Employment Situation Report September 2024

Employment Situation Report September 2024

Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary (BLS) adds some clarity to a good news/bad news marketplace. The bad news including continued Mideast and eastern Europe turmoil, widespread U.S. hurricane …

The Future of Hiring: Pay Transparency

The Future of Hiring: Pay Transparency

Massachusetts is the latest state to embrace pay transparency, aligning with a nationwide trend advocating for wage equity. On July 31, 2024, Governor Maura Healey enacted a Pay Transparency law requiring employers with 25 or more …

California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.50 in 2025

California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.50 in 2025

California is set to raise its minimum wage to $16.50 per hour starting January 1, 2025. This adjustment marks a significant development for businesses, HR professionals, and residents across the state. Here’s what you need to know …

Employment Situation Report August 2024

Employment Situation Report August 2024

Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary (BLS) data has been eagerly anticipated by an unusually broad spectrum of audiences. Politicians are ready to interpret results to favor their candidate in the November …

Managing Political Speech in the Workforce

Managing Political Speech in the Workforce

How can you balance free speech and workplace harmony? With elections approaching, this is a key challenge for HR professionals and corporate managers. In today’s increasingly polarized political climate, managing political speech and …

Employment Situation Report July 2024

Employment Situation Report July 2024

Amid ominous market signals of a slowdown in economic momentum, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary (BLS) data suggests that the economy is still adding jobs but at a more subdued rate. The BLS reported a …