The employment news that matters this week, explained for employers and job seekers, with what to do next.
Job Market · For employers
Hiring nearly stalled in September and openings slipped, but layoffs stayed low. Here is what the latest labor data means for employers who still need to hire.
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Pay & Benefits
Oct 20 · 5 min read
Workplace & Policy
Connecticut now requires pay ranges and benefits in every job ad, Columbus starts enforcing on January 1, and Delaware follows in 2027. Here is how to post pay that holds up.
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Job Market
Employers added just 29,000 jobs in September and the typical search now runs about 11 weeks. Here is what the data means for you and how to plan your search.
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Hiring Trends
Amazon plans more than 300,000 hires while most retailers and carriers hold back. Here is what the forecasts say and how smaller employers can staff up before the rush.
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AI at Work
Recruiters say AI-polished résumés are now their top headache. New October surveys show what employers trust instead, and how to apply so a real person notices you.
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AI at Work
California, Connecticut and Colorado moved this fall, and January 1, 2027 brings the biggest deadlines yet. Here is what is in force, what is coming and how to prepare.
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Workplace & Policy
Oct 20 · 5 min read
Pay & Benefits
Oct 20 · 5 min read
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