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. […]
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...
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. job market felt a jolt. The Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs—including a 10% universal import duty and massive increases for imports from key trade partners like China (104%) and the EU (20%). While the headlines focus on stock market drops and global retaliation, one crucial angle often goes overlooked: […]
Ready to turn your job into a financial powerhouse? In today’s dynamic job market, finding employment that aligns with your skills and career goals while ensuring financial security for your family and future is crucial. When evaluating potential job opportunities, it’s essential to consider various financial aspects that can impact your overall well-being....
In the dynamic world of business, success is not a matter of chance; it’s an investment in your strengths and talents. Just as astute investors carefully select stocks with promising growth potential, so hiring managers and recruiters actively seek talent to grow their business and add cachet to their portfolio. That’s why it’s more important […]
Summer’s not the time to be worrying about things like the economy. Yet nearly 7 in 10 Americans are fretting about a recession by the end of the year (Bankrate poll). Just in time for Christmas! There are two categories you could land in once the near-certain downturn begins. First, you could be one of the 41%who feels they are […]
As another year draws to a close, it’s a good idea to reflect on the ways social movements have impacted how we do business, especially in areas like wages, benefits, and procedures. If you’ve been a regular reader of our Partnership Employment blog page, you’ll know we have touched on many key issues that have challenged […]
There’s nothing like voter fear to get politicians moving! In an unusual show of bipartisanship, the Mass legislature quickly came together in June and produced Bill H.4640, commonly called the “Grand Bargain.” Signed immediately by governor Charlie Baker, the public-private collaboration places Massachusetts in the company of seven other states that have...
With Labor Day behind us and the kids back to school, now is the time for companies and potential employees to connect. As hiring managers hurry to place people ASAPin unfilled positions from the dog days of summer, job seekers will be happy to know that September and October are two of the hottest months in the […]
According to a report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, if you are between the ages of 21 and 32, you are probably among 66% who have nothing saved for retirement. This fact is so alarming that in a rare act of bipartisanship, Congress introduced the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 designed […]
It’s what Americans have been waiting for: Great news, right? Unfortunately, not for everyone… For hiring managers with increasingly urgent personnel needs, positive jobs growth means a shrinking labor pool of permanent and temporary workers, leaving many small and large businesses desperate for help. Despite this positive economic news, could the...
When Ben Franklin said, “Lost time is never found again,†he hadn’t had the pleasure of applying for jobs in 2018! Lengthy hiring processes should be yesterday’s news. Employers have no time to waste with the current job market tighter than a college graduate’s necktie. Now is a good time for your company to take […]
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