Immigration has long offset labour shortages in ageing societies. AI could act as a second lever, helping economies balance workforces and demographics.

Slower job growth in AI-exposed roles could be a strength, not a weakness. PwC’s findings suggest ageing economies may benefit from a steadier, more sustainable employment path.

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.

The European Commission is consulting social partners on EU-wide protections for remote workers, including the right to disconnect and safeguards for telework conditions.

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.

Job search platforms Indeed and Glassdoor are cutting 1,300 jobs in a restructuring effort by parent company Recruit Holdings, as it doubles down on AI and streamlines leadership.

The UK government is moving to ban non-disclosure agreements that prevent workers from speaking out about harassment or discrimination. The amendment to the Employment Rights Bill is being hailed as a landmark win for victims’ rights.

The European Commission’s sweeping new life sciences strategy aims to reverse Europe’s declining biotech competitiveness and place the EU at the forefront of medical, environmental, and industrial innovation by 2030.

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.

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.

Amazon will invest £40 billion in the UK to expand fulfilment operations, build data infrastructure, and create thousands of jobs across logistics and tech.

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

Amazon CEO confirms AI-driven corporate job cuts. Microsoft is reportedly preparing thousands of sales layoffs amid internal restructuring.

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

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.

UK unemployment has reached its highest level since 2021, while wage growth slows and job vacancies fall. Employers are cutting back amid rising costs and economic uncertainty.

US job growth held at 139,000 in May 2025, but revisions, rising jobless claims, and shrinking labor force point to growing fragility amid tariff uncertainty.

This month’s roundup covers May 2025’s key labor market updates, including layoffs, policy changes, AI workforce shifts, and global employment trends from trusted sources.