Payroll July 24, 2025
Jobless Claims Fall for a Sixth Straight Week
Initial claims decreased by 4,000 to 217,000 in the week ended July 19, still the lowest since mid-April.
Human Resources July 24, 2025
Top 5 Weirdest Job Interview Tasks Ever Given to Candidates
A business expert explores five of the weirdest interview tasks, advising candidates to be cautious when faced with such challenges.
Payroll July 17, 2025
93% of Managers Say Hiring Process Takes Longer Than Two Years Ago
In a survey of more than 2,200 U.S. hiring managers, nearly all (93%) said the hiring process takes longer now than it did just two years ago.
Payroll July 16, 2025
1 in 3 Employees Have Lied on a Resume or Cover Letter, Survey Finds
In a competitive job market, some professionals are bending the truth to land interviews. In fact, 33% have admitted to lying on a resume or cover letter, according to FlexJobs.
Payroll July 7, 2025
Jobs Report Takes Pressure Off Fed to Cut Rates
U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs last month, exceeding estimates, while the unemployment rate ticked lower to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Companies More Cautious on Hiring as Resume Norms Shift in 2025, Survey Finds
As economic uncertainty persists, a report from MyPerfectResume found that 79% of firms are pulling back on hiring this year, while AI continues to influence layoff decisions and reshape resume expectations.
Payroll June 27, 2025
Recurring Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Level Since November 2021
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest since November 2021, extending a sharp increase over the past 1 1/2 months and signaling more people are staying out of work for longer.
Payroll June 26, 2025
15 States Where a College Degree Will Be Most Important for Landing a Job
By 2031, more than 12.5 million jobs will require at least some form of college education, with roles like accountants, general and operations managers, registered nurses, and software developers among the largest openings.
Payroll June 17, 2025
Nine Out of 10 Employees Admit to Searching For a New Job While at Work
Many employees are engaging in "ghostworking"—pretending to work while doing little to no actual work—according to a recent survey, which also reveals that 92% of workers say they've job-searched during work hours.
Payroll June 9, 2025
20 States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most
The U.S. unemployment rate has remained steady through May, but some states have seen higher adjustments in weekly claims, according to a new WalletHub report.
Payroll June 9, 2025
What’s the Best City to Start a Career in 2025?
According to WalletHub, Georgia’s home to the best place to start a career this year. In fact, Southern cities were all over the personal finance company’s 2025 list.
Payroll April 24, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Tick Up, DOL Data Shows
Initial claims for benefits increased by 6,000 to 222,000 in the week ended April 19, according to Labor Department data released on Thursday.