The global workforce faces uncertainty in 2025 as layoffs continue and AI-driven automation reshapes jobs and employment trends worldwide.


AI revolution and layoffs create uncertain future for global workforce 

A major concern has been raised about India's labour force. The Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen and Toubro, SN Subrahmanyan, has highlighted a critical challenge—labour mobilisation. While industries are struggling to find workers, the younger workforce seems reluctant to relocate.

Younger employees prioritize flexibility over relocation?

As 2024 comes to an end, let's look back at a year of significant challenges for the global workforce. From technology to automotive, healthcare to banking, layoffs defined much of this year's economic story. Today, we take you through the industries and companies that shaped this difficult year for millions of workers. Watch in for more details!

Study: Over 1.1 Mn People Lost Their Jobs Worldwide In 2024

According to India's Labour secretary Sumita Dawra, members will have the option to withdraw their provident funds directly from ATMs beginning next year. This comes as part of the labour ministry's efforts to better serve the country's large workforce.

PF Can Be Withdrawn Directly From ATMs Starting in 2025: Secretary

Nvidia expands workforce in China amid growth plans

The 2024 work trend index annual report reveals three major trends: 1) Employees are increasingly using AI at work 2) AI is increasingly becoming the top skill to possess 3) AI is increasingly aiding workers' creativity and productivity.

75% employees already using AI at work: Report

IRS Commissioner outlines plans to boost workforce for modernisation goals

India releases advisory, survey to boost women’s participation in workforce

Sunak unveils historic workforce expansion plan for NHS to address staff shortages

Apple supplier Foxconn intends to quadruple staff at manufacturing plant in India

Microsoft is reportedly planning to increase its workforce in China to more than 10,000 next year, up from roughly 9,000 currently. The company also said it will expand its campuses in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou in the next three to five years. The firm has offices in 13 Chinese cities.

Tech Talk: Microsoft to grow its workforce in China to 10,000 next year

We have heard about The Great Resignation. We have heard about The Great Retirement. The UK is now witnessing another trend. The Great Unretirement. The antithesis of all. Here's everything you need to know about it.

The Great Unretirement: Why are the over 65s in UK re-entering the workforce?

The Great Unretirement: Why are the over 65s in UK re-entering the workforce

Robinhood Markets Inc said on Tuesday it was slashing 23% of its staff as it posted a 44% decline in revenue on slumping trading activity.

Robinhood cutting workforce by 23%

Singapore is encouraging investment in robotics and automation partly to meet a labor crunch in the country robots will serve customers in libraries and cafes and will be working on construction sites

Singapore witnesses a sharp decline in its workforce amid automation boost

Canada sets up ambitious immigration policy, plans to add 1.3 million in three years

More and more companies opting for robots. Are Robots taking over the workforce?

‘The great resignation’: Over 4 million Americans quit their jobs in September alone

Elon Musk's 'diverse' Tesla employs 79% male workforce

SpaceX to lay off about 10% of its workforce: Report

The budget underscores the need to knock down barriers that prevent women from fully participating in the workforce, and comes as a large segment of the population heads into retirement

To head off labour shortage, Canada budget breaks down gender barriers

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