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

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.

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 16
First Internet Bank employees collaborating with an AI feedback platform in a modern office, highlighting employee satisfaction and innovation.
Workplace

First Internet Bank Prepares for USA TODAY Top Workplace Award

The 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace criteria now mandate a 15% year-over-year increase in employee satisfaction for eligibility, a benchmark First Internet Bank has already begun tracking with a new $2 m

Marcus Ellery·Apr 16
Finance professionals using advanced AI technology for strategic decision-making, highlighting the importance of human skills in the AI era.
Leadership

Developing Human-Centric Skills for the AI Era

Despite nearly two-thirds of finance departments actively using AI solutions, a staggering 84% have yet to redesign jobs or the nature of work around these new capabilities, according to Deloitte .

Alina Petrov·Apr 15
AI interface processing resumes in a modern HR office, highlighting the automation's impact on human judgment and talent development.
Leadership

AI challenges leadership development, impacting talent scarcity

Early-career HR professionals in many companies no longer review resumes.

Alina Petrov·Apr 15
Diverse employees collaborating happily in a bright, modern office, celebrating a top workplace award.
Workplace

USA TODAY Top Workplaces Awards Honors Top Employee Environments

For the second year running, mortgage companies, insurance firms, and a CPA firm dominate the top five spots on USA TODAY's 2026 Top Workplaces list.

Marcus Ellery·Apr 14
Diverse job seekers and recruiters interacting at a career fair with a subtle aerospace and technology theme in the background.
Careers

US job fairs expand recruitment for diverse workforces

The U.S. Space Force's Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) is actively recruiting over 400 civilian positions, with dedicated career fairs scheduled across the country this spring. One such

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 14
HR professionals analyzing a data visualization that highlights a widening gap in leadership development due to ineffective performance management systems.
Leadership

Leadership Development Faces Gap Due to Stagnant Performance Management

A recent Deloitte survey found that 70% of HR leaders believe their current performance management system fails to identify future leaders, despite 85% of companies having such a system in place.

Alina Petrov·Apr 14
Diverse group of smiling professionals celebrating receiving the 2026 Best Workplaces award in Southeast Minnesota.
Workplace

Workforce Development Inc. Names 2026 Best Workplaces in Southeast Minnesota

For the fourth consecutive year, Olmsted County secured a top-five spot in the large employer category for 2026, earning recognition as one of Southeast Minnesota's Best Places to Work.

Marcus Ellery·Apr 14
Customers eagerly purchasing a new £2 smartphone charging cable in a busy discount retailer store, highlighting the high demand for affordable products.
Personal Growth

Retailer Launches New £2 Product Amidst Rising Demand

In its first 24 hours, a new £2 smartphone charging cable from a major discount retailer sold 300% more units than projected, according to a Retailer Internal Report.

Victor Huang·Apr 14
Employees at Ultimate Medical Academy celebrating their three 2024 Top Workplaces Awards for appreciation, wellbeing, and professional development.
Workplace

Ultimate Medical Academy Earns Top Workplaces Award

Employees at Ultimate Medical Academy, a vocational school, rated their workplace highly enough to earn three distinct 2024 Top Workplaces awards for appreciation, wellbeing, and professional developm

Marcus Ellery·Apr 13
Diverse business leaders collaborating in a futuristic boardroom, analyzing market trends and planning for future leadership agility.
Leadership

Leadership Development Programs Essential for Agility in 2026

CEO turnover at large-cap companies accelerated in early 2025, even among stronger performers, signaling an active push by boards to realign leadership capabilities with market demands.

Alina Petrov·Apr 13
Individuals with disabilities successfully integrated into a supportive and productive workplace, highlighting achievement and collaboration.
Careers

Parents Alliance Employment Project boosts disabled job placement

The Parents Alliance Employment Project (PAEP) placed over 500 individuals with disabilities into stable jobs in the past five years, according to PAEP Annual Review.

