February 18, 2026

Cherry Bekaert Acquires Richardson Kontogouris Emerson
AI Threatens Staffing Industry as Companies Bring Recruitment In House
Industrial Production Increased in January
Durable-Goods Orders Slipped in December
Submarine Manufacturer Plans to Hire 8,000 This Year
Lowe’s Cuts 600 Jobs in Corporate, Other Roles
OSHA Says Workplace Burns From E-Cigarette Batteries Are Recordable Injuries
FCRA Requirements on Employee Background Checks
DOL Announces 2026 National Apprenticeship Week Set for April 26–May 2
Reasonable Accommodation Lessons From EEOC’s New Telework Guidance
Wage Complaints in California: Lessons From Contreras v. Green Thumb
Appcast Releases 10th Annual Recruitment Marketing Benchmark Report
Job Postings for Future Hiring a Positive in Latest Tech Employment Data, CompTIA Analysis Finds

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