Payroll October 8, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Eased Last Week to Lowest Level Since July
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to the lowest level since July, showing layoffs remain limited across the job market.
Staffing October 6, 2026
Backdoor References: 37% Say Potential Employers Contacted People They Never Listed
A job reference may seem like a straightforward endorsement, but what happens behind the scenes can be more complicated.
Payroll October 1, 2026
U.S. Companies Announce Fewest Job Cuts for a September Since 2022
U.S. companies announced the fewest number of job cuts for any September since 2022, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
Payroll September 8, 2026
A Low-Hire, Low-Fire Labor Market is Making Job Hunting Harder
An economist explains why a stagnant labor market can be tough, even as layoffs and quits remain low.
Payroll September 8, 2026
Fewer Americans Are Working or Looking for a Job. Experts Can’t Agree on Why
The decline in the share of Americans who are working or looking for work over the last six months has been among the fastest recorded in nearly eight decades of data.
Payroll September 2, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Edge Higher in Sign of Stable Labor Demand
Available positions rose to 7.27 million from a downwardly revised 7.18 million in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Tuesday.
Payroll September 1, 2026
New Job Security Index Reveals Which Careers Feel Most Secure
Job security affects everything from career decisions to financial planning, yet workers don't experience it equally.
Payroll August 18, 2026
Bad Hiring is Costing Your Business More Than You Think
For many organizations, the real problem isn't a lack of talent. It's a hiring strategy driven by urgency instead of intention.
Human Resources August 18, 2026
4 Networking Mistakes That Can Cost People Job Offers in 2026
Human resources specialists estimate that referrals account for 35% to 40% of all hires. This makes networking a key part of career development, but many still make mistakes that can cost them job offers.
Payroll August 12, 2026
Human Connection Still Anchors Jobs as AI Uncertainty Swirls
Economic research hasn’t shown large-scale AI job displacement … yet.
Payroll August 7, 2026
Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.
Economy July 28, 2026
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls on Worse Business, Labor Views
U.S. consumer confidence fell in July as Americans’ views about current business conditions and the labor market deteriorated.