white-collar workers
Coverage of white-collar workers in the Nexus archive.
- Simon Johnson: ‘Nobody needs as many white-collar workers as they used to’
Simon Johnson states that AI will reduce the demand for white-collar workers. He discusses job preparation in the context of AI's impact.
- Chinese blue-collar wage growth outpaces white-collar jobs'
Blue-collar wage growth in China has outpaced white-collar wages for six consecutive years, driven by a booming gig economy with over 300 million people in flexible employment. Food delivery drivers saw annual income growth exceeding 10% from 2023 to 2025, while stagnant white-collar wages and labor market strains were highlighted by a shepherd job in Inner Mongolia attracting 10% recent college graduates among applicants.
- No Raise, No Promotion: 1 in 4 White-Collar Workers Are Stalling Out
A study indicates that 25% of white-collar workers are experiencing career stagnation with no raises or promotions. The findings highlight a growing issue in the white-collar workforce.
- Bernie Sanders, labor leaders warn of AI risks for workers
Sen. Bernie Sanders and labor leaders warned about AI's potential to displace both blue-collar and white-collar workers. Sanders is advocating for a moratorium on data center construction to address these risks.