Work News and Trends: Global Shifts in Employment, Tech & the Future of Work
This section covers key developments in employment, and how people work, across industries, borders, and job levels.
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Microsoft Layoffs Hit U.S. Engineers: Is It Time to Move to Europe?
Microsoft’s latest layoffs hit software developers hardest, while AI now writes 30% of its code. Is Europe the next move for U.S. tech professionals?
Microsoft Cuts 6,000 Jobs, Restructuring Focuses on Middle Management
Microsoft announced a 3% global workforce reduction, cutting approximately 6,000 jobs as part of a strategic restructuring. The layoffs mainly affect middle management and operational roles as the company adapts to a changing market environment.
The Next Cyber Workforce: The UK High Street Attacks Show Companies Are Missing More Than Just IT Skills
The ransomware attacks on the UK’s major retailers in May exposed more than IT vulnerabilities. They revealed a critical gap in cybersecurity skills both in specialist roles and across everyday operations, leaving companies scrambling to respond.
Is Google Still the Default Search Engine? Apple Says the Shift Has Begun
Apple testified that Google search traffic on Safari is dropping, a first in over 20 years. With AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity now embedded in everyday workflows, the way professionals look up information is shifting.
The Monthly Work & Job Market Roundup: April 2025
April’s 2025’s Work & Job Market Roundup covers hiring trends, employment policies, and tech Investment news, curated and analysed by the New Stardom magazine editorial team.
The Mid-Career Skills Crisis: Who’s Being Left Behind?
For workers in their mid-careers, the job market is becoming less predictable. As technology transforms industries and automation takes over routine tasks, many professionals aged 35 to 54 are finding their hard-earned expertise less relevant.
How to Choose the Right Generative AI Tool in 2025: What Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Others Are Really For
With so many tools out there, it’s not always clear what each one actually does.
What New Tariffs Mean for Global Work and Supply Chains
Tariffs on other countries are paused for now, a 90-day window for trade negotiations. But the effects of these policies are already showing up in real places: in paused hiring, changed orders, freight reroutes, and cautious management calls.
For Gen-Z job-seekers, TikTok is the new LinkedIn
Last spring, a marketing graduate posted a 45-second video résumé to TikTok. It outlined her skills, editing style, and the kind of team she wanted to join. Within a week, recruiters had messaged her directly, none of whom had seen her LinkedIn profile or résumé submission.
Creators Are the New Startups: How YouTube’s CEO Sees the Future of Work
Creators are building businesses and reshaping industries once dominated by traditional startups. With platforms like YouTube enabling new revenue models, is the creator economy the future of entrepreneurship?
The Monthly Work & Job Market Roundup: March 2025
March 2025’s Work & Job Market Roundup covers layoffs, AI shifts, wage data, and global employment trends, curated and analyzed by New Stardom
Signal Controversy Highlights Risks of Using Commercial Messaging Apps for Confidential Communications
The incident, first reported by The Atlantic on March 24, 2025. Although this specific case involves high-level government use, it also serves as a critical reminder to businesses regarding the risks of using consumer-grade messaging apps for confidential workplace discussions.
Taskmasking: Is Gen Z Really Reinventing the Art of Looking Busy?
There's a buzzword popping up in office hallways and HR meetings lately: taskmasking. Recently coined and highlighted prominently by sources like The Guardian, Forbes, and many others, taskmasking refers to employees intentionally appearing busy.
Cisco’s Digital Upskilling Pledge and the Bigger Picture of Europe’s Workforce Shift
According to the European Commission’s Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), 44% of adults in the EU lack basic digital skills, with major disparities between countries.
The Monthly Work & Job Market Roundup: February 2025
The monthly roundup offers a manually curated selection of the most relevant stories. A clear snapshot of global employment trends, industry shifts, and workplace transformations. If you want to stay informed about where the world of work is heading, this is your go-to monthly recap.
AI and the News Industry: How The Guardian’s OpenAI Deal Signals a New Era
The deal, announced on February 17 grants OpenAI’s chatbot access to the Guardian’s editorial content, while the media company will implement ChatGPT Enterprise internally to develop new features for both readers and business operations.
ETIAS: What You Need to Know About Europe’s Upcoming Travel Authorization System
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will require travelers from over 60 nations to obtain electronic travel authorization before entering the Schengen Area.
Mass Layoffs Continue in 2025 as Major Companies Restructure
The corporate layoff wave that started in 2022 isn’t over. In the first weeks of 2025, some of the world’s biggest companies like Meta, CNN, Microsoft, Adidas, Shell, Unilever, KLM, and more, have announced job cuts affecting thousands of workers.
The Cost of Living Crisis: A Workforce Under Pressure
According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025, inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty are among the top trends driving change across 50% of industries worldwide.
EU’s Digital Lag: Urgent Reforms Needed to Compete with US and China
(Bloomberg) The European Union (EU) is facing significant challenges in maintaining its economic competitiveness, particularly in the digital sector, where it lags behind the United States and China.