December 24, 2025

Richmond Fed: Manufacturing Activity Remained Slow in December
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Economic Growth Increased in September
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall
U.S. Consumer Confidence Fell Again in December
The Data Problems in Latest Inflation Report Will Linger for Months
Trump Orders DOJ to Reschedule Marijuana
DHS Changes Process for Awarding H-1B Work Visas
Employee Handbooks: Essential Guide or Outdated Relic?
New York’s ‘Trapped at Work Act’ Takes Effect
New Jersey Codifies Existing Disparate-Impact Rules
Beeline: Work Itself Doesn’t Slow When Full-Time Payrolls Cool
Motion Recruitment Highlights Compensation Trends as AI, Specialization Reshape Talent Market

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Five Trends to Watch in 2026—Read Staffing Success Magazine

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