Jobs News The Future Of Work Is New Collar Jobs, So Are You Ready

5 ‘new-collar' jobs that pay over $100,000 and don't require a bachelor's degree

If you don't have a four-year degree, but want a six-figure salary and a flexible work schedule, a so-called "new-collar" job might be the perfect fit for you. This growing job category is "modern and ... Read More

New Collar Jobs Are New Pathways to Employment

As the United States continues to recover from the worse recession, economic growth is hindered because the skills of today's workers have not kept up with the requirements of current and future jobs. Read More

The future of white-collar work may be unionized

Danielle Olivas never questioned her job security as a bank teller for Wells Fargo until her district manager in Artesia, New Mexico — who had worked at the company for more than 30 years — was laid ... Read More

The rise of the ‘new-collar’ workforce

The U.S. is in the middle of a digital infrastructure revolution. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and edge technologies are transforming industries and redefining what’s possible, from ... Read More

Blue collar is in. 10 high-paying jobs that don't require a degree.

Blue-collar jobs are in. Two in five Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder. Read More

Who Is Part of the ‘New Collar’ Workforce?

Unlike the dot-com boom or the mobile era, this AI-driven transformation isn’t just about servers and software. It’s about the concrete, steel, cables, power, and cooling systems that serve as the ... Read More

Gen Z is open minded about blue-collar work and the Fords of the economy need them — but both sides are missing each other

Clinton Crawford, an automotive technician, said college was pushed on his kids. “That’s good, if that’s for you, but I don’t think it’s for everyone.” ... Read More

Anxious about AI job cuts? How white-collar workers can protect themselves - starting now

Job cuts suggest professional work is changing in the AI era. Modern companies need fewer organizers and more builders. Professionals should retrain, reskill, and rescope their roles. What's been a ... Read More

Blue Collar Is The New Growth Engine - If We Choose To Build It

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sander van ’t Noordende, Randstad CEO, writes on the world of work. For years, the future of work conversation has focused almost ... Read More