Payroll October 20, 2025
7 in 10 Employees Say They’re Uncomfortable Talking Politics at Work, Survey Finds
According to the "Politics in the Workplace Report" from jobs platform Monster, political talk remains a major source of tension on the job.
Payroll October 20, 2025
9 in 10 Older Workers Say They’ve Faced Age Discrimination at Work
Ninety percent of employees over the age of 50 who were surveyed by Resume Now say they've felt discriminated against because of their age, and nearly half (47%) believe their younger colleagues show a lack of respect toward them.
Payroll October 20, 2025
OMB Delays Firing Federal Workers to Comply with Court Order
The Trump administration said Oct. 17 that it was holding off firing thousands of federal workers in order to comply with a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge in California.
Accounting October 17, 2025
Acrisure to Cut 400 Accounting Jobs Next Year Due to AI
The layoffs are the result of AI technology deployed by Acrisure, which will automate a significant portion of the work performed by the affected employees, said company CEO Greg Williams.
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.