The introduction of AI has created a need for a variety of new roles to implement and manage the technology, from machine learning engineers to automation specialists.

Klarna says that it's cut back on its use of outsourced workers for customer service, with AI now handling the work of 853 full-time staff, up from 700 earlier in 2025.

With hands-on experience, students in Fresno, California, can acquire a range of technical logistics skills, and even get forklift and OSHA certified.

Rather than waiting for talent to arrive ready-made, companies must increasingly invest in such development further up the labor supply chain.

The union called on retailers and lawmakers to strengthen worker protections, and for shoppers to “treat workers with dignity and respect every day of the year.”

Two-thirds of organizations aren't pursuing necessary aggressive redesigns of their manufacturing operations, even with growing expectations around the use of advanced automation.

The new fee could trigger an offshoring of high-skilled roles, deepen talent shortages in STEM and healthcare, and hand a competitive edge to rivals nations across the globe.

To succeed today, B2B partnerships must treat trust as an operational objective, not a byproduct.

Over 12 years, the initiative is projected to grow the state economy by nearly $791 million, with Walmart eligible for up to $3.67 million in reimbursements tied to job creation and investment targets.

The initiative will aim to improve compliance, reduce inefficiencies and strengthen the rail workforce, while giving students meaningful experience in shaping the future of U.S. rail freight.