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College grads in ‘AI-proof’ careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees

As AI reshapes white-collar work, new research shows that some of the most popular graduate degrees are actually leaving holders worse off financially.

By Jake AngeloApril 4, 2026
Delta CEO Ed Bastian
How Delta uses Tom Brady to train its 100,000 workforce on leadership and a winner’s mindset
By Emma BurleighApril 4, 2026
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AI’s next frontier is the real world
By Alex IsraelApril 4, 2026
Depressed worker feel tried after overwork and disappointed for his job or being fired.
The jobs report looks good ‘for the wrong reasons,’ top economist warns: It’s hiding how many Americans are giving up
By Eva RoytburgApril 3, 2026
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A Yale economist says AGI won’t automate most jobs—because they’re not worth the trouble
By Nick LichtenbergApril 4, 2026
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MIT created duplicate AI workers to tackle thousands of different tasks. The verdict? Most of the time AI is still just ‘minimally sufficient’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
Latest Stories
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a lot of headwinds’ now
North AmericaThe World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a lot of headwinds’ now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Microsoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
Big TechMicrosoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Scott Kupor sits at a table gesturing with both hands.
PoliticsThe Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
MUSCAT, OMAN - Locals visit Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Several Chinese-owned vessels were reportedly able to transit the Strait of Hormuz today, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would allow 20 ships to cross through the vital waterway. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
EnergyIran’s military may be decimated, but it’s winning the energy war as it controls who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz
By Jordan BlumApril 4, 2026
rick steves holds american flag
PoliticsTravel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home
InnovationArtemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
Travel & LeisureChecking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’
PoliticsAt least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’
By Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
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Amazon employees blast Andy Jassy’s RTO mandate: ‘I’d rather go back to school than work in an office again’
SuccessAmazon employees blast Andy Jassy’s RTO mandate: ‘I’d rather go back to school than work in an office again’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 17, 2024
  • Ronnie Sheth headshot
    SuccessWill A.I. really replace your job? Most CEOs don’t think so, says leader helping them navigate the shift
    By Jane ThierJune 23, 2024
The ‘flagship office’ is on the rise—and it uses the principles of the experience economy to coax employees back to their desks
CommentaryThe ‘flagship office’ is on the rise—and it uses the principles of the experience economy to coax employees back to their desks
By B. Joseph Pine II and Louis-Etienne DuboisSeptember 16, 2024
Mondays in the office are making a comeback, report says
SuccessMondays in the office are making a comeback, report says
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 9, 2024
Chris O’Neill (above) believes startup success comes from leaders building a people-first company culture from day one.
CommentaryI’ve led multiple tech businesses. This is the biggest mistake startup leaders make
By Chris O’NeillSeptember 6, 2024
People seen walking in a busy train station
SuccessParis is leading the global RTO—its secret weapon? An affordable commute
By Prarthana PrakashSeptember 3, 2024
A woman and a man looking at desktop computer monitor together
SuccessU.K. workers could legally demand a compressed 4-day week—but critics label plans ‘French-style union laws’
By Ryan HoggAugust 31, 2024
  • Photoroom CEO Matthieu Rouif.
    CommentaryAI will reshape industries by changing not just the ‘how’ of work, but also the ‘who’ 
    By Matthieu RouifJune 20, 2024
Jotform founder Aytekin Tank has found ways to boost Gen Z engagement and productivity.
CommentaryHow I boost Gen Z employee productivity—and reduce generational friction with boomers
By Aytekin TankAugust 29, 2024
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, chief executive officer of Klarna Holding AB, at IFGS 2022 summit at the Guildhall in London, U.K., on Monday, April 4, 2022. Innovate Finance's summit -- part of U.K. Fintech Week -- aims to showcase Britain's financial technology sector and its global ambitions.
TechKlarna has 1,800 employees it hopes AI will render obsolete
By Ryan HoggAugust 28, 2024
Clichés, exaggerations, overstatements: Our analysis of 23,000 annual reviews shows top performers get the worst feedback
CommentaryClichés, exaggerations, overstatements: Our analysis of 23,000 annual reviews shows top performers get the worst feedback
By Kieran SnyderAugust 27, 2024
Gen Z are demanding more in the workplace. Here’s how we changed our culture for them to thrive
CommentaryGen Z are demanding more in the workplace. Here’s how we changed our culture for them to thrive
By Aytekin TankAugust 20, 2024
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt apologizes for remote-work rant against old employer
LeadershipEx-Google CEO Eric Schmidt apologizes for remote-work rant against old employer
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 15, 2024
  • Clare Barclay, Microsoft's U.K. CEO
    TechMicrosoft’s U.K. CEO says the tech giant actually has more vacancies on LinkedIn than it did before the AI boom
    By Ryan HoggJune 19, 2024
Google’s ex-CEO blames working from home for the company’s AI struggles: ‘Google decided that work-life balance was more important than winning’
LeadershipGoogle’s ex-CEO blames working from home for the company’s AI struggles: ‘Google decided that work-life balance was more important than winning’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 14, 2024
Bosses are losing the ‘return-to-office’ war as the WFH pajama army forces them to go hybrid
LeadershipBosses are losing the ‘return-to-office’ war as the WFH pajama army forces them to go hybrid
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 7, 2024
Medium shot of smiling mature businesswoman in discussion with colleagues at workstation in creative office
SuccessWorkers are clinging to their jobs, finally killing the Great Resignation
By Jane ThierJuly 29, 2024
An Asian businesswoman is commuting by bus with her small daughter.
