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Robots in finance could wipe out some of its highest-paying jobs

Robots have replaced thousands of routine jobs on Wall Street. Now, they’re coming for higher-ups.

Indonesia president tells cabinet to fix regulations, create jobs

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday ordered his new cabinet members to simplify the country’s regulatory framework within their first month in office, stressing the new administration’s priority is to create jobs in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.

Trump's trade tactics imperil jobs of those who might vote for his second term

US President Donald Trump’s cunning plan to make America great again by launching a trade war with China has officially backfired.

Elon Musk says AI will make jobs irrelevant

Elon Musk may be one of the biggest names in tech, but his views on how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect jobs aren't so rosy.

Hard border, severe disruption to Northern Ireland's economy, job losses likely in no-deal Brexit

A hard border in the event of a no-deal Brexit is likely and Northern Ireland will face job losses and road blockages, a leaked official UK government document warned.

MPs warn no-deal Brexit would cause 'severe disruption' to economy, jobs

A no-deal Brexit would not be pursued by any ‘responsible" government because of the ‘severe disruption’ it would cause, an influential committee of MPs warned.

Millions of Americans suffering financially despite strong jobs report

The June jobs report marked a turnaround with 224,000 jobs added last month. But even as the numbers point to strength in the labor market, millions of Americans are teetering on the edge of financial ruin.

Amazon plans to create 1,800 jobs in France in 2019

US online retail giant Amazon said on Tuesday it will create 1,800 permanent contract positions this year in France, its largest European market after Britain and Germany.

Major UK steel company risks immediate collapse with 25,000 jobs

Britain’s second largest steel producer is facing a risk of immediate collapse as the government ignores calls to save some 25,000 jobs by granting a $38 million loan to the company.

Amazon rolls out machines that pack orders, replace jobs

Amazon.com Inc. is rolling out machines to automate a job held by thousands of its workers: Boxing up customer orders.

India under Modi: A growing economy but not enough jobs

Narendra Modi had lofty ambitions for India when he came to power in a landslide election win in 2014.

Expert says robots will destroy huge number of jobs

Robots will destroy a huge number of jobs making it difficult to find employment in just 25 years time, a technology expert warned.

Avoiding no-deal crash-out won’t stop Brexit wrecking our economy

By Peter Mandelson*

ILO urges world leaders to guarantee workers' rights as robots cut jobs

World leaders have been urged by an influential United Nations agency to sign up to a universal labor guarantee to bolster fundamental workers’ rights, including adequate living wages and collective bargaining through trade unions.

Number of low-paid jobs in public sector rises at fastest clip in 5 years in H1

The number of low-paid people hired by South Korea's public and governmental organizations rose at the fastest pace in five years in the first half of this year amid sluggish employment conditions, government data showed on Sunday.