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Workforce news

Sharp insights from the headlines influencing how companies hire, manage and retain talent, from market movement to employment trends and beyond.

Trends & insights

AI. Pay transparency. Upskilling. We unpack the deeper shifts shaping work. What they mean, why they matter, and where it’s all headed.

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Cut through the noise with concise, scannable takeaways you can actually use. No clickbait. Just timely info to help you plan, pivot and lead with confidence.

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Headlines from the archives:

Big Tech is changing its compensation structure in order to "better compensate top performers.”
U.S. employers are facing “unprecedented levels of uncertainty” and C-suite executives are "taking proactive steps to adapt."
Gen Z puts confidence, creativity and critical thinking as "top skills for success"
New analysis suggests remote workers have the "highest daily productivity".
A new report sheds light on how organizations are handling employees' demands for fair and transparent pay.

Read past spotlights.

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College Graduates Enter an Uncertain Job Market

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