Forget the Ladder: Workers Are Collecting Transferable Skills
A global study of nearly 20,000 desk workers finds most now value portable skills over a traditional climb, and many are building side ventures as career insurance.
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Learners Pair AI Skills With Critical Thinking, Says Skills Report
A global skills report built on data from 300 million online learners finds AI courses booming and critical thinking enrollments more than doubling, while short credentials gain weight with employers.
AI Training Doubled. The Time to Take It Did Not
More companies now offer AI training, but most employees say they get no time during work hours to learn, and many feel their skills go unseen when promotions are decided.
Job Seeker Confidence Slips as the First Offer Starts to Look Good
A quarterly confidence index for US job seekers dropped sharply this summer, with more candidates unemployed, more under financial pressure and many rethinking skills because of AI.
Job Doomscrolling Is the New Career Habit
Most workers now browse job listings every week, often with no plan to apply. A new survey shows the habit leaves many feeling worse about their careers.
Tech Job Postings Hit a Three-Year High. Hiring Lags Behind
US employers advertised more IT jobs in September than at any point in over three years, with AI skills in heavy demand, yet tech employment barely moved.