Work & Careers
AI May Slow Hiring Before It Triggers Widespread Layoffs, World Bank Says
Firms across Europe and Central Asia are reducing recruitment and reallocating workers as they adopt artificial intelligence, with early evidence showing limited job losses so far
Young, Educated Workers and Women Face Greater AI Exposure
Workers aged 25 to 34 and those with university degrees are among the groups most exposed to generative AI, raising questions about the future of skills and employment across Europe…
Businesses Use AI to Save Time but Struggle to Lift Productivity, World Bank Says
Companies are automating routine tasks and cutting processing times, but weak data systems and management capabilities are limiting the wider economic returns
Workistry Bets on Cross-Border Recruitment to Connect African Talent With Employers
Workistry will host a five-day virtual job fair targeting one million candidates, 10,000 recruiters and 200,000 jobs across African markets from October 26.
Companies Cut Costs of Training Graduates as AI Threatens Entry-Level Jobs
India's chief economic adviser warns that automating junior tasks could weaken the pipeline of future professionals and deepen employment challenges in developing economies
AI Forces Rethink of Education as Economists Urge Skills Beyond Degrees
Speakers at the IMF lecture say critical thinking, vocational training and human-centred work could become more valuable as AI automates cognitive tasks
Singapore’s Tharman Urges Governments to Protect Jobs as AI Reshapes Hiring
The Singapore president says governments should subsidise pathways into employment and shift education towards practical skills as demand for graduates weakens
IMF Sees AI Reshaping 40% of Jobs, Puts Young Workers at Risk
Kristalina Georgieva says artificial intelligence is shifting labour demand as governments confront skills gaps, lower-paid work and future tax revenue pressures
World Bank Warns 1.2 Billion Young People Face Jobs Shortfall in Developing Economies
Developing countries are expected to create only about 420 million jobs over the next 10 to 15 years, putting pressure on governments and lenders to expand businesses and private investment
AI Reshapes Hiring as Workers Face More Career Changes, LinkedIn Research Chief Says
Rising demand for AI skills is coinciding with continued demand for human capabilities, while younger workers are being encouraged to experiment, retrain and build practical experience
