What is a merit increase? From definition to delivery
We live in a world where talent is both a company’s greatest asset and its fiercest weapon. And so,...
Category: The HR Digest
Understanding the Labor Market and Its Link to Job Insecurity in 2025
A struggling labor market and job insecurity go hand in hand—that is an undeniable fact. As the cost of living...
Block Layoffs Announced: Dorsey Wants a Startup Revolution Again
Jack Dorsey’s fintech company Block is the latest to turn to job cuts. As a result, the recently announced...
Inflation and Unemployment: Does inflation make it harder to get a job?
As the nation faces a persistent economic crisis, one question looms large. Does inflation make it harder to get...
25% auto tariffs threaten a layoffs bloodbath in 2025
The upcoming 25% auto tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico are set to ignite a full-blown trade war...
Seattle’s Tax Revenue Crisis: Payroll Tax Revenue Falls $47M Short
Is Seattle witnessing a tax revenue crisis in 2025? That’s what the recent Payroll Expense Tax (PET) numbers suggest....
Indeed Sees Surge of Federal Workers Job Hunting After DOGE’s Job Cuts
Employment and hiring trends always provide a very insightful peek into society at the time, and Indeed’s surge of...
Sesame Street Faces Layoffs, Funding Cuts, and Unionization All at Once
Being in the business of making other people happy, unfortunately, doesn’t guarantee you get to enjoy the same luxuries...
DEI Guidelines in 2025: What To Know About Workplace Discrimination
There’s a lot of uncertainty about what does and does not count as discrimination right now, but the EEOC...
What Is an Exempt Employee? An Updated Guide for 2025
What is an exempt employee? If you’re searching for an answer to this question, you’re likely trying to understand...
FBI warning: North Korean hackers may be your newest hires
The rise of remote work has reshaped how companies operate. But with this shift comes a chilling new risk....
HP layoffs to target factory, support, HR and legacy tech roles
HP is dropping the axe in 2025, and it’s not looking pretty. As part of its multi-year “Future Now”...
Auto Industry Layoff Predictions Spark Concern Among Workers
Mass layoffs are a common part of the cycle for a majority of large-scale businesses, so it’s no surprise...
No Tax on Overtime States: Alabama Leads, Georgia Next in 2025
Imagine clocking out after a 55-hour work week. Your overtime pay remains untaxed by the state. This is a...
What to do when your employee is using ChatGPT at work?
Caught an employee using ChatGPT at work? Don’t panic. Jane Harper dishes out advice on how to handle an...
Can HR Make the Social Security Fairness Act Benefits a Retirement Win?
As of March 20, the Social Security Fairness Act has reached a pivotal milestone. The Social Security Administration has...