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How NATO’s 5% Defence Pledge Could Reshape Labour Markets Across the Alliance
How NATO’s 5% Defence Pledge Could Reshape Labour Markets Across the Alliance

The 2025 NATO summit formalized a 5% GDP defence spending goal. While framed as a strategic necessity, the scale of investment could also reshape job markets across Europe, from munitions and supply chains to civil engineering and digital security.

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What Is TikTok Shop, and Why Anyone Can Sell You Anything
What Is TikTok Shop, and Why Anyone Can Sell You Anything

TikTok Shop has made it easy for anyone to sell anything fast. All it takes is 1,000 followers, a trending product, and the camera pointed at you.

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North Korean Operatives Infiltrated 100+ U.S. Tech Firms Using Fake Identities
Work News Desk | New Stardom
North Korean Operatives Infiltrated 100+ U.S. Tech Firms Using Fake Identities
Work News Desk | New Stardom

North Korean operatives used stolen identities and AI-generated profiles to pose as U.S. IT workers, securing jobs at over 100 tech firms and channeling millions to Pyongyang.

Work News Desk | New Stardom
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Women Remain Significantly Underrepresented in Decision-Making Roles
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The WEF’s 2025 Gender Gap Report shows women still hold less than a quarter of global political power. Progress is slowest in leadership and senior roles.

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Over 400,000 Factory Jobs in the U.S. Remain Unfilled
Work News Desk | New Stardom
Over 400,000 Factory Jobs in the U.S. Remain Unfilled
Work News Desk | New Stardom

Over 400,000 factory jobs remain vacant in the U.S., as employers warn that labour shortages are slowing manufacturing growth.

Work News Desk | New Stardom

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This caught our eye: Meta Is Building a Superintelligence Lab. What Is That? (The New York Times, June 13, 2025)

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Microsoft Report: 40% of Employees Check Work Email Before 6 A.M.
Microsoft Report: 40% of Employees Check Work Email Before 6 A.M.

The «Infinite Workday» is here. A new Microsoft report has confirmed what many professionals already feel, the workday no longer has clear boundaries.

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The Most In-Demand Cybersecurity Jobs and Skills in 2025
Work Trends | New Stardom
The Most In-Demand Cybersecurity Jobs and Skills in 2025
Work Trends | New Stardom

Companies are struggling to hire cybersecurity specialists with advanced skills. From cloud security to threat intelligence, here’s what’s in demand in 2025.

Work Trends | New Stardom
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Amazon Confirms £40 Billion UK Investment Plan
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Amazon Confirms £40 Billion UK Investment Plan
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Amazon will invest £40 billion in the UK to expand fulfilment operations, build data infrastructure, and create thousands of jobs across logistics and tech.

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What Is TikTok Shop, and Why Anyone Can Sell You Anything
by Sofia Simeonidou
What Is TikTok Shop, and Why Anyone Can Sell You Anything
by Sofia Simeonidou

TikTok Shop has made it easy for anyone to sell anything fast. All it takes is 1,000 followers, a trending product, and the camera pointed at you.

by Sofia Simeonidou
The New Career Path Is a Sales Funnel
by Sofia Simeonidou
The New Career Path Is a Sales Funnel
by Sofia Simeonidou

The new path to work doesn’t involve a job title. It’s a content loop, a checkout link, and a product. TikTok has made it scalable for anyone.

by Sofia Simeonidou
What Comes After Full-Time? Governments, AI, and the Redefinition of Work
by Sofia Simeonidou
What Comes After Full-Time? Governments, AI, and the Redefinition of Work
by Sofia Simeonidou

AI systems, new labor laws, delayed retirements, and platform work are reshaping employment. Governments, companies, and workers are adjusting to a shifting job market.

by Sofia Simeonidou
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Dutch Hospitality Sector Struggles to Secure Sustainable Workforce
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Dutch Hospitality Sector Struggles to Secure Sustainable Workforce
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Dutch hospitality is struggling to retain Gen Z workers and trained staff, as vacancies stay high and MBO student numbers decline. ABN AMRO warns: short-term fixes won’t be enough.

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