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What the Latest CPI Report Means for Employers’ Q4 2026 Hiring Plans
A cooler-than-expected inflation reading is landing right as employers finalize fourth-quarter headcount — and it is nudging cautious plans toward a modest green light. Read More →
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Recruiting Budgets Rebound Cautiously as Inflation Eases Across 2026
After two lean years, recruiting budgets are ticking back up — but the money is flowing toward efficiency and hard-to-fill roles, not a return to open-ended spending. Read More →
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Pay Transparency Laws Spread, Fueling Demand for Compensation Management Software
Pay transparency requirements, including mandatory salary ranges on job postings and pay equity reporting, continue to spread to new states and localities. Employers operating across multiple regions must now track… Read More →
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Four-Day Workweek Pilots Expand Among Mid-Size Employers
A growing number of mid-size companies are piloting four-day workweeks with no reduction in pay, betting that the schedule change will help them compete for talent against larger employers with… Read More →
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Internal Mobility Platforms Help Employers Cut Turnover and Recruiting Costs
More companies are investing in internal talent marketplace software that matches existing employees to open roles, stretch projects, and mentorship opportunities before a job is ever posted externally. The tools… Read More →
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AI Video Interview Tools Face New Bias Audits as Regulators Take Notice
Vendors of AI-driven video interview and resume-screening tools are facing increased pressure to prove their systems don’t discriminate against protected groups. Several jurisdictions now require independent bias audits before automated… Read More →
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Skills-Based Hiring Gains Ground as More Employers Drop Degree Requirements
A growing number of employers are removing four-year degree requirements from job postings, favoring demonstrated skills and work samples over academic credentials. Roles in IT support, sales, and administrative operations… Read More →
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Part-Time and Gig Postings Grow as Employers Hedge Against Uncertainty
Postings for part-time and independent contractor roles have grown faster than full-time postings over the past several months, according to job board data reviewed by LocalWork News, as employers look… Read More →
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Manufacturing Job Postings Rise for Third Straight Month
Manufacturing job postings climbed for a third consecutive month in June, according to hiring data reviewed by LocalWork News, extending a recovery in a sector that saw hiring pull back… Read More →
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Background Check Providers Face New Scrutiny Over Turnaround Times
Employers are increasingly citing slow background check turnaround times as a bottleneck in their hiring process, putting pressure on screening vendors to speed up verification without compromising accuracy, according to… Read More →