• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconLeadership
Right Arrow Button IconFuture of Work

Future of Work

Employers are quietly pausing 401(k) matches again. The last time this happened was the 2008 recession and Covid
Employers are quietly pausing 401(k) matches again. The last time this happened was the 2008 recession and Covid

After TTEC paused its 401(k) match for 16,000 workers, benefits experts say more employers may follow suit to avoid layoffs.

By Courtney Vinopal and HR BrewMay 18, 2026
Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit logo
Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit 2026 livestream
By Fortune EditorsMay 18, 2026
griffin
Billionaire Ken Griffin used to dismiss AI as ‘garbage.’ Here’s why he changed his mind—and why he’s ‘depressed’
By Nick LichtenbergMay 18, 2026
Photo montage of machines that make up a car wash
How a mom-and-pop car wash chain went from sticky notes to AI-powered operations that are upleveling every part of the company
By Sage LazzaroMay 18, 2026
haidt
A record number of 18-year-olds are set to graduate into an economy designed against them
By Nick LichtenbergMay 18, 2026
A panel on Gen Z workers sit alongside Fortune's Kristin Stoller at the Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit.
AI in the workplace is stumbling. Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit will dive in to why
By Kristin StollerMay 18, 2026
Latest Stories
altman
CommentaryMusk vs. Altman: AI safety cannot be one man’s job
By Stavros GadinisMay 18, 2026
Pope Leo launches an AI commission days before he releases a papal letter alongside Anthropic cofounder Christopher Olah
AIPope Leo launches an AI commission days before he releases a papal letter alongside Anthropic cofounder Christopher Olah
By Catherina GioinoMay 18, 2026
John Ketchum, CEO of NextEra Energy, speaks during BlackRock's 2026 Infrastructure Summit in Washington, DC, on March 11, 2026. Photographer: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
EnergyNextEra’s $67 billion Dominion takeover creates the world’s largest utility—just in time to win the AI data-center power surge
By Jordan BlumMay 18, 2026
Harvard University banners hang in front of a building
CryptoHarvard sold off its entire $87 million Ethereum stake just one quarter after buying it
By Jack KubinecMay 18, 2026
Not the Allbirds effect: Japan’s top bidet maker Toto has been quietly making chip supplies for decades, and the stock market finally noticed
AINot the Allbirds effect: Japan’s top bidet maker Toto has been quietly making chip supplies for decades, and the stock market finally noticed
By Catherina GioinoMay 18, 2026
Interior view of the New York Stock Exchange
EconomyNew York Fed warns about $69 trillion foreign investment ‘burden’ on U.S. economy
By Tristan BoveMay 18, 2026
monet
Cybersecurity6.7 million people thought they were ripping apart an AI-generated Monet painting. But it was real
By Nick LichtenbergMay 18, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on May 15, 2026.
EconomyWhile Trump insisted the Iran war would end ‘soon,’ an account in his name was buying millions in oil, defense and gold
By Eva RoytburgMay 18, 2026
More Future of WorkPage 21 of 75
A worker in a green jacket operates a welding tool.
EconomyU.S workers just took home their smallest share of capital since 1947, at least
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 13, 2026
  • corner office
    Future of WorkAI layoffs are looking more and more like corporate fiction that’s masking a darker reality, Oxford Economics suggests
    By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 7, 2026
A smartphone displaying the Google Gemini logo.
NewslettersAs ‘agentic commerce’ gains ground, companies shouldn’t put too much faith in ‘GEO,’ one industry insider warns
By Jeremy KahnJanuary 13, 2026
‘Humans could go the way of horses’: Goldman calculated how bad the AI ‘job apocalypse’ will be—and its analysts were pleasantly surprised
AI‘Humans could go the way of horses’: Goldman calculated how bad the AI ‘job apocalypse’ will be—and its analysts were pleasantly surprised
By Jim EdwardsJanuary 13, 2026
micro
Future of Work‘Microshifting,’ an extreme form of hybrid working that breaks work into short, non-continuous blocks, is on the rise
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 13, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg
Future of WorkMeta is changing its performance review to reward output over effort, taking a page from Amazon and X
By Jake AngeloJanuary 13, 2026
Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast
SuccessDespite his $2.6 billion net worth, MrBeast says he’s having to borrow cash and doesn’t even have enough money in his bank account to buy McDonald’s
By Emma BurleighJanuary 13, 2026
  • The typical American plan to study for 22 years and work for 40 ‘is broken,’ VC CEO says. Thanks to AI, employees can’t coast after graduation anymore
    Future of WorkThe typical American plan to study for 22 years and work for 40 ‘is broken,’ VC CEO says. Thanks to AI, employees can’t coast after graduation anymore
    By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 7, 2026
hybrid
Future of Work‘Hybrid creep’ is the latest trick bosses are using to get workers back in the office
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 13, 2026
Mercor Founders - Adarsh Hiremath, Brendan Foody
AIChief people officers—and Jamie Dimon—say AI can’t learn ‘human skills.’ The world’s youngest self-made billionaires want to prove them wrong
By Jake AngeloJanuary 13, 2026
Elon Musk shares 4 bold predictions for the future of work: Robot surgeons in 3 years, immortality, and no need for retirement savings
SuccessElon Musk shares 4 bold predictions for the future of work: Robot surgeons in 3 years, immortality, and no need for retirement savings
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 13, 2026
Young teacher in classroom
SuccessJust like during Great Recession-era job struggle, Gen Z graduates are pouring into education as Teach For America reports a 43% surge in new teachers
