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Shutdown Means Another Missed Jobs Report Friday. Here’s What It Probably Would Have Shown
CNBC – Nov. 7, 2025
The October jobs report is unavailable due to the ongoing government shutdown, leaving business leaders without key labor market insights. However, private sector data suggests the job market is weak but not collapsing. Economists expect the report would have shown a decrease of 60,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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Gen Z Wants to Know What Their Coworkers Earn—So They’re Being More Transparent About Pay and Shunning Employers Who Hide Salaries
Fortune – Nov. 11, 2025
Gen Z is dismantling long-standing workplace taboos by openly discussing salaries and giving candid feedback to managers, signaling a cultural shift toward transparency and accountability. This shift is forcing companies to rethink salary structures and communication strategies to stay competitive in attracting and retaining talent.
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‘Leadership Vacuum’ Prompts AI Anxiety at Work
HR Dive – Nov. 10, 2025
Fewer than 20% of employees have heard from their manager about how AI will impact their job, creating a leadership vacuum fueling workplace anxiety and uncertainty. A report warns that managers play a critical role in easing fears but often lack clear direction, leaving employees to trust peers over the C-suite. Transparent communication, investment in manager training and AI upskilling, and fostering psychological safety to help teams adapt confidently to new technologies can close the gap.
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72% of Companies Use AI—But 55% Say They Lack Training and Resources as Job Seekers Fear Replacement
ExpressPros.com – Oct. 22, 2025
While 72% of U.S. hiring managers say their company uses AI—up from 66% last fall—55% admit their company doesn’t have the resources or training to help employees use it effectively. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.
AI’s promise of productivity and collaboration has driven adoption, with 34% of companies using it regularly, a jump from 25% last year. And the long-term strategy seems clear: 76% of hiring decision-makers agree training employees on AI is essential for success. Yet readiness gaps loom large, not only for employers but also for workers.
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70% of Employers Say They’ll Hire Overqualified Candidates—But There’s a Catch
ExpressPros.com – Oct. 8, 2025
A new survey from Express Employment Professionals and The Harris Poll reveals a growing tension in the hiring process: while most employers welcome overqualified candidates, concerns about retention and motivation often outweigh the benefits, leaving job seekers frustrated and anxious.
Seven in 10 U.S. hiring managers (70%) say their company typically considers overqualified candidates. But hesitation runs deep. Three-quarters of employers believe overqualified hires struggle to stay motivated in lower-level roles (75%), and nearly as many fear they’ll leave as soon as a better opportunity comes along (74%). More than a quarter strongly agree with these concerns (26% and 28%, respectively). In fact, nearly 3 in 5 (58%) would rather train someone new than risk disengagement from an overqualified employee.
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