Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
Technology September 1, 2026
Accounting Firms Need an AI ‘Apprenticeship Ledger’
An "apprenticeship ledger" gives accounting firms a concrete way to protect the judgment pipeline.
Firm Management August 27, 2026
80% of Workers Say Leadership Puts Profit Ahead of Employee Interests
Eight in 10 workers rarely or never trust leadership at their employer to make decisions with employees’ best interests in mind.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Staffing August 25, 2026
43% of Workers Say Their AI Skills Are Behind What They Need to Stay Competitive
Workers are not only measuring their AI readiness against changing career expectations, but also against their coworkers.
Staffing August 24, 2026
44% of Employers Report Unfilled Roles as Hiring Process Takes Longer
The hiring process itself may be getting in the way of filling open jobs, as U.S. companies report more unfilled roles.
Staffing August 13, 2026
AI-Written Applications Are Now the #2 Red Flag in Hiring
Nearly 8 in 10 hiring managers (79%) say a positive and enthusiastic attitude makes them more likely to hire.
Staffing August 10, 2026
65% of Workers Say Their Job Didn’t Match the Description
The findings point to a retention risk for employers, not just a recruiting issue. Only 18% of workers say they completely trust job descriptions to accurately represent a role.
Payroll August 10, 2026
54% of Job Seekers Expect a Difficult Search With Pay, Competition and Job Worries
Forty-one percent of U.S. job seekers say they are actively looking for a new job, with 82% focused on full-time positions.
Accounting August 10, 2026
Professionals on the Move – Aug. 2026 (Part 1)
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of recent staffing announcements, promotions, and awards from around the accounting profession.
Staffing August 7, 2026
2026 Employee Happiness Index Finds Employee Morale at a Three-Year High
New BambooHR platform data from 51K employees digs deeper into how happiness drives retention—and finds the recovery isn’t reaching everyone.
Staffing August 3, 2026
Beyond the Accountant Shortage: The Skills Shortage Facing CPA Firms
AICPA data shows that accounting enrollment at 4-year colleges and universities rose 8.9% in spring 2026, marking the third consecutive year of growth.
Staffing July 31, 2026
87% of Employers Use AI to Hire — But 82% Are Wary of Candidates Doing the Same
AI has become standard in recruiting, but employers are increasingly concerned about candidate authenticity.