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Job Growth and Labor Force Expansion in August Indicate Cautious Optimism for Labor Market Recovery
Morning Brew Inc.The job market was as sunny as the weather in August, per the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.After a few months of concerning jobs data, employers reported stronger-than-expected job gains, while labor force participation ticked up after declining for several months. While experts caution
11th Circuit Rules Drug Test Race Bias Claims Can Proceed to Jury
Judge Rules Amtrak’s COVID-Era FMLA Policy Did Not Cover Plaintiff’s Unexplained Absences
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How HR leaders can measure EDI outcomes beyond backlash
The Impact of a $480,000 Per Year Cancer Drug on Employer Health Coverage
Revolution MedicinesEmployers are bracing for another year of higher health costs, according to recent industry reports.The average health benefit cost per employee is set to rise by 8.2% in 2027, even when taking into account measures businesses may take to contain costs, according to a survey released by consulting firm
HR’s Role in Navigating the Rising Trend of Prediction Markets
Morning BrewPrediction markets have taken center stage in recent years, with tens of billions of dollars in trading volumes taking place each month on Kalshi and Polymarket. Most popular with young men, they can be used to bet on everything, from what color Olivia Rodrigo will dye her hair, to
Gen Z’s Choices Reflect Company Treatment of Employees
Anna KimCorporate America is filled with cautionary tales of what not to do as an employer…Companies would do well to heed them: 45% of Gen Z consumers said employee treatment affects their trust in a brand, according to an FTI Consulting report, making the issue more important than a company’s
Your looks matter more than your resume, workplace study finds
A Surprising Month for the Labor Market as August Exceeds Expectations
Lowe’s Foundation Unveils Initiative to Educate 1 Million Skilled Workers by 2035
Are you paid enough (as measured in burgers)
U.S. employers add 162,000 jobs in August, beating forecasts
As more companies slash middle managers, experts say HR should prioritize employees
Morning Brew Inc., Adobe StockAnother domino has fallen in Corporate America’s management-flattening movement…Uber announced earlier this week a 10% reduction in force affecting nearly 3,000 employees, Bloomberg reported. The layoffs are part of an effort to flatten organizational structure and will result in 20% fewer managers, some of whom will







