Indeed Hiring Lab
Coverage of Indeed Hiring Lab in the Nexus archive.
- CEOs and execs can't agree on what AI means for Gen Z workers
CEOs and executives in tech and business disagree on AI's impact for Gen Z workers, with some warning it may eliminate entry-level jobs and others arguing it could benefit young professionals. The debate centers on the speed of AI adoption and its effects on career opportunities.
- Indeed chief economist: Aging Baby Boomers are America’s real labor problem, not AI
The US labor force is projected to shrink by nearly 6 million workers by 2032 due to aging Baby Boomers retiring faster than younger generations can replace them, with healthcare, construction, and skilled trades facing severe shortages. While AI concerns dominate discussions, the article argues the real challenge is demographic shifts, as sectors reliant on human labor struggle to fill roles despite slower job markets in AI-exposed industries.
- One chart shows why even non-tech job seekers should get comfortable with AI
Job postings for non-tech roles increasingly require AI knowledge, with 63% of AI-touched US job titles in non-tech fields as of 2026. Examples include management, marketing, and education roles, indicating employers seek workers with both domain expertise and AI fluency.