The hidden AI jobs effect in the latest labor statistics
The numbers look great, but is there a concerning trend in them?
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Strong job gains, labor force growth in August signal cautious optimism for labor market rebound
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
Race bias claims tied to drug test can go to jury, 11th Circuit says
Evidence showed an employer rehired a White employee but not two Black employees after firing all three for the...
Amtrak’s ‘relaxed’ COVID-era FMLA policy didn’t cover plaintiff’s unexplained absences, judge rules
The court’s analysis demonstrates the importance of thorough documentation in intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act complia nce.
Why global CHROs say the people function has changed forever
HR leaders reveal what the expanding people mandate now demands – and how AI is reshaping the role
How HR leaders can measure EDI outcomes beyond backlash
Data, baselines and leadership accountability can turn EDI from a trend-cycle pledge into measurable workplace outcomes
What a $480,000-a-year cancer drug means for 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
As prediction markets gain popularity, HR can help dodge risky bets
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 is making decisions based on how companies treat their 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
Hiring decisions form in under a minute, and a candidate’s qualifications have little to do with it
Another ‘whiplash’ month for the labor market as August beats expectations
The market remains in a “fragile” state, one economist said, as sensitivity to inflation, interest rates and geopolitical tensions...
Lowe’s Foundation launches skilled trades coalition to train 1M workers by 2035
The move comes amid a significant skilled trades labor shortage in the U.S.
Are you paid enough (as measured in burgers)
Big Mac economics: who’s really getting their money’s worth?
U.S. employers add 162,000 jobs in August, beating forecasts
August hiring surged past expectations, but job seekers and employers are navigating a complicated new labor market
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
August job cuts up nearly 60%—but it’s not all bad news
This post was originally published on this site.According to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, there were 52,881...