Big Questions Employment

NIL contracts raise big questions on employment and pay-for-play

Direct payments to athletes in the expected $2.8 billion NCAA settlement might not solve schools' legal woes

ESPN - 23h

Graduates face an uphill battle to employment

University leavers should have benefited from a tighter labour market. Why are so many still searching for a job?

Financial Times - Feb. 23

UK’s Best Employers 2025: interactive ranking

Some 20,000 employees were surveyed by the FT and Statista for the inaugural edition of this annual list

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Worker protections to be toughened in UK employment bill

Despite government vow to listen to business, changes to be published on Tuesday will favour employees

Financial Times - 1d

Sum of employment reforms risks stifling labour market

The government’s far-reaching plans could make the economy less dynamic

Financial Times - 1d

Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

As efforts to prosecute gender discrimination cases grind to a halt, the agency’s acting chair plans to enforce those discrimination laws against employers that ‘illegally’ favor non-American staff.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Streeting to ask employers to pay for more staff medical checks

UK government wants to boost workplace preventive health measures to cut spending on hospital care

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges

The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

21 DOGE staffers, whose employment predated Musk agency, resign

The officials wrote in a letter that they "will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE's actions."

CBS News - Feb. 25

Federal employment board pauses firing of 6 probationary staffers

A quasi-judicial board has temporarily blocked the firing of six federal employees who were terminated as the Trump administration directed agencies to oust probationary staffers — an early ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Despite Initial Friction, Employers and Gen-Zers Are Trying Harder to Work Together

Three new surveys show that despite Gen-Z’s often negative reputation in the workplace, the cohort is making broad efforts to adapt and adjust to the working world.

Inc. - Feb. 26

Supreme Court finds 'radical agreement' in employment discrimination case

The Supreme Court seemed to find common ground in a high-profile case brought by a straight woman alleging "reverse" job discrimination in favor of gay people.

ABC News - Feb. 26

An employer's unreasonable request, a 'racist' glitch and a mystery reawakens: The news quiz

Apple rushes to fix a glitch, a royal theft goes to court, and a fixture steps away.

NBC News - 5d

UK needs to tackle ‘unaffordable’ benefits system, says employment minister

Alison McGovern pledges to reform assessment process that ‘leaves people on the scrapheap’

Financial Times - 4d

Toughen UK worker rights bill to curb ‘rogue employers’, MPs say

Recommendations by parliamentarians come as ministers consider amendments to flagship legislation

Financial Times - 3d

Union deals will give UK employers wriggle room on zero-hours jobs

Changes to workers’ rights bill would create strong incentive for businesses to enter collective bargaining schemes

Financial Times - 17h

Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine

Your questions answered on America's relationship with Ukraine - and the rest of Europe.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Carling questions quality of England coaches

Former captain Will Carling questions the quality and experience of England's current coaching set-up, suggesting it is preventing the team reaching their full potential.

BBC News - 1d

As many as 41% of employers plan to use AI to replace roles—but it’s not a 'jobs apocalypse,' experts say

A recent survey says that as many as 41% of employers are considering downsizing due to AI. What is the outlook for employees?

CNBC - Feb. 26

Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, far below expectations, ADP says

Private sector job creation slowed to a crawl in February, fueling concerns of an economic slowdown, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday.

NBC News - 20h

Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, far below expectations, ADP says

Private sector job creation slowed to a crawl in February, fueling concerns of an economic slowdown,

CNBC - 21h

5 pivotal questions (and predictions) for key NFC teams

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon puts the spotlight on five NFC teams facing big questions this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

5 pivotal questions (and predictions) for key AFC teams

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon puts the spotlight on five AFC teams facing big questions this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

The 10 biggest questions entering the NFL scouting combine

From what Tennessee will do with the No. 1 pick to the Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders QB debate, and the Travis Hunter dominoes, here's what we'll be watching.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Trump, Macron take questions on Ukraine-Russia war

President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the Oval Office and took questions about the future of Ukraine and the possibility of a deal with Russia. Mr. Trump also took questions ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation

The judge expressed concern over the unresolved issues about who is in charge of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, if it is not Mr. Musk, as the White House has claimed.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Questioning the risks and benefits of vaccines isn’t spreading misinformation

I could discuss risks and benefits in a more sophisticated way if I better understood a patient's risk versus their protection against a given virus or bacteria.

The Hill - Feb. 25

The Disturbing Question at the Heart of the Trump-Putin Drama

For the next four years, at least, the America we knew is over.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value

Apple’s latest $599 iPhone isn’t the best bang for your buck.

Wired - Feb. 27

Jill Schlesinger answers top money questions

CBS News business analyst and certified financial planner Jill Schlesinger shares expert financial advice, drawing from her "Jill on Money" radio show and podcast.

CBS News - 6d

Indian economy and business: your questions answered

In today’s newsletter: unemployment, education, AI policy and more

Financial Times - 6d

Trump's crypto strategic reserve: Key questions

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Key questions about Trump’s crypto reserve plan President Trump offered new details about his plan to ...

The Hill - 2d

5 questions about Trump’s crypto reserve plan

President Trump offered new details about his plan to create a strategic crypto reserve over the weekend, prompting the cryptocurrency market to rally after a few sluggish weeks. While Trump’s ...

The Hill - 2d

Time to Ask Some Tough Questions About AI

Has there ever been as much hype about a product that has yet to prove its value for most businesses? That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a hard look at what AI might do for you.

Inc. - 2d