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 13
Office workers looking concerned at AI-driven data visualizations showing job market shifts and unemployment trends.
Insights

AI's Workplace Spread Surprises Workers Underestimating Job Trend Threats

Unemployment for new college graduates is currently almost 10%, a significant increase that complicates entry into the professional workforce, according to joshbersin .

Marcus Ellery·Apr 12
Disengaged employees in a modern office setting, symbolizing the global decline in employee engagement and its economic consequences.
Workplace

Global Employee Engagement Hits Lowest Since 2020 Amid Trust Gaps

Global employee engagement declined for the second consecutive year in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 2020, costing the global economy approximately $10 trillion annually, according to Gallup .

Marcus Ellery·Apr 11
Diverse group of professionals collaborating in a modern conference room, discussing strategy and future challenges with a focus on leadership development.
Leadership

New Programs Boost Specialized Leadership Skills

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) just announced its 31st cohort for a leadership program designed for 'uncertain times' in 2026, while other 'leadership essentials' courses are being

Alina Petrov·Apr 11
Diverse employees celebrating in a bright office, holding 'Top Workplace' awards and banners, signifying a successful and positive work environment.
Insights

USA Today Recognizes 1,661 Organizations as Top Workplaces

Out of 2,375 organizations surveyed for the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces awards, only 1,661 ultimately earned recognition.

Marcus Ellery·Apr 11
First-time managers developing essential leadership skills, focusing on calming team anxiety during organizational change and fostering growth.
Leadership

New Strategy Focuses on Developing Managerial Skills for First-Time Leaders

Many first-time managers believe technical prowess drives promotion, but the real differentiator is their overlooked ability to calm team anxiety during organizational change.

Alina Petrov·Apr 11
A diverse group of smiling employees celebrating in a modern office, recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2026.
Workplace

USA Today Recognizes 1,661 Organizations as Top Workplaces

Out of 2,375 organizations surveyed, only 1,661 earned the prestigious USA TODAY Top Workplaces recognition in 2026.

Marcus Ellery·Apr 11
Silhouettes of diverse individuals reaching for a glowing screen symbolizing online therapy, with some figures left in the shadows, highlighting access disparities.
Personal Growth

Online therapy booms, but who's being left behind?

The global online therapy market, valued at $3.

Victor Huang·Apr 10
Job applicant confidently explaining resume gap to a receptive hiring manager in a modern office, highlighting understanding and positive communication.
Careers

Master Explaining Resume Gaps in Interviews With These Strategies

A recent LinkedIn survey found 68% of hiring managers are now more understanding of resume gaps post-pandemic, according to LinkedIn Survey 2023.

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 10
Job seekers at a career fair interacting with USPS recruiters, with a postal truck in the background.
Careers

USPS Promotes Rural Carrier Roles at Job Fairs, Apply Online

Despite the Tennessee Department of Corrections holding a rapid hiring event on April 17, 2026, and the 2026 One Tennessee Statewide Career Fair scheduled for April 24, 2026, the United States Postal

Nathaniel Brooks·Apr 10
Diverse women entrepreneurs actively participating in a business crawl event, fostering connections and exploring local businesses.
Entrepreneurship

Aviatra Accelerators Hosts Business Crawl for Women Entrepreneurs

Standard Chartered has committed an astonishing USD $1 billion to empower women-led businesses.

Jenna Wallace·Apr 10
An empty, dimly lit office building at dusk with a briefcase abandoned on the pavement, symbolizing the decline in office asset values despite falling vacancy rates.
Insights

Office Vacancy Fell in 2025 Amid Hybrid Work, Yet Asset Values Sank

Office asset prices plummeted 32 percent on average from 2021 to 2025, according to Marcus & Millichap .

Marcus Ellery·Apr 10
A diverse group of smiling startup employees celebrating in a modern office, high-fiving in front of a screen displaying 'Forbes Best Startup Employers 2026', symbolizing recognition and success.
Entrepreneurship

Forbes Names America's Best Startup Employers for 2026

Forbes has released its 2026 list of America's Best Startup Employers, recognizing Indiana-based Ossium Health. This annual ranking highlights top-performing companies excelling in culture and growth.

Jenna Wallace·Apr 10