Technology October 17, 2025
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs Yet, But It’s Making the Job Hunt Weird
AI interviewers are just one way that artificial intelligence technologies are impacting the job market. Here are some of the key dynamics playing out in 2025.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Chamber of Commerce Sues Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Chamber said in a lawsuit that it was illegal for President Donald Trump to slap a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Social Security Delays 2026 COLA Reveal Until Oct. 24
The announcement for the 2026 adjustment, which usually coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index Report in mid-October, is delayed in part due to the government shutdown.
Payroll October 15, 2025
Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Worker Firings During Shutdown
A judge on Oct. 15 halted the Trump administration’s mass firing of federal employees during the government shutdown, siding with the workers’ unions who filed a legal challenge against the RIFs announced by the Office of Management and Budget last week.
Payroll October 13, 2025
This Common Work Habit Might Seem Productive But It’s Blocking Career Advancement
A business expert shares strategic tips for becoming more visible and promotable without increasing workload.
IRS October 13, 2025
IRS Among Federal Agencies Hit with RIFs as Shutdown Continues
Reduction-in-force notices were sent to more than 1,400 Treasury Department employees, many of whom work at the IRS, on Oct. 10 as the Trump administration acted on its threat of ordering mass layoffs at several federal agencies in response to the government shutdown.
Payroll October 13, 2025
3 in 10 Companies Say They Will Eliminate Remote Work by 2026
Despite the push for more in-person work, fewer than one-third of companies offer incentives to encourage attendance.
Payroll October 13, 2025
70% of Employers Say They’ll Hire Overqualified Candidates — But There’s a Catch
Three-quarters of employers believe overqualified hires struggle to stay motivated in lower-level roles (75%), and nearly as many fear they’ll leave as soon as a better opportunity comes along.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
Payroll October 10, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Increase to 235,000, According to Goldman Sachs Analysis
Initial claims rose to about 235,000 in the week ended Oct. 4 from the bank's estimate of roughly 224,000 the prior week, Goldman Sachs economists said in a note to clients.
Payroll October 10, 2025
3 Ways Leaders Unknowingly Create Fake Productivity
A productivity expert says this culture of “productivity paranoia,” or the anxiety of being seen as idle, is quietly draining innovation and morale across hybrid teams.
Staffing October 10, 2025
81% of Managers Surveyed Say Gen Z Workers Have Poor Work Ethic
Among managers who are unwilling to hire Gen Z employees, 81% say they lack work ethic, 74% describe them as entitled, and 68% cite issues with professionalism.