workshifter

people redefining work

September 09, 2025

US Economy Added 22,000 Jobs In August; Unemployment Rose To Highest Level Since 2021
The economy added just 22,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3% from 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. August’s job report also included a downward revision to ...
The 5 Shifts HR Must Make To Stay Relevant In The Future Of Work
The foundations of work are already cracking. Only 21% of employees worldwide are engaged. Leadership pipelines are thinning, succession plans are stalling and critical roles sit vacant just when ...
Black Women Thriving Hosts Third Annual Event Celebrating Beauty And Community On Martha’s Vineryard
The Black Women Thriving 2025 event centered on creativity, beauty, and health throughout the diverse Martha’s Vineyard community. Taking place Aug. 6 in the coastal town established as a Black summer ...
Healthcare Jobs: Bright Spot In Stalling Labor Market
America’s labor market has slowed markedly in recent months. If it weren’t for job gains in the health-services sector, it would barely be growing at all. Health services, which include healthcare and ...
California’s Aging Farm Labor Work Force Leaves Questions About The Future Of Agriculture
In 1979, the average California farmworker was 30 years old. Today it’s 40, with many still laboring well into their 60s and 70s, according to Edward Flores, faculty director of the UC Merced Community ...
UK: Unions Warn Government Not To Water Down Workers’ Rights Bill
The leader of the UK's biggest trade union has warned it would be a "huge mistake" for the government to water down its Employment Rights Bill, which is due to become law in the next few ...
Hybrid Work Is Still Going Strong — Unless You’re A Federal Worker
Federal workers who prefer hybrid work have had a tough go of it since President Donald Trump began his second term. While hybrid work remains the most popular work model in the country, there ...
North Texas Construction Firms Warn Worker Shortage Could Slow Growth
A 2025 survey of more than 1,300 general contractors nationwide found 92% reported difficulty finding qualified workers. The report from the Associated General Contractors of America ...
Remote Work Security: Managing Risk In A Perimeter-less Workplace
From home Wi-Fi networks and unmanaged devices to credential misuse and data leaks, organisations now face a broad attack surface that expands with every new remote worker, contractor, and SaaS ...
hacker hand stealing data from laptop top down
Universities Embrace Innovation Hubs To Foster Student And Community Entrepreneurship
Many universities are recognizing the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial talent and are establishing entrepreneurial opportunities for students and the business communities. These university ...
People, kid, walking near the front of Paccar Hall, Business School, contemporary architecture, University of Washington, campus, Seattle, Washington, USA