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employment
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Japan's Older Workers Shut Out Despite Labor Shortages
Japanese companies recruit younger staff to fill positions, but workers in their 40s and 50s face persistent discrimination in hiring.
India's 7.8% GDP Growth Faces Scrutiny Over Real Impact
Economists question whether India's reported first-quarter growth translates to tangible improvements in jobs, wages and living standards.
AI Wage Suppression Hits 6.7 Points; Employment Holds Steady
Apollo Global Management's analysis of 321 U.S. occupations shows AI's labor market impact is concentrated in compensation, not headcount, after 2023.
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Afghan Women Hold Just 5% of Jobs Five Years After Taliban Takeover
The ILO reports female labour participation collapsed from 16.5% in 2020 to 5.1% in 2026, leaving Afghanistan second-last globally, ahead of only Yemen.
UK Jobs Market Stalls as Hiring Freeze Stretches to 39 Quarters
Job vacancies fell to 717,000 by mid-2025 as employer costs rose sharply, with only 11 percent of British businesses planning to hire, down from 28 percent last year.
Block Stock Faces Summer Revenue Hit as Seasonal Jobs Disappear
Sharp decline in seasonal hiring by small businesses signals lower transaction volumes for Block's Square ecosystem