Skewed public perceptions are often masking what's really happening in the workforce. Read more
The Lowdown on Today’s Hiring Slowdown
The current lull in hiring was predictable. What's less predictable is when hiring will pick back up. Read more
The Labor Market Is Defying the Odds
Despite ongoing layoffs, the state of labor is strong for the most part. Still, there is reason to remain cautious. Read more
Egg-freezing slammed as an ‘anti-family’ perk; firms vulnerable to ex-employee attacks
A leading professor claims employer-provided egg freezing is actually an 'anti-family' perk, as it's cheaper for them to pay for this than lose key staff: Read more
McDonald’s conducts layoffs; GM’s buy-out offers, and more!
In our news round-up this week: McDonald's packs staff off home to fire them virtually, while 5,000 GM workers agree to be paid to leave the company: Read more
The Labor Market Outperforms Expectations, but Uncertainty Abounds
An in-depth look at the current labor market and insights for what's ahead. Read more
Fed staff told to delete TikTok from work devices; Paid sick leave is ‘good for business….
In this week's HR news round-up, federal staff are given 30 days to delete TikTok from their work devices, while new data supports the value of paid sick leave. Read more
Let’s NOT party like it’s 1969
I live in the town with the lowest unemployment in America. Unemployment in Northfield, located south of Minneapolis, is just 1.2%. Northfield has a … Read more
January job surge confounds experts; another big week for tech layoffs
Job surge confounds recession predictions… A surge in job creation in January is confounding those who believe the country is headed for recession. New … Read more
Walmart employee retires after TikTok fame; calls to ban non-compete clauses
Walmart employee able to retire after TikTok fame Butch Marion, an 82-year old ex-Navy veteran, has been able to retire, after a video of him ringing up … Read more