Career and Company

Frustrated job seekers stand outside a large, empty office building at dusk, symbolizing the prevalence of ghost jobs in the 2026 job market.

Ghost jobs plague the 2026 job market, frustrating applicants

Up to one-third of all active job listings online are not real positions, designed never to be filled.

3 min read·April 16, 2026

First Internet Bank employees collaborating with an AI feedback platform in a modern office, highlighting employee satisfaction and innovation.

Workplace·3 min read

First Internet Bank Prepares for USA TODAY Top Workplace Award

A solopreneur uses an AI platform to build an online storefront, showcasing rapid business creation and innovation fueled by startup funding.

Entrepreneurship·2 min read

AI startup funding fuels solopreneur growth and innovation

Finance professionals using advanced AI technology for strategic decision-making, highlighting the importance of human skills in the AI era.

Leadership·3 min read

Developing Human-Centric Skills for the AI Era

Diverse group of Gen Z graduates collaborating in a modern co-working space, embracing flexible and entrepreneurial career paths.

Careers·2 min read

New Grads Navigate Shifting Job Market, Reject 9-to-5

Diverse group of employees celebrating earning USA TODAY Top Workplaces honors with awards and confetti.

Workplace·2 min read

1,661 Organizations Earn 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Honors

AI interface processing resumes in a modern HR office, highlighting the automation's impact on human judgment and talent development.

Leadership·3 min read

AI challenges leadership development, impacting talent scarcity

Opinion & Editorial

A lone office worker illuminated by a laptop screen late at night, surrounded by scattered papers, symbolizing the hidden costs of overwork on innovation and speed.

Company culture's hidden costs threaten innovation and speed in 2026.

Alina Petrov · Apr 16

A mentor guides a younger professional in a bright office, symbolizing career growth and the subtle yet significant impact of mentorship.

Unlocking Career Growth Through Purposeful Mentorship

Victor Huang · Apr 15

Employees participating in diverse well-being activities like yoga, nutrition consultations, and fitness training in a modern office setting.

2026 Holistic Well-being Strategies Boost Productivity Beyond Surveys

Alina Petrov · Apr 15

A small business owner looking stressed in a cluttered office, symbolizing the negative impact of Connecticut's regulatory complexity on economic growth.

Entrepreneurship

Connecticut Democrats' small business policies may be hindering economic growth.

Jenna Wallace · Apr 14

Analysis & Trends

Futuristic office with holographic employee recognition messages, showcasing innovative HR tech for appreciation and engagement.

Emerging HR Techs for Employee Recognition & Retention

Marcus Ellery · Apr 16

A person climbing a challenging path towards a distant light, representing resilience and overcoming career setbacks.

Personal Growth

Actionable Habits for Building Resilience After Career Setbacks

Jenna Wallace · Apr 16

Young professionals in a modern office setting observing a holographic display of AI-driven job market data and future workforce projections.

Top 14 AI Impacts on Jobs and the 2026 Workforce

Marcus Ellery · Apr 15

Diverse employees collaborating with futuristic AI interfaces that highlight recognition and growth opportunities in a bright, modern office.

AI Fuels Workplace Excellence: Employee Recognition and Growth Soar

Marcus Ellery · Apr 15

Explainers

Diverse team analyzing holographic data for skills gap analysis and future talent needs in a modern office setting.

How to Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis for Talent Needs

Nathaniel Brooks · Apr 16

Teachers collaborating enthusiastically around a table, demonstrating enhanced leadership agility through teamwork and shared problem-solving in a modern classroom.

What is Adaptive Leadership Agility in 2026?

Alina Petrov · Apr 15

A person choosing a clear path towards career success, guided by strategic professional certifications, amidst a landscape of educational options.

What are professional certifications for career growth?

Victor Huang · Apr 15

Diverse team collaborating in a modern office, showcasing skills-based hiring in action.

What is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does It Matter for the Future?

Nathaniel Brooks · Apr 15