The U.S. labor market is slowing, but attention to AI talent is surging, even as other areas contract, creating both challenges and opportunities for HR leaders.
What began as a temporary crisis has evolved into lasting transformation, with permanently altered workforce dynamics that continue to reshape how organizations attract and retain talent.
Expected budget tightening means few orgs are planning big salary increases for the year ahead, leaving HR to seek alternative ways of offering value to employees.
Experts say the new legislation courtesy of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" will challenge employers to adapt their existing overtime and hourly compensation strategies.
These employees are especially vulnerable during economic uncertainty. Experts share how to lean into strategy to support them, in this in-depth look at the challenge.
Reframing messages around salary increases and other planned actions today will help manage risk despite shrinking budgets for raises and other unknowns.