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Job growth evaporated in 2025. How should HR respond?

The U.S. added just 181,000 jobs in 2025—the worst year since 2003. Learn how HR teams should prepare for 2026 whether hiring rebounds or stays stalled.

The Legislative Lowdown: January 2026 pay transparency updates

EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline June 7, 2026. New York law expansion, Virginia HB 1164, Ontario requirements live, Kentucky KY HB 210. Stay compliant.

News to know: January 2026 labor market and pay legislation update

As 2026 begins, employers are navigating a labor market characterized by slower hiring and cooling wage growth, alongside a steady drumbeat of pay transparency and wage compliance changes. Below are the most important labor market signals from the latest federal releases and the key pay-related laws that took effect on January 1, 2026.

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