42% of Hiring Managers Reveal An Applicant's Age Is Considered When Reviewing Resumes
A study has shown that younger job applicants are not favoured by employers due to inexperience, whilst elderly people are not due to being near retirement.
Tesla Layoff Scandal: Workers Unaware Until Badge Scans Deny Them Entry
Tesla lays off 10 per cent of its workforce, some unaware until denied entry by security badge scans at factories.
NYC Resto Employs Filipinos Via Zoom to Take Your Orders And Ask For 18% Tip
NYC restaurants use video screens with Filipino remote workers to greet and take orders, but secrecy and pay concerns arise.
Think You're Getting Laid Off? Here Are 11 Businesses You Can Start Immediately
To avoid layoff anxieties, financial advisors are urging workers to build businesses on the side of their current employment.
Brits Panic As Spain's PM Plans To Axe 'Golden Visa' Scheme To Prioritise Housing Locals
Spain has announced that it will be scrapping its Golden Visa scheme, which has seen non-EU citizens who invest a minimum of £429,000 into Spanish properties to live and work in the country for up to three years.
Too Busy For Politics? S. Korea's Young Voters On What Motivates Them
High youth unemployment, feuding politicians and a cost of living crisis: young South Korean voters told AFP what was on their minds as they voted -- some for the first time -- in elections Wednesday.
Elon Musk 'Secret' Account: Business Mogul Admits To Posing as a Child on X
Elon Musk faces a lawsuit for defamation, but the billionaire denies knowing the man he allegedly defamed.
5 Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out To Your Employer Under 7 Seconds
Studies show that recruiters would extend a job offer after an interview in less than a month - measured at an average of 24 days.
3 Tips To Build Up Your 'F**k You Fund' For When You Want To Quit
Instead of relying on monthly wages and being trapped or exposed to a negative environment, the "f*ck you fund" supports workers by eliminating financial barriers.
Teacher 'With Unblemished Record' Sacked After Refusing To Use 8-Year-Old's Preferred Pronouns
A teacher has launched a case against her local primary school after she was sacked for refusing to treat an 8-year-old female student as a boy.
Londoner Shares Why She Quit Her Job at a Prestigious Museum and is Happier Getting Paid Less
Survey data shows that 64 per cent of employees are willing to take a pay cut for a job that better supports their mental wellbeing.
Ramadan 2024 in UK: HR Expert Explains Rights for Flexible Work Timings
Millions of people are expected to struggle during the Ramadan period as they try to balance their religious practices and work commitments.
Employer Turns Down 'Excellent' Applicant Due To 5 -Year Break: Why Gap Years Shouldn't Matter
While career gaps can still lead to rejections, there has been a hike in recruiters who welcome lengthy gaps in employment.
'I Put $50K in a Shoe Box and Gave it to a Stranger': New York Financial Columnist Scammed
As fraud crimes continue to rise, Financial Columnist Charlotte Cowles lost $50,000 in an organised and elaborate swindle.
Survey Shows 19% Of Fresh Graduates Bring Their Parents To Job Interviews
Nearly 40 percent of employers are keen to avoid working with any recent college graduates even if they have the necessary qualifications.
What Do the Elections in Senegal and Indonesia Mean for the Nations' Citizens?
Senegal and Indonesia are currently undergoing major political change, and the outcome will have far-reaching consequences for the citizens of each country.
Reenergizing Human Potential's Strategies Helps Nurses in India Training via Alleviating NHS Nursing Shortage
The UK's National Health System (NHS) has been seen in the past as one of the best healthcare systems in the world
Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When Fired
The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.
'Black Company' in Japan Forces US Worker to Resign And Refuses to Pay Last Pay Cheque
River Hodge tells International Business Times UK that he was forced to resign after he found out that he had signed a contract with a corrupt Japanese company – known as a "black company".
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Sees AI As A Powerful Tool, Not A 'Creature'
Sam Altman acknowledged potential risks with AI but stressed they differ from traditional tool-related risks and have unique characteristics.
This £5.5B Start-Up Laid Off 700 Employees 2 Years Ago, Says AI Does All Of Their Work
Klarna claims its AI assistant handles diverse inquiries in 35 languages, typically within 2 minutes.
6.3m Migrants Detained For Illegally Entering US Under Biden, Higher Than Trump
Recent data shows that more than 6.3 million migrants have been detained crossing into the US illegally with Biden in office – a higher number than under Trump, Obama or George W Bush.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
Migrant Women Are Still Victim To Sexual Violence Throughout Migration Process
While 67 per cent of all migrant women are employed in the labour force, unofficial employment and the lack of gender-responsive migration policies threatens gender equalities in employment.
Young Farmer Dies Amid Police Action Against Protesters In India
The young man from the Indian state of Punjab has reportedly become the first casualty in the protests.
What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits
While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
'Procreation Feels Like Financial Suicide' Amid Cost Of Living Crisis, Says Charity Boss
A new survey found that almost half of new parents have got into debt over childcare expenses and 25 per cent of mothers on maternity leave are skipping meals to cut costs.
Struggling To Find A Job After Graduating? What About Studying Abroad?
The most notable consequence of changing attitudes towards university education is that an increasing number of graduates are struggling to find a job.
Pied a Terre: How This Michelin Star Restaurant Is Working Towards A Sustainable Future
David Moore, the Owner of Pied a Terre, spoke to International Business Times UK about what it takes to survive as a Michelin-starred restaurant in London that prioritises inclusivity, sustainability and plant-based dishes.
Labour's Scaled-Back Home Insulation Plans Face Criticism as Insufficient
Brian Berry expressed disappointment, stating that the decision to scale back the ambition of retrofitting 19 million homes to just five million is regrettable.