Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Payroll July 13, 2026
Women’s Earnings More Than Doubled Since 2000, While the Estimated Gender Earnings Gap Reached $671B
Women's median weekly earnings more than doubled over the period, rising from $493 in 2000 to approximately $1,089 in 2025.
Firm Management July 10, 2026
Avoid Assumptions: Use Career Conversations to Guide Your Firm’s Succession Planning
A succession plan built on assumptions is likely to fall short of expectations when it matters most.
Benefits July 10, 2026
Commentary: Shoring Up Social Security with a Big Tax Hike? Bad Idea
Social Security needs reform, but the proposal from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno snowballs the coming crisis while squeezing the economy to buy time.
Payroll July 8, 2026
Employment Seekers and Businesses Navigate Rise in AI-Fueled Fake Job Postings
Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.
Taxes July 7, 2026
42 States Don’t Tax Social Security. Here Are the 8 That Do
Recognizing the vital role the program plays for many, the majority of states exempt Social Security income from taxation. Eight do not, however, though rules of what is taxed vary widely.
Staffing July 7, 2026
Are Rising Skill Demands Squeezing Entry‑Level Hiring?
This shift has become especially urgent because its impact is already evident in the labor market. Sixty percent say it's more efficient to use AI for entry‑level tasks than to hire and train a candidate.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Research Suggests Jobs May be Safer at Companies that Embrace AI
The study tracked AI spending and the workforce records of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies between January 2021 and February 2026.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Trump Accounts Risk Missing Low-Income Families Buying In
The Trump administration is touting its tax-advantaged investment accounts for those under 18, but critics say the accounts may only reach those who are already set in life.
Staffing July 7, 2026
The Cost of AI Workplace Gains is Deeper Job Anxiety for U.S. Workers
Ninety percent of job seekers say they have concerns about the growing use of AI in the workplace.
Payroll July 6, 2026
LinkedIn Love? Surprising Number of Professionals Finding a Match on Biz Networking Site
Nearly half (48%) believe information on LinkedIn profiles is more trustworthy than dating apps.
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Failed to Meet Veteran Hiring Goal
From FY 2020 to FY 2024, only 8% of the 70,879 people hired by the IRS were veterans, falling way short of the 14% veteran hiring goal set by the Treasury Department, a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Payroll July 2, 2026
U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply, Curbing Recent Job Market Momentum
Nonfarm payrolls increased 57,000 last month after downward revisions to the prior two months took some of the shine off recent blockbuster reports, Bureau of Labor Statistics data Thursday showed.