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11 min read | March 13, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | March 9: February's Surprise Job Loss, Pay Misinformation, and AI Anxiety Has a New Name

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs in February. Salary misinformation is reshaping pay expectations. And AI anxiety now has a clinical name.... Read More

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14 min read | March 2, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | March 2: The AI Layoff Wave, Anthropic Standoff, and DOJ's DEI Warning

Jack Dorsey warns most companies will follow Block's 40% AI layoff. The Anthropic-Pentagon standoff explained. The DOJ targets diversity tracking and... Read More

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8 min read | February 19, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | January 12, 2026: December Jobs Report, Remote Work Debate, AI Adoption Climbs

December jobs report shows just 50K new jobs as hiring slows. Plus: Would you take $120K remote or $240K in-office? And AI workplace adoption hits 45%. Read More

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7 min read | February 19, 2026

Workplace Beauty Standards Have Intensified | Need to Know Briefing Spotlight

53% of hiring managers admit physical features influence decisions. How accessible beauty tech, GLP-1 drugs, and AI headshots are reshaping professional... Read More

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14 min read | February 17, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | February 16

January added 130K jobs—nearly all in healthcare—while new BLS data reveals 898,000 fewer jobs were added in 2024–2025 than reported. Plus: EEOC targets... Read More

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12 min read | February 12, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | February 9: What January's Labor Data Means for Your 2026 Hiring Plan

U.S. payrolls added just 584K jobs in 2025—the smallest gain since 2010. Plus: H-1B rule changes force hiring strategy shifts and AI 'workslop' costs... Read More

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18 min read | February 3, 2026

6 Workforce Solutions Strategies to Fuel Business Growth

Learn how to move from transactional staffing to strategic workforce solutions with 6 principles that drive productivity, retention, and growth. Read More

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15 min read | February 3, 2026

Consumer Confidence Collapses, Layoffs Return, Gen Z's AI Skepticism

Consumer confidence hits lowest point since 2014—below pandemic depths. Plus: Amazon, UPS, Citi announce major layoffs as long-term unemployment hits... Read More

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10 min read | February 2, 2026

How Rising Healthcare Costs Are Impacting Workers and Employers

Healthcare costs hit $5.3 trillion as 47% of Americans worry they can't afford care. 59% of employers plan benefit cuts in 2026 | Kelly Need to Know... Read More

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6 min read | January 28, 2026

Retaining Talent in the Wind Industry

Drive wind industry growth by strengthening your workforce. Explore practical strategies to attract and keep top talent—read the article for insights. Read More

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8 min read | January 26, 2026

Winter Storm Employee Pay Rules: What Employers Need to Know

200 million Americans affected by January's massive winter storm–what employers need to know about pay rules, safety obligations, and keeping workers safe Read More

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17 min read | January 26, 2026

Need to Know Briefing | January 20, 2026: Hiring Slows, H-1B Changes, AI 'Workslop'

U.S. payrolls added just 584K jobs in 2025—the smallest gain since 2010. Plus: H-1B rule changes force hiring strategy shifts and AI 'workslop' costs... Read More

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