June 29, 2026 The caregiving crisis is a workforce crisis BY Matt Bahl The U.S. has complex systems in place to support nearly every major financial milestone in life, from student loans for education and mortgages for homeownership to tax advantages for retirement. So why is caregiving for our loved ones—something that nearly 1 in 4 … Continue reading The caregiving crisis is a workforce crisis
June 25, 2026 Adapting the American workforce to the AI era is this nonprofit’s aim. Here’s how they’re doing it BY Associated Press America has been rushing into an artificial intelligence future without much of a plan to stop what could be catastrophic job losses. Critics warn of doomsday scenarios out of a sci-fi thriller, while … Continue reading Adapting the American workforce to the AI era is this nonprofit’s aim. Here’s how they’re doing it
May 31, 2026 Your workforce doesn’t need more AI. It needs play BY Dara Simkin and Tane Hunter Ask a room full of professionals what percentage of their working day is improvised. The answer is always the same: 60, 70, 80%. Maybe more. Then ask how many have had professional improv training. The silence is answer … Continue reading Your workforce doesn’t need more AI. It needs play
LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce By Kris Holt May 13, 2026 Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images LinkedIn is the latest major tech company to announce large-scale layoffs. According to Reuters, the company is letting around five percent of its workforce go. Given that LinkedIn has more than 17,500 full-time employees, that means … Continue reading LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce
May 11, 2026 It’s not just women dropping out of the workforce. This group is, too BY Pavithra Mohan It has become clear that women—and working mothers, in particular—are up against all kinds of challenges that threaten their foothold in the labor force. But one trend that may be less evident is that men are also … Continue reading It’s not just women dropping out of the workforce. This group is, too
April 27, 2026 One CEO explains why she values her union workforce BY Stephanie Mehta Thank you for reading Modern CEO. Before we dive into this week’s topic, please check out our first livestreamed event exclusively for Modern CEO subscribers: On Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m. ET, I’m hosting The CEO’s Guide to AI. Matt Fitzpatrick, CEO of?Invisible Technologies, will … Continue reading One CEO explains why she values her union workforce
April 17, 2026 Indeed CEO says this—not AI—is the biggest threat to the workforce BY Pavithra Mohan Most business leaders are laser-focused on the existential threat that AI poses, with many of them citing it as a reason for major layoffs. At an event on April 15, however, Indeed CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba suggested … Continue reading Indeed CEO says this—not AI—is the biggest threat to the workforce
March 30, 2026 There are more women in the workforce than men—again BY Pavithra Mohan For decades, there was a stubborn gender gap in employment, even as women grew more and more educated. Thirty-odd years ago, men still held 7 million more jobs—despite the fact that women were already earning college degrees at higher rates … Continue reading There are more women in the workforce than men—again
February 27, 2026 In a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block’s workforce
February 18, 2026 Klarna CEO says firm will likely reduce its workforce by 1,000 employees by 2030—partially due to AI