Success‘The system is not working for women’: Companies with return-to-office mandates are hemorrhaging female talent
By Jane ThierJuly 23, 2024
Amazon is cracking down on RTO holdouts and ‘speaking directly’ to employees who haven’t spent enough time in the office
LeadershipAmazon is cracking down on RTO holdouts and ‘speaking directly’ to employees who haven’t spent enough time in the office
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 19, 2024
A San Francisco politician has a plan to flip its ‘ghost town’ status—and it involves four days a week in the office
SuccessA San Francisco politician has a plan to flip its ‘ghost town’ status—and it involves four days a week in the office
By Jane ThierJuly 17, 2024
Family toasting with a white wine outdoors on the beach restaurant.
FinanceIs this the end of summer Fridays? PwC hits the brakes as growth slows and salaries get squeezed
By Ryan HoggJuly 12, 2024
Knowledge workers don’t seem to think AI will replace them—but they expect it to save them 4 hours a week in the next year
CommentaryKnowledge workers don’t seem to think AI will replace them—but they expect it to save them 4 hours a week in the next year
By Steve HaskerJuly 10, 2024
FILE: An Asda logo sits on an employee's jacket as he works near a display of tinned food inside an Asda supermarket, the U.K. retail arm of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in Watford, U.K., on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. U.K. grocer J Sainsbury Plc plans to buy Walmart Inc.s Asda in a 7.3 billion-pound ($10 billion) deal that would transform the countrys supermarket industry and leave the U.S. retailer as the combined companys biggest shareholder. Our editors select the best archive images of the two supermarket chains.
SuccessAsda is scrapping its ‘physically exhausting’ 4-day workweek, revealing a critical factor in why it can fail
By Ryan HoggJuly 8, 2024
Young woman with her dop at her laptop
SuccessSome millennials and Gen Zers are ready to reject big paychecks if it means staying at home with their pet more
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 5, 2024
Man with backpack looking at Lisbon old town cityscape from a scenic viewpoint (miradouro), Portugal
LifestyleDesperate for growth, Portugal backtracks on hostility to digital nomads as its tax breaks for skilled foreigners return
By Ryan HoggJuly 4, 2024
Sad redhead gen z girl on her phone
SuccessNEETS are not working by choice—but a ‘perfect storm’ is creating a pool of highly trained and willing workers who are the ‘new unemployables’ 
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 3, 2024
Gen Z is flooding into teaching, but soon students won’t trust them due to AI, ‘Queen of the Net’ Mary Meeker predicts
SuccessGen Z is flooding into teaching, but soon students won’t trust them due to AI, ‘Queen of the Net’ Mary Meeker predicts
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 2, 2024
A person walks on a treadmill at a desk while working from home
LifestyleA WFH ‘culture war’ has broken out across Europe, with the U.K. leading the charge as the most WFH-friendly country, while France lags behind
By Adam GaleJuly 2, 2024
Man is sitting on the floor with his phone surrounded by moving boxes.
LeadershipPatagonia has given some staff 3 days to decide whether they’ll relocate close to the office—or quit
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 28, 2024
Zoom—the company that blew up thanks to video calls in the pandemic—doesn’t want to be known as a video meetings company anymore
TechZoom—the company that blew up thanks to video calls in the pandemic—doesn’t want to be known as a video meetings company anymore
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 28, 2024
Close up shot of a beautiful smiling businesswoman, sitting at her desk at the office, looking down and using her laptop computer.
SuccessBusinesses are using ‘sociologists, psychologists, and anthropologists’ to work out how to get staff back to the office
By Ryan HoggJune 27, 2024
Young man using digital tablet with smart virtual reality screen
SuccessHalf of global workers believe AI will actually boost their salaries and increase job security as fears begin to fizzle
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 25, 2024
Taylor Evans, president of Rust Belt Recruiting
CommentaryI connect U.S. manufacturers with their workforce. A career in manufacturing provides purpose, connection, and work-life balance
By Taylor EvansJune 24, 2024
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