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 ...

In June, the White House said President Donald Trump’s signature package of tax cuts would “unleash our economy and deliver a Blue-Collar BOOM.” The president and his vice president, JD Vance, have ...

Although Thomas Anthony asks readers to “Consider the blue collar worker,” his letter deteriorates into tropes against immigrants and white collar workers. He suggests that blue collar workers take ...

Getting promoted is usually seen as a good thing. There's a salary increase and, more importantly, a chance to further your professional career and resume. That wasn't exactly the case for a ...

Humans may need reskilling, but there will be a growing need for jobs that involve repairing and supervising expansive robotic fleets Robots can do menial tasks, but humans will need to make sure ...

Blue-collar jobs are in. Two in 5 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.