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Laptop Farms and North Korean IT Operations: How They’re Connected
Laptop Farms and North Korean IT Operations: How They’re Connected

A U.S. woman has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for managing laptop farms that helped North Korean IT workers infiltrate American companies. The case highlights growing vulnerabilities in remote work hiring and sanctions enforcement.

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Older Workers Are Working More, but Age Segregation in Firms May Be Blocking Job Mobility for Everyone

The OECD reports record-high employment rates for older adults, but a quiet structural shift is unfolding: age segregation across firms is increasing, with younger workers increasingly confined to lower-wage workplaces.

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Legal Protections Lag Behind Rising Discrimination in the EU
Legal Protections Lag Behind Rising Discrimination in the EU

Discrimination in the EU has increased sharply in recent years. Yet according to the OECD, many groups still lack consistent protection under national laws, despite rising reports of bias and exclusion.

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Youth Unemployment Remains High in Middle-Income Countries
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Youth Unemployment Remains High in Middle-Income Countries
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New ILO figures show persistent divides in youth unemployment. Young people in middle-income economies face the highest jobless rates, while low-income regions struggle with informal work.

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This caught our eye: Republic of Korea joins Horizon Europe programme to bring together leading European and Korean minds (European Commission, July 17, 2025)

We’ll be watching how this affects tech innovation in Europe.

 

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Trends & Insights | Work & Career Strategies for the Future
Legal Protections Lag Behind Rising Discrimination in the EU
Legal Protections Lag Behind Rising Discrimination in the EU

Discrimination in the EU has increased sharply in recent years. Yet according to the OECD, many groups still lack consistent protection under national laws, despite rising reports of bias and exclusion.

Demand for AI Skills Grows in Legal and Consulting Jobs
Demand for AI Skills Grows in Legal and Consulting Jobs

AI skills are becoming essential in legal and consulting jobs, according to new global hiring data from PwC. While overall hiring in professional services has held steady, demand for AI capabilities has increased.

Junior Employees Are Now Managing AI Agents
Junior Employees Are Now Managing AI Agents

Microsoft data shows that junior employees are managing AI agents to perform strategic tasks once reserved for senior staff. This shift is redefining how early-career roles are structured.

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Government Employment in the Netherlands Reaches 1.1 Million FTEs in 2024
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Government Employment in the Netherlands Reaches 1.1 Million FTEs in 2024
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New data from Statistics Netherlands shows Dutch government employment reached 1.1 million FTEs in 2024, with most jobs in education, central government, and municipalities.

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