Tag: North America

Canada's unemployment rate once again defied expectations and fell to a 16-month low in November as a solid gain in part-time jobs boosted the number of people employed for the ...

Panelists at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York sidestepped concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble, focusing instead on the transformative effects of AI and how it may upend work ...

Job hunting has become an expensive process. A recent Harris Poll survey conducted for Indeed found that 84% of job seekers spent money preparing for in-person interviews.  Expenses include transportation, ...

A new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) finds that embedding employee appreciation in company culture is critical to retention. Millions of workers plan to leave their jobs in ...

Commercial real estate is closing out 2025 on weaker footing than expected. Early-year optimism has faded as economic uncertainty, stalled deal activity and valuation pressure drag down momentum, according to ...

Google Workspace’s latest research shows a clear split in comfort levels with AI. Workers in their twenties and thirties are using AI tools as naturally as they use messaging apps ...

Microsoft will increase prices for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites globally starting July 2026 for commercial and government clients, the company said on Thursday. The move comes as Microsoft's suite, ...

Layoffs announced by U.S. employers fell sharply in November, but hiring intentions continued to lag as businesses navigated an uncertain economic environment against the backdrop of tariffs on imports and ...

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a more than three-year low last week, allaying fears of a sharp deterioration in labor market conditions after ...

Meta is expected to make budget cuts of up to 30% for its metaverse initiative, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions. The Facebook parent's shares ...