The news is awash with stories about AI and the effects it can have on society—some news sites even have a dedicated tab for such stories. Though subjects vary, many stories raise the alarm about some ...

Workforce development programs — funded through public-private partnerships — appear to bridge the skills gap by helping companies to scale and expanding opportunities for less skilled workers, ...

In 1990, Frito-Lay ran a Doritos ad with Jay Leno and a smug promise: “Crunch all you want. We’ll make more.” Funny for snack chips. Not so funny as a workforce strategy. Across industries, companies ...

A growing trend in the labor market reveals that low-skill work is paying better than previously expected, challenging traditional views on worker value. As described by Byron Auguste in “Low Wage, ...

The AI Navi app used by some taxi drivers cut search times for customers by about 5% on average. High-skilled drivers saw little benefit, so this time saving mostly impacted less-skilled drivers.

The H-1B visa program was intended to bring in specialized talent from abroad, but instead it has become a tool for employers to hire lower-cost labor for ordinary jobs. The result is a distorted job ...

The number of job descriptions that mention generative AI tools has more than tripled over the past year on the student job portal Handshake.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. AI is reshaping how businesses function, but the real ...

U.S. educational pathways favor college degrees over technical training, resulting in fewer engineers and apprentices compared to global competitors like Germany and China. Expanding apprenticeships ...