Working longer should be easier now that most jobs require mental, rather than manual, labour. But the physical strain of being a fireman, miner or construction worker makes it harder...

A recent survey found only a third of American companies check whether their recruitment process produces good employees. When companies are asked why they do not monitor the effectiveness of...

Data published on September 28th suggest that gig work accounts for 1% of American employment. Other surveys come up with a higher figure, but opinions differ about whether this is...

A report from Tata Communications is optimistic about the outlook for ordinary employees amid the rise of AI. In many cases, it says, job satisfaction will be enhanced by the...