The headline numbers look encouraging. Nominal wages rose 4.1% year-over-year through early 2026 while inflation ran at 2.4%, the first sustained period in several years where worker pay has technically outpaced rising prices. And yet 62% of employed Americans say their income has not kept up with their household expenses, according to a Bankrate survey […]
AI in recruiting has moved from experiment to standard practice in a remarkably short window. Roughly 43% of organizations worldwide used AI for HR and recruiting tasks in 2025, up from just 26% the year before. Hiring teams cite real efficiency gains: faster resume screening, reduced time on scheduling, and broader reach across candidate pools. […]
The job market in 2026 is competitive, but that doesn’t always mean there aren’t opportunities. Sometimes the reason you’re not getting hired isn’t the economy, it’s avoidable mistakes in how you present yourself. The good news? With a few targeted changes, you can turn things around. Here are the most common barriers and how to […]
For the last two decades, career advice sounded something like:Pick a lane. Stay in it. Climb vertically. But 2025 has officially broken that model. Candidates aren’t just switching jobs more often; they’re reshaping their careers around flexibility, meaning, autonomy, and future-proof skills. And employers across accounting, finance, HR, operations, and...
Every candidate knows they need hard skills. Most know they need experience. But very few realize that in this market, hiring managers are placing enormous value on something else entirely: Silent Skills. The traits that don’t show up on a résumé but determine whether someone becomes a high-impact hire. Partnership Employment tracks hiring behavior across...
Many organizations are asking the same question right now: “Why are some hires technically strong but culturally misaligned?” The old recruiting model prioritized experience and skill sets over behaviors and values. And in 2025’s unpredictable market, misalignment has become incredibly expensive: What we’ve learned at Partnership Employment is simple: The...
The rules of the job hunt are not what they used to be. In today’s market, technology, remote work, and evolving employer expectations have reshaped how candidates stand out. Submitting résumés and waiting is no longer enough. Successful job seekers are approaching their search like a strategy, not a numbers game. Here are the four […]
Why adaptability, not credentials, is now the ultimate hiring currency The Skills Economy Has Changed For decades, hiring decisions leaned heavily on credentials: degrees, certifications, and years of experience. But as the pace of change accelerates, employers are discovering that yesterday’s skills can quickly become obsolete. According to a recent survey...
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