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7 Jobs With the Highest Unemployment Rates in 2024

7 Jobs With the Highest Unemployment Rates in 2024

A sad woman readers a letter while putting her hand on her face. Certain professions tend to have high unemployment rates . Technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and global economic factors have all altered the employment landscape . Here are seven jobs that are susceptible to high unemployment rates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 1. Retail Salespeople

Unemployment rate : 5%

The digital transformation has significantly impacted the retail sector, with online shopping becoming the norm for consumers. This shift has led to a decrease in demand for retail salespeople as physical stores reduce their […]

10 Jobs Most Endangered by AI in 2024

10 Jobs Most Endangered by AI in 2024

Financial technology concept with 3d rendering robot analyze stock market big data. The rise of artificial intelligence won’t stop anytime soon, if ever, and we’re already seeing how it can transform the workplace . And by transform, we mean overhaul — in some cases, gut.

In 2023, AI was a driving force behind job loss; the same will surely be true for 2024. The World Economic Forum estimates that artificial intelligence will affect some 85 million jobs by 2025.

Unfortunately, quite a few positions could be on the chopping block if AI continues to grow as expected this year.Here’s which jobs […]

13 Most Advanced Countries in Robotics

13 Most Advanced Countries in Robotics

In this article, we take a look at the 13 most advanced countries in robotics. You can skip our detailed analysis of the robotics industry and go directly to 5 Most Advanced Countries in Robotics .

According to Oxford Economics , the number of robots used globally has increased drastically over the past two decades, and the count now stands at a whopping 2.25 million. During this time, companies have increasingly realized the importance of automation to remain competitive in the industry, especially in the manufacturing industry. While the labor sector may feel threatened by these new developments in […]

The industries and companies AI will impact the most, according to a new report

The industries and companies AI will impact the most, according to a new report

Financial services companies will be disproportionally affected by AI. Automation isn’t new—it’s been happening since the Industrial Revolution. But the latest version, generative AI , will probably impact highly skilled , professional work the most.

Workforce reductions in the next decade could be driven less by machines replacing humans than by economic growth lagging productivity increases, according to a recent study from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Burning Glass, a research analytics firm.

Thanks to increasing AI adoption, the business landscape will undergo a series of macroeconomic shifts, the report predicts. Early adopters will enjoy a leap in […]

Latino casino, service workers in Nevada fear AI could replace them

Latino casino, service workers in Nevada fear AI could replace them

Over the last 20 years, Samantha León has worked as a hostess, a cashier and has helped wait tables in Las Vegas. They’re jobs that many Latino immigrants do in hotels and casinos throughout the country — and ones that robots and artificial intelligence could be doing in the coming years.

“It’s very good if we have training; we’re also here to learn new things, new technology," she said in an interview with Noticias Telemundo. "But when it comes to our positions, it does affect us a lot because they’re going to take away our jobs.”

The growing fears that AI […]

Should workers be concerned about AI?

Should workers be concerned about AI?

EXPLAINER: Executives recommend an open mindset to adapt to new technologies Roughly 40% of global employment is exposed to artificial intelligence, according to a new analysis by the IMF. Should local organisations and employees be concerned jobs are going to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) as it is adopted around the globe?

Executives in the technology, manufacturing and job recruitment fields indicate the impact is unavoidable and people as well as organisations should prepare to deal with the consequences.

According to a blog post by International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva on Jan 14, AI will affect almost 40% […]

UPS cuts 12,000 jobs: The ruling class accelerates its policy of mass unemployment

United Parcel Service announced Wednesday that it is firing 12,000 salaried workers—14 percent of its worldwide managerial staff—as part of a $1 billion cost-cutting plan. The mass layoffs by the logistics giant, which will go into effect in the first half of this year, are part of an accelerating global wave of job-cutting in auto, technology and other industries.

In a conference call with investors, UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé boasted that her executive team had slashed the company’s worldwide workforce from 540,000, when “COVID demand peaked,” to 495,000 today. Even if volume increased, she said, the managers would not […]

How is technology changing the world today?

How is technology changing the world today?

How is technology changing the world today?

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· Follow 8 min read·Just now– Introduction How is technology changing the world today? Technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives in the 21st century, from how we work, play, and communicate to how we learn, shop, and receive healthcare. As new technologies continue to emerge, they bring both opportunities and challenges that impact individuals, businesses, and society as a whole. This article explores some of the key ways that technology is changing the modern world across different facets of life. While technological advances provide many benefits, there […]

Digitalization and technology

Digital technologies are reshaping EU labour markets, creating new jobs, and automating others while shifting demand towards more digitally intensive occupations. Skills intelligence looks into how digitalisation affects jobs and skills a) the share of people with advanced digital skills; employment in the high-tech economy; automation risk for occupations; employment in the ICT sector; the most requested skills for ICT professionals and ICT use in occupations. Key facts

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Share of EU adult workers whose tasks were replaced by new digital technologies in 2020-202114%Share of adult workers who had to learn new digital technologies in 2020-202135%Share of jobs demanding […]

Is AI a threat to public sector jobs?

Is AI a threat to public sector jobs?

In the fast-paced shift towards a digital future, the question for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is whether artificial intelligence (AI) will bring new opportunities or pose serious threats to jobs in the public sector.

There is no denying that digital transformation will shape the future. AI has gained popularity in recent years, as the global market for AI totalled US$207.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030. Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is at the forefront of mainstream, achieving over 100 million weekly users within a year. The chatbot continues to unlock […]