Tech companies laying off staff are still hiring — especially in AI
As layoffs continue to sweep across tech companies, firms continue to hire. Some even plan to grow their head count this year.
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The Future of Better Work: 3 defining trends that will shape 2025
From work wellbeing to skills-first hiring to pay transparency, here's how the job market will evolve in the year ahead.
93% of Gen Zers use AI at work — and it's giving them a huge advantage
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em: How Gen Z is using AI to get ahead at work.
Why bond yields are spiking after the January jobs report
While the headline number missed estimates, the January jobs report showed signs of strength investors think will keep rates higher for longer.
The job market is flashing signs that layoffs could accelerate this year
Business filings of mass layoff plans have been elevated in recent months. The unemployment rate is historically low, but ticked steadily higher last year.
Why everyone suddenly wants to be seen as 'high agency'
Move over, "disruptors." Everyone wants to be seen as "high agency" now.
New CEO of Douglas Elliman has a plan to right the shaken real estate brokerage
Douglas Elliman is a top seller of luxury residential real estate, and its top brokers are industry celebrities. But a scandal has shaken the firm.
Recruiters share their favorite questions to ask in job interviews — and how candidates should answer them
BI asked a handful of recruiters for their go-to questions to ask in job interviews and what a candidate's answer can reveal.
Crypto hiring has 'come roaring back' as everyone from startups to Wall Street ramp up their digital-asset plans
Crypto firms and fintechs are ramping up hiring amid regulatory support and revived interest from Wall Street.
Meet Citadel partner Micah Nance, who went from Texas A&M to managing his own book by age 35
Portfolio manager Micah Nance explains how he rose in the ranks of the $65 billion Citadel hedge fund and what he looks for in a new hire.
Recruiters share the red flags they look out for in job candidates
Some red flags recruiters look for are using AI-generated application materials, bad-mouthing past employers, and not knowing enough about the job.
From six figures to $25 an hour: These struggling job seekers are settling for lower-paying jobs to pay the bills
Some Americans laid off from high-paying jobs are responding to a tougher job market by accepting a much lower-paying or lower-level role.
Exploring the ups and downs of Canada's 2024 job market and what lies ahead
A review of Canada's 2024 labor market shows slow job growth, stable but tough conditions for job seekers, and uncertain prospects for 2025.
Wall Street is booming. Here's where the hot jobs are now.
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase kicked off bank earnings season with blowout results. Here's what it could mean for hiring across Wall Street.
Worried you're applying to a 'ghost job' that doesn't really exist? Here are some ways to tell.
"Ghost jobs" can waste applicants' time and sour them on the company going forward. Here are a few indicators candidates should watch for.
The 5 fastest-growing skills you might need for job success — and the ones that may not help
AI and cybersecurity skills will likely be in high demand in the next few years, a WEF survey of more than 1,000 employers found.
The green flags in job candidates that 6 recruiting pros look for during interviews
Recruiters told us their green flags in job candidates include asking thoughtful questions, showing accountability, and more.
Ex-director of Wharton MBA admissions says too many people mess up when answering a common interview question
Candidates risk losing an interviewer's interest when rambling about themself. A former MBA admissions director describes how to draw them in instead.
Wall Street headhunters are gearing up for a 'bonkers' hiring market in 2025 — here's what to expect
Some Wall Street dealmakers expect a return of 2021's outrageous deal volumes. Here's where banks are staffing up most.
The most fascinating hedge-fund hire of 2024 wasn't a star trader or C-suite executive
BI tracked dozens of business-development hires at hedge funds in 2024, including the surprise departure of a Citadel exec in October.