Remote work is making companies hesitant to hire young graduates. A New York Fed study shows this is a key reason for increased unemployment among recent college leavers. Businesses find it harder to train and mentor new staff remotely. This trend predates AI tools. The job market shows fewer layoffs but difficulty finding new roles for those out of work.

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New evidence suggests the rise of working from home has made entry-level hires a less attractive proposition, according to this Financial Times writer.

Research from the New York Fed finds that younger college graduates have been sidelined by remote work in recent years, as companies may be reluctant to hire those needing more…

The expansion of remote work may explain the recent surge in youth unemployment, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent…

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York found companies preferred to hire more experienced workers for jobs that can be done remotely as opposed to non-remote jobs.

Remote work is making companies hesitant to hire young graduates. A New York Fed study shows this is a key reason for increased unemployment among recent college leavers.…

These findings align with the current ‘low-hire, low-fire’ state of the job market

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A report from the New York Fed says a rise in remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic is connected to a rise in unemployment among younger employees.

Recent graduates are blaming AI for a tough job market, but new studies suggest remote work is the primary culprit. WFH policies make it harder for junior staff to receive…

Remote work may explain 64% of rising unemployment among young college graduates, according to new research.