Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, according to the BLS’s newest jobs report.
April’s job gains beat expectations amid tariff trepidations
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Creating meaning for employees sounds easier said than done—but every HR leader can do it
“These things are important no matter what business you work in, and the same things that we teach to folks at Microsoft and at Black Rock work at businesses like Chick-fil-A, Zaxby’s, or Marriott.”
World of HR: 45% of workers in Japan say they are quiet quitting
Employees want a better work-life balance, or don’t see their career progressing, new survey finds.
Company layoffs are reaching historic highs—here’s what HR should know
Economists share how hiring slowdowns and layoffs impact the labor market.
JPMorgan Chase hopes more employers offer financial health benefits thanks to $14.5M commitment
Of particular concern are low- and middle-income workers who may not qualify for certain benefits, the bank’s head of financial health told HR Brew.
March JOLTS data reflects ‘a job market that’s no longer here’
Job turnover remained steady in March, but doesn’t reflect the impact from tariffs.
What Trump’s first 100 days mean for HR compliance
Follow HR Brew’s coverage of executive orders, regulations, and laws President Trump enacted in his first 100 days impacting HR compliance.
The EVP of Global HR at Protiviti shares what has kept him in his role for nearly 18 years
“If you can just embrace change, and you’re fortunate to work at a company that wants to do that…then you are sitting in a really great place.”
Legislative lowdown: Employers can no longer report nonbinary employees on EEO-1 forms
The change marks a reversal of a Biden-era policy that allowed employers to voluntarily submit data about nonbinary workers in the comments section of their EEO-1 reports.
Why SHRM wants HR to get creative about caregiving benefits
Absent an unlikely overhaul of the FMLA, SHRM is encouraging employers to consider benefits that will address the needs of a wide range of caregivers.
Talent firm AMS launches new industry ethical standards for AI adoption in recruiting
Using AI tools comes with ethical considerations, here’s what TA pros are looking out for.
AT&T is piloting a summer camp program as workers’ childcare needs evolve
The company hopes the benefit will help it gauge whether on or near-site daycare would be a valuable investment for its employees.
More companies want office workers in shared workspaces instead of at dedicated desks
Workplace experts explain why HR pros play a key role in providing a variety of workspace options.
New executive order targets workplace civil rights protections
The DOJ and EEOC will no longer enforce disparate-impact liability rules, potentially opening the door for more workplace discrimination at government agencies and elsewhere.
World of HR: Young workers in South Korea face uncertain job market
Employers in the country are “risk averse” and want to hire more experienced professionals.
‘Layering’ AI onto workflows won’t deliver value for your business
The ability to redesign your workforce to use AI effectively is the key to creating value from the technology.