Recruitment & Retention
2025 wasn’t a good year for the labor market
While employers reported modest gains in December, the labor market ended 2025 in a worse spot than it started.
Economy
Recruitment & Retention
As labor turnover stagnates, HR leaders must rethink talent strategies
It’s a “no hire, no fire” world, and HR is just living in it.
Recruitment & Retention
World of HR: Workers are holding on to jobs amid a tough labor market
Employers in Ireland are receiving fewer applications per open role, as workers opt for security and stability.
Recruitment & Retention
More than half of employers don’t plan to hire in Q1 2026, citing economic uncertainty
A new survey reports 16% of US employers plan staffing reductions for early next year, while 37% won’t make any hires.
Recruitment & Retention
Job growth stagnation and unemployment increase spark concerns, but experts caution jumping to conclusions
Disruptions to BLS’s work means we’ll have to wait for clearer jobs data.
Recruitment & Retention
After shutdown-driven delay, the latest JOLTS report revealed another mixed bag for the labor market
Job openings ticked up slightly in September and October, while hires continued to stagnate.
Recruitment & Retention
The US added 119,000 jobs in September, but labor market growth remains uneven
A more granular look by industry and unemployment reveals a mixed bag.
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