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LinkedIn Data Finds Women Make Up Just 23% of the C-Suite and 28% of Founders
New LinkedIn Economic Graph data published in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2026 finds that women's progress is stalling across two major pathways to economic opportunity: leadership and entrepreneurship. Women hold just 23% of C-suite roles and account for only 28% of founders. As AI reshapes both pathways, closing gaps in advancement, sponsorship and skills will be critical to ensuring women share in future economic growth.
Categories: Economic Graph, Data and insights, Research
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How Can Gen Z Start Building a Stronger Professional Network?
If you're Gen Z and want to build a stronger professional network, start small. Find people you're curious about, follow what they're doing, join the conversation and reach out when there's a natural opening. AI-powered people search, Catch Up and Grow in My Network can help you figure out who to connect with and when. Then use the 3-2-1 approach to keep at it each week.
Categories: North America, Data and insights
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LinkedIn Research: Gen Z Professionals Are Becoming Key Business Decision Makers Yet 72% Lack Confidence to Turn Contacts into Career Opportunities
New research from LinkedIn (conducted in July 2026 among 18,000+ professionals and 6,000+ marketers) finds that despite growing up constantly connected online, Gen Z feels disconnected from the people that could help them in their careers. At the same time, they're becoming key decision-makers in the workforce, making it critical for brands to understand what earns their trust and attention.
Categories: Company News, Data and insights, Research
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New LinkedIn Research Finds Women Account for Just 26% of AI Hires as AI Jobs Surge
New LinkedIn research examines both the rapid rise of AI jobs and the barriers that prevent those opportunities from reaching everyone equally. The findings suggest that while AI is becoming an increasingly important source of career growth and economic opportunity, significant representation gaps remain across the AI talent pipeline.
Categories: Economic Graph, Data and insights, Research
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LinkedIn's 2026 Cities on the Rise - The 25 Emerging Cities for Jobs and Career Growth
LinkedIn released its 2026 Cities on the Rise list, spotlighting the fastest-growing U.S. cities for jobs and new talent. The ranking identifies emerging metro areas where the job market is gaining momentum and reflects how today's labor market is changing.
Categories: Company News, Data and insights
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The EU and UK Labour Markets: What the Data Says About AI, Hiring, and Growth
LinkedIn's latest labour market insights show that across the EU and UK, hiring trends today are being driven mainly by macroeconomic conditions and business uncertainty. At the same time, AI is creating important shifts in where opportunity is created and how economies compete, pointing to a complex reality for workers, policymakers and business leaders.
Categories: Data and insights
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New LinkedIn Data: 90% of C-Suite Leaders are Continuously Building Skills to Lead in the AI Era
New LinkedIn research shows C-suite executives are embracing continuous learning as AI adoption accelerates. The leaders pulling ahead aren't just using AI–they're rethinking how work gets done, aligning people and technology, and turning learning into a competitive advantage.
Categories: Data and insights
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How Starting and Building a Business in the San Francisco Bay Area Is Changing
Executive Summary The San Francisco Bay area is entering another era of entrepreneurial growth. The definition of a founder is expandin...
Categories: Data and insights
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How AI Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship for Gen Z and Small Business Owners
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming entrepreneurship by lowering barriers like cost, connections, and expertise. As a result, 77% of founders say it's now accessible to start and grow a business regardless of background.
Categories: Data and insights