Beth Mirza

These are the top five articles and resources readers turned to time and again throughout the year to help find their way through the maze of sometimes-conflicting, often-confusing and nearly-always-changing regulations from employers, government agencies

States reported that 166,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending April 2, one of the lowest totals of new jobless claims since the pandemic began. The previous week’s number of news claims was revised down from 202,000 to 17

States reported that 210,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending May 21. The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment benefits—1.3 million—is the lowest level since Jan. 17, 1970. Jobless claims have remained a

States reported that 228,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 8, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week level and just over the pre-pandemic average of 218,000 in 2019.

​States reported that 204,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Sept. 23, an increase of 2,000 from last week’s revised level but still near the lowest level of unemployment claims since the beginning the year. About 1.6 million workers continue to claim unemployment benefits, down from a recent high of 1.86 million in mid-April. The unemployment rate unexpectedly rose in August to 3.8 percent from 3.5 percent in July, the highest since February 2022. The increas…

​States reported that 207,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Sept. 30, an increase of 2,000 from last week’s revised level but still near the lowest level of unemployment claims since the beginning the year. About 1.6 million workers continue to claim unemployment benefits, down from a high of 1.86 million in mid-April. Data shows that jobseekers may be losing their sway over employers--but not by much. The unemployment rate unexpectedly rose in August to 3…

​States reported that 209,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 7, unchanged from last week’s revised level.

​States reported that 217,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Nov. 4, an decrease of 3,000 from last week’s revised level. Unemployment claims remain at the low end of their typical range. About 1.8 million workers continue to claim unemployment benefits, down from 1.86 million in mid-April. The unemployment rate was reported at 3.9 percent in October, the highest rate since January 2022. For much of the past two years, unemployment has drifted between 3.4 per…

On Nov. 20-21, 1948, a group of 30 visionary leaders laid the foundation of an organization that has grown into a global force of more than 329,000 members across 165 countries. As SHRM marks its 75th birthday, we’re looking back with gratitude and admiration at the people and circumstances that came together to create what is now the world’s largest HR organization, impacting more than 235 million lives and livelihoods.

Employers added a few more jobs than expected in November, according to latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A total of 199,000 new jobs were created, up from October’s 150,000 but down significantly from September’s revised level of 262,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM promotes the role of HR as a profession and provides education, certification, and networking to its members, while lobbying Congress on issues pertinent to labor management.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

SHRM is a professional human resources membership association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.