Job Market stories
Its AI-first overhaul has cut layers, sped product cycles and left the company betting that startup-style speed can still serve Fortune 500 customers.
The Finnish town stands to gain jobs and local spending as atNorth's FIN05 project brings a planned €2 billion investment and future expansion potential.
The site will add about 22,000 square metres and create hundreds of jobs as demand rises for AI cooling and power gear across EMEA.
Australia's ocean industries already generate $229 billion and 712,000 jobs, but funding for cleaner seas still relies on short-term grants.
Heavy workloads are offsetting AI's gains for many UK staff, with 44% of users saying the technology has increased their burden, PwC found.
The latest jobs report may exaggerate weakness, with CreditorWatch's chief economist blaming volatile state and part-time figures for the national drop.
Overseas sales are now a key growth driver, but more than 70% of pre-revenue and pre-profit fintechs say fundraising remains difficult.
The latest figures point to weaker demand and tighter margins, with employment across Australian small businesses down 0.6% in July.
Worker shortages and weaker finances are threatening New Zealand's ability to deliver future infrastructure projects, a survey found.
Stronger AI adoption and talent inflows have helped Ireland stay ahead of a global hiring slowdown, despite weaker junior recruitment in some sectors.
AI-referral is becoming a meaningful sales channel for merchants, with Shopify saying such sessions converted 80% better than organic search between April and June 2026.
Women hold 63.4% of the jobs most exposed to generative AI in UK manufacturing, raising fears the technology could widen workplace inequality.
Generative AI and scams are making many rangatahi doubt what they see online, even as reliable internet remains vital for school, work and services.
A single workflow could help contractors prove social value delivery, as scrutiny grows over whether public sector bids match local needs on the ground.
Home sellers face weaker demand as QV says buyers have the upper hand and the average New Zealand house value has slipped to $892,580.
Most New Zealand accounting firms expect AI to reshape workloads and lift advisory services, with 94% saying it will not cut jobs next year.
Bootstrapped and profitable, the Christchurch startup's rapid growth suggests Kiwi firms are paying for practical AI help rather than standalone tools.
The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs as the independent grocer seeks finance for a wider rollout beyond its current two stores.
The 1GW scheme could bring 750 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles to a former nuclear site near Annan if approved.
Recovery alone may not ease youth joblessness, with 15 to 19-year-olds facing 25.3 percent unemployment and AI adding uncertainty.
