Tagged: workforce

January 9, 2026 @ 4:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Israeli Fintech unicorn Papaya Global is reportedly engaged in late-stage discussions for a possible acquisition, with sources estimating a company value ranging from $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion. The news, first reported by Israeli media outlet Calcalist, highlights the company’s performance in the global payroll… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 4:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Togetherwork has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Atlanta to the heart of Texas’ capital city. The move, which positions the company on the South Congress Avenue, is projected to create around 250 new employment opportunities over the coming 18 to… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 1:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US private sector employers added a subdued 41,000 jobs in December 2025, marking a recovery from the prior month’s revised loss of 29,000 positions, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. This figure fell short of economists’ expectations for around 48,000 new roles, highlighting… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a seemingly stark and recent forecast for the financial sector, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) anticipates that Europe’s banks could shed more than 200,000 positions by 2030. This projection stems from an industry-wide shift toward artificial intelligence and digital operations, which promises significant efficiencies but at… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ever-changing world of work, 2026 is ushering in fresh dynamics across the gig economy, workforce trends, and globalization. These developments highlight how technology, consumer behavior, and economic pressures are reshaping employment and business operations worldwide. Starting with globalization and payroll advancements, companies managing… Read More

December 10, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The EY US AI Pulse Survey finds many leaders are channeling productivity gains from artificial intelligence into existing and new AI capabilities, R&D, cybersecurity and retraining employees rather than reducing headcount. While an increasing number of companies announce AI-related layoffs and concerns mount about more… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 6:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has recently announced an expansion of its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver transformative digital services to public sector, defense and national security organizations. Via the Accenture AWS Business Group, the firms will now collaborate to create solutions that use… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 9:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly half of financial services professionals (49%) are reporting a significant increase in Gen Z workers leaving their organisation during the last 12 months, according to KPMG’s UK Financial Services Sentiment Survey. Retention challenges are said to have been felt most “prominently” in the banking… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte’s Gen Z and Millennial Survey offers a look at the priorities, concerns, and aspirations of over 23,000 respondents across 44 countries. The report highlights how these generations are navigating a rapidly evolving world, balancing their pursuit of financial stability, meaningful work, and personal well-being…. Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AI is making workers more valuable, productive, and able to command higher wage premiums, with job numbers rising even in roles considered most automatable, according to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, released today. The report is based on analysis of “close to a billion… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte announced the launch of its Global Agentic Network to help scale AI-driven digital workforce capabilities in organizations around the world. The initiative leverages Deloitte’s global alliances and technology relationships to create “a connected ecosystem of AI business agent offerings, which will augment and automate… Read More

August 5, 2024 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released an update focused on and entitled, the Future of the workforce: How AI agents will transform enterprise workflows. CBInsights dive into what agents are, their limitations, key companies, and “implications for the future of work.” As noted in the research report from… Read More

June 21, 2023 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has introduced the industry’s first pre-employment verification solution specifically tailored to employers recruiting, retaining and engaging an hourly workforce. In a competitive hourly talent market, the new Talent Report Hourly solution “supports better-informed hiring decisions by providing a full view of the… Read More

February 24, 2023 @ 12:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Finch reveals they’ve raised $40M in their Series B round, “co-led by General Catalyst and Menlo Ventures, with additional investments from QED, PruVen, and Altman Capital.” As mentioned in the update, the workforce is “the backbone of the U.S. economy.” From retirement… Read More