October 2026

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How To Decide Whether To Change Careers Or Start Over

34% of surveyed organizations reported using skills-first hiring often or almost always in SHRM's 2025 research. Decide whether to change careers or start over.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Nearly One in Five in China's Urban Youth Labor Force Is Still Jobless After September's Drop to 18%

China's jobless rate for urban 16 to 24 year olds in the labor force, excluding students, eased to 18% in September from 18.9%. What it means for graduates.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Xbox Staff Face Reported Layoff Waves in October, November and January

Xbox reportedly plans more layoffs in October, November and January after cutting 1,868 people. See which teams earlier rounds hit and your notice rights.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Unite Condemns NatWest Plan Moving Up to 13,497 Remote-First Workers to Two Office Days a Week

Unite condemns NatWest's plan to move up to 13,497 remote-first UK staff to two office days a week from February 2027. See what changes and your rights.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Bloomberg Plans to Double Its 190-Person Dublin Team by the End of the Decade, Focused on Engineering and Data

Bloomberg has 190 staff in Dublin and aims to double that by the end of the decade as it expands software engineering and data operations. See how to apply.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Google Is Piloting AI Fluency Tests for Software Engineer Candidates

Google is piloting AI fluency checks in software engineer interviews, with Gemini allowed in a code comprehension round. Here is how to prepare for it.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Micron's Taoyuan Union Plans an October 22 Strike After 99% of Ballots Backed a Walkout Over AI Profit Sharing

Micron's Taoyuan union plans a one-day strike October 22 after 99% of ballots backed a walkout over profit sharing. What workers want and what the law says.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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BBC Will Close Two TV Channels and Put 100 More News Jobs on the Line in Its £500M Savings Push

BBC Three and BBC Scotland leave linear TV in spring 2027, and BBC News plans to close just over 100 roles. See what changes and what staff can do now.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Leeds and Dublin Staff Face Consultation as Paddy Power Owner Flutter Plans Up to 1,400 Redundancies

Flutter plans up to 1,400 redundancies in its UK and Ireland business, with 240 Dublin roles at risk. See the sites hit, timeline and your redundancy rights.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Qualcomm Staff Worldwide Face Performance-Based Job Cuts, With Notifications Starting in November

Qualcomm will cut jobs worldwide after annual reviews, with notifications from November. No headcount is given. What staff and chip job seekers should know.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Amazon Is Hiring More Than 300,000 Holiday Workers, Up From 250,000 in Each of the Last Three Years

Amazon is hiring more than 300,000 US workers this holiday season, up 20% from a year ago. Seasonal pay averages $20 an hour. See the roles and how to apply.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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German Factories Have Shed Nearly 500,000 Jobs Since 2019 While Services Added 2.2 Million

German industry lost 496,000 jobs from 2019 to 2025 while services added over 2.2 million, an ifo study finds. See where the jobs went and how to retrain.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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UK Job Vacancies Drop Below 700,000 Even as Unemployment Falls to 4.7%

UK vacancies fell by 21,000 to 691,000, the first total below 700,000 since 2021, while unemployment fell to 4.7%. See what it means for UK job seekers.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Many of Volkswagen's 660,000 Workers Could Face a Pay Freeze Until 2030, Works Council Says

IG Metall says Volkswagen told HR chiefs worldwide to plan no pay rises until 2030 for about 660,000 staff. VW won't comment on speculation. What to know.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Singapore's Lower-Wage Workers Could Get 6% to 8% Pay Rises, the Highest Since 2021

Singapore workers earning up to $2,800 a month could get 6% to 8% raises under the 2026/2027 guidelines, with dollar floors of $120 to $170. See your tier.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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NAB Staff Face Up to 2,500 Role Cuts in FY27, About 6% of the Workforce

NAB plans to cut up to 2,500 roles, about 6% of staff, in FY27, including up to 1,500 before the end of 2026. See what affected bank workers are owed by law.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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UAE Hiring Bounces Back 4% in Q3 2026 After What Cooper Fitch's CEO Calls the Biggest Fall in Six Years

UAE hiring rose 4% in Q3 2026 after a 4% fall in Q2, Cooper Fitch data shows. See which sectors are hiring, what pay looks like and how one recruiter works.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Heathrow Expects Third Runway to Support at Least 50,000 Local Jobs by 2055, Plus New Skills Programmes

Heathrow expects a third runway to support at least 50,000 local jobs by 2055. See the apprenticeships, work experience and careers event planned for locals.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Haas Automation Wants 1,000+ Workers for Its New Henderson, Nevada Machine Plant

Haas Automation is looking to hire more than 1,000 workers in Henderson, Nevada, with starting pay around $23 an hour. See the roles, pay and how to apply.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Kenyan Graduates of 2020 or Later Have Until November 9 to Apply for 6,000 Paid Housing Internships

Kenya's PSC lists 6,000 paid Affordable Housing internships, 475 in architecture and 30 in interior design, for 2020-or-later graduates. Apply by November 9.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Saudi Health Workers Get 4,291 New Openings Across 20 Health Clusters

Health Holding announced 4,291 jobs for Saudi health practitioners across 20 clusters. See who can apply, the 15 days to apply and how to choose one portal.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Career

Should You Take a Project That Might Eliminate Your Own Department or Job

SHRM's 2026 research puts 5.1% of U.S. wage and salary employment at high automation displacement risk. Here is how to judge a project that could end your role.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter That Hiring Managers Want to Read

Only 48% of US employers call resumes an effective way to judge candidates, per TestGorilla's 2025 survey. Learn to write a cover letter that shows your fit.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation That Gets a Yes and a Strong Letter

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of responding employers of new grads use skill-based hiring. Learn how to ask for a recommendation letter that proves it.

October 19, 2026Read Article