams had to shear an enormous number of players from rosters Tuesday, dropping from as many as 90 players to 53 by 1 p.m. PDT. The league’s tallest player and heaviest player both were cut. A former Rams star running back is out of a job. So is a star receiver. And …

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AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers

AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers

Economists at Stanford University have found the strongest evidence yet that artificial intelligence is starting to eliminate certain jobs. But the story isn’t that simple: While younger workers are being replaced by AI in some industries, more experienced workers are seeing new opportunities emerge. Erik Brynjolfsson, a professor at Stanford University, Ruyu Chen, a research scientist, and Bharat Chandar, a …

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We interviewed 62 older Minnesotans who lost white-collar jobs later in life. Nearly 75% refused to move, and 3 big problems kept them locked in place

We interviewed 62 older Minnesotans who lost white-collar jobs later in life. Nearly 75% refused to move, and 3 big problems kept them locked in place

With the pendulum swinging away from remote work and toward return-to-office mandates, working in a new region or state may no longer mean simply logging onto Zoom. As a result, companies are increasingly investing in employee relocations, as the latest Atlas corporate survey reveals. But are these investments enough to keep the hiring pipeline flowing?  Keeping a white-collar job or …

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Calif. teens are ditching office jobs, and making $100K before they turn 21 – SFGATE

Calif. teens are ditching office jobs, and making $100K before they turn 21  SFGATE AI isn’t a job killer, it’s a job shifter. We’re the biggest employment agency in the world and we can see where things are moving  Fortune AI is already displacing these jobs  Axios Americans fear AI permanently displacing workers, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters How AI Is Replacing White-Collar Workers  Investor’s Business …

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Fed Chair Hits at Rate Cuts, Says Jobs and Inflation Are “Challenging;” Trump Vows to “Fire” Cook if She Doesn’t Resign

Fed Chair Hits at Rate Cuts, Says Jobs and Inflation Are “Challenging;” Trump Vows to “Fire” Cook if She Doesn’t Resign

MORAN, Wyo.—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that the central bank could be edging closer to lowering interest rates, even as he warned of the difficult economic backdrop confronting policymakers. Speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell described an unsettling mix of risks. “In the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to the upside, …

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4 things to watch in Chicago Bears preseason finale, including Caleb Williams’ start and 53-man roster jobs – Chicago Tribune

4 things to watch in Chicago Bears preseason finale, including Caleb Williams’ start and 53-man roster jobs  Chicago Tribune 4 Bears players to watch in preseason finale vs. Chiefs  Chicago Bears Official Website 5 storylines to watch in Bears’ preseason finale vs. Chiefs  Yahoo Sports Important Fan Information for Friday’s Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium  Kansas City Chiefs Andy Reid announces the …

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