By Emma BurleighJanuary 12, 2026
Acquisition.com CEO says leaders ‘have it backwards’ when it comes to hiring: She says she hires for emotional intelligence over technical skills
Future of WorkAcquisition.com CEO says leaders ‘have it backwards’ when it comes to hiring: She says she hires for emotional intelligence over technical skills
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 12, 2026
  • middle
    Future of WorkTop economist says latest jobs data shows a ‘jobless expansion’ with no historical precedent—and it’s ‘gut-wrenching’ for the middle class
    By Eva RoytburgJanuary 7, 2026
Sergey Brin
SuccessGoogle’s Sergey Brin admits he’s hiring ‘tons’ of workers without degrees: ‘They just figure things out on their own in some weird corner’
By Preston ForeJanuary 12, 2026
Eric Vaughan
AIThis CEO laid off nearly 80% of his staff because they refused to adopt AI fast enough. 2 years later, he says he’d do it again
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 11, 2026
Justin Harlan
CommentaryI run one of America’s most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though
By Justin HarlanJanuary 11, 2026
1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren’t financially worth it—many can’t save for a first home or even retirement because they’re drowning in debt
Success1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren’t financially worth it—many can’t save for a first home or even retirement because they’re drowning in debt
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 11, 2026
Top University of Minnesota grads are ‘at least as good, maybe better’ than the best and brightest from Harvard, former Goldman Sachs CEO says
Future of WorkTop University of Minnesota grads are ‘at least as good, maybe better’ than the best and brightest from Harvard, former Goldman Sachs CEO says
By Jason MaJanuary 10, 2026
education
PoliticsMinneapolis is so unsafe in the ICE shooting aftermath that families can choose remote learning for their kids for the next month
By Rebecca Santana, Steve Karnowski, Bianca Vázquez Toness and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
cappelli
AIWharton’s great contrarian says AI isn’t an easy excuse to cut jobs—or easy at all: ‘The key thing … is just how much work is involved in doing it’
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 10, 2026
An exec at $62 billion giant Colgate says Gen Z workers, despite getting flak for being woke and lazy, are actually ‘pushing us to get better’
SuccessAn exec at $62 billion giant Colgate says Gen Z workers, despite getting flak for being woke and lazy, are actually ‘pushing us to get better’
By Emma BurleighJanuary 10, 2026
L’Oreal exec tells Gen Z new hires to be that person who grabs their manager’s coffee—instead of making you look junior, she says it can get you noticed
SuccessL’Oreal exec tells Gen Z new hires to be that person who grabs their manager’s coffee—instead of making you look junior, she says it can get you noticed
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 10, 2026
Gen Z are arriving to college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates
SuccessGen Z are arriving to college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates
By Preston ForeJanuary 9, 2026
Female nurse communicating with coworker in meeting at hospital
EconomyStrip out health care and social services, the U.S. lost jobs in 2025—something that usually happens in recessions
By Eva RoytburgJanuary 9, 2026
Bill Gates speaks onstage at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum 2025 at The Plaza Hotel on September 24, 2025 in New York City.
AIBill Gates says AI could be used as a bioterrorism weapon akin to the COVID pandemic if it falls into the wrong hands
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 9, 2026
Verizon chief talent officer on why retail and hospitality jobs can be powerful career starters for millennials and Gen Z
SuccessVerizon chief talent officer on why retail and hospitality jobs can be powerful career starters for millennials and Gen Z
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 9, 2026
Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search
SuccessMichael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search
By Sydney LakeJanuary 8, 2026
Dario Amodei sits in a white chair in front of a pink background and speaks animatedly.
NewslettersAI is boosting productivity. Here’s why some workers feel a sense of loss
By Sharon GoldmanJanuary 8, 2026
Tony Robbins
SuccessSelf-made billionaire Tony Robbins went from being a janitor to making his first million by 24—he shares the 3 skills Gen Z need to thrive in today’s job market
By Preston ForeJanuary 8, 2026
gmail
Startups & VentureGoogle takes first steps toward an AI product that can actually tackle your email inbox
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 8, 2026
Nela Richardson, chief economist at Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP).
EconomyFor jobless Gen Z, healthcare is the place to be as blue-collar hiring outstrips office jobs, says ADP’s top economist
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 8, 2026
An elderly man prepares ingredients, grating carrots on a plate in a home setting, emphasizing independence and routine.
North AmericaMore Americans will die than be born in 2030, CBO predicts—leaving immigrants as the only source of population growth
By Eva RoytburgJanuary 7, 2026
1...
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
...75
Most Popular
Politics
The Bezos family just donated $100 million to help achieve one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top campaign promisesplaceholder alt text
By Jake AngeloMay 12, 2026
Economy
While Trump insisted the Iran war would end ‘soon,’ an account in his name was buying millions in oil, defense and goldplaceholder alt text
By Eva RoytburgMay 18, 2026
AI
Microsoft AI chief gives it 18 months—for all white-collar work to be automated by AIplaceholder alt text
By Jake AngeloMay 16, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.