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.
Taxes August 7, 2026
IRS Updates FAQs on OBBBA Overtime Tax Deduction
The IRS updated frequently asked questions about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, one of the many One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax provisions touted by the Trump administration.
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.
Payroll August 6, 2026
Top Tech Entry Jobs are Data Analysts and Software Engineers
The finding adds role-level detail to a broader debate about whether the tech labor market is improving for early-career workers.
Payroll August 6, 2026
I Put a Chatbot’s Financial Advice to the Test
AI tools can help with financial planning, but they have their limits.
Artificial Intelligence August 5, 2026
AI Weeds Out Older and Minority Job Applicants, Lawsuit Against Workday Claims
A lawsuit claiming that Workday uses artificial intelligence tools that discriminate against older, minority and disabled applicants could have far-reaching consequences.
Payroll August 5, 2026
Southern States Dominate Study of Most Affordable Place to Retire in 2026
According to a 2026 study conducted by Retirement Living, seven of the 10 most affordable states to retire in are located in the South.
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.
Taxes July 30, 2026
Will Trump Accounts Make a Significant Difference in Lives of Young People?
The children who would benefit most from these accounts are least likely to be signed up early, one economist says.
Taxes July 29, 2026
7 Million Trump Accounts Have Been Opened, Administration Says
According to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, 86% of Trump Account participants come from families earning less than $200,000 annually.
Payroll July 29, 2026
Should Cryptocurrency Have a Place in Your Retirement Portfolio?
"Whether digital assets belong in an investment portfolio likely depends on an investor’s risk tolerance and their speculative nature," says financial advisor Michael Godwin.
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.