U.S. payrolls growth slowed in November while jobless rate fell
Job growth registered its smallest gain this year.
Industry News
This bank moves to four-day workweek without cutting pay
U.K. Fintech moved to a four-day workweek this month.
Why the great resignation is hitting the tech industry hard
An overwhelming majority of tech workers say they plan to leave their jobs next year.
How LinkedIn’s latest tech is making it easier to hire people in a global talent shortage
LinkedIn is launching new integrations to streamline job postings, applications, and the candidate evaluation processes in hopes of helping companies face the “great reshuffle.”
10 states recovering the fastest from unemployment
WalletHub has released a complete list of states and their workforce recovery rates based on the number of unemployment claims filed since the start of the pandemic.
Help wanted: A rise in automation and climate crises will boost the need for HVAC workers
Peter Capuciati, CEO of Bluon, a tech support platform for HVAC technicians, says this workforce will only become more relevant in the face of automation and sustainability.
10 companies with the best perks and benefits
Employees voted and now the results are in. Here are the top 10 companies with the best perks and benefits, according to a yearlong survey conducted by Comparably.
WeWork goes public, finding a warmer reception this time
WeWork enters the public market after a two-year-long journey.
Amazon workers in Staten Island push to unionize
Workers at four Amazon facilities in Staten Island are petitioning to form a new union.
Tech salaries are on the rise, just not in New York or San Francisco
For the first time in five years, tech salaries are seeing a decline in New York and San Francisco.
Family planning benefits go global with new Maven partnership
Maven, the largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, is partnering with fertility services company, The Fertility Partners, to expand access to family-building benefits.
Bank of America boosts biggest charity project by $21 million
Bank of America is donating millions to its Neighborhood Builders and Champions programs.
Amazon plans to hire 150,000 for holiday, 50% more than in 2020
Amazon will need even more seasonal workers this year as they head into the holidays.
Aflac is giving away $1 million to help tackle medical bills
Medical bills are now the largest source of personal debt in the U.S. Is it time for more employers and employees alike to look into purchasing supplemental insurance?
Why this benefits CEO thinks the healthcare system may be working against employers
David Contorno, founder and CEO of E Powered Benefits, explains why he believes the current healthcare system was never meant to benefit the consumer.
UnitedHealth, Anthem penalized for inadequate plan spending
United Health and Anthem plans did not spend the required minimum on medical claims.
Alera Group scoops up Utah-based benefits provider in latest M&A deal
This is the insurance and wealth management firm’s third acquisition deal this month.
Zywave M&A forges on with software company buy
The insurance tech provider is on acquisition hot streak, having secured its fourth purchase in six months.
Zywave acquires risk management platform in latest merger
The insurance tech provider has started 2021, strong with three M&A deals so far.
Microsoft’s $20B AI deal will shake up how we work
This is Microsoft’s second-largest acquisition after its $26 billion deal for LinkedIn